(2022-03-25). Global Times editorial: As long as NATO exists, there will be no day of peace in Europe and in the world. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesMarch 25, 2022 Can ‘brain-dead’ NATO prolong its life by exploiting China?: Global Times editorial NATO held an emergency summit on Thursday to discuss the Ukraine situation and other issues. Just one day earlier, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that Western leaders will “spend a significant amount of time talking about China.” He framed …
(2022-03-25). Balkans buildup: NATO to open airbase in Albania. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Associated PressMarch 24, 2022 Albania: NATO to open Balkan airbase converted from communist-era facility An old communist-era airbase in Albania is set to become a tactical station of operations for NATO when it reopens in 2023. Military spending is now on the rise in much of Europe — most notably in Germany — but also …
(2022-03-25). UN expert rejects violence against indigenous in southwest Colombia. colombiareports.com 
The United Nations’ rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders urged Colombia’s government to curb violence against indigenous people in the southwest of the country. In a public statement,…
(2022-03-25). The diplomatic smokescreen between the US and Colombia. colombiareports.com The diplomatic and bilateral cooperation strategies between the United States and Colombia have been re-evaluated. For some time now, the administration of President Ivan Duque has had worsening relations with…
(2022-03-25). Arriba Estados Unidos a un mill√≥n de muertos por COVID-19. øQu√© significa este macabro hito? (I). cubadebate.cu Hoy, la descomunal algarab√≠a, con mentiras y falsificaciones hom√©ricas acerca de la crisis de Ucrania se usa entre otras cosas, para desviar, disminuir u ocultar la importancia e impacto social de haber arribado a la tr√°gica, espantosa cifra de un mill√≥n de muertes por covid en los Estados Unidos. Y de muchos cientos de miles en otros pa√≠ses capitalistas muy desarrollados.
(2022-03-25). Marchan en Serbia en conmemoraci√≥n del 23 aniversario de los bombardeos contra Yugoslavia. cubadebate.cu Marchas multitudinarias tuvieron lugar este jueves en la capital serbia para conmemorar el aniversario de los bombardeos de la OTAN contra Yugoslavia en 1999. Decenas de miles de ciudadanos transitaron por las calles de Belgrado, coreando lemas como “estamos en contra de la OTAN” y “rusos y serbios son hermanos para siempre”.
(2022-03-25). Macedonia deja a Italia fuera del Mundial de Qatar 2022. cubadebate.cu La selección italiana cayó contra Macedonia del Norte (0-1) el jueves en las semifinales de la repesca, y se despide del Mundial-2022, tras un agónico gol de los visitantes en el descuento en partido disputado en Palermo.
(2022-03-25). Con Filo: El cinismo que no cesa (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El cinismo parece no tener límites. Al menos, no el del gobierno de Estados Unidos, con sus últimos discursos disfrazados de humanismo, amor y apoyo al pueblo cubano. Esa manipulación evidente fue uno de los temas abordados en el programa Con Filo este jueves.
(2022-03-25). Intelectuales de la Uneac y la AHS denuncian manipulación mediática contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Unión Nacional de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba y la Asociación Hermanos Saíz se opusieron hoy a que se hable en su nombre para promover, con mentiras, una agresión a la independencia. A través de una declaración, denunciaron el uso manipulador de un documento publicado recientemente en Internet que supuestamente representa el pensamiento de la intelectualidad.
(2022-03-25). “Este no es un triunfo de Bernardo, este es un triunfo de Cuba” cubadebate.cu En entrevista realizada al Dr. Bernardo Reyes Tur, profesor del Departamento de Geograf√≠a y Biolog√≠a de la Universidad de Oriente, quien llevase la tarea de promover la campa√±a en favor de tan importante molusco cubano, conocimos acerca de sus experiencias durante este proceso.
(2022-03-25). Transfermóvil lanzará próximamente el Monedero Virtual y la Galería de Tiendas. cubadebate.cu En 2022 se hará realidad la Galería de Tiendas, modalidad que brindará varias posibilidades a los negocios para establecerse en ese espacio, desde tener su propia tienda o comercializar productos por separado, pues contará con una interfaz donde se podrán consultar todos los artículos en venta, similar a la plataforma Amazon.
(2022-03-25). The U.S. will drop Zelensky as easily as it dropped Noriega. dissidentvoice.org 
Marcos, Hussein, Suharto — the list goes on and on. The U.S. props up a foreign leader until he is no longer useful. It’s the standard operating procedure for the Home of the Brave‚Ñ¢ since, well… forever. To follow is yet another example. On December 20, 1989 — just two weeks after the fall of …
(2022-03-25). Iranian poet, literary critic ‘Reza Baraheni’ passes way. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) — Reza Baraheni an Iranian novelist, poet and literary critic died at age of 86 in Canada.
(2022-03-25). Ukraine says Russia preparing to attack Kyiv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) — Claiming that separatist forces in Donetsk and Luhansk are planning to besiege Kiev, the Ukrainian Army has claimed that they have downed a Russian fighter jet.
(2022-03-25). France opens inquiry on Emirati chief of Interpol. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) — Following repeated warnings from human rights organizations about the crimes of Emirati head of International Police (Interpol), French judiciary launched an investigation of the case.
(2022-03-25). Looting Syrian resources ‘clear violation of UN Charter’. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) — While condemning plundering of Syria’s natural resources especially oil and agricultural products in areas occupied by foreign forces, Iran’s permanent envoy to UN said that this move is clear violation of UN Charter.
(2022-03-25). Iran’s position on crises happening in world is clear. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) — Referring to current crises in world including developments in Ukraine, Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran’s position on crises happening in world is clear without being influenced by foreign actors.
(2022-03-25). Agreement within reach if US shows goodwill: Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) — Referring to the ongoing talks in Vienna, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that agreement is within reach if US shows goodwill in negotiations.
(2022-03-25). Iran expounds on abstention vote for UNGA res. on Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) — Elaborating on reasons for abstaining from voting on UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine crisis, Iran’s permanent representative to UN said that current text resolution goes beyond humanitarian situation.
(2022-03-25). Iran keen on developing ties with Lebanon in all fields. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran is interested in developing and expanding ties with Lebanon in all areas.
(2022-03-25). Briefing on Iran’s daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2022-03-25). Selected Articles: America’s Insidious Plan to Invade Canada and Bomb Vancouver, Halifax and Quebec City (1930-39). globalresearch.ca 
By Most Canadians are unaware of the fact that the United States of America had formulated in 1924 a …
(2022-03-25). America’s Insidious Plan to Invade Canada and Bomb Vancouver, Halifax and Quebec City (1930-39). globalresearch.ca In the late 1920s, Washington formulated a top secret plan to invade Canada, entitled “Joint Army and Navy Basic War Plan — Red”. The plan was approved by the US War Department under the presidency of Herbert Hoover in 1930.
(2022-03-25). US fighting Russia ‘to the last Ukrainian’: veteran US diplomat. thegrayzone.com In Ukraine, the Biden administration is fighting Russia “to the last Ukrainian,” retired senior US diplomat Chas Freeman says. Chas Freeman, a retired senior US diplomat, analyzes Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US role, and the geopolitical fallout. “Everything we are doing, rather than accelerate an end to the fighting and some compromise, seems to be aimed at prolonging the fighting,” Freeman says. Guest: Chas Freeman. Veteran U.S. diplomat and public servant who has served in many senior positions, including …
(2022-03-25). Anti-China campaign moves us into an abyss. greenleft.org.au The war between Russia and Ukraine and its NATO backers continues, but Australia’s chief international focus is much closer to home — China. William Briggs reports.
(2022-03-25). Stop the wars. greenleft.org.au Anastasia Shevchuk, a Ukrainian-Australian gave this address to a Sydney Stop the War Coalition protest against Russia’s war on Ukraine on March 6.
(2022-03-25). US goal is to ‘bait and bleed’ Russia, not defend Ukraine’s people. greenleft.org.au The United States' main objective in Ukraine is to significantly, if not completely, remove an international rival — Russia — from the world stage, write Malik Miah and Barry Sheppard.
(2022-03-25). Kurdish community celebrates Newroz. greenleft.org.au For the second year in the row, Kurdish Newroz was commemorated at NSW Parliament. Twelve MPs attended. Peter Boyle reports.
(2022-03-25). Gomeroi Nation votes 'No' to Santos on Pilliga coal seam gas. greenleft.org.au The Gomeroi Nation voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from Santos at a historic Native Title meeting in Tamworth. Paddy Gibson reports.
(2022-03-25). The spiral of uncertainty. indybay.org Exiting this spiral is difficult. The first step is to acknowledge one’s own involvement. It is said that Putin is the prisoner of his historical myths. But this is also true for the countries of the West. Their myth is that of their own blamelessness.
(2022-03-25). Notorious landlord Richard Earl Singer is still in business. indybay.org Photo Of Notorious Landlord Richard Earl Singer:…
(2022-03-25). USA turns to Latin America to deter China. indybay.org Now, in its fight against China, the United States focuses more on military cooperation with Latin America.
(2022-03-25). Saturday 4/30: Seaside Earth Day Celebration & EV Ride, Drive & Display Fair. indybay.org Seaside City Hall lawn and parking lot. 440 Harcourt Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955 (at Canyon Del Rey Blvd.)…
(2022-03-25). 4 Animal Rights Stories. indybay.org Stories involving mass murder of kangaroos, animals skinned alive, the link between slaughterhouses in neighborhoods and the rise in violent crime,, Minnesota slaughterhouse paralyzing workers.
(2022-03-25). Sunday 4/10: Q&A Discussion of the documentary film “Of Land and Bread” indybay.org
(2022-03-25). Sunday 3/27: Free Virtual Screening of film “The Stones Cry Out” indybay.org
(2022-03-25). Madleine’s pro-sanctions line was “(M)albright”? indybay.org It was an opportunity the “Corporate-bin-Laden” media couldn’t pass up. With the passing of Madeleine Albright, mainstream media(MSM) was full of effusive praises for the ex-Sec’y of State under President Clinton, himself a bought-off NeoLiberal White House Occupier who aggressively advanced U.S. Imperial interests all over the world.
(2022-03-25). Saturday 4/23: Earth Day SF. indybay.org On Valencia St between 19th St. and 21st St in San Francisco. In the street.
(2022-03-25). Saturday 3/26: Help Mail slingshot issue #135. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2022-03-25). SF City Workers Angry with Understaffing, Wages & Privatization. indybay.org Hundreds of San Francisco workers rallied in front of City hall to protest the massive understaffing, health and safety conditions and privatization outsourcing by City bosses.
(2022-03-25). Thursday 3/31: Uncounted: The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-03-25). Biden and Putin play with fire. indybay.org It is no exaggeration to say that what is currently unfolding in Europe represents the most dangerous moment in recent history. The Ukraine conflict is taking us as close to a Third World War as only the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 last did.
(2022-03-25). Interview with Anne Hillerman on her Novel: The Sacred Bridge. indybay.org Chee’s journey takes a deadly turn when, after a prayerful visit to the sacred Rainbow Bridge, he spots a body floating in the lake. The dead man, a Navajo with a passion for the canyon’s ancient rock art, lived a life filled with many secrets. Discovering why he died and who was responsible involves Chee in an investigation that puts his own life at risk.
(2022-03-25). Saturday 4/2: The D.A. Recall and San Francisco Values. indybay.org This is online. Please register in advance at bit.ly/SFDArecall‚Ä® | to receive your personal link for this event.
(2022-03-25). Ukraine: A war for the disintegrating world order. indybay.org The situation surrounding Russia’s invasion cannot be explained by Putin’s wickedness as an autocratic ruler, nor by the wickedness of the actions of Western actors. What is decisive is the structural context in which the actors’ actions are embedded. It is the context of the collapse of the dominant world order1 and its empires2…
(2022-03-25). Saturday 4/9: Capitalism and The Climate Emergency with Andreas Malm. indybay.org Online meeting, see website for details…
(2022-03-25). Saturday 3/26: Fremont: #People Not Profit! Global Climate Strike. indybay.org Irvington Park, 41825 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538 | Masks recommended. Peaceful march for climate justice.
(2022-03-25). Barbarism and Hypocrisy Don’t Justify Each Other. indybay.org From Moscow to Washington, might makes right…
(2022-03-25). Friday 4/22: FabLab PlayShop : Guan Yin. indybay.org ‘Intersection for The Arts | 1446 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2022-03-25). Wednesday 3/23: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater, corner of Cortland and Moultrie | (outside the Bernal Heights Branch library) | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2022-03-25). Wednesday 3/23: Combating White Supremacy During Demographic Shifts in America. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2022-03-25). Thornton Running For SFLC Pres: Time To Fight Privatization & Democracy In Labor Movement. indybay.org San Francisco healthcare worker and leader of SF Community Healthcare worker Cheryl Thornton talks about the privatization and attacks on public workers and why she is running for president of the San Francisco Labor Council.
(2022-03-25). Manifesto against war. indybay.org It is therefore high time for the mobilization of a broad anti-militarist resistance that is integrated comprehensively and transnationally into the social struggles. This approach is by no means without chance, as the inclusion of the resistance against the Vietnam War in the global social revolt of the late 1960s has shown.
(2022-03-25). Israel Tries to Forge an anti-Iranian Coalition Yet Again. journal-neo.org 
Despite Israel’s lack of success so far in its attempts to “fundamentally resolve” the issue of Iran’s nuclear program, it is actively trying to exploit its recent favorable relations with individual Arab states to bring such countries together in an anti-Iranian coalition it leads. To this end, amid improving Israeli-Egyptian relations, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett …
(2022-03-25). Middle East Funds will invest $1 Billion in Infrastructure in Argentina. moderndiplomacy.eu Disbursements will reach US$ 550 million by 2022 and “potentially” another US$ 450 million approval by 2023, reported the Argentine Foreign Ministry. Among the objectives of the trip -led by Santiago Cafiero- is the diversification of the exchange with that region, currently concentrated in fuels, cereals and other primary products. *** Within the general framework …
(2022-03-25). What a ‘Neutralization’ of Ukraine Actually Means. moderndiplomacy.eu Debates about “Ukrainian neutrality” to end the war with Russia are picking up steam in the US. After many calls from international academics, last week, a former Assistant Secretary of State, A. Wess Mitchell, published a call for Ukrainian “fortified neutrality” in Foreign Affairs—the medium where George Kennan published his famous “Article X,” in 1947. …
(2022-03-25). Bracing the Era of Economic Shortage. moderndiplomacy.eu The term “shortage” has been banished from mainstream society in the world for at least a few decades. Oftentimes, in the Second World War themed movies, we see emotionless, starving people scavenging for food near the ruins of war, or that they pay high prices for commodities that are in shortage. The dark shadow of …
(2022-03-25). The Scandal in Denmark’s Military Intelligence: Too Much Transparency? moderndiplomacy.eu The participation of Denmark in all the key U.S. and NATO interventions in 1991—2020 did not free the country from reputational risks due to the persistent problems of equipping the Danish armed forces in accordance with the requirements of the North Atlantic Alliance. The recent news about a growing shortage of ammunition and shells in …
(2022-03-25). Biden Warns of ‘Real’ Food Shortages, Says Russia Sanctions Will Hurt Everybody. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, President Biden “With regard to food shortage, yes, we did talk about food shortages. And — and it’s going to be real,”
(2022-03-25). Ukraine’s Zelensky Asks NATO for 1% of Its Tanks and Warplanes. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “You can give us 1 percent of all your planes, 1 percent of all your tanks, 1 percent. We cannot buy it. These supplies depend on NATO’s political decisions,” Zelensky told a NATO summit in Brussels via video link. | So far, the US and NATO have provided Ukraine with shoulder-fired Javelin anti-tank and Stinger anti-aircraft missiles since Russia invaded but have stopped sho…
(2022-03-25). US Announces More Russia Sanctions, New Aid for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Thursday
(2022-03-25). The US’ Hegemonic Pushback In Europe Prompts Asian Rivals To Enter A Rapprochement. oneworld.press The preplanned consolidation of the US-led Western bloc in response to Russia’s special operation in Ukraine that Washington itself provoked ended up breathing new life into the game-changing rapprochement between China and India that might otherwise not have happened so soon, let alone at all.
(2022-03-25). The Grand Strategic Importance Of Improving Chinese-Indian Relations. oneworld.press Despite their differences on the issues that were earlier described, China and India remain committed to upholding the UN Charter, the policy of principled neutrality, their strategic partnerships with Russia, and their shared vision of a Multipolar World Order.
(2022-03-25). Mongols — October — Ukraine: Katehonic Position Of The Present War. oneworld.press By building a new Iron Curtain — the West makes a gift to Russia, almost the same as October Revolution and the Mongol invasion. After all, it was thanks to the famous Mongol Rule — this part of Ruthenia avoided Westernization, and thus delay the peripherisation processes.
(2022-03-25). The True Adventure of a 19-year-old North American Fighting in the Cuban Revolution with Fidel Castro (Book Review). orinocotribune.com Book Review: Wild Green Oranges, by Bob Baldock. ( By Roger D. Harris — Mar 22, 2022 | Wild Green Oranges describes how author Bob Baldock dropped out of college and was at loose ends in 1958. Then he became inspired after a chance viewing of a newsreel. It was about a band of rebels in the remote eastern mountains of Cuba fighting a guerilla war against the US-backed Batista dictatorship. He had access to news about the little-known events in Cuba at his job as a copyboy at the (now defunct) New York Herald Tribune and bec…
(2022-03-25). Eat NATO for Breakfast: Abolish Frontex and demilitarize Europe’s borders. peoplesdispatch.org The war in Ukraine has revealed the double standards in how the EU treats refugees. What are the roots of this hypocrisy, and why must we fight it?
(2022-03-25). IJV Canada Statement on Ukraine. ijvcanada.org IJV joins with millions of people around the world in calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
(2022-03-25). Romanian President Says Energy Sanctions on Russia Currently Impossible. sputniknews.com CHISINAU (Sputnik) – Sanctions against Russia’s energy sector are not possible, since there are countries in the European Union that almost entirely depend on Russian gas, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Friday.
(2022-03-25). ‘Kashmir Files’ is A Film Against Terrorism, Not Political Propaganda, Says Star Darshan Kumar. sputniknews.com Bollywood film ‘The Kashmir Files’ is based on the real story about the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the valley in the Nineties. Back then, around 62,000 Kashmiri Pandit families from Jammu and Kashmir were forced to flee their homes and hundreds of thousands were killed amid escalating violence against Hindus.
(2022-03-25). Disbelief & Shock in Italy Changing Room After Qatar World Cup Qualification Horror. sputniknews.com Life has come full circle for the Italian football team. From being crowned European champions in July to creating a new world record for the longest winning streak in the sport in October to missing out on a World Cup spot in March this year – Roberto Mancini’s team has seen it all. However, it was the manner of their loss that’s haunting them.
(2022-03-25). Russia to Demand Explanation Over Hunter Biden’s Links to Biolabs in Ukraine, Kremlin Says. sputniknews.com The Russian presidential spokesman also referred to US speculations about the so-called “Russian chemical weapons” threat as an attempt to divert attention amid the scandal with US biological laboratories in Ukraine and other countires.
(2022-03-25). Mr Lonely? Boris Johnson ‘Snubbed’ by World Leaders Before NATO Family Photo. sputniknews.com Boris Johnson joined other world leaders for an emergency NATO summit on Wednesday, called by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, over Russia’s ongoing operation to demilitarise Ukraine. However, a brief video of the gathering ahead of the traditional NATO family photo, posted on Twitter, left netizens “embarrassed” for the UK Prime Minister.
(2022-03-25). West Has Declared a Hybrid ‘Total War’ on Russia, Lavrov Says. sputniknews.com According to the foreign minister, the desire by the US and its Western allies to maintain their dominance in international affairs and return to a unipolar world order are now “illusions”.
(2022-03-25). Erdogan Rejects the Idea of Handing Russia’s S-400s Over to Ukraine: ‘Matter is Closed’. sputniknews.com A number of media outlets previously reported that Washington had asked Ankara to deliver Russian-made S-400 missile defence systems to Kiev in order to help Ukrainian forces fight Russian troops amid Moscow’s ongoing special operation.
(2022-03-25). Probe Into Killings of Kashmir Pandits in 1990s May Reopen as NGO Seeks Justice in India’s Top Court. sputniknews.com The Bollywood movie ‘The Kashmir Files’ has brought to light the real stories of the victims of Kashmiri Hindus and their families who were brutally killed by Islamic militants in the 1990s and had to flee the area en masse.
(2022-03-25). US, EU Set Up ‘Task Force’ to Reduce Europe’s Dependence on Russian Gas. sputniknews.com Earlier, the measure was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of her meeting with US President Joe Biden on Friday.
(2022-03-25). Russian Central Bank Limits Funds Movement to Unfriendly States by Potentially $300Bln. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has imposed restrictions on the movement of funds to unfriendly countries for a comparable amount in response to the freezing of part of its gold and foreign exchange reserves by Western countries, the Central Bank said on Friday.
(2022-03-25). Miss Hitler Contestant Jailed for Membership in Banned ‘Neo-Nazi’ Group Up For Parole, May Walk Free. sputniknews.com Alice Cutter, who allegedly joked about kicking a Jew’s head like a football, along with three other defendants, including her ex-partner Mark Jones, had been jailed for three years for being part of the British group National Action (NA), now designated as a terrorist one.
(2022-03-25). Scoop: India Okays Russian Firms’ Investments in Debt Securities Activating Rupee-Ruble Transactions. sputniknews.com The Indian government is expected to formally announce a rupee-ruble payment arrangement next week to allow trade with Russia, bypassing US sanctions. The US and EU members have imposed sanctions on Russian financial institutions in response to Moscow’s special military operation in Ukraine.
(2022-03-25). GOP Rep Demands White House, Big Tech Keep Hunter Biden Records for Possible Cover-up Probe. sputniknews.com The authenticity of emails extracted from the Mac that Hunter Biden reportedly abandoned at a Delaware repair shop in 2019 before it fell into the hands of the FBI, was confirmed on 16 March by The New York Times. Previously, at the height of the 2020 presidential campaign, the paper had dismissed the laptop story as “Russian disinformation.”
(2022-03-25). Russian Embassy in Helsinki Receives Bomb Threats, Suffers Vandalism. sputniknews.com Following the start of Russia’s campaign in Ukraine, anti-Russian sentiment has risen across the Western world, resulting in people getting abused, “cancelled”, discriminated against or persecuted for having Russian roots or sympathies.
(2022-03-25). WTO Director General Warns Rising Food Prices May Prompt Unrest in Poor Countries. sputniknews.com LONDON (Sputnik) – World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said that the hike in food prices that is happening as a result of the situation in Ukraine may prompt unrest among undernourished people in poverty-stricken countries.
(2022-03-25). Russian MoD: Ukrainian Training Base for Foreign Mercs Destroyed in Iskander Missile Strike – Video. sputniknews.com Russia has repeatedly warned foreign countries against allowing their citizens to travel to Ukraine in order to take part in hostilities, stressing that anyone firing at Russian troops during the special operation will be considered a valid target.
(2022-03-25). Delhi State Chief Faces Backlash After Refusing to Make ‘The Kashmir Files’ Tax-Free. sputniknews.com Since its release on 11 March, the Bollywood movie ‘The Kashmir Files’ has been garnering praise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also appreciated the film, saying that it presents the truth based on facts. However, some people have also criticised the movie, saying that the entire plot is fiction.
(2022-03-25). Finland to Send Additional Materiel to Ukraine Amid Russia’s Special Op. sputniknews.com The Finnish Defence Ministry will not divulge the details about the equipment or the time-frame of the delivery for security reasons. Previously, it was reported that Russia had seized some of the Swedish anti-tank launchers sent to assist Ukraine.
(2022-03-25). Nuke-Proof ‘Doomsday’ Boeing 747 Deployed to UK as Joe Biden Attends NATO Summit in Brussels. sputniknews.com US President Joe Biden arrived in Europe on 23 March to participate in an emergency NATO summit, a G7 summit and a meeting of the European Council in Brussels as Western countries continue to pledge more military assistance to prop up the Ukrainian government while Russia continues its operation to “demilitarize and de-Nazify” Ukraine.
(2022-03-25). Norwegian Prime Minister Says No to NATO Bases. sputniknews.com In accordance with a landmark 1949 declaration, which Prime Minister Jonas Gahr St√†∏re has cited regarding NATO bases, Norway refrains from hosting foreign military forces on its territory during peacetime.
(2022-03-25). Medvedev Says West’s Attempts to Turn Russians Against Authorities Only Consolidate Society. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has told Sputnik that the West tries to turn the Russian people against the government by imposing “foolish sanctions”, but these restrictions consolidate the society as Russians have a different mentality.
(2022-03-25). Pentagon Official: New Strategy to Deem Russia ‘Acute Threat’ as Fallout Will Leave Nation ‘Weaker’. sputniknews.com As theories on the possible use of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine are tossed around, the US has reportedly assembled a team of national security officials to lay out a contingency plan for such an occurrence. A second “strategy team” has been assembled for “a longer-term examination of major geo-political shifts”, per the White House.
(2022-03-25). Ginni Thomas Texted Mark Meadows About Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election, Report Claims. sputniknews.com The news comes as the House select committee on January 6 events in Washington, DC continues to gather evidence and testimony while increasing pressure on the former president’s entourage to investigate the events on Capitol Hill and what led to it after the controversial election.
(2022-03-25). Almost 100 Areas Within US Are Set to Break Record High Temperatures This Weekend. sputniknews.com The western United States is expected to break records this weekend with heat that will prompt residents to break out shorts and sunglasses. The early season heat wave comes at a time when the west is already experiencing a major drought.
(2022-03-25). BlackVault Creator: Pentagon is Holding Back UFO Secrets. sputniknews.com In late June 2021, the Pentagon issued a report concluding that while there was no “single explanation” for over 140 unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings reported by military members since 2004, they possibly presented a threat to flight safety and national security.
(2022-03-25). Kiev regime contributes to NATO threats to Russia — Russia’s top investigator. tass.com Ukraine has become a country whose ideology is built on Russophobia, Alexander Bastrykin noted…
(2022-03-25). Iskander missile systems destroy mercenary training base in Ukraine — Defense Ministry. tass.com Two types of missiles were fired: a ballistic missile and a cruise missile…
(2022-03-25). Over 500 criminal cases initiated over events in Ukraine — Russia’s top investigator. tass.com The Russian Investigative Committee continues to collect evidence of crimes of Ukrainian nationalists, Alexander Bastrykin stressed…
(2022-03-25). Study shows more Russians using debit cards. tass.com Withdrawal of Visa and MasterCard international payment systems has not affected plans of new debit cards issue, Home Credit Bank said in its research…
(2022-03-25). EU leaders consider limiting price of gas import from Russia — Belgian PM. tass.com We asked the European Commission to assess performance of current measures, Alexander De Croo said…
(2022-03-25). EU readies new tough sanctions against Russia, Belarus. tass.com The EU also agreed to set up the solidarity trust fund for Ukraine…
(2022-03-25). New US sanctions intend to undermine Russian domestic political situation — Ambassador. tass.com This is another example of obscuring the reality, Anatoly Antonov said…
(2022-03-25). Meta cannot be viewed as partner in combating criminal use of Internet — diplomat. tass.com I regret saying facts are in place when private foreign Internet companies do not block propaganda materials of terrorism organizations and extremists performing or promoting acts of violence, Mikhailov said…
(2022-03-25). Japan expands sanctions against Russia — foreign ministry. tass.com Twenty-five Russians were added to the sanction list, including chief executive of the Russian development corporation Igor Shuvalov and relatives of Russian officials and businessmen…
(2022-03-25). Russia’s Investigative Committee opens case on Ukraine’s development of biological arms. tass.com The West denies their presence in the information space now, Bastrykin noted…
(2022-03-25). North Korea confirmed ICBM test — Yonhap. tass.com South Korea's military said on Thursday that they detected the launch from the Sunan airfield in Pyongyang…
(2022-03-25). Nord Stream 2 AG to apply for bankruptcy shortly — newspaper. tass.com Certification of the Nord Stream 2 AG is under suspension from February 22…
(2022-03-25). Australia blacklists 22 Russian journalists, mass media employees. tass.com Persons under sanctions include “senior editors from organizations including Russia Today, the Strategic Culture Foundation, InfoRos and NewsFront,” Foreign Minister Marise Payne said…
(2022-03-25). Australia sanctions President of Belarus, officials. tass.com Sanctions are introduced against the Belarusian President, his son Viktor and spouse Galina, and against certain Belarusian ministers and senior military officials…
(2022-03-25). US brings cybercrime charges against four Russians — Department of Justice. tass.com Defendants are alleged to be involved in cyberattacks against the global energy sector between 2012 and 2018…
(2022-03-25). Situation in Ukraine is consequence of political failure, German ex-chancellor says. tass.com Europe will later expand its defense capabilities, the ex-chancellor said…
(2022-03-25). US, EU to strengthen combating against digital assets for circumvention of sanctions. tass.com The parties will share their best practices and coordinate capacity building efforts to help other countries implement anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism frameworks for digital assets, the leaders said…
(2022-03-25). US Treasury authorized US persons to make transactions for diplomatic missions in Russia. tass.com At the same time, exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly of dollar-denominated banknotes to the Russian government remains banned…
(2022-03-25). Khrunichev Center continues cooperating with Boeing on ISS — program director. tass.com Any changes in cooperation between the Khrunichev Center and Boeing may take place only in case of the change in relations between Roscosmos and NASA on the International Space Station, Sergey Shaevich said…
(2022-03-25). UK sanctions Russian research institute — Foreign Office. tass.com We are sending a clear message to the Kremlin by sanctioning those who target people, businesses and infrastructure, UK’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a comment…
(2022-03-25). US, EU discussed further sanctions on Russia. tass.com Leaders discussed the urgent needs caused by Russia’s aggression…
(2022-03-25). Rockets that were to launch EU satellites will be used for partner countries — Roscosmos. tass.com There are about 10 rockets that have become available, the Roscosmos chief said…
(2022-03-25). Erdogan says he highlighted indivisibility of security to NATO partners. tass.com We have stressed that the alliance isn’t an organization that will pose a threat to Russia or any other country, Turkish President said…
(2022-03-25). Banks see higher interest in subsidized mortgage. tass.com Family mortgage accounted for the greater amount of disbursements under subsidized loans since early March – over 65%: almost 20 bln rubles…
(2022-03-25). IEA chief sees demand for gas payments in rubles as ‘security threat’. tass.com Birol also said that IEA member countries shared the goal of trying to drastically reduce reliance on Russian oil and gas imports…
(2022-03-25). Madeleine Albright saw US as an ‘indispensable nation’ and NATO expansion eastward as essential. Peter Harris, Associate Professor of Political Science, Colorado State University 
(2022-03-25). Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court hearing is a flashback to how race and crime featured during Thurgood Marshall’s 1967 hearings. Margaret M. Russell, Associate Professor of Law, Santa Clara University 
(2022-03-25). Would gas tax breaks make a big difference when prices are skyrocketing? We asked 4 experts. Jay L. Zagorsky, Senior Lecturer in Markets, Public Policy and Law, Questrom School of Business, Boston University 
(2022-03-25). New data-sharing requirements from the National Institutes of Health are a big step toward more open science — and potentially higher-quality research. Stephen Jacobs, Professor of Interactive Games and Media, Rochester Institute of Technology 
(2022-03-25). Vaccine hesitancy is complicating physicians’ obligation to respect patient autonomy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan Liu, Family Medicine Resident Physician, Penn State 
(2022-03-25). March Madness stars can now cash in on endorsements — but some limits set by states and universities may still be unconstitutional. Sam C. Ehrlich, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies, Boise State University 
(2022-03-25). How much is the media buzz from a March Madness Cinderella run worth to a school like Saint Peter’s? Nancy Haskell, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Dayton 
(2022-03-25). How fairy tales shape fighting spirit: Ukraine’s children hear bedtime stories of underdog heroes, while Russian children hear tales of magical success. Mia Bloom, Professor and Fellow at Evidence Based Cyber Security Program, Georgia State University 
(2022-03-25). Tornadoes, climate change and why Dixie is the new Tornado Alley. Ernest Agee, Professor Emeritus of Atmospheric Science, Purdue University 
(2022-03-25). Why the future of the world’s largest religion is female — and African. Gina Zurlo, Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 
(2022-03-25). An emphasis on brilliance creates a toxic, dog-eat-dog workplace atmosphere that discourages women. Andrea Vial, Assistant Professor of Psychology, New York University Abu Dhabi 
(2022-03-25). Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to Supreme Court nomination was paved by trailblazing Black women judges. Sharon D. Wright Austin, Professor of Political Science, University of Florida 
(2022-03-25). Biden’s plain speaking on Ukraine inspires support without sparking a wider war — an echo of the Truman Doctrine, 75 years ago. Denise M. Bostdorff, Professor and Chair of Communication Studies, The College of Wooster 
(2022-03-25). Putin’s control over Ukraine war news is not total – it’s challenged by online news and risk-taking journalists. Sarah Oates, Professor and Senior Scholar, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland 
(2022-03-25). Food pantries that give away stuff people can’t or won’t cook have an ‘acorn squash problem’. Diana Cuy Castellanos, Assistant Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Dayton 
(2022-03-25). Colleges routinely fail to ask about new hires’ history of sexual harassment. Susan Fortney, University Professor and Professor of Law, Texas A&M University 
(2022-03-25). In ‘Licorice Pizza’ a 15-year-old and 25-year-old fall for each other — here’s what’s known about these types of relationships. Jeni Loftus, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Memphis 
(2022-03-25). El olor de la enfermedad: El uso de perros, ratones y hurones para detectar padecimientos. Glen J. Golden, Research Scientist/Scholar I, Colorado State University 
(2022-03-25). Economic sanctions may make Russians’ lives worse — without stopping Putin’s assault on Ukraine. Joseph Wright, Professor of Political Science, Penn State 
(2022-03-25). What is the new COVID-19 variant BA.2, and will it cause another wave of infections in the US? Prakash Nagarkatti, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina 
(2022-03-25). SEC proposes far-reaching climate disclosure rules for companies — here’s where the rules may be vulnerable to legal challenges. Daniel E. Walters, Assistant Professor of Law, Penn State 
(2022-03-25). Defending Europe: How cultural identity shapes support for Ukraine and armed resistance against Russia. Anders C. Hardig, Senior Professorial Lecturer, American University School of International Service 
(2022-03-25). The ‘hot hand’ is a real basketball phenomenon — but only some players have the ability to go on these basket-making streaks. Konstantinos Pelechrinis, Associate Professor of Computing and Information, University of Pittsburgh 
(2022-03-25). An expert on trends in gun sales and gun violence in pandemic America. Garen Wintemute, Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine; Director, Violence Prevention Research Program, University of California, Davis 
(2022-03-25). Older Americans are given the wrong idea about online safety — here’s how to help them help themselves. Nora McDonald, Assistant Professor of Information Technology, University of Cincinnati 
(2022-03-25). Fleeing Putin, Russians Resettle in Pro-Kremlin Serbia. themoscowtimes.com In the weeks following the invasion, Serbia has become a haven for many Russians hoping to escape abroad, with the country providing one of the few regular flight routes into Europe following mass bans across the continent.
(2022-03-25). Biden to Visit Near Ukraine Border as Solidarity Tested. themoscowtimes.com U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to a town near the Polish-Ukrainian border Friday, trying to signal Western resolve against a Russian invasion…
(2022-03-25). Complex Questions as Face Recognition Tech Joins Ukraine War. themoscowtimes.com Ukraine is employing face recognition technology to identify invading Russian troops killed on its soil, experts said Thursday…
(2022-03-25). Omicron variant BA.2 now dominates across Europe, USA. truepublica.org.uk Experts have warned that people may mistake the new Covid BA.2 variant symptoms as common allergies as cases surge across Europe and America. BA.2 has several key mutations, with the most important of those occurring in the spike protein that studs the outside of the virus. These mutations are shared with the original Omicron, but BA.2 …
(2022-03-25). Councils call for extension of local outbreak management cash as COVID-19 cases rise. truepublica.org.uk Councils and Directors of Public Health are calling for an urgent extension of local outbreak management funding due to rising rates of COVID-19. As delegates meet on the second day of their Annual Public Health Conference, the Local Government Association (LGA) — who represent councils in England and Wales — are warning that without the …
(2022-03-25). What the ONS report says about trade after Brexit. truepublica.org.uk The Office For National Statistics released its monthly report on trade — for both imports and exports into and out of the United Kingdom. It is a stark reminder of the damage to trade as a direct result of Brexit. The OBR actually concluded: “The UK appears to have become a less trade-intensive economy, with …
(2022-03-25). BP diverts from Russia to unveil £1bn boost for UK electric car charging points. truepublica.org.uk Where there is a gaping hole in the market — money will look to profit from it. It was only three weeks ago that BP was reportedly looking to abandon its stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft in an abrupt and costly end to three decades of operating in the energy-rich country. In was the …
(2022-03-25). Fixed-term Parliaments Act is dead without a whimper. truepublica.org.uk The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (FTPA) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that for the first time set in legislation a default fixed election date for a general election to the Westminster parliament. This Act meant that elections were required by law to be held at least once every five years, but …
(2022-03-25). Taxpayers on hook for another £500m for Bulb Energy bailout. truepublica.org.uk The taxpayer bailed out the banks when they were out of control — and now energy companies that are going to the wall. Both gambled because they were allowed to and both lost their shirts when the markets went against them. Last year 28 energy suppliers went to the wall. Another 4 went in the …
(2022-03-25). Wall Street bonuses surge to record high. wsws.org A report by the comptroller of New York state estimates that 2021 bonuses paid out to Wall Street financial industry employees in the first three quarters of the year reached a record average and profits hit $45 billion, the largest ever.
(2022-03-25). No Third World War! Against war in Ukraine, NATO aggression and German armament! wsws.org It is high time to build an international anti-war movement opposing NATO aggression, the Ukraine war and German militarism. Such a movement must unite Russian and Ukrainian workers and workers around the world in a joint struggle against capitalist warmongering on the basis of a socialist programme.
(2022-03-25). Ex-Unifor president Jerry Dias exposed as COVID profiteer in kickback scandal. wsws.org Canada’s largest private-sector union has charged its recently retired president with receiving a C$50,000 kickback from a supplier of COVID -19 rapid test kits, whose products he had pressed “various” Unifor employers to buy.
(2022-03-25). Defend Spanish truckers strike from PSOE-Podemos repression! wsws.org Since last Monday, 75,000 truck drivers in Spain have been on an indefinite nationwide strike against the global surge in fuel prices amid the NATO-Russian conflict.
(2022-03-25). US auto companies complain of “labor shortage” as temporary workers denied profit sharing. wsws.org Under conditions where virtually all COVID-19 mitigation measures have been eliminated, Detroit area auto and auto parts makers are finding it ever harder to recruit temporary workers at poverty wages to staff plants.
(2022-03-25). Poland jails Spanish-Russian journalist Pablo Gonz√°lez on bogus spy charges. wsws.org The arrest on baseless spying charges of the journalist, who has dual citizenship, is an anti-democratic attack on freedom of information and of speech.
(2022-03-25). Pittsburgh officials continue cover-up of police murder of Jim Rogers. wsws.org Rogers, a homeless African American man, was brutalized and tased while being arrested on October 13, 2021. He died the following day.
(2022-03-25). 1989 Texas execution documented in The Phantom: The wrong man? wsws.org Since 1973, at least 186 people in the US have been exonerated after being sentenced to death. How many innocent people have actually been killed by the authorities?
(2022-03-25). The NATO-Russia conflict threatens nuclear war. wsws.org On Thursday, the leaders of the Western powers met to plan out the unthinkable: A full-scale war between nuclear-armed states.
(2022-03-25). Criminal trial begins against Vanderbilt nurse over medication error death. wsws.org RaDonda Vaught is being scapegoated by the authorities in Nashville, Tennessee for an error in administering a paralytic agent instead of a sedative. The mistake has its roots in the negligence of hospital officials at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
(2022-03-25). Minneapolis educators strike at crossroads as unions prepare to accept sellout deal. wsws.org With nearly 5,000 educators in Sacramento, California, also now on strike, the teachers’ unions are moving rapidly to shut down the struggle in Minneapolis and keep the walkouts from coalescing into a broader movement of the working class for higher wages and the expansion of public education.
(2022-03-25). Commodity markets in turmoil. wsws.org The closure of the London Metal Exchange nickel market for a week earlier this month was described as the “canary in the coal mine” for other commodity markets and that has proven to be the case.
(2022-03-25). German parliament debates war budget. wsws.org The 2022 federal budget, which was adopted by the cabinet on March 16 and is currently being debated in the Bundestag, is a declaration of war on the population in several respects.
(2022-03-25). Australia: Thousands of people devastated by Queensland floods. wsws.org The crisis has further exposed the failure of governments, both Labor and Liberal-National, to respond effectively to the destructive 2011 floods in the Brisbane area and the other disasters that have followed it.
(2022-03-25). COVID clusters grow at Australian schools as Omicron BA.2 surges. wsws.org Australian governments and teacher unions are suppressing information about infections among children as school clusters grow.
(2022-03-25). Three deaths in Sydney boarding house fire highlight Australia’s housing crisis. wsws.org Growing numbers of the poor and vulnerable have been forced into squalid and unsafe boarding houses.
(2022-03-25). Madeleine Albright dead at 84: American imperialism mourns a war criminal. wsws.org The former Secretary of State was identified with some of the worst crimes of the 1990s, including the US terror bombing of Serbia and the deaths of 500,000 Iraqi children because of severe economic sanctions.
(2022-03-25). Core site of China plane crash to be excavated as rescue work continues. ecns.cn The core site of the recent plane crash in south China will be excavated as all-out efforts are made to continue searching for survivors and the second black box, officials said at a news briefing on Friday.
(2022-03-25). Nomination period of HKSAR chief executive election to begin on April 3. ecns.cn The nomination period for the chief executive election of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will run from April 3 to 16, the Electoral Affairs Commission said on Friday.
(2022-03-25). Chinese FM calls for long-term vision, win-win cooperation in ties with India. ecns.cn Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday that China and India should stick to their own development paths and join hands to safeguard peace and stability both in the region and in the world.
(2022-03-25). Cargo plane returns to airport safely in southwest China after mechanical failure. ecns.cn A cargo plane of Sichuan Airlines, which departed from southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality to Moscow, returned to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport safely after reporting mechanical failure on Friday.
(2022-03-25). China’s science foundation ups research budget to 33 bln yuan. ecns.cn The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) has raised its funding budget to 33 billion yuan (5.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, up 6.8 percent over last year.
(2022-03-25). China rolls out policies to support grain production. ecns.cn China has introduced a series of policies to boost grain production this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Finance.
(2022-03-25). Health authorities instruct Shanghai residents to get tested for COVID-19. ecns.cn Shanghai residents who missed their COVID-19 tests during the current wave of grid-screenings are required to complete at least one test by 6 pm Friday. Those who fail to do so will receive a yellow health QR code, according to local health authorities.
(2022-03-25). Shanghai moves up to fourth spot among global financial centers. ecns.cn Shanghai moved up two places to the fourth spot among world financial centers, according to the 31st edition of Global Financial Centers Index jointly published by the Shenzhen-based China Development Institute and United Kingdom independent think tank Z/Yen Partners on Thursday.
(2022-03-25). Fund run by Biden’s son involved in financing biolabs in Ukraine: Russian Defense Ministry. ecns.cn The investment fund Rosemont Seneca, currently managed by Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, funded the Pentagon’s military biological program in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.
(2022-03-25). Chinese scientists identify yield-related genes in maize, rice. ecns.cn Now, a Chinese study has revealed the genetic basis of the yield increases in maize and rice, two important sources of human calories.
(2022-03-25). Retired navy solider makes warship models out of waste. ecns.cn Gao Mantang, a 68-year-old man from Qinhuangdao City, north China’s Hebei Province, made more than 20 warship models out of waste materials by hand after retirement.
(2022-03-25). China plane crash: Search for second black box continues. ecns.cn Recovery crews on Thursday continued searching for a second black box from the crashed China Eastern Airlines passenger plane.
(2022-03-25). Authorities continue search for second black box after plane crash. ecns.cn Recovery workers have not yet found the second black box of the China Eastern Airlines jet that crashed on Monday in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, according to the rescue headquarters.
(2022-03-25). Sand art highlights wildlife loss in UK. ecns.cn A giant sand drawing was created to highlight young people’s worries at the loss of wildlife, Scarborough, UK, March 23, 2022.
(2022-03-25). Spring scenery of Mochou Lake Park in Nanjing. ecns.cn Mochou lake, with a history of 1,500 years, is a classical garden in regions south of the Yangtze River. (…
(2022-03-25). . ecns.cn Photo taken on March 24, 2022 shows the Fuyang Yinhu Sports Center in Hangzhou, capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province.
(2022-03-25). Germany rejects Russia’s announcement of payment change in gas deal: Scholz. ecns.cn German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of transferring payment to rubles in natural gas deal.
(2022-03-25). Chinese ramie cloth gains popularity in Japan, S Korea. ecns.cn Chinese ramie cloth, the material used to make Japanese and Korean traditional costumes, has gained markets in both countries, according to a ramie cloth-making master in China’s Chongqing on Thursday.
(2022-03-25). NATO summit confirms desire to prolong conflict, says Russia. ecns.cn The extraordinary summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held Thursday has confirmed the alliance’s desire to contain Russia and prolong the military conflict in Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
(2022-03-25). The Lancang-Mekong water brings six countries together. ecns.cn The Lancang River, originating from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, flows through Tibet Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province, and is called the Mekong River after it leaves Xishuangbanna in China and runs through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
(2022-03-25). Chinese mainland reports 1,301 new local COVID-19 cases. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Thursday reported 1,301 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, down from 2,010 on Wednesday, the National Health Commission said Friday.
(2022-03-25). China urges U.S. to act responsibly in cyberspace and stop cyber attacks on China and the world. ecns.cn
(2022-03-25). China urges U.S. to give convincing account of bio-military activities. ecns.cn The United States should give a convincing account of its biological military activities in Ukraine and around the world as soon as possible, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2022-03-25). First deep-sea semi-submersible fish farm facility settled in Hainan. ecns.cn With a length of 86 meters and a width of 30 meters, the six-story facility covers the size of six basketball courts. The platform is a modern marine industry base with green smart equipment for both aquaculture and sightseeing.
(2022-03-25). TCM wins greater approval in HK amid virus outbreak. ecns.cn The fifth wave of the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong has strengthened the social recognition of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 symptoms.
(2022-03-24). UN: Women and kids fleeing Ukraine at risk of human trafficking. america.cgtn.com 
Women and children fleeing the conflict in Ukraine are facing potential danger beyond the border. The chaotic and dangerous exodus could mean an increased risk of human trafficking. Find out more.
(2022-03-24). Cuba introduces Chinese language course into secondary education. america.cgtn.com 
Chinese language lessons kicked off this week at Havana’s Fructuoso Rodriguez Junior High School. The introduction of Chinese Language in Cuba is a step forwards to deepening collaboration between Beijing and Havana.
(2022-03-24). Venezuelans forced to get water from wells and streams. america.cgtn.com 
Residents often go for months without running water at home in Venezuela. According to a recent study conducted by the Venezuelan Observatory of Public services one in three Venezuelans is forced to get water from streams, wells, or rivers.
(2022-03-24). Mexico faces fuel price challenges due to Ukraine-Russia conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Mexican gasoline prices are lower than in many other countries, but fuel subsidies are expected to cost the government more than $27.3 million this year due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
(2022-03-24). Mexican bamboo bikes provide sustainable transportation solutions. america.cgtn.com 
A company in Mexico is trying to incorporate renewable materials such as bamboo into the production of bicycles. And the popularity of the bamboo bikes has been great for generating interest in this sustainable form of transport. Find out more.
(2022-03-24). UN chief calls upon international community to use all tools to counter global terrorist threat in Afghanistan. aninews.in New York [US], September 8 (ANI): Emphasising that Afghanistan must never again be used as a platform or safe haven for terrorist organizations, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called upon the international community to act together and use all tools at its disposal to counter the global terrorist threat in the war-ravaged country.
(2022-03-24). ‘Republic of Afghanistan’ condemns announcement by Taliban cabinet, calls it ‘illegitimate’. aninews.in Kabul [Afghanistan], September 8 (ANI): The “Islamic Republic of Afghanistan” on Wednesday condemned the announcement of the “so-called” cabinet by the Taliban, terming it as “illegitimate and unjustifiable.”
(2022-03-24). Russian NSA expressed strong commitment to further deepen strategic partnership with India: PMO. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev on Wednesday, in which the senior Russian offical expressed his country’s strong commitment to deepen its ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ with India.”
(2022-03-24). India largest troop contributor to UN peacekeeping in cumulative terms: Meenakashi Lekhi. aninews.in New York [US], September 8 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of the UN peacekeeping missions, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on Wednesday informed the member states that India is the largest troop contributor to the peacekeeping operations since their inception.
(2022-03-24). Pakistan should respect the will of Afghan people: Maryam Nawaz. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): A day after large-scale anti-Pakistan protests held in Afghanistan, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday said that Pakistan must accept the will of the Afghan people and must not interfere in the internal matters of its neighbour.
(2022-03-24). Hong Kong Police arrest 4 activists behind banned Tiananmen Square vigil: Report. aninews.in Hong Kong, September 8 (ANI): Hong Kong Police have arrested four key members of the pro-democracy group behind the city’s annual Tiananmen Massacre vigil.
(2022-03-24). Ashraf Ghani denies corruption charges, says ‘leaving Kabul was most difficult decision of my life’. aninews.in Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 8 (ANI): Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has issued a statement refuting multiple allegations that he fled Kabul carrying millions of dollars and offered an explanation for leaving abruptly after the Taliban entered the capital city.
(2022-03-24). PM Modi meets Russian NSA, reaffirms intention to strengthen coordination on Afghanistan. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, during which they reaffirmed their intention to strengthen coordination in the field of enhancing regional stability, including on Afghanistan.
(2022-03-24). Pak journalist’ union raises alarm over TTP’s warning to scribes. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): A union of Pakistan journalists has expressed concern over the threat issued by the banned Tehreeki-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to the media and urged the government to ensure the safety and security of journalists.
(2022-03-24). India-South Korea relations have become multidimensional: Om Birla. aninews.in Vienna [Austria], September 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that relations between India and South Korea have made great progress and have become multidimensional.
(2022-03-24). Cabinet approves Agreement between India, Portugal on recruitment of Indian citizens to work in the Portuguese Republic. aninews.in New Delhi, [India], September 8 (ANI): The Union Cabinet approved the signing of an agreement on the recruitment of Indian citizens to work in Portugal between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Portugal, on Wednesday.
(2022-03-24). Iran reports 26,854 new COVID-19 cases, 5,210,978 in total. aninews.in Tehran [Iran], September 8 (ANI/Xinhua): Iran’s health ministry on Wednesday reported 26,854 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 5,210,978.
(2022-03-24). India apprises Russia of Pak ISI’s links with terror groups like LeT, JeM in Afghanistan. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India and Russia held their first detailed and extensive review of the situation in Afghanistan involving the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence and security agencies after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.
(2022-03-24). 203 Indians, 31 NORI visa holders to return from Pakistan on Friday via Wagah-Attari. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): As many as 203 Indian Nationals and 31 NORI (no obligation to return to India) visa holders are set to return to India through the Wagah-Attari border, the High Commission of India in Pakistan informed on Wednesday.
(2022-03-24). BRICS leaders to discuss Afghanistan, attempts by terror organizations to use its territory as a sanctuary. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India will be chairing the 13th BRICS summit on Thursday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the meet virtually. India’s chairship in 2021 has coincided with the 15th anniversary of BRICS.
(2022-03-24). Jaishankar meets Russian NSA, discusses Afghan situation. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with visiting Russian Secretary of Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, and discussed a number of international and regional problems, including the situation in Afghanistan.
(2022-03-24). India, EU strategic convergence reflects ‘our positions’ on Afghanistan: Jaishankar. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the strategic convergence between India and the European Union (EU) is reflected in “our positions” on key regional and global issues, including on Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific.
(2022-03-24). Lt Gen Azhar Abbas made Pak army’s Chief of General Staff. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): In a major reshuffle in the Pakistan army, Lt Gen Azhar Abbas has been named as the army’s next Chief of General Staff (CGS).
(2022-03-24). Former Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam en-route to India for medical emergency. aninews.in Port Louis [Mauritius], September 8 (ANI): Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam is en-route to India (Chennai) for a medical emergency.
(2022-03-24). MEA condoles death of Indian Envoy Dr Anju Kumar. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Dr Anju Kumar, Charge d’ Affaires in the Embassy of India, Germany passed away on Wednesday.
(2022-03-24). Kyrie Wins! Uninjected Kyrie Irving Cleared to Play Basketball in New York. anti-empire.com 
Editor’s note: Hilariously the rules allowed him to be present in the arena, but not to play. (Because the arena serves food he was subject to the same NY injection requirements as restaurant staff.) | Also visiting uninjected players were allowed to play. | He was clear to play away games outside New York but his team tried blackmailing him and sanctioned him. | They wouldn’t play him away to force him to get injected. A bluff We like Irving but…
(2022-03-24). GAME CHANGER: Russians Now Allowed to Visit the Doctor. anti-empire.com 
ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 23. /TASS/. All types of planned medical care, as well as professional examinations and medical examinations, will be carried out in the Rostov region in full from March 24. The corresponding changes were approved by the governor Vasily Golubev, the press service of the heads of the region reported. | Since March 10, the Rostov region has canceled the requirement to present QR codes for admission to public places and organizations, the need to maintain social distance. Most other restrictions have also been lifted, including on the occupancy of fitness clubs, gyms, swimming pools, water parks…
(2022-03-24). Putin Says Hostile States Will Be Made to Pay for Gas in Rubles. anti-empire.com 
Editor’s note: Ingenious as it would force EU to have to circumvent its own sanctions, and to strengthen the ruble which it has been working to tank. | I also like that it would potentially force fiscal discipline on Moscow and preclude ruble printing. That is, if new ruble-denominated contracts are eventually signed. However it’s more likely that Moscow would simply demand whatever is the momentary ruble equivalent of the contractual euro price. Not just in the short term but also in the long-term. | Let’s see if Russia is serious enough about this to make it happen or if this is a bluff. | Euroweenies are compl…
(2022-03-24). Zelensky Told Biden Not to Sanction Abramovich. anti-empire.com 
Editor’s note: Oligarchs are the least likely to have favored the war, and have the least to gain by it. |
| Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly asked President Biden to refrain from sanctioning Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich earlier this month, believing that the billionaire could be a useful conduit for negotiations between Russian and Ukraine. | According to The Wall Street Journal, the Treasury Department had already drafted possible sanction…
(2022-03-24). Eastern flank: NATO to have eight battle groups from Baltic to Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hungary TodayMarch 24, 2022 NATO to Strengthen Presence in Hungary as Well The NATO Summit, which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb√°n also attended, approved the deployment of new NATO forces in Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovakia. Previously, the Baltic States and Poland had such corps, so now there will be eight in total from the …
(2022-03-24). German, U.S. terminal attack controllers train with B52 nuclear bombers. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMarch 23, 2022 German and United States Joint Terminal Attack Controllers train with B-52s German and United States (U.S.) Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) recently cooperated with U.S. B-52s, underlining a shared commitment to NATO’s defensive capabilities and reinforcing Alliance cohesion. On 21 March, JTACs based in Germany executed Close Air Support (CAS) …
(2022-03-24). Warships assigned to NATO strike force spent almost 400 days in Baltic, Black Seas in 2021. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandMarch 24, 2022 NATO Maritime Command hosts annual Maritime Operational Commanders’ Conference NATO’s Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) hosted Allied- and Partner-nation fleet commanders, operational directors, and other senior leaders for the Maritime Operational Commanders’ Conference (MOCC) 2022 at its headquarters in Northwood, March 21-23. The annual event was designed to foster open discussion …
(2022-03-24). NATO repeats Article 5, open-ended expansion commitments, threats to China. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 24, 2022 Statement by NATO Heads of State and Government We call on all states, including the People’s Republic of China (PRC), to uphold the international order including the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, as enshrined in the UN Charter, to abstain from supporting Russia’s war effort in any way, and to refrain …
(2022-03-24). Lowest level yet: only 10% of Serbs would support NATO membership. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyMarch 24, 20222 82 pct of Serbians against NATO membership — survey Only 10 pct of Serbians would support Serbia’s membership in NATO, shows the latest annual survey by the Serbian Institute for European Affairs and pollster Ninamedia. The percentage is thus at the lowest-ever level since the first such survey was conducted …
(2022-03-24). U.S. marks thirty years of Georgian NATO satrapy. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMarch 24, 2022 US Embassy in Tbilisi: Americans and Georgians “built” for long-term partnership Americans and Georgians are “built for a long-term partnership” and the two nations look forward to the “next decades” of their cooperation, the United States Embassy in Tbilisi said on Thursday in a statement dedicated to the celebration of the 30th …
(2022-03-24). Top NATO intelligence chief meets with Georgian PM, DM on Ukraine, Caucasus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMarch 24, 2022 Top NATO Intelligence Official Meets Georgian PM NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security David Cattler met on March 23-24 with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Chair of Parliamentary Defense and Security Committee MP Irakli Beraia. At the meeting with PM Garibashvili today, the officials discussed the NATO-Georgia relations, …
(2022-03-24). Turkey demands U.S. supply F-35s, Patriot missiles without preconditions. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsMarch 24, 2022 Ankara urges US to supply F-35 jets, Patriot systems ‘without preconditions’ The U.S. should readmit Ankara to a joint F-35 fighter jet program and deliver Patriot missile defense systems to the country “without conditions,” Turkish Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun has said. Altun penned an op-ed in the U.S. daily …
(2022-03-24). NATO to pour anti-tank/anti-aircraft missiles, biological-chemical-nuclear equipment, drones into Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkranewsMarch 24, 2022 NATO Agrees To Provide Ukraine Equipment For Protection Against Nuclear Threats, Drones And Anti-Tank Systems The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) agreed on Thursday, March 24, to provide Ukraine with equipment for protection against biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear threats, as well as anti-tank systems, air defense systems, and drones. NATO Secretary …
(2022-03-24). High-level guests accentuate importance of NATO exercise in Georgia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseMarch 24, 2022 A day of honorary guests was held within the framework of “NATO-Georgia Exercise 2022” High-ranking guests got acquainted with the NATO-Georgia training at the NATO-Georgia Joint Training and Assessment Center. The President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili, the Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili, the Speaker of the Parliament Shalva Papuashvili, the …
(2022-03-24). NATO reiterates invitations to Ukraine, Georgia, Finland, Sweden, Bosnia, Moldova, etc. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineMarch 24, 2022 NATO Allies reaffirm commitment to Open Door Policy — statement Leaders of states and governments of NATO member states declare that they are committed to the Alliance’s Open Door Policy. “We remain committed to the foundational principles underpinning European and global security, including that each nation has the right to choose its …
(2022-03-24). Zelensky brags to NATO summit of Ukraine’s NATO-standard army. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com As his nation’s armed forces have been provided with eight years of NATO training and arming. That is, it has been permitted to develop into a NATO-trained, -armed and -interoperable force. Interfax-UkraineMarch 24, 2022 Never tell us our army doesn’t meet NATO standards — Zelensky President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has invited the leaders of …
(2022-03-24). Depleted uranium: NATO’s war against Yugoslavia created ecological catastrophe, poisoned Europe. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyMarch 22, 2022 “They did it on purpose, but the Europeans don’t know — they were poisoned, too” During the bombing of FR Yugoslavia, NATO also poisoned Europe, Dr Danica Grujiƒçiƒá told the Russian news agency RIA Novosti. The director of the Institute of Oncology and Radiology of Serbia explained that chemical plants …
(2022-03-24). 23 years ago NATO launched its first war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyMarch 24, 2022 23 years ago, NATO committed an aggression on Serbia Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the NATO aggression on Serbia — then part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia — which began on March 24, 1999, and lasted for 78 days. Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the NATO aggression …
(2022-03-24). Serbian president on NATO aggression: They should be ashamed of themselves. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyMarch 24, 2022 Vuƒçiƒá on NATO aggression: “They should be ashamed of themselves” President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá, attended the ceremony of unveiling the monument to Lieutenant Colonel Veljko Radenoviƒá in Kru≈°evac. Vuƒçiƒá said that Radenoviƒá was one of the greatest heroes who protected our children when it was most difficult. At the …
(2022-03-24). Details from the NATO summit: World War III? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92March 24, 2022 Details from the NATO Summit: “World War III”? Decision has been made. NATO leaders have decided to significantly increase defense spending, it was announced after the meeting in Brussels. The powers of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have been extended until September 30, 2023. NATO leaders agreed to strengthen the alliance’s eastern …
(2022-03-24). China reacts to latest NATO denunciation. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesMarch 24, 2022 FM refutes NATO secretary general’s misinformation accusation, says groundless suspicions will collapse Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday that time will prove China stands on the right side of history and groundless accusations will collapse, refuting an allegation from NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that “China has provided …
(2022-03-24). Germany sends more missiles to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersMarch 23, 2022 German minister says further Strela missiles are on way to Ukraine German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Wednesday that after delays in deliveries, further supplies of Strela missiles, which had been in the inventories of the former Communist East German army, were on the way to Ukraine. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine …
(2022-03-24). Opinion: NATO summit fans the flames of Ukraine crisis. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesMarch 24, 2022 NATO summit to fan flames of Ukraine crisis, unlikely to reach major concrete consensus: expertBy Chen Qingqing and Xu Yelu As NATO leaders gathered on Thursday to discuss the Ukraine crisis, the US has been mulling new sanctions on Russia to further pressure it. While the military alliance plans to boost …
(2022-03-24). For Washington, war never ends. canadiandimension.com 
It goes on and on. The “war to end war” of 1914-1918 led to the war of 1939-1945, known as the Second World War. And that one has never ended either, mainly because for Washington, it was the Good War, the war that made the American Century: why not the American Millennium? | The conflict in Ukraine may be the spark that sets off what we already call World War III. | But this is not a new war. It is the same old war, an extension of the one we call the Second World War, which was not the same war for all those who took part. | The Russian war and the American war were very, very different. | Russia’s S…
(2022-03-24). Contrary to What You Read in the Paper, Consumption is Not Booming. cepr.net 
The New York Times had a piece today assessing whether we were likely to return to the pre-pandemic situation, with low inflation, low interest rates, and moderate growth. One issue it raised arguing in the opposite direction was that consumer spending has remained exceptionally strong. “And they thought consumer spending would taper off as government …
(2022-03-24). Colombia’s ‘nobodies’ join election race. colombiareports.com Colombia’s presidential elections took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when environmentalist Francia Marquez became the running mate of progressive candidate Gustavo Petro. The announcement triggered emotional reactions from women and…
(2022-03-24). Arizona Senate Passes GOP Bill That Could Spark ‘Most Extreme Voter Purge’ in US. commondreams.org “This is a recipe for chaos, not election integrity, and it would likely cut the state’s electorate in half overnight,” warned one observer.
(2022-03-24). Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Signifies the End of an Era of Unipolar American Power. covertactionmagazine.com Russia had drawn a line in the sand and, once violated, defied Washington by acting to defend its interests. A …
(2022-03-24). Aduana: øQu√© nuevas normas deben tener en cuenta los viajeros? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El jefe de la Aduana General de la Rep√∫blica y representantes de los ministerios de Finanzas y Precios, Transporte, Salud P√∫blica, Cultura y Agricultura, y del Banco Central de Cuba, comparecen este jueves en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre la pr√≥xima entrada en vigor de normas actualizadas que inciden en los pasajeros a la entrada y salida del pa√≠s y en la actividad de Comercio Exterior.
(2022-03-24). Minrex denuncia política migratoria de EEUU hacia Cuba que favorece viajes ilegales e inseguros. cubadebate.cu En las últimas semanas, un grupo de nuestros ciudadanos está afrontando dificultades al intentar viajar a países de nuestra región inmediata con la nueva exigencia de obtener visas para visitar o hacer tránsito en algunos de ellos. Se trata de una situación compleja, que el gobierno cubano está atendiendo con sumo rigor y que tiene varias causas.
(2022-03-24). Entregan en Italia condecoraci√≥n a la Brigada m√©dica cubana Henry Reeve. cubadebate.cu El Contingente Internacional de M√©dicos Especializados en Situaciones de Desastres y Graves Epidemias “Henry Reeve” recibi√≥ este lunes en Roma la Medalla al M√©rito, en su clase de Oro, otorgada por la Asociaci√≥n Cultural Confraternidad de San Ambrosio. El presidente de la organizaci√≥n con sede en Mil√°n, entreg√≥ la condecoraci√≥n a la embajadora de Cuba en Italia.
(2022-03-24). Ukraine: War and the Challenge of Human Rights in the United States and Beyond. dissidentvoice.org Images of burnt flesh from napalm bombs, wounded and dead soldiers, scenes of U.S. soldiers burning the simple huts of Vietnamese villages, eventually turned the public against the war in Vietnam and produced the dreaded affliction, from the ruling class point of view, known as the “Vietnam syndrome.” This collective Post Traumatic Stress Disorder made …
(2022-03-24). In the World, There Are Many Traps, and It Is Necessary to Shatter Them. dissidentvoice.org 
Jaider Esbell (Brazil), The Intergalactic Entities Talk to Decide the Universal Future of Humanity, 2021. On 31 March 1964, the Brazilian military initiated a coup d’√©tat against the democratically-elected progressive government of President Jo√†£o Goulart. The next day, Goulart was deposed and, ten days later, the 295 members of the National Congress handed the state …
(2022-03-24). The True Adventure of a 19-year-old North American Fighting in the Cuban Revolution with Fidel Castro. dissidentvoice.org 
Wild Green Oranges describes how author Bob Baldock dropped out of college and was at loose ends in 1958. Then he became inspired after a chance viewing of a newsreel. It was about a band of rebels in the remote eastern mountains of Cuba fighting a guerilla war against the US-backed Batista dictatorship. He had …
(2022-03-24). Weaponizing Coal: Australia Gives Ukraine a Gift. dissidentvoice.org Few would forget the antics of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison who, as Treasurer, entered Parliament with a lump of coal and proceeded to praise it with the enthusiasm of a fetish worshipper. “Don’t be afraid,” he told fellow parliamentarians. “Don’t be scared.” He has, with deep reluctance, conceded that climate change is taking place …
(2022-03-24). Engine wreckage pieces of China’s crashed plane recovered: official. ecns.cn Pieces of engine wreckage of the passenger plane that crashed in south China’s Guangxi earlier this week have been found, an official told a press briefing on Thursday.
(2022-03-24). Black box data downloading and analysis work underway: official. ecns.cn The recovered black box of the China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed Monday in south China with 132 people aboard was sent to a decoding laboratory in Beijing Wednesday night.
(2022-03-24). Xinjiang attracts investment projects with optimized business environment. ecns.cn Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has signed more than 460 investment projects so far this year, worth more than 190 billion yuan (about 30 billion U.S.
(2022-03-24). China begins constructing 2 UHV projects. ecns.cn Construction of two ultra-high voltage (UHV) power transmission projects in China began on Thursday as part of efforts to ensure clean electricity supply, according to the State Grid Corporation.
(2022-03-24). Chinese FM reiterates China’s consistent stance on Palestinian issue. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Wednesday with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, saying China will continue to stand firmly together with the Palestinian people.
(2022-03-24). Exhibition highlighting ancient Silk Road opens in Guangdong. ecns.cn The Brilliance on the Silk Road, a joint exhibition of Guangdong and Gansu provinces highlighting ancient China’s Silk Road culture kicks off in Guangzhou, March 24, 2022.
(2022-03-24). China calls on U.S. to cancel tariffs on Chinese imports: commerce ministry. ecns.cn China’s Ministry of Commerce called on the U.S. to cancel all tariffs it had imposed amid current inflation woes and challenging global economic recovery to pull bilateral economic and trade ties back to normal as soon as possible.
(2022-03-24). Mainland refutes Taiwan official’s independence-seeking remarks. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday refuted the recent independence-seeking remarks of a Taiwan official.
(2022-03-24). Galaxy’s evolution revealed via Chinese, European telescopes data: study. ecns.cn Astronomers precisely mapped out how our Galaxy, the Milky Way, took shape and evolved in its infant and juvenile stages, using the sky survey data obtained by the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) in China and the European Space Agency’s Gaia satellite.
(2022-03-24). China orders nationwide safety inspections in all sectors. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have ordered comprehensive safety inspections in all fields and industries nationwide following a passenger plane crash earlier this week.
(2022-03-24). First 4E Airport in Western Guangdong Province put into operation. ecns.cn Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport, the first 4E airport in western Guangdong, was put into use Thursday.
(2022-03-24). Man creates ‘gourd kingdom’ of tea sets. ecns.cn Zhang Lianzhong, a farmer from north China’s Hebei Province, has created his own “gourd kingdom” out of his love for handicrafts.
(2022-03-24). Yunnan Spring tea harvest in full swing. ecns.cn Farmers kicked off the spring harvest at a tea garden in Fengqing County, Lincang City, south China’s Yunnan Province on Tuesday.
(2022-03-24). Hundreds of migrant birds take break in SW China’s Sichuan. ecns.cn Qiongxi Wetland Park has welcomed hundreds of migrant birds in Aba Tibetan Qiang Prefecture, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
(2022-03-24). Xinjiang herdsmen transfer livestock to spring pastures. ecns.cn As temperatures rise, herdsmen in Heshuo County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have started transferring livestock to spring pastures.
(2022-03-24). Stunning night scenery of cherry blossoms in East China’s Wuxi. ecns.cn Night scenery of cherry blossoms at the Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Isle) scenic spot in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, March 23, 2022. The special beauty of cherry blossoms draws many viewers each year.
(2022-03-24). Gas leak at London Aquatics Center. ecns.cn Emergency and police vehicles are seen following an incident involving a gas leak at London Aquatics Center in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Britain, March 23, 2022.
(2022-03-24). Shenzhou-13 astronauts deliver second Tiangong class. ecns.cn The second live class from China’s space station was held on Wednesday afternoon, delivered by Shenzhou-13 crew members Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu to students on Earth.
(2022-03-24). China launching more cargo trains to boost coal transport. ecns.cn With a new train diagram to be put into operation from April 8, China will launch additional cargo trains to boost coal transport amid the country’s efforts to ensure energy supply.
(2022-03-24). Images sent back by China’s Mars orbiter. ecns.cn Photo taken on Jan. 22, 2022, the 247th Martian day of landing, shows high-resolution images of the Zhurong rover with a thin layer of dust and a clear travel route of the rover.
(2022-03-24). China releases images of Martian dust taken by Tianwen-1 orbiter. ecns.cn China’s Tianwen-1 orbiter has beamed back high-resolution images of Mars, showing dust storms on the surface of the planet.
(2022-03-24). Nucleic acid testing base in Fuzhou. ecns.cn The base consists of sample collection cabins, sample processing cabins, sample preserving cabins and high-pressure sterilization cabins with a maximum daily testing capability of 30,000 tubes of 300,000 samples.
(2022-03-24). Civil airports surpass 900 million passengers in 2021. ecns.cn China’s civil airports handled 907.48 million passengers last year, 5.9 percent above the level of 2020, according to a statistical bulletin released by civil aviation authorities.
(2022-03-24). Another registered survivor of Nanjing Massacre passes away. ecns.cn Another registered survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, Wang Suming, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, reducing the number to 58, according to The Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2022-03-24). Chinese FM meets Pakistani chief of army staff on ties, int’l issues. ecns.cn Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and the two had friendly and in-depth discussions on the relations between China and Pakistan as well as the regional and international issues.
(2022-03-24). Why do US and EU only condemn the killing of Israelis? electronicintifada.net Muhammad Abu al-Qiyan was shot dead by an Israeli civilian.
(2022-03-24). UN expert: Israel practices apartheid against Palestinians. electronicintifada.net “The freedoms of one group are inextricably bound up in the subjugation of another.”
(2022-03-24). Israel lobby demands Lowkey be deleted by Spotify. electronicintifada.net “Long Live Palestine” among “problematic” music a pro-Israel group wants banned.
(2022-03-24). Palestinian journalist takes Deutsche Welle to court. electronicintifada.net Farah Maraqa is among several Arab journalists purged by the German state broadcaster.
(2022-03-24). Nowruz celebration in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) —Afghanistan is one of over a dozen countries that celebrate the 3000-year tradition of Nowruz. This is how Afghan people observe the tradition.
(2022-03-24). NATO seeking to strengthen eastern flank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — NATO will likely decide on Thursday to ramp up military forces on its eastern flank, the head of the alliance said, while also warning Russia against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
(2022-03-24). Iran calls on IPU to maintain its spirit of impartiality. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Stating that Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) must always maintain its spirit of impartiality, a lawmaker at Iranian Parliament said that Iran must always play a very constructive role in activities of the Union.
(2022-03-24). Nowruz celebration held in tomb of Hakim Abol-Ghasem Ferdowsi. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Mar. 24 (MNA) — On the third day of Iranian month of Farvardin in current year in 1401, Nowruz celebration was marked at tomb of Hakim Abol-Ghasem Ferdowsi Toosi in Mashhadm Khorasan Razavi province on Thursday.
(2022-03-24). S Korea defeats Iran 2-0 in 2022 World Cup Qualifying Match. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — In absence of some influential stars and in a match that did not perform well, Iran national football team lost to South Korea by two goals to hand over top of 2022 World Cup qualifiers in first group of Asia to this opponent.
(2022-03-24). Tehran, Moscow mulling over to recognize MIR banking system. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Iran’s ambassador to Russia says Tehran and Moscow are discussing the recognition of “MIR” interbank system.
(2022-03-24). Iran, S Korea emphasize deepening bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — South Korean Foreign Ministry announced First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jong Kun held a telephone conversation with Iran Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani on strengthening mutual ties.
(2022-03-24). Italy hosts Iranian art exhibition in Verona. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Iranian cultural mission in Italy and Italian officials joined hands to hold an exhibition of Iranian artworks dubbed ‘Iran Milleeun Colore’ in the city of Verona, Italy.
(2022-03-24). Tochal Ski Resort during Nowruz holidays. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Given the termination of cold weather of winter season and arrival of spring season in current year in 1401, some citizens selected Tochal Ski Resort to spend their time during Nowruz holiday.
(2022-03-24). Iran FM meets Syria’s Natl. Security Adviser for mutual talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Wednesday afternoon met with Syria’s National Security Advisor Ali Mamluk in Damascus and discussed bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.
(2022-03-24). Political settlement by Yemenis only solution to end crisis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement announced that a political settlement led by Yemenis is the only solution to end Yemen’s crisis.
(2022-03-24). Biden arrives in Brussels for NATO talks on Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden arrived in Brussels on Wednesday where he will meet with NATO and European allies and is expected to announce a new round of sanctions against Russia.
(2022-03-24). Iran crowned at Asian Women’s Youth Handball C’ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Iran made history by winning a gold medal in the 2022 Asian Women’s Youth Handball Championship.
(2022-03-24). Iran reacts to baseless remarks of Israeli envoy against IRGC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) —Reacting to unfounded remarks of Israeli envoy to UN Human Rights Council against IRGC, Iran Permanent Envoy to UN Office in Geneva said that life of occupying regime of Israel lies on creating instability at expense of others.
(2022-03-24). Iran-Syria ties ‘privileged, strategic’: Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Referring to the amicable ties between Iran and Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that relations between the two countries are ‘privileged and strategic’.
(2022-03-24). US must show goodwill in practice in Vienna talks: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Referring to negotiations in Vienna, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the United States must show its goodwill in practice in Vienna talks.
(2022-03-24). Is Zelensky really a hero? thecanary.co Truth is often the first casualty of war, so it’s imperative that all those in power are still held to account during these times. By
(2022-03-24). Number of Covid sufferers in Scottish hospitals hits record high for fourth day. thecanary.co 
The number of patients in hospital in Scotland with recently confirmed Covid-19 has reached a record high for a fourth consecutive day with 2,322 people in hospital, according to latest figures. This was an increase of 65 on the 2,257 reported the day before, with 26 in intensive care, up one. | Scotland has recorded 50 coronavirus linked deaths and 13,564 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, according to data published by the Scottish Government on Thursday. | #coronavirus | 2,322 people were in hospital yesterday with #cor…
(2022-03-24). The US has persecuted its own academics. Now it’s advising Britain on spying in universities. thecanary.co Politicians in the UK are creating new laws to target academics aiding China’s military. Home secretary Priti Patel says the US government is advising the UK on such legislation. This is a cause for real concern, because the US has targeted researchers based on their Chinese ethnicity with no reasonable cause. The UK could be going down a similar path. | US efforts have violated rights: | To examine this further, it’s worth looking at the
(2022-03-24). It’s time to root out racism, misogyny and homophobia in the trade union movement. thecanary.co Former National Education Union (NEU) Policy Specialist (LGBT+ and Race Equality) Camille Kumar has resigned from her role due to her experiences of discrimination on the grounds of her race, gender, and sexuality within the union. | As exemplified by radical, grassroots United Voices of the World (UVW) Union’s recent
(2022-03-24). U of MN students speak out for striking educators. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Around 40 people gathered in Dinkytown, off the intersection of 15th Avenue and 4th Street to hold a speak-out in support of striking Minneapolis educators on Saturday, March 19. The action kicked off with a round of chants, as onlookers passed by, some even joining the protest, and cars honked their horns in support, and speakers made their way to the mic. | Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) member and former Minneapolis Public Schools student, Gillian Rath, said, “being a schoolteacher is one of the most demanding jobs I can think of.” | Rath continued, “I had teachers who would pay for…
(2022-03-24). Minneapolis rallies on the anniversary of the Iraq invasion to say no to U.S. wars. fightbacknews.org On March 19, more than 80 demonstrators gathered outside Walker Library in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood to protest ongoing U.S. military interventions abroad, from U.S. troops deployed in Syria to the continued funding and arming of troops in Ukraine. The protest was organized by the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition. | March 19 marked the 19th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq; however organizers made it clear that the event was not only to remember that criminal imperialist war, but to condemn the many wars that the is currently involved in. The U.S. has troops deployed in Syria, funds the Saudi war…
(2022-03-24). Joe Biden descalificado. globalizacion.ca Como si Joseph Biden fuese ejemplo de autoridad pol√≠tica, el presidente de Estados Unidos se ha deslindado de las matanzas que han ocasionado las guerras confeccionadas por los empresarios que han influido en los gobiernos de su naci√≥n. | No importa…
(2022-03-24). øPor qu√© Estados Unidos se acerc√≥ a la Honduras de Xiomara Castro? globalizacion.ca La llegada de la socialista Xiomara Castro a la presidencia de Honduras no ha enfriado la relaci√≥n con Estados Unidos; por el contrario, parece haberla estrechado. Los di√°logos con Kamala Harris y la apertura del proceso de extradici√≥n del ex-presidente…
(2022-03-24). Para Washington la guerra nunca termina. globalizacion.ca Y va para largo. La “guerra para acabar con la guerra” de 1914-1918 deriv√≥ en la guerra de 1939-1945, conocida como la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Y esta tampoco ha terminado nunca, principalmente porque para Washington fue la Guerra Buena, la…
(2022-03-24). Guerra en Ucrania: øSe acerca la paz? globalizacion.ca Las conversaciones de paz entre Ucrania y Rusia est√°n en pleno apogeo y hay indicios de un posible avance. Europa tiene todo el inter√©s en que este conflicto termine pronto, pero parece que Estados Unidos no. øSe impondr√° la l√≥gica…
(2022-03-24). Espa√±a: vil genuflexi√≥n ante Washington. globalizacion.ca Espa√±a perdi√≥ hace mucho tiempo su imperio, aunque no dejar√° de tener responsabilidades como potencia colonial, hasta que se decida el futuro de su antigua colonia del Sahara Occidental (SO). Hogar del pueblo saharaui y cuna del prestigioso Frente Polisario,…
(2022-03-24). The Incidence of Cancer, Triggered by the Covid 19 “Vaccine” globalresearch.ca Vaccinating cancer patients or former cancer patients may affect the mechanism of the gene injection on immunity. Several geneticists had expressed concerns about the possible interference between active or dormant cancer cells and the activity of gene therapy on lymphocytes in particular.
(2022-03-24). A Letter to the Unvaccinated. globalresearch.ca First posted by Global …
(2022-03-24). How to Confront Censorship: A Message to Our Readers. globalresearch.ca To our readers, | We’d like to extend our gratitude for your continued support in these challenging times. | As you may all know, Global Research has been unduly censored by the search engines, et al, not to mention the recurrent smears …
(2022-03-24). The US-NATO War of Aggression against Yugoslavia. globalresearch.ca First published on March 21, 2021 Twenty-three years ago in the …
(2022-03-24). British intelligence operative’s involvement in Ukraine crisis signals false flag attacks ahead. thegrayzone.com Shadowy UK intel figure Hamish de Bretton-Gordon was at the forefront of chemical weapons deceptions in Syria. Now in Ukraine, he’s up to his old tricks again. With Washington and its NATO allies forced to watch from the sidelines as Russia’s military advances across Eastern Ukraine and encircles Kiev, US and British officials have resorted to a troubling tactic that could trigger a massive escalation. Following similar claims by his Secretary of State and ambassador the United Nations, US President …
(2022-03-24). Svitzer boss refuses to meet the tug boat workers he wants to sack. greenleft.org.au The Maritime Union of Australia (Victorian Branch) criticises the Svitzer boss for failing to meet workers seeking fair pay, job security and safety at work. Sue Bull reports.
(2022-03-24). Ukrainian socialists condemn suspension of political parties. greenleft.org.au Ukrainian socialist organisation Sotsialnyi Rukh has denounced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to temporarily suspend the activities of a number of Ukrainian political parties.
(2022-03-24). Climate activists deported, others continue blockade. greenleft.org.au Two climate activists who had been blocking container trains to Port Botany are to be deported, but others say they will continue the blockade. Kerry Smith reports.
(2022-03-24). PCHR: Israeli Human Rights Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Weekly Update (17 — 23 March 2022). imemc.org 
The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights: Weekly Update Violation of right to life and bodily integrity: Sixteen Palestinian civilians, including 7 children, sustained wounds and dozens of others suffocated due to teargas inhalation in separate incidents in the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.
(2022-03-24). Israeli Colonizers Burn Sections Of A Mosque Near Nablus, Puncture Tires In Jerusalem. imemc.org 
Illegal Israeli colonizers burnt, earlier Thursday, several sections of a mosque in Jama’in village, south of Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, in addition to puncturing tires of many cars near Jerusalem. Zeid Ramadan, the head of Jama’in village council, said the colonizers infiltrated the village and went to the local …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Army Opens Fire At Farmers In Khan Younis. imemc.org 
On Thursday morning, Israeli soldiers fired many rounds of live ammunition at Palestinian farmers east of Khan Younis in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Media sources said the soldiers stationed on military towers across the fence, east of Khan Younis, fired many live rounds at Palestinian farmlands east of Khuza’a town and the …
(2022-03-24). Army Abducts Thirteen Palestinians, Shoots Three, In West Bank. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded many communities across the occupied West Bank, searched many homes, abducted thirteen Palestinians, and shot three others. In Tubas, in northeastern West Bank, the soldiers invaded the Wadi al-Far’a area before storming and searching homes and abducted two siblings, Baslan Mustafa Sawada, 55, his brother Baslan Arfan, 20. In …
(2022-03-24). Amnesty: “Israel is committing apartheid, says UN Special Rapporteur” imemc.org 
Amnesty International: The Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), Michael Lynk, has submitted a report to the Human Rights Council, concluding that the situation in the OPT amounts to apartheid. Saleh Higazi, Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International, said:…
(2022-03-24). Israel Demolishes Village in Negev for 199th Time. imemc.org 
Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished the Palestinian Bedouin village of al-Araqib for the 199th time. The residents of the village have been forced to rebuild their lives from the rubble of their destroyed homes, but they say that they are steadfast and resolute in their determination to remain on their ancestral land — despite Israel’s …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Soldiers Shoot Three Palestinians, Abduct Three, In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded the Deheishe refugee camp, south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, shot three young Palestinian men, and abducted three others. Eyewitnesses said dozens of soldiers invaded the refugee camp before storming and violently searching many homes. They added that the soldiers abducted Mohammad Ramadan, 33, Yazan Mousa Manna’, …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Navy Attacks Fishing Boats In Northern Gaza. imemc.org 
On Wednesday night, Israeli navy ships fired many live rounds, concussion grenades, and flares at Palestinian fishing boats near the shore of Gaza city, forcing them to leave. Media sources said the navy fired a barrage of live fire at the boats and many flares while the Palestinians were fishing in Palestinian waters not far …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Army Shoots Three Palestinians, Including A Child, Abducts One, In Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Wednesday afternoon, several Israeli army jeeps invaded Beit Liqya village, west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, leading to protests before the soldiers shot three Palestinians, including a child, and abducted a young man. The soldiers invaded the village before storming and ransacking an auto parts store and abducted its owner Ayed …
(2022-03-24). WAFA: “Israeli Forces Seize Tractors In Northern Jordan Valley” imemc.org 
JORDAN VALLEY, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 (WAFA) — Israeli forces seized an agricultural tractor working in the northern Jordan Valley lands Wednesday evening. Aref Daraghma, a local human rights activist, said forces raided the area and seized a tractor belonging to a Palestinian resident while he was working on plowing agricultural lands in the northern …
(2022-03-24). What Would a Potential CSTO Intervention in Ukraine Look Like? independentmediainstitute.org Russia’s attempts to build an alliance between former Soviet states began shortly after the Soviet collapse in 1991. This led to the signing of the Collective Security Treaty (CST), which came into effect in 1994, by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Designed to coordinate military policies and collective defense between …
(2022-03-24). Time to Move the Money: Independent Research on Donor-Advised Funds. inequality.org
(2022-03-24). Say No to a ‘No-Fly Zone’ in Ukraine. ips-dc.org As Russia’s war on Ukraine drags on, calls have grown for the United States to impose a “no-fly zone” over the country. | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an impassioned plea for this when he addressed Congress recently. Though President Joe Biden has thus far secured a bipartisan consensus against imposing a no-fly zone, a number of U.S. politicians on the right, including Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, have picked up the cause. … |
(2022-03-24). Time to Move the Money: Independent Research on Donor-Advised Funds. ips-dc.org Charitable giving has become a taxpayer-subsidized extension of private power and influence for the wealthiest people in the country. It’s time to fix that.
(2022-03-24). New Research from the Institute for Policy Studies Shows How the Rich Use Donor-Advised Funds to Warehouse Charitable Wealth. ips-dc.org DAFs have been used to transform philanthropy into a taxpayer-subsidized extension of private power and influence for the wealthy.
(2022-03-24). Mapuche Political Prisoners José and Luis Tralcal End Hunger Strike After Winning Concessions. itsgoingdown.org 
Mapuche political prisoners José and Luis Tralcal launched a hunger strike on March 1 from inside CET Victoria prison demanding the benefits of ‘Sunday’ (Permission to leave prison on Sundays for up to 15 hours), a ‘Trimestral’ (Quarterly release: in order to visit family.), ‘sporadic release’, and ‘conditional freedom without the necessity to plead guilty’….
(2022-03-24). On Position of Japan in Ukrainian Conflict. journal-neo.org 
As was noted in NEO, the conflict in and around Ukraine has started long before February 24, and has a quite ambiguous goal-setting. From the general positions, the current bloody phase of this conflict (where Ukraine itself is only “the place and the fuel” for the all-European fire) is the key link of the long …
(2022-03-24). Israel Reevaluating Ukrainian Events? journal-neo.org 
After recent critical remarks by Tel Aviv against Russia for its special denazification operation in Ukraine made at the UN General Assembly under the obvious pressure from Washington, the Israeli society, nonetheless, is coming around and expressing criticism toward the current Kyiv government recently strengthened with the US support. This statement is backed by increasingly …
(2022-03-24). US Deplores Russia’s ‘Shock and Awe’ against Ukraine, but Found its own Against Iraq “Spectacular” juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The scenes of the horrible destruction that Russia is inflicting on Ukraine’s civilian cities, from Kharkiv to Mariupol, and the killing of nearly 1,000 civilians, including nearly 100 children, have tugged at the world’s heart strings — and rightly so. Nineteen years ago, when the George W. Bush regime unleashed …
(2022-03-24). Ending the War in Ukraine: No diplomatic solution is possible without serious pressure on Putin. juancole.com ( Foreign Policy in Focus ) — Vladimir Putin has a very clear strategy for ending his war in Ukraine. He intends to wipe the country off the map. Initially, he’d hoped to do so by seizing Kyiv, replacing the government, and absorbing as much of Ukrainian territory into Russia as he thought feasible. Now, …
(2022-03-24). International Law and the Palestinian Anti-Apartheid Movement. juancole.com By Rania Muhareb | — ( Al-Shabaka) — The Unity Intifada of May 2021 emphasized the centrality of Palestinian popular mobilization in the struggle against Israel’s settler-colonial apartheid regime. It is imperative that discussions of an anti-apartheid movement in Palestine remain true to the Unity Intifada’s decolonial praxis: to confront Zionism’s “racist settler colonialism in …
(2022-03-24). Ukraine: how boycotting everything Russian — and blaming Russian society rather than Putin — is xenophobic. juancole.com 
By Rachel Pistol, King’s College London | — The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked global outrage and a desire to show support for Ukrainian citizens. Many people who are not in Ukraine have felt desperate to do something positive, something that will help. Some have donated clothing and blankets. Others have registered to host …
(2022-03-24). Ukraine: Halfway to the End of the War. libya360.wordpress.com Elijah J. Magnier Russia and Ukraine are taking the first steps towards ending the war through direct and video negotiations. After the past four rounds, progress was registered between the negotiators, notwithstanding the continuous clanging of arms. Ukraine realised that the West was sanctioning Russia to weaken its economy without necessarily having any consequence for…
(2022-03-24). British Intelligence Operative’s Involvement in Ukraine Crisis Signals False Flag Attacks Ahead. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Shadowy UK intel figure Hamish de Bretton-Gordon was at the forefront of chemical weapons deceptions in Syria. Now in Ukraine, he’s up to his old tricks again. With Washington and its NATO allies forced to watch from the sidelines as Russia’s military advances across Eastern Ukraine and encircles Kiev, US and British officials…
(2022-03-24). Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Signifies the End of an Era of Unipolar American Power. libya360.wordpress.com Daniel Kovalik [Source: globaltimes.cn] Russia had drawn a line in the sand and, once violated, defied Washington by acting to defend its interests. A lot of countries support Russia, and Washington is powerless to stop it. If you are like me, you have been glued to the news about the Russian military operation in Ukraine and…
(2022-03-24). The Bidens Funded the Activities of Secret US Biolabs. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir Platov A growing number of independent media and civil society organizations are joining the investigation of hundreds of secret US biological laboratories around the world, including around Russia and China, rightfully suspected of developing and testing internationally banned biological weapons, to prevent Washington from launching a new, this time biological war in the world. The New…
(2022-03-24). NATO and the Russia-Ukraine War. libya360.wordpress.com Hugo Turner For more then 70 years America has been predicting an imminent invasion by first the USSR, and then Russia. Now with its 9 years of anti-Russian hysteria the West has finally created a self- fulfilling prophecy. Putin has decided to intervene in Ukraine. Back in December 2021, Russia asked NATO for security guarantees…
(2022-03-24). CIA Intervention in Mexico: The Removal of “Mexico’s Most Dangerous Communist” libya360.wordpress.com Ivan Gonzalez In 1963, the CIA financed campaigns against three rectors of three universities across the Mexican states of Michoacan, Puebla, and Monterrey. As well as mobilizing right wing student-teacher groups and anti-communist propaganda institutes, also financed by the CIA, under secret project “LICOAX” and “LIHUFF” to carry out strikes, physical confrontations, gather intelligence, and…
(2022-03-24). Divided World: The UN Condemnation of Russia is Endorsed by Countries Run by the Richest, Oldest, Whitest People on Earth but Only 41% of the World’s Population. libya360.wordpress.com Roger Stoll On March 2 of this year the UN General Assembly met in an Emergency Session to pass a non-binding resolution condemning Russia’s February 24 intervention in Ukraine.1 141 countries voted for the resolution, 5 voted against, 35 abstained, and 12 did not vote. (Reported: Guardian, Al Jazeera, iNews.) Click on the image to…
(2022-03-24). Lies, Secret Recording and Parakeets: The Israel Lobby’s Dirty War Against Lowkey. mintpressnews.com 
The pro-Israel crowd may have won a small battle in forcing Lowkey not to perform this month, but they are losing the war for hearts and minds across the West.
(2022-03-24). Project Nimbus: How Amazon and Google and Amazon Made Billions From Israel’s Occupation. mintpressnews.com Project Nimbus has ignited a “secretive war” involving top Israeli army generals – all vying for a share in the profit – and whetted the appetite of many other international tech companies.
(2022-03-24). No Prevention, No Punishment, No Justice: The Murder of Musa Hassuna by Zionist Settlers. mintpressnews.com 
Some refer to these cities, like Lyd, as places where “Jews and Arabs live together”; however there is no “togetherness” in them. The aim of the settlers is to spread and incite hatred against Palestinians, eventually forcing them out, violently if necessary.
(2022-03-24). Change In Security Paradigm. moderndiplomacy.eu The major continents of the world are experiencing a paradigm change within and outside their borders. The change is horrible for some states as they are at risk of ever emerging nuclear threats. The nature and dimensions of war has moulded the defence mechanism and so the command and operating system. The direct and indirect …
(2022-03-24). Open science publishing strikes a rich seam with ORE publishing platform. moderndiplomacy.eu With a goal of making scientific knowledge more freely available to researchers and the public, ORE has spent the first year of its existence establishing its profile and winning over the scientific community. Launched exactly one year ago, Open Research Europe (ORE) is an open access publishing platform for research coming from Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe. …
(2022-03-24). Western Sahara: Why Spain is now endorsing the Moroccan Autonomy Plan. moderndiplomacy.eu In Morocco, the Western Sahara issue reached a historic turning point. The endorsement by Spain of the Moroccan position of a broad autonomy for the disputed territory reinforces the international momentum of recognition of the territorial integrity of the Cherifian Kingdom. It is the end of Spanish neutrality on the Western Sahara issue. The letter …
(2022-03-24). IR Theories, Political Discourse and Ukraine, …and War Rages On. moderndiplomacy.eu After 28 days and 5 rounds of failed Russia-Ukraine military-level talks since the Kremlin launched “Special Military Operation” on Ukraine, it is business as usual for everyone, including the UN. While scholars and analysts are preoccupied with applying theories to explain why the “unthinkable” war was started by Russia in the first place. Big powers …
(2022-03-24). Russia Turns to Africa for Trade Amid US, EU Sanctions. moderndiplomacy.eu As United States and European sanctions broaden due to special military operation, largely directed at demilitarization and denazification in Ukraine, Russians are now diversifying both exports and imports in Africa’s direction. After the first summit held 2019 in Sochi where a mountain of pledges incorporated in a joint declaration, but have not been given serious …
(2022-03-24). Blockchain Tech Could Be A Powerful Tool To Revolutionize Green Finance. moderndiplomacy.eu As the urgency for solutions to climate change grows, so too does the need for traceable and transparent data for monitoring and measuring its impact. Blockchain technology may offer this solution. Green Bonds and Loans Blockchain can help a bank or brokerage digitally monitor the proceeds of green investments in a transparent manner, so investors …
(2022-03-24). A Black Appraisal Tax: Million Dollar Mansions In Mostly Black Prince George’s County Aren’t Going Up. moguldom.com Bias in home appraisals has been devaluing Black-owned homes for decades, and the Black appraisal tax is levied in the country’s wealthiest Black communities. Incorrect appraisals even affect Black homeowners in affluent, Black-dominated Prince George’s County, Maryland. While home values soared during the pandemic, Black homeowners missed out on the boom as their communities are …
(2022-03-24). Doomsday Bunkers And Nuclear Radiation Equipment Sales Boom As Russia Threatens Nukes. moguldom.com Since Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, it has been a boom time for builders of underground bunkers. The phones are ringing off the hook with requests for quotes at companies that cater to nervous people who are willing to pay to protect their loved ones from existential threats such as a nuclear war between …
(2022-03-24). Supreme Court Won’t Say Whether Clarence Thomas Is Still In Hospital, Rumors And Speculation Spread. moguldom.com U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized for six days, according to reports. The SCOTUS is being tight-lipped about Thomas’ exact illness, leading some to speculate he has covid-19 or other another fatal illness. The Supreme Court announced in a press release on Sunday, March 20 that Thomas had been hospitalized at …
(2022-03-24). Nuked-Up Russia Warns The U.S: We Have The Might To Put You In Your Place. moguldom.com A former president of nuked-up Russia issued a harsh warning for the U.S., accusing the West of stoking anti-Russia sentiments in a plot to divide its people and saying that Russia had the might to put the U.S. in its place, Reuters reported. Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president from 2008 to 2012 and current …
(2022-03-24). Kyrie Irving Fought Back For Principles And Won, Now He Can Play Brooklyn Home Games. moguldom.com Brooklyn Nets basketball star and vaccine holdout Kyrie Irving can now return to his home court. New York City is planning to relax its covid-19 vaccine mandate on March 24 and allow exemptions for athletes and entertainers, which will make way for Irving to once again play at the Barclays Center in National Basketball Association …
(2022-03-24). Fact Check: Kevin Samuels Says 61 Percent Of Single Black Men Are Middle Class. moguldom.com Media influencer Kevin Samuels, known for doling out harsh dating advice to women and men, recently stated on his podcast that “61 percent of single Black men are middle class.” According to some experts, you are in the U.S. middle class if you earned between $51,200 and $153,000 in 2020, depending on the state you live …
(2022-03-24). Report: Actor Anthony Mackie Purchases 20 Acres Of Land To Build Studio In Hometown New Orleans. moguldom.com Actor Anthony Mackie, who last year made history as the first Black actor to play Captain America when he ascended to the role from his prior one as the Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is reportedly building a studio in his popular southern hometown. The New Orleans native has purchased 20 acres of land …
(2022-03-24). Is China’s ‘Zero-Covid’ Policy Unscientific And Spooky? 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com China’s zero covid policy, which imposed strict measures to keep the disease out of the country in the last two years while the rest of the world reported cycles of surging cases and deaths, is being challenged by the omicron variant. Reported covid infections are rising every day in China. The latest outbreak, driven by …
(2022-03-24). Peoples movements take to the streets against evictions throughout Brazil on Thursday March 17. mronline.org 
The Campaign for Zero Evictions is calling for demonstrations in the main capitals of the country during the National Housing for Life Action.
(2022-03-24). Pity the Nation. mronline.org 
Fact-based arguments Scott Ritter made challenging the case for war against Iraq were effectively silenced. Today he sees the same template in play towards anyone challenging the dogma of “Putinism.”
(2022-03-24). Opposition political parties banned in Ukraine and ‘unified information policy’ imposed. mronline.org 
Zelensky justified the ban on mostly left and anti-NATO parties in the country by claiming that they had alleged links with Russia, despite the fact that most of these parties have publicly opposed Russian intervention.
(2022-03-24). War and the challenge of human rights in the United States and beyond. mronline.org 
The U.S. justifies wars of aggression in the name of human rights. The term has no meaning domestically either, as the people’s needs are subordinated to those of the ruling class.
(2022-03-24). India, U.S. have different priorities. mronline.org 
An extraordinary week has passed for the Modi government’s dalliance with the Quad. Call it a defining moment, a turning point or even an inflection point—it has elements of all three.
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(2022-03-24). Report: Biden To Ask for $813 Billion Military Budget for 2023. news.antiwar.com President Biden plans to ask for $813.3 billion for military spending for the 2023 fiscal year, Of that number, $773 billion would go to the Pentagon, and the rest will be for other government agencies’ military spending, including the Energy Department’s nuclear weapons program. | Biden’s request represents a $31 billion increase from the $782 billion for military spending that was included in the massive $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill he signed ear…
(2022-03-24). US and Allies Working to Give Anti-Ship Missiles to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US and its allies are working on providing Ukraine with anti-ship missiles as the Western push to flood weapons into the country continues. “We have started consulting with allies on providing anti-ship missiles to Ukraine,” a senior Biden administration official said on the sidelines of a NATO conference in Brussels on Thursday, according to …
(2022-03-24). Iran FM: ‘Unrealistic US’ to Blame for Nuclear Deal Delays. news.antiwar.com There is no Iran nuclear deal yet, and everyone agrees its someone else’s fault. Iranian FM Hossein Amiradollahian reported Thursday that that they Amiradollahian says that if the US is pragmatic, a deal could be reached in the short term, and that the US has “unrealistic” expectations and are just wasting time. | The US and Iran both seem to have different expectations of how things will unroll, but Iran seems to have come in line w…
(2022-03-24). Biden Says NATO Will ‘Respond’ If Russia Uses Chemical Weapons. news.antiwar.com For weeks now, US officials have claimed without evidence that Russia could use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine, and President Biden is now warning that NATO will “respond” if there is a Russian chemical weapons attack. “We would respond. We would respond if he uses it. The nature of the response would depend on the …
(2022-03-24). Pentagon Says Russian Military Leaders Have Repeatedly Declined Calls With US Counterparts. news.antiwar.com Top Russian military officials have repeatedly declined calls with US military leaders since the attack on Ukraine started on February 24, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley have tried to set up calls with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Gen. Valery Gerasimov. But Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement that the Russian officials “have so far declined to engage…
(2022-03-24). US Sets Red Lines for China Helping Russia Skirt Sanctions. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Wednesday stepped up its warnings to China over the consequences it could face for helping Russia work around US sanctions. According to Reuters, the administration warned China against taking advantage of business opportunities presented by the sanctions. The US doesn’t want China to help Russia access goods included in export control …
(2022-03-24). Close Putin Ally Warns of Nuclear ‘Dystopia’ If US Destabilizes Russia Like It Has Other Countries. news.antiwar.com A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that if the US destabilizes Russia like it has other nations, such as Iraq and Afghanistan, it would lead to a nuclear “dystopia.” Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and the current deputy of Russia’s security council, made the comments in a post on the …
(2022-03-24). Guterres strongly condemns DPR Korea long-range ballistic missile launch. news.un.org The UN chief on Thursday strongly condemned the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, more commonly known as North Korea, its first such long-range test, since 2017.
(2022-03-24). WHO publishes first-ever country estimates on unintended pregnancy, abortion. news.un.org Data analysis on unintended pregnancy and abortion from 150 countries has revealed major disparities in accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare, the UN health agency, WHO, said on Thursday.
(2022-03-24). Ukraine: General Assembly passes resolution demanding aid access, by large majority. news.un.org The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demanded civilian protection and humanitarian access in Ukraine on Thursday, while also criticizing Russia for creating a “dire” humanitarian situation resulting from its invasion exactly one month ago.
(2022-03-24). Syrian constitutional reform body seeking breakthrough, Security Council hears. news.un.org The committee tasked with drafting a new Syrian constitution – and thereby setting the country on a fresh trajectory to peace and stability – resumed its difficult and halting deliberations this week, against the backdrop of fresh urgency as the conflict marked its eleventh anniversary this month.
(2022-03-24). Ukraine war fueling global economic downturn as growth projections slide. news.un.org The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the “main contributing factor” to the potentially devastating one per cent drop in projected global economic growth this year, UN development economists UNCTAD said on Thursday, in the body’s latest global economic update.
(2022-03-24). UN rights experts voice alarm over Northern Ireland professor’s safety after ‘vicious’ online attacks. news.un.org What independent UN human rights experts are describing as an ongoing smear campaign against a prominent Northern Irish academic and human rights lawyer, “has the potential to spark physical violence” they said on Thursday, amidst increasing polarization once more between nationalists and unionists, following the United Kingdom’s Brexit vote, and the resulting Northern Ireland protocol.
(2022-03-24). 123 Black Men And Boys Killed By Police. newsone.com 
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(2022-03-24). Clarence Thomas' Hospitalization Comes Amid New COVID-19 Variant. newsone.com 
Associate Justice Clarence Thomas sits during a group photo of the Justices at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2021. | Source: ERIN SCHAFF / Getty | U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Thomas, 73, has been a patient at Sibley Memorial…
(2022-03-24). Poland’s Russian Diplomat Expulsions, Bank Freeze, And Terrorism Talk Go Way Too Far. oneworld.press While some might be tempted to think that Poland is doing all of this from a position of strength, it’s actually lashing out from a position of weakness since it lacks the confidence to advance its interests in line with the same international diplomatic and legal norms that it insincerely claims to support. Countries only violate them when they can’t succeed fair and square, which says a lot about Poland right now.
(2022-03-24). The North-South Transport Corridor Is A Trans-Civilizational Integration Project. oneworld.press The NSTC represents the physical convergence of Russia’s southern-focused grand strategic plans of balancing the Iranian-Pakistani anchors of its Ummah Pivot in this particular part of the supercontinent with the Neo-NAM that it’s jointly pursuing with India. The trans-civilizational optics are immensely important since they speak to the fact that Huntington’s so-called ‘Clash of Civilizations’ prediction was merely an example of ill-intended wishful thinking (if not a provocative policy proposal) and has been indisputably challenged by the resultant Convergence of Civilizations between Eastern Christianity, Isla…
(2022-03-24). Russian-Pakistani Energy Projects Are Highly Strategic. oneworld.press Russia has the capability to resolve Pakistan’s energy crisis and thus unleash its newfound partner’s vast economic potential. That could in turn further stabilize South Asia by lifting tens of millions of people out of poverty with time in accordance with its government’s ambitious vision.
(2022-03-24). . oneworld.press If the UN is unable to perform its functions, then only one effective measure remains: aimed at creating an association of a number of countries wishing to remain clean in all respects. Only in this case will there be a guarantee of protection of their peoples from external viruses and other mass poisons. The UN as the main defense of the world against large-scale threats has exhausted itself.
(2022-03-24). VP Rodr√≠guez Presents Economic Recovery Figures to Venezuela’s Parliament. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, March 22, during a special session of the National Assembly, the Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodr√≠guez, presented a report detailing the nation’s economic recovery during the year 2021, summarized below: | ‚Ä¢ Venezuela’s liquid income increased 137.9% in 2021. In 2021, “Venezuela’s liquid income reached the amount of $1.8 billion,” said Rodr√≠guez from the Federal Legislat…
(2022-03-24). Ukraine is Brutally Repressing the Left, Criminalizing Socialist Parties, Imprisoning Activists. orinocotribune.com 
By Benjamin Norton — Mar 21, 2022 | Ukraine’s Western-backed government has criminalized socialist political parties, while its Nazi-infiltrated intelligence agencies are hunting down leftists, accusing them of being too soft on Russia. This comes after Kiev gave state honors to WWII-era Ukrainian fascists who collaborated with Hitler. | Ukraine’s Western-backed government has used
(2022-03-24). Reuters: Venezuela’s Opposition Pressures Biden to Maintain Sanctions on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com In contrast to the high-level dialogue between the governments of the United States and Venezuela, chaired by Joe Biden and Nicol√°s Maduro respectively, Venezuela’s opposition is pressuring Washington to place conditions on any easing of oil sanctions, according to news agency Reuters. | The above was reported by the news agency Reuters, through a news piece
(2022-03-24). Gulf Countries Defy Biden with Assad Visit and Stance on Russia. orinocotribune.com By Steven Sahiounie — Mar 21, 2022 | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, his first visit to an Arab state since the Syrian conflict began in 2011, during which Assad had only visited Iran and Russia. | Assad met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (MBZ) demonstrating a new relationship, and the UAE move away from the failed US-EU-NATO attack on Syria for ‘regime change’. MBZ stressed that Syria is a fundamental pillar of Arab security, and that the UAE is keen to strengthen cooperation with it. This is in direct contrast to the UAE’s forme…
(2022-03-24). Petro Could Build Parliamentary Majority: Orinoco Tribune Interviews David Escobar. orinocotribune.com Caracas, March 23, 2022 ( The young Colombian journalist, who covered in detail Colombia’s National Strike in 2021, told us that 168 social leaders were killed in 2021 and so far this year there have been 61 deaths. He updated us about the terrible conditions for exercising journalism in Colombia, which at one point forced him leave his house and his hometown Cali, due to death threats he wa…
(2022-03-24). Venezuela to Connect to Mir Russian Payment System. orinocotribune.com The Russian ambassador to Venezuela, Sergey M√©lik-Bagdas√°rov said in an interview that the governments of both countries are developing steps to connect Venezuela to the Russian Mir payment system to subsequently be able to use the respective card in Venezuela. | “Connecting Venezuela to the Mir payment system and having the opportunity to use this card here [in Venezuela] would be useful for servicing the travel industry,” the diplomat told
(2022-03-24). Pakistan PM Says Muslim Countries Have Failed Palestinians, Kashmiris (VIDEO). palestinechronicle.com 
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Muslim-majority countries have failed both the Palestinians and the people of Kashmir as part of his keynote address to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday, the
(2022-03-24). Palestinian Detainee Suffers Broken Leg in Israeli Prison. palestinechronicle.com 
Female Palestinian prisoner Fadwa Hamada broke her leg during transportation to Damon Prison after her two little sons visited her, Safa news agency reported on Wednesday. Hamada’s husband said she had had her legs chained
(2022-03-24). Palestine, China Discuss Issues of Common Interest, Palestinian Cause. palestinechronicle.com 
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Riyad Al-Malki, discussed on Wednesday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi a number of issues of common interest and developments in the international and Palestinian arena, the official Palestinian
(2022-03-24). MST leader Jo√†£o Paulo Rodrigues on upcoming Brazilian elections. peoplesdispatch.org In an According t…
(2022-03-24). US spends billions on war in Ukraine and working class pays the price. peoplesdispatch.org The largest national defense budget in the world just got larger. Earlier this month, the United States Congress passed On March 16, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the US Congress, invoking everything from the September 11th attack…
(2022-03-24). Sri Lanka deploys army to distribute fuel amid the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. peoplesdispatch.org The decision to deploy military personnel comes after Sri Lanka reported four deaths in 48 hours in fuel queues this week as people lined up for hours outside filling stations after a sudden hike in prices of essential commodities.
(2022-03-24). Communist Party of Swaziland activist abducted and beaten up amid rising repression. peoplesdispatch.org Bongi Nkambule, a Communist Party activist, was allegedly kidnapped by the police while returning from the Manzini court where charges against his comrades, including the former general secretary of the students’ union, were being heard…
(2022-03-24). Are European countries having second thoughts on Ukrainian refugees? peoplesdispatch.org Enthusiasm towards Ukrainian refugees shown in the early days of the war has started waning with some countries raising the sustainability issue and seeking wider international sharing of responsibilities…
(2022-03-24). Giuliano Brunetti: “Our struggle against NATO is a struggle against occupying forces” peoplesdispatch.org 
The offensive military alliance has been at the heart of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has led many to question the alliance itself and what it means to be part of it. Giuliano Brunetti of Potere al Popolo talks about the Italian left’s perspective…
(2022-03-24). Workers in Italy protest ammunition dispatches to Ukraine disguised as humanitarian aid. peoplesdispatch.org Cargo workers at the Pisa airport refused to load ammunition disguised as humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Dock workers in Genoa also pointed out the disembarkation of tanks at the seaport, allegedly destined for Ukraine…
(2022-03-24). UN special rapporteur on human rights calls Israel an apartheid state. peoplesdispatch.org The report prepared by Michael Lynk adds to the growing consensus in the international community equating Israel’s discriminatory policies in the occupied Palestinian territories to apartheid…
(2022-03-24). Historic Pact confirms Gustavo Petro and Francia M√°rquez presidential ticket in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday March 23, the Historic Pact coalition confirmed its presidential ticket with candidates Gustavo Petro and Francia M√°rquez. The duo obtained the highest vote in the primaries held on March 13. According to the latest opinion polls, the unity ticket of the progressive forces is favored to win the presidential elections on May 29, with about 47% of the voting preference. | “Today we have reached a definitive moment. We have achieved an undeniable triumph. Millions of Colombians want the country to change, and today they are the majority,” Petro declared during the event announcing his candidacy. | In ad…
(2022-03-24). Pentagon Drops Truth Bombs To Stave Off War With Russia. popularresistance.org The Pentagon is engaged in a consequential battle with the U.S. State Department and the Congress to prevent a direct military confrontation with Russia, which could unleash the most unimaginable horror of war. | President Joe Biden is caught in the middle of the fray. So far he is siding with the Defense Department, saying there cannot be a NATO no-fly zone over Ukraine fighting Russian aircraft because “that’s called World War III, okay? Let’s get it straight here, guys. We will not fight the third world war in Ukraine.” | “President Biden’s been clear that U.S. troops won’t fight Russia in Ukraine, and if you…
(2022-03-24). Ukraine’s Propaganda War. popularresistance.org Washington D.C. – Since the Russian offensive inside Ukraine commenced on February 24, the Ukrainian military has cultivated the image of a plucky little army standing up to the Russian Goliath. To bolster the perception of Ukrainian military mettle, Kiev has churned out a steady stream of sophisticated propaganda aimed at stirring public and official support from Western countries. | The campaign includes language guides, key messages, and hundreds of propaganda posters, some of which contain fascist imagery and even praise Neo-Nazi leaders. | Behind Ukraine’s public relations effort is an army of foreign politi…
(2022-03-24). Imperialism And The Weaponization Of Empathy. popularresistance.org Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of other beings, is present in some form in most living things on Earth. Scientists theorize that empathy developed as an evolutionary strategy to build stronger bonds among animals that depend on cooperation for survival. In one particular kind of animal, humans, empathy is clear evidence that the claim spread by the ruling class, that each of us is fundamentally cruel, self-interested, and greedy is nothing more than an attempt to naturalize the individualism and antisocial behavior that best serves their exploitative interests. In its purest form empath…
(2022-03-24). Will Humans Be The Next ‘Freedom Fries’? popularresistance.org U.S. pundits and strategic experts seem blissfully unaware of how close we all are to being fried in a nuclear strike by Russia. (Fair Labeling: if you are simply looking for yet another reason to demonize Putin, rather than to understand where he is coming from, save time and read no further.) | Here’s the thing: the Russians have good reason to be on hair-trigger alert. Their early-warning radar system is so inadequate that there are situations (including those involving innocent rocket launches) under which Russian President Putin would have only a few minutes — if that — to decide whether or not t…
(2022-03-24). US Lied About ‘Dangerous Pathogen’ Research In Ukrainian Biolabs. popularresistance.org Leaked documents give new information about the Pentagon program in biolaboratories in Ukraine. According to internal documents, Pentagon contractors were given full access to all Ukrainian biolaboratories which handled dangerous pathogens, while independent experts were denied even a visit. The new revelations challenge the U.S. government statement that the Pentagon just funded biolaboratories in Ukraine but had nothing to do with them. | Last week U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland confirmed that “Ukraine has biological research facilities” and the U.S. is worried that “those r…
(2022-03-24). Students Organize Occupation In Solidarity With Striking Teachers. popularresistance.org Temperatures are below freezing in Minneapolis with rain and snow falling as teachers enter their third week on strike. Negotiations are occurring at the Davis Center, where Minneapolis Public School District has refused to provide a living wage to Educational Support Staff or accept other demands. Outside, hundreds of teachers are dancing, chanting and picketing. “We have decided to organize an occupation of the Davis Center. We are going to have students here 24-7. We are going to be here all the time. And this is to increase awareness of the strike,” said one of the students. | Inside, dozens of students annou…
(2022-03-24). Howard University Faculty Win Tentative Agreement. popularresistance.org Since full-time lecturers at Howard University originally voted to unionize, they have spent nearly four years bargaining with the university administration to get their first contract. On March 23, just hours before lecturers and nearly 200 adjunct professors, who have been fighting for their second contract, were set to strike, the union secured a historic tentative agreement with the university and called it off. Union members will be voting on whether or not to ratify the tentative agreement in the coming weeks. Even though the strike was narrowly averted, Howard has a long way to go to adequately address the…
(2022-03-24). How Vanguard Funds Harm And Fuels Extractive Industry. popularresistance.org Pennsylvania based asset manager, Vanguard, is the world’s second largest asset manager, with over $8 trillion in assets under management. Vanguard is referred to as a “universal owner,” with ownership stake in over 10,000 corporations. The financial institution dominates market environments and consequently has the ability to set industry norms. Asset managers have largely ignored calls for divestment from extractive industries. Asset managers, like Vanguard, have failed to include a robust racial and environmental justice orientation in their business practices. In turn, they flood extractive industries with ca…
(2022-03-24). Groups File Suit To Compel Transparency On Lack Of Climate Action. popularresistance.org Great Falls, Montana – Climate and conservation groups sued the U.S. Interior Department late last Friday for failing to release public records, including documents behind the development of a federal oil and gas leasing report, related to President Biden’s 2021 executive order to address climate change. | “President Biden’s executive order directed Interior to complete ‘a comprehensive review and reconsideration’ of the federal oil and gas leasing program in light of its significant contributions to the climate crisis,” said Barbara Chillcott, a senior attorney at the Western Environmental Law Center. “Interior’
(2022-03-24). Tunisians Protest Authoritarian Moves By President Kais Saied. popularresistance.org This past weekend, protests calling for the resignation of President Kais Saied were organized in Tunisia’s capital Tunis. Protesters also rejected the online consultation poll started by the current interim government in January to invite public suggestions and amendments after the president announced the holding of a referendum in July to replace the current constitution with a new one. General elections governed by the new constitution are scheduled later in December. | On Saturday March 19, a major left opposition party, the Workers’ Party of Tunisia organized a rally on Habib Bourguiba street in central Tuni…
(2022-03-24). Say No to a ‘No-Fly Zone’ in Ukraine. progressive.org Rather than cheering for a potentially catastrophic escalation, there are other options for the United States to help the Ukrainian people.
(2022-03-24). Vox Populist: Protecting the Rights of Nature. progressive.org As you might expect, corporate leaders have responded to the Rights of Nature movement—which seeks to fundamentally rethink the way humans interact with ecosystems, ensuring the natural world’s freedom to flourish—with the same calm consideration and civil respect that they always give to any extension of democratic power.
(2022-03-24). Smoking Gun: Climate Change, By the Numbers. progressive.org As politicians dither, the planet continues to experience the dire impacts of a changing climate—likely just a small, bitter taste of the disruptions yet to come. Here are some measures of the climate emergency:…
(2022-03-24). Activists Fight for Emergency Contraception as Access to Abortion Tightens. progressive.org With the fate of Roe v. Wade in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, reproductive health advocates are pushing for greater access to the morning-after pill.
(2022-03-24). While Millions Suffered, 2021 Was A Banner Year For Wall Street Bonuses. progressivehub.net SARAH ANDERSON | INEQUALITY.ORG…
(2022-03-24). This Is How We Can Amplify Nonviolent Resistance In Ukraine. progressivehub.net ELI S. MCCARTHY | WAGING NONVIOLENCE…
(2022-03-24). 3 April, online event: DSA Naila and the Uprising National Screening. samidoun.net 
JOIN US and the DSA BDS and Palestine Working Group on Sunday April 3rd, 2PM EST // 11AM PST for a national screening and panel discussion of the film, Naila and the Uprising. This feature-length documentary chronicles the remarkable journey of Naila Ayesh and a courageous community of women organizers whose stories weave through the …
(2022-03-24). 24-31 March, Ottawa: Israeli Apartheid Week at Carleton — including “Fedayin” screening 25 March. samidoun.net 
From this Thursday, March 24 to next Thursday, March 31, join OPIRG Carleton and SJP Carleton for a week full of campaigns and events during Israeli Apartheid Week. Check out our list of events so far below. Thursday, March 24: Introducing the Shame & Boycott List with @bdscoalition Friday, March 25, 7-9 PM: “Fedayin: George Abdallah’s …
(2022-03-24). The United States is Exceptional, Just Not in the Ways Any of Us Should Want. scheerpost.com 
Electric Towers during Golden Hour. Credits: By Aviva Chomsky / Three years after the end of World War II, diplomat George Kennan
(2022-03-24). John Kiriakou: The US Plea Bargains for Its Crimes of Torture. scheerpost.com 
“Abu Zubaydah Redacted.” [Illustration: By John Kiriakou / Original to ScheerPost | The Guardian
(2022-03-24). Military Situation In Kiev On March 24, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
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(2022-03-24). Russian Military Captured Several Ukrainian Helicopters At Kherson Airport (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | The Russian military captured a number of helicopters which were left behind by Ukrainian forces in the early days of war. | On March 24, photos of the captured helicopter surfaced online. The photos show eight Mi-24 gunship helicopters, three of which painted in UN color scheme, as well as a Mi-8 and a Mi-2 transport helicopters. Most of the helicopters didn’t appear to be in operational condition. However, none of them was damaged. | Prior to the war, the aviation of the Ukrainian Grou…
(2022-03-24). Israel Received Three New F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets (Photos). southfront.org 
An Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli airforce pilots at the Hatzerim air base in southern Israel December 29, 2016.. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN) | On March 24, US defense contractor Lockheed Martin delivered three F-35i Adir fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force (IAF). | The three stealth fighter jets, reportedly equipped with an upgraded operating system, landed in Nevatim Air Base in southern Israel. The new delivery brought the…
(2022-03-24). Month Of War In Ukraine: Obvious Developments & Unevident Consequences. southfront.org 
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(2022-03-24). New Iranian-Backed Syrian Group Forms Special Operation Unit In Deir Ezzor. southfront.org 
Iranian-backed forces massing around Deir Ezzor city. | A newly-founded Iranian-backed group in Syria’s Deir Ezzor had formed its first special operation unit, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on March 24. | The group, which is known as the Sayyidah Zaynab Brigade, was formed more than year ago by Moayad al-Duwaihi, a former fighter of the National Defense Forces, with support from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The town of al-Mayadin in the southern countryside of Deir Ezzor is re…
(2022-03-24). Military Situation In Mariupol On March 24, 2022(Map Update). southfront.org 
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(2022-03-24). Syrian Artillery Pound HTS Positions In Greater Idlib, Kill Or Wound Several Terrorists. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On March 24, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) carried out a series of artillery strikes on the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | The artillery strikes targeted positions of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in the outskirts of the town of Takad in the western countryside of Aleppo. HTS is the de-facto ruler of Greater Idlib. | According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the SAA’s strikes killed a fighter of HTS and wounded several others. | The SAA a…
(2022-03-24). UK Steps Up Support To Kiev, Pledges To Supply Ukrainian Forces With 6,000 Missiles. southfront.org 
A Starstreak surface-to-air missile launcher set up on western Dartmoor during a Royal Marine ADT exercise there. Date 14 October 2009. By Wikimedia user (Nilfanion). | On March 24, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the UK will provide a new military aid package to Ukraine. | Johnson said while attending the NATO and G7 leaders’ meeting in Brussels that the UK will provide Kiev government forces with 6,000 missiles, in addition to the 4,000 NLAW and Javelin anti-tank mis…
(2022-03-24). Russian Su-34 Bombers Are Now Using Advanced EW System To Jam Ukrainian Air Defenses. southfront.org 
Screen grab from a video released by the TASS news agency. | Russian Su-34 fighter bombers have apparently begun to use an advanced electronic warfare (EW) system to jam Ukraine’s remaining air defenses. | On March 24, the –ú–∏–&O…
(2022-03-24). US Escalates Sanction Threats Over China’s Balanced Position On Ukraine-Russia Crisis. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageWashington’s appeal to history is a desperate attempt to turn China against Russia. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on March 21 the imposition of visa restrictions on a group of Chinese officials accused of being involved in or responsible for human rights violations against religious and ethnic minorities. The US official said he would use diplomatic and economic means to “promote accountability” for human rights abuses,…
(2022-03-24). The Privatization of Nuclear War. What Is More Dangerous? A Mini-Nuke or COVID-19? southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by “Meeting with Congress, Zelensky Asks for More Weapons and a No-Fly Zone” according to the New York Times. | A No Fly Zone is tantamount to a World War III scenario. | Who writes and/or determines the content of Zelensky’s speeches? | Zelensky addressed President Joe Biden in a carefully scripted text: | “You are…
(2022-03-24). Unrest Continues In Syria’s Daraa: Local Official Gunned Down in Al-Sanamayn. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On March 24, unidentified gunmen assassinated the head of the local council of al-Sanamayn town in the northern countryside of Syria’s Daraa. | The gunmen shot and killed Mahmoud Mohamed Atma while he was stroll near al-Sanamayn town hall. A friend who was with Atma at the time of the attack was severely wounded. The gunmen were able to flee the scene. | Atma was the second local official to be assassinated in Daraa this March. Exactly a week earlier, Tayseer Hamdi al-Okla, head…
(2022-03-24). Weaponizing Coal: Australia Gives Ukraine a Gift. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Few would forget the antics of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison who, as Treasurer, entered Parliament with a lump of coal and proceeded to praise it with the enthusiasm of a fetish worshipper. “Don’t be afraid,” he told fellow parliamentarians. “Don’t be scared.” | He has, with deep reluctance, conceded that climate change is taking place and, with even deeper reluctance, that human agency might be involved. But under his leadership, the fossil fuel lo…
(2022-03-24). BREAKING: Russian Large Landing Ship Exploded In Ukrainian Port Of Berdyansk (Videos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | In the morning on March 24, one of the Russian landing crafts moored in the Ukrainian city of Berdyansk exploded. | Several explosions were heard at about 6 a.m. According to the Russian officials in the Zaporozhye region, a Tochka-U missile was intercepted by air defense forces over the city of Berdyansk. The wreckage of the missile hit the port, including Russian landing ships that were unloading fuel. | A fire broke out on board one of them and the ammunition detonated, after what the ship was intentionally partly flooded in order to minimize the risks. Two other Russian landing…
(2022-03-24). New Russian Victories Mark Month Of Military Operations In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Irpen | March 24 marked a month of the Russian military operations in Ukraine. After the Russian blitzkrieg thrust in the first days and Kiev’s incapacity to negotiate with Moscow, Russian troops together with DPR and LPR forces have moved to the implementation of their goals by military means, orderly destructing military infrastructure all around Ukraine and eliminating the AFU grouping in the eastern regions. | The speed of Russian advance raises doubts about the success of the Russian tactics. On the other hand, the AFU are yet to claim any strategic victories. While the most powerful AFU groupings are surrou…
(2022-03-24). China Reiterates Its Stance On Palestinian Issue. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, saying China will continue to stand firmly together with the Palestinian people. | RELATED: | They had an in-depth exchange of views on the sidelines of the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in the Pakistani capital. | Wang said China fully agreed to the calls made at the OIC…
(2022-03-24). Jamaica Demands Slavery Reparation During UK Royal Couple Visit. telesurenglish.net During Prince William and the Cambridge Duchess Catherine’s visit to Kingston on Wednesday, Jamaican citizens held a demonstration outside the U.K. High Commission to demand the British monarchy to apologize and award its former colony slavery reparations. | RELATED: | “It is an act of grievance to my ancestors that British royals arrive without worry or remorse to our country,” said protester Clement Deslandes, who wore a T-sh…
(2022-03-24). Russia: US Benefits From War, Hinders Moscow-Kiev Dialogues. telesurenglish.net Russia denounces that the U.S. does not want the negotiations between Moscow and Kiev to end successfully and benefits from continuing to supply arms to Ukraine. | The US would not like to see a rapid completion of the Moscow-Kiev peace talks but hopes that Russia is mired in prolonged hostilities, Russian FM Sergei Lavrov has said.
(2022-03-24). Sergei Lavrov: The West Tries to Impose a New World Order. telesurenglish.net Lavrov also expressed the need to “work on the issue of moving the headquarters of the United Nations Organization (UN) from the United States” to a country that adheres to neutrality in international relations. | The Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov stressed that what is currently happening in the world is an attempt by the West to impose a new world order.
(2022-03-24). UN: Russia Rejects Resolution on Ceasefire in Ukraine. telesurenglish.net Russia’s UN representative V. Nebenzya reiterated that the West continues to ignore the genocide committed by Kiev over eight years in the Donbass, during which some 14,000 people lost their lives. | V. Nebenzia: The vote on draft humanitarian resolution in Ukraine exposed all who place politicizing of the humanitarian file above the UN support for providing humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainians in need.
(2022-03-24). Duma rusa inicia investigaci√≥n sobre biolaboratorios en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Defensa ruso, se retiraron más de 16.000 muestras de armas biológicas desde Ucrania a EE.UU.
(2022-03-24). Temporal deja tres fallecidos y destrozos en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Intensas lluvias, provocadas por un sistema de tormentas, afectaron al centro, sur y este de la región oriental del país.
(2022-03-24). China acusa a la OTAN de divulgar desinformaci√≥n. telesurtv.net Vocero de la Cancillería china enfatizó en que las partes deben dialogar para “desenredar el nudo de la crisis ucraniana”.
(2022-03-24). Reino Unido impone medidas coercitivas contra Rusia y Belar√∫s. telesurtv.net El nuevo paquete sancionador se dirige contra 65 industrias vitales rusas y otras tantas fábricas bielorrusas.
(2022-03-24). Registran al menos 28 muertos en doble atentado en Somalia. telesurtv.net Autoridades somalíes fijaron en 28 las víctimas mortales, incluida la diputada federal Amina Mohamed, en medio de las elecciones parlamentarias.
(2022-03-24). Joe Biden participa en cumbre de la OTAN sobre situación en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Se espera que el mandatario estadounidense anuncie este jueves un nuevo paquete de sanciones a funcionarios rusos.
(2022-03-24). Pueblo argentino marchar√° en honor a v√≠ctimas de la dictadura. telesurtv.net Abuelas y Madres de Plaza de Mayo, así como organizaciones defensoras de Derechos Humanos convocaron a la marcha tras dos años detenida por la Covid-19.
(2022-03-24). Denuncian el lanzamiento de un nuevo misil por Corea del Norte. telesurtv.net Las autoridades norcoreanas no han confirmado una nueva prueba o lanzamiento de un misil.
(2022-03-24). Per√∫ llevar√° a instancias internacionales caso del indulto a Fujimori. telesurtv.net El primer ministro indicó que la actuación del Ejecutivo en torno al indulto de Fujimori estará apegada al marco legal, constitucional y convencional.
(2022-03-24). Agentes mexicanos encuentran 150 migrantes en zona fronteriza. telesurtv.net El hallazgo se produjo durante una visita del Instituto Nacional de Migración a un hotel en el estado de Chiapas, fronterizo con Guatemala.
(2022-03-24). Detienen en Honduras a m√°s de 100 agresores contra mujeres. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Honduras se comprometió el miércoles a prevenir y combatir la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas en el país.
(2022-03-24). Congreso chileno aprueba nueva pr√≥rroga a estado de excepci√≥n. telesurtv.net Chile cuenta con cerca de 1.4 millones de migrantes, de ahí la necesidad de frenar el flujo irregular por el altiplano norte y recuperar el clima de seguridad en la región.
(2022-03-24). Consejo de Seguridad rechaza proyecto humanitario sobre Ucrania. telesurtv.net El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU no aprueba el proyecto de una resolución humanitaria rusa sobre el alto al fuego en Ucrania para evacuar a civiles…
(2022-03-24). Per√∫ exigir√° refuerzo anticovid en comercios y sitios cerrados. telesurtv.net Autoridades sanitarias peruanas han develado que la población joven está reticente a vacunarse con el refuerzo por falsos criterios de seguridad.
(2022-03-24). Declaran estado de emergencia y toque de queda en Miami Beach. telesurtv.net La administradora de la ciudad, Alina Hudak agregó en rueda de prensa que las medidas quedarán vigentes desde la calle 23 hasta su límite sur.
(2022-03-24). Pdte. de Cuba sostiene reuni√≥n con el secretario de ALBA-TCP. telesurtv.net Durante el encuentro se analizaron los logros alcanzados por el organismo de integración en la región.
(2022-03-24). Incendio forestal destruye 74 hect√°reas de un cerro en M√©xico. telesurtv.net Las autoridades continúan operando en la región afectada en aras de rescatar el Parque Nacional donde inició el fuego.
(2022-03-24). Pdte. de Siria y canciller iran√≠ celebran encuentro en Damasco. telesurtv.net Ambos altos funcionarios intercambiaron puntos de vistas sobre la operación especial rusa en defensa del Donbás.
(2022-03-24). Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo lanzan campa√±a para buscar m√°s nietos. telesurtv.net La meta primordial del plan es incentivar el derecho a la identidad en términos generales de cada ciudadano argentino.
(2022-03-24). C√°mara chilena ampl√≠a estado de excepci√≥n en zona norte. telesurtv.net La medida que ahora deberá ser debatida en el Senado, se toma por la situación migratoria en provincias del norte.
(2022-03-24). MST de Brasil celebra cosecha de arroz para ayudar familias. telesurtv.net Unas 296 familias que forman parte de esta misión del MST cosecharon cerca de 3.200 hectáreas de arroz.
(2022-03-24). Siria rechaza plan de EE.UU. de quitar bloqueo en algunas zonas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno sirio se reserva el derecho de demandar la administración estadounidense y sus estrategias por los crímenes cometidos contra la nación.
(2022-03-24). Denuncian ante Naciones Unidas aumento de la violencia contra ind√≠genas en Brasil. telesurtv.net El funcionario del Consejo Misionero Indígena denunció el aumento de las actividades ilícitas en áreas de comunidades originarias.
(2022-03-24). Nicaragua ratifica a Francisco Campbell como embajador ante OEA. telesurtv.net La Cancillería nicaragüense asevera que el embajador Campbell es reconocido como el representante del país ante la OEA contando con su acreditación.
(2022-03-24). Fiscal√≠a de Per√∫ solicita prohibir salida del pa√≠s a Fujimori. telesurtv.net La solicitud del Ministerio Público se produce ante la eventual excarcelación del expresidente Alberto Fujimori por decisión del Tribunal Constitucional.
(2022-03-24). Russia, Ukraine Exchange Prisoners. themoscowtimes.com “In exchange for 10 captured occupiers we rescued 10 of our servicemen,” Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk wrote on Facebook, referring to Russian and Ukrainian troops.
(2022-03-24). Poland Refuses to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles. themoscowtimes.com Poland’s state energy company on Thursday said it would not pay for Russian gas in rubles, becoming the latest to reject Kremlin demands…
(2022-03-24). Refugees Flee Fresh Fighting Around Kyiv. themoscowtimes.com Dozens of people fled a surge in fighting in a flashpoint area where Ukraine said it had pushed back Russian forces around Kyiv.
(2022-03-24). Kremlin Rebuffs Speculation as Defense Minister Unseen for Days. themoscowtimes.com Sergei Shoigu reportedly last appeared in public on March 11 despite his leading role in Russia’s military operation in Ukraine.
(2022-03-24). U.S. Sanctions Russia Lawmakers, Defense Contractors. themoscowtimes.com “Today’s action will have a deep and long-lasting effect on Russia’s defense-industrial base and its supply chain,” the White House said.
(2022-03-24). Mental Health Crisis Looms in Russia as Sanctions Fuel Drug Shortages, Job Losses. themoscowtimes.com Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more Russians are reporting feelings of anxiety and depression, with sales of antidepressants sky-rocketing.
(2022-03-24). Moscow Stock Exchange Partially Reopens After One-Month Closure. themoscowtimes.com Trading renewed for only around 30 of the largest companies that make up the ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index, which saw early gains of over 10%.
(2022-03-24). YouTube Accused of ‘Censorship’ in Russia. themoscowtimes.com Fears mount that the U.S. company maybe next in line for a ban in Russia.
(2022-03-24). Russian Reporter Killed in Ukraine Remembered as Strong and Courageous Force for Good. themoscowtimes.com Oksana Baulina was killed by Russian shelling while covering the destruction of a Russian strike in Kyiv.
(2022-03-24). UK Hits Russia and Belarus With New Wave of Sanctions. themoscowtimes.com The UK hit Russia and Belarus with a new wave of sanctions Thursday, targeting 59 new Russian individuals and enterprises and six Belarusian entities.
(2022-03-24). Ukraine Demands Unlimited NATO Aid Against Russia’s Month-Old War. themoscowtimes.com Zelensky’s appeal came one month after Russian tanks rolled over the border, bringing a conflict that has killed untold thousands of civilians and soldiers.
(2022-03-24). Ukraine Says Destroyed Russian Naval Vessel in Azov Sea. themoscowtimes.com Ukraine on Wednesday said it had struck a Russian naval transport vessel docked in the Azov Sea near the besieged port city of Mariupol, a month into the Russian invasion.
(2022-03-24). Russia Limits Access to Google News. themoscowtimes.com Russia has restricted access to the Google News service, accusing it of providing access to “false” information about Russia’s offensive in Ukraine.
(2022-03-24). Russia Expels U.S. Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move: Official. themoscowtimes.com The decision was taken in response to the expulsion by Washington of Russian diplomats at the UN in New York.
(2022-03-24). Youth activists and teachers show how to organize interracial, intergenerational coalitions. therealnews.com 
We are diving right back into our special series of conversations with teachers, organizers, scholars, and activists in Wisconsin that TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez, Cameron Granadino (TRNN), and Hannah Faris (In These Times) recorded in the summer of 2021 as part of a special collaboration between The Real News Network and In These Times magazine for ”
(2022-03-24). Critics blast ‘absolutely shocking’ Supreme Court decision on Wisconsin voting maps. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in In a move that shocked progressive political observers, the US Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected Wisconsin legislative districts drawn by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and sent the case back to the state’s highest court, which previously approve the voting maps. | “If anything, Sotomayor’s disse…
(2022-03-24). The United States Is Exceptional. tomdispatch.com Three years after the end of World War II, diplomat George Kennan outlined the challenges the country faced this way: That, in a nutshell, was…
(2022-03-24). Wealthy Countries ‘Disappoint’ on Climate Funding, Seek to Change Criteria for Financial Support. towardfreedom.org If anyone expected ambitious delivery of climate finance given the rhetoric at the United Nations’ 26th Conference of Parties (COP26), they would be disappointed. Ongoing discussions regarding climate funding to help developing countries meet their obligations reveal serious limitations, according to experts Rishika Pardikar interviewed.
(2022-03-24). Disillusioned With Dems and GOP, Independents Now Largest Voter Group in the US. truthout.org 
Winding 336 miles through Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties, the Central Arizona Project supplies water from the Colorado River to 80 percent of the state’s population and 40 percent of its farmlands. A drought has prompted the U.S. Department of Interior to implement a
(2022-03-24). Don’t Turn Ukraine Into Another Afghanistan. We Need Peace Talks, Expert Says. truthout.org 
NATO, the G7 and the European Council held unprecedented emergency meetings in Brussels Thursday as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second month. NATO has announced plans to send even more troops to Eastern Europe, where its troop presence has already doubled from last month to 40,000. We speak with Anatol Lieven, senior fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, who says that as the war becomes a prolonged stalemate, the U.S. and other countries should be doing everythi…
(2022-03-24). Progressive Groups Decry Supreme Court Ruling That Tosses Out Wisconsin Maps. truthout.org 
The United States Supreme Court sided with Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature on Wednesday, overturning state legislative maps that had been approved by both Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the conservative majority state Supreme Court. | In an unsigned decision, the majority of the federal Supreme Court
(2022-03-24). New Texas Law Has Already Resulted in More Black Voters’ Ballots Being Tossed. truthout.org 
The rate of Nearly 23,000 ballots, or about 13% of all returned mail ballots, were thrown out across 187 Texas counties in the March primaries, according to an analysis…
(2022-03-24). O’ahu Organizers Are Defending the Earth Against US Militarism. truthout.org 
“The Pentagon has a blanket exemption from all global climate agreements — in effect, a license to kill the natural world without consequence,” says Kelly Hayes. In this episode of “Movement Memos,” Kelly and Kawena ªulaokalƒÅ Kapahua discuss the U.S. military’s role in environmental devastation and explore lessons from the campaign to shut down the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on the island of O’ahu — and what activists and organizers can learn from this struggle. | Music by…
(2022-03-24). Resistance and Solidarity in Eastern Europe’s Electronic Music Underground. unicornriot.ninja
(2022-03-24). Students Occupy Minneapolis Public Schools Admin Building in Solidarity with Teachers Strike. unicornriot.ninja
(2022-03-24). Tomgram: Aviva Chomsky, A Planet on Fire. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Recently, making my way through the New York Times — and yes, at 77 and a creature of habit, I still read its paper version — I found two articles of special interest to me, one above the …
(2022-03-24). PDF of March 24 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. No sanctions, no nukes, no war! Labor on the rise: Workers Assembly for May Day Amazon, Starbucks union surge Palestinian American battles job bias Tear Down the Walls: ‘Never stop fighting’ Justice delayed, justice denied Lolita Lebron’s legacy World: China’s COVID record; South Korea’s right wing More . . . |
(2022-03-24). No letup in worker resistance at Starbucks, Amazon. workers.org 
Amazon workers walkout, Queens, New York, March 16. Amazon night shift workers in Queens, New York, and Marlboro, Maryland, (near Washington, D.C.) walked off the job March 16 in the wee hours of the morning. The walkouts — which involved roughly half the shift workforce in the three delivery stations . . . |
(2022-03-24). U.S. wars, sanctions, economic austerity fuel global refugee crises. workers.org 
Fires rage in Baghdad as U.S.-led coalition forces attack the city, March 19, 2003. The outpouring of sympathy for refugees fleeing the current war in Ukraine is nonstop. Continuous news feeds show pictures of damaged buildings, crowded trains, women and children packed into shelters — even a memorial of 100 . . . |
(2022-03-24). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Spanish lorry drivers continue strike against rising fuel prices due to US/NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, disrupting supply chains; tens of thousands join one-day strike in France to demand wage rises and cuts in energy prices as Ukraine war drives inflation; Clover dairy workers’ nationwide strike in South Africa in danger as unions offer pay cuts and pay freeze; South African Sibanye-Stillwater gold miners’ pay strike may spread to platinum mines as next round of pay talks looms…
(2022-03-24). As Omicron BA.2 threat grows, US COVID-19 testing, treatment funds exhausted. wsws.org A White House coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday warned that the federal government would halt stockpiling effective treatments.
(2022-03-24). Major storm system causes multiple tornadoes across US South, destroys neighborhood in New Orleans. wsws.org A major storm system developed in Texas on Monday before moving into Louisiana. Two people were killed in total by the storm system and thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed.
(2022-03-24). Opera on the story of lynching victim Emmett Till comes under vicious attack. wsws.org The musical dramatization of the 1955 lynching that helped to inspire the mass civil rights movement has been denounced by black nationalist fanatics because one of its creators is white.
(2022-03-24). UK’s spring budget reduces living standards to levels last seen after World War Two. wsws.org Following more than a decade of grinding austerity that has shredded living standards and the pandemic’s accelerating a social catastrophe for millions, Sunak managed to funnel even more money to the wealthy.
(2022-03-24). Attend Sri Lankan estate workers action committee and demand reinstatement of all victimised workers. wsws.org The escalating attacks on plantation workers are being unleashed amid an unprecedented economic crisis of Sri Lankan capitalism, with falling growth, declining foreign exchange and the danger of a default on foreign loans.
(2022-03-24). Russia steps up political repression as economic crisis intensifies. wsws.org The Kremlin is concerned that a sharp economic downturn will provoke mass social opposition.
(2022-03-24). While Millions Suffered, 2021 Was A Banner Year For Wall Street Bonuses. progressivehub.net SARAH ANDERSON | INEQUALITY.ORG…
(2022-03-24). This Is How We Can Amplify Nonviolent Resistance In Ukraine. progressivehub.net ELI S. MCCARTHY | WAGING NONVIOLENCE…
(2022-03-24). 123 Black Men And Boys Killed By Police. newsone.com UPDATED: 11: 30 a.m. ET, Mar. 24, 2022 — | The centuries-old American tradition of But it h…
(2022-03-24). Clarence Thomas' Hospitalization Comes Amid New COVID-19 Variant. newsone.com Associate Justice Clarence Thomas sits during a group photo of the Justices at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2021. | Source: ERIN SCHAFF / Getty | U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Thomas, 73, has been a patient at Sibley Memorial…
(2022-03-24). As Omicron BA.2 threat grows, US COVID-19 testing, treatment funds exhausted. wsws.org A White House coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday warned that the federal government would halt stockpiling effective treatments.
(2022-03-24). Major storm system causes multiple tornadoes across US South, destroys neighborhood in New Orleans. wsws.org A major storm system developed in Texas on Monday before moving into Louisiana. Two people were killed in total by the storm system and thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed.
(2022-03-24). Opera on the story of lynching victim Emmett Till comes under vicious attack. wsws.org The musical dramatization of the 1955 lynching that helped to inspire the mass civil rights movement has been denounced by black nationalist fanatics because one of its creators is white.
(2022-03-24). Attend Sri Lankan estate workers action committee and demand reinstatement of all victimised workers. wsws.org The escalating attacks on plantation workers are being unleashed amid an unprecedented economic crisis of Sri Lankan capitalism, with falling growth, declining foreign exchange and the danger of a default on foreign loans.
(2022-03-24). Russia steps up political repression as economic crisis intensifies. wsws.org The Kremlin is concerned that a sharp economic downturn will provoke mass social opposition.
(2022-03-24). Train derailment in California highlights dangers from relentless attack on railroad workers. wsws.org Early Monday morning a Union Pacific (UP) freight train derailed en route through Colton, California, sending 13 cars off the tracks.
(2022-03-24). The dead end of the “Save Britain’s Ferries” campaign: Build rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The Labour Party and trade unions claim that sacking workers and replacing them with a workforce on a fraction of their wages is not the “British way” of doing things. As of last October, at least 28 companies either used fire and rehire or planned to, including British Airways, the leading supermarket retailer Tesco, and British Gas.
(2022-03-24). NATO meets to plot next stage in Ukraine proxy war. wsws.org This week’s NATO summit is a council of war to prepare for a massive intensification of the US-NATO campaign against Russia.
(2022-03-24). Education workers outraged by hard-right Ford government’s removal of mask mandate in Ontario’s schools. wsws.org The move could hardly come at a worse time, with the more infectious Omicron BA.2 sub-variant of COVID-19 starting to produce yet another surge of infections and deaths around the world.
(2022-03-24). Australia: New South Wales nurses voting for second statewide strike. wsws.org As it did last month, the union is proceeding in a fashion designed to isolate workers and stifle discussion.
(2022-03-24). A revealing line up at right-wing Australian Labor senator’s funeral. wsws.org The multi-party mourning and lauding of Kitching is bound up with the escalating war drive by Washington and its allies against Russia and China.
(2022-03-24). Howard University lecturers’ union announces “historic victory” in tentative agreement, calls off strike. wsws.org The university’s non-tenured and adjunct professors had been set to launch a three-day strike Wednesday against miserably low pay and poor working conditions.
(2022-03-24). Democratic Socialists of America in crisis as it covers for Biden administration’s war drive against Russia. wsws.org The DSA is scrambling to provide cover for the Democratic Party while trying to maintain the pretense of being a left-wing organization.
(2022-03-24). Letter from a Canadian Pacific rail worker: How deregulation and corporate greed are imperilling workers’ lives and public safety. wsws.org “CP’s present method of decision making,” writes the worker, “is known as ‘calculated risk management.’ In other words, let’s try this and see if it works. If it doesn’t, let’s … point the finger at the crew member(s) involved and make them scapegoats.”
(2022-03-24). To end climate change, war and the pandemic, take up the fight for world socialism! wsws.org The IYSSE calls on students and youth to link the struggle against climate change with the broader fight against all the existential threats confronting humanity, above all imperialism’s relentless march toward a catastrophic nuclear war.
(2022-03-24). A falling-out among fascists: Trump rescinds endorsement of Alabama co-conspirator Mo Brooks. wsws.org Despite being a leading accomplice in Trump efforts to overthrow the 2020 election, Brooks has failed to abase himself enough before the would-be dictator.
(2022-03-24). BA.2 variant fuelling new COVID surge in Australia. wsws.org While governments and the media have been presenting the pandemic as a thing of the past, infections have grown to levels not seen since the Omicron tsunami of December—January.
(2022-03-24). Julian Assange marries Stella Moris in London’s Belmarsh prison. wsws.org By holding their wedding, Moris said, they were fighting back against the British state’s efforts to keep Assange “invisible to the public at all costs”.
(2022-03-24). Assange supporters speak outside his Belmarsh prison wedding. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters interviewed several of the supporters of Julian Assange and Stella Moris outside their wedding ceremony held in Belmarsh prison.
(2022-03-24). Strike by airport security staff halts hundreds of flights across Germany. wsws.org At eight airports—Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Stuttgart, Cologne/Bonn, and Dàºsseldorf—there was almost 100 percent support for Tuesday’s strike by security personnel.
(2022-03-24). PDF of March 24 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. No sanctions, no nukes, no war! Labor on the rise: Workers Assembly for May Day Amazon, Starbucks union surge Palestinian American battles job bias Tear Down the Walls: ‘Never stop fighting’ Justice delayed, justice denied Lolita Lebron’s legacy World: China’s COVID record; South Korea’s right wing More . . . |
(2022-03-24). No letup in worker resistance at Starbucks, Amazon. workers.org Amazon workers walkout, Queens, New York, March 16. Amazon night shift workers in Queens, New York, and Marlboro, Maryland, (near Washington, D.C.) walked off the job March 16 in the wee hours of the morning. The walkouts — which involved roughly half the shift workforce in the three delivery stations . . . |
(2022-03-24). U.S. wars, sanctions, economic austerity fuel global refugee crises. workers.org Fires rage in Baghdad as U.S.-led coalition forces attack the city, March 19, 2003. The outpouring of sympathy for refugees fleeing the current war in Ukraine is nonstop. Continuous news feeds show pictures of damaged buildings, crowded trains, women and children packed into shelters — even a memorial of 100 . . . |
(2022-03-24). Duma rusa inicia investigación sobre biolaboratorios en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Defensa ruso, se retiraron más de 16.000 muestras de armas biológicas desde Ucrania a EE.UU.
(2022-03-24). Temporal deja tres fallecidos y destrozos en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Intensas lluvias, provocadas por un sistema de tormentas, afectaron al centro, sur y este de la región oriental del país.
(2022-03-24). China acusa a la OTAN de divulgar desinformación. telesurtv.net Vocero de la Cancillería china enfatizó en que las partes deben dialogar para “desenredar el nudo de la crisis ucraniana”.
(2022-03-24). Reino Unido impone medidas coercitivas contra Rusia y Belarús. telesurtv.net El nuevo paquete sancionador se dirige contra 65 industrias vitales rusas y otras tantas fábricas bielorrusas.
(2022-03-24). Registran al menos 28 muertos en doble atentado en Somalia. telesurtv.net Autoridades somalíes fijaron en 28 las víctimas mortales, incluida la diputada federal Amina Mohamed, en medio de las elecciones parlamentarias.
(2022-03-24). Joe Biden participa en cumbre de la OTAN sobre situación en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Se espera que el mandatario estadounidense anuncie este jueves un nuevo paquete de sanciones a funcionarios rusos.
(2022-03-24). Pueblo argentino marchará en honor a víctimas de la dictadura. telesurtv.net Abuelas y Madres de Plaza de Mayo, así como organizaciones defensoras de Derechos Humanos convocaron a la marcha tras dos años detenida por la Covid-19.
(2022-03-24). Denuncian el lanzamiento de un nuevo misil por Corea del Norte. telesurtv.net Las autoridades norcoreanas no han confirmado una nueva prueba o lanzamiento de un misil.
(2022-03-24). Perú llevará a instancias internacionales caso del indulto a Fujimori. telesurtv.net El primer ministro indicó que la actuación del Ejecutivo en torno al indulto de Fujimori estará apegada al marco legal, constitucional y convencional.
(2022-03-24). Agentes mexicanos encuentran 150 migrantes en zona fronteriza. telesurtv.net El hallazgo se produjo durante una visita del Instituto Nacional de Migración a un hotel en el estado de Chiapas, fronterizo con Guatemala.
(2022-03-24). Detienen en Honduras a más de 100 agresores contra mujeres. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Honduras se comprometió el miércoles a prevenir y combatir la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas en el país.
(2022-03-24). Congreso chileno aprueba nueva prórroga a estado de excepción. telesurtv.net Chile cuenta con cerca de 1.4 millones de migrantes, de ahí la necesidad de frenar el flujo irregular por el altiplano norte y recuperar el clima de seguridad en la región.
(2022-03-24). Consejo de Seguridad rechaza proyecto humanitario sobre Ucrania. telesurtv.net El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU no aprueba el proyecto de una resolución humanitaria rusa sobre el alto al fuego en Ucrania para evacuar a civiles…
(2022-03-24). Perú exigirá refuerzo anticovid en comercios y sitios cerrados. telesurtv.net Autoridades sanitarias peruanas han develado que la población joven está reticente a vacunarse con el refuerzo por falsos criterios de seguridad.
(2022-03-24). Declaran estado de emergencia y toque de queda en Miami Beach. telesurtv.net La administradora de la ciudad, Alina Hudak agregó en rueda de prensa que las medidas quedarán vigentes desde la calle 23 hasta su límite sur.
(2022-03-24). Pdte. de Cuba sostiene reunión con el secretario de ALBA-TCP. telesurtv.net Durante el encuentro se analizaron los logros alcanzados por el organismo de integración en la región.
(2022-03-24). Incendio forestal destruye 74 hectáreas de un cerro en México. telesurtv.net Las autoridades continúan operando en la región afectada en aras de rescatar el Parque Nacional donde inició el fuego.
(2022-03-24). Pdte. de Siria y canciller iraní celebran encuentro en Damasco. telesurtv.net Ambos altos funcionarios intercambiaron puntos de vistas sobre la operación especial rusa en defensa del Donbás.
(2022-03-24). Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo lanzan campaña para buscar más nietos. telesurtv.net La meta primordial del plan es incentivar el derecho a la identidad en términos generales de cada ciudadano argentino.
(2022-03-24). Cámara chilena amplía estado de excepción en zona norte. telesurtv.net La medida que ahora deberá ser debatida en el Senado, se toma por la situación migratoria en provincias del norte.
(2022-03-24). MST de Brasil celebra cosecha de arroz para ayudar familias. telesurtv.net Unas 296 familias que forman parte de esta misión del MST cosecharon cerca de 3.200 hectáreas de arroz.
(2022-03-24). Siria rechaza plan de EE.UU. de quitar bloqueo en algunas zonas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno sirio se reserva el derecho de demandar la administración estadounidense y sus estrategias por los crímenes cometidos contra la nación.
(2022-03-24). Denuncian ante Naciones Unidas aumento de la violencia contra indígenas en Brasil. telesurtv.net El funcionario del Consejo Misionero Indígena denunció el aumento de las actividades ilícitas en áreas de comunidades originarias.
(2022-03-24). Nicaragua ratifica a Francisco Campbell como embajador ante OEA. telesurtv.net La Cancillería nicaragüense asevera que el embajador Campbell es reconocido como el representante del país ante la OEA contando con su acreditación.
(2022-03-24). Fiscalía de Perú solicita prohibir salida del país a Fujimori. telesurtv.net La solicitud del Ministerio Público se produce ante la eventual excarcelación del expresidente Alberto Fujimori por decisión del Tribunal Constitucional.
(2022-03-24). China Reiterates Its Stance On Palestinian Issue. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, saying China will continue to stand firmly together with the Palestinian people. | RELATED: | They had an in-depth exchange of views on the sidelines of the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in the Pakistani capital. | Wang said China fully agreed to the calls made at the OIC…
(2022-03-24). Jamaica Demands Slavery Reparation During UK Royal Couple Visit. telesurenglish.net During Prince William and the Cambridge Duchess Catherine’s visit to Kingston on Wednesday, Jamaican citizens held a demonstration outside the U.K. High Commission to demand the British monarchy to apologize and award its former colony slavery reparations. | RELATED: | “It is an act of grievance to my ancestors that British royals arrive without worry or remorse to our country,” said protester Clement Deslandes, who wore a T-sh…
(2022-03-24). Russia: US Benefits From War, Hinders Moscow-Kiev Dialogues. telesurenglish.net Russia denounces that the U.S. does not want the negotiations between Moscow and Kiev to end successfully and benefits from continuing to supply arms to Ukraine. | The US would not like to see a rapid completion of the Moscow-Kiev peace talks but hopes that Russia is mired in prolonged hostilities, Russian FM Sergei Lavrov has said.
(2022-03-24). Sergei Lavrov: The West Tries to Impose a New World Order. telesurenglish.net Lavrov also expressed the need to “work on the issue of moving the headquarters of the United Nations Organization (UN) from the United States” to a country that adheres to neutrality in international relations. | The Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov stressed that what is currently happening in the world is an attempt by the West to impose a new world order.
(2022-03-24). UN: Russia Rejects Resolution on Ceasefire in Ukraine. telesurenglish.net Russia’s UN representative V. Nebenzya reiterated that the West continues to ignore the genocide committed by Kiev over eight years in the Donbass, during which some 14,000 people lost their lives. | V. Nebenzia: The vote on draft humanitarian resolution in Ukraine exposed all who place politicizing of the humanitarian file above the UN support for providing humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainians in need.
(2022-03-24). Pakistan PM Says Muslim Countries Have Failed Palestinians, Kashmiris (VIDEO). palestinechronicle.com Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Muslim-majority countries have failed both the Palestinians and the people of Kashmir as part of his keynote address to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday, the
(2022-03-24). Palestinian Detainee Suffers Broken Leg in Israeli Prison. palestinechronicle.com Female Palestinian prisoner Fadwa Hamada broke her leg during transportation to Damon Prison after her two little sons visited her, Safa news agency reported on Wednesday. Hamada’s husband said she had had her legs chained
(2022-03-24). Palestine, China Discuss Issues of Common Interest, Palestinian Cause. palestinechronicle.com Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Riyad Al-Malki, discussed on Wednesday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi a number of issues of common interest and developments in the international and Palestinian arena, the official Palestinian
(2022-03-24). The North-South Transport Corridor Is A Trans-Civilizational Integration Project. oneworld.press The NSTC represents the physical convergence of Russia’s southern-focused grand strategic plans of balancing the Iranian-Pakistani anchors of its Ummah Pivot in this particular part of the supercontinent with the Neo-NAM that it’s jointly pursuing with India. The trans-civilizational optics are immensely important since they speak to the fact that Huntington’s so-called ‘Clash of Civilizations’ prediction was merely an example of ill-intended wishful thinking (if not a provocative policy proposal) and has been indisputably challenged by the resultant Convergence of Civilizations between Eastern Christianity, Isla…
(2022-03-24). Russian-Pakistani Energy Projects Are Highly Strategic. oneworld.press Russia has the capability to resolve Pakistan’s energy crisis and thus unleash its newfound partner’s vast economic potential. That could in turn further stabilize South Asia by lifting tens of millions of people out of poverty with time in accordance with its government’s ambitious vision.
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(2022-03-24). Biden and Putin play with fire. indybay.org It is no exaggeration to say that what is currently unfolding in Europe represents the most dangerous moment in recent history. The Ukraine conflict is taking us as close to a Third World War as only the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 last did.
(2022-03-24). Interview with Anne Hillerman on her Novel: The Sacred Bridge. indybay.org Chee’s journey takes a deadly turn when, after a prayerful visit to the sacred Rainbow Bridge, he spots a body floating in the lake. The dead man, a Navajo with a passion for the canyon’s ancient rock art, lived a life filled with many secrets. Discovering why he died and who was responsible involves Chee in an investigation that puts his own life at risk.
(2022-03-24). Saturday 4/2: The D.A. Recall and San Francisco Values. indybay.org This is online. Please register in advance at bit.ly/SFDArecall‚Ä® | to receive your personal link for this event.
(2022-03-24). Ukraine: A war for the disintegrating world order. indybay.org The situation surrounding Russia’s invasion cannot be explained by Putin’s wickedness as an autocratic ruler, nor by the wickedness of the actions of Western actors. What is decisive is the structural context in which the actors’ actions are embedded. It is the context of the collapse of the dominant world order1 and its empires2…
(2022-03-24). Saturday 4/9: Capitalism and The Climate Emergency with Andreas Malm. indybay.org Online meeting, see website for details…
(2022-03-24). Saturday 3/26: Fremont: #People Not Profit! Global Climate Strike. indybay.org Irvington Park, 41825 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538 | Masks recommended. Peaceful march for climate justice.
(2022-03-24). Barbarism and Hypocrisy Don’t Justify Each Other. indybay.org From Moscow to Washington, might makes right…
(2022-03-24). Friday 4/22: FabLab PlayShop : Guan Yin. indybay.org ‘Intersection for The Arts | 1446 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 3/23: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater, corner of Cortland and Moultrie | (outside the Bernal Heights Branch library) | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 3/23: Combating White Supremacy During Demographic Shifts in America. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2022-03-24). Thornton Running For SFLC Pres: Time To Fight Privatization & Democracy In Labor Movement. indybay.org San Francisco healthcare worker and leader of SF Community Healthcare worker Cheryl Thornton talks about the privatization and attacks on public workers and why she is running for president of the San Francisco Labor Council.
(2022-03-24). Sunday 3/27: Help Mail slingshot issue #135. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2022-03-24). Manifesto against war. indybay.org It is therefore high time for the mobilization of a broad anti-militarist resistance that is integrated comprehensively and transnationally into the social struggles. This approach is by no means without chance, as the inclusion of the resistance against the Vietnam War in the global social revolt of the late 1960s has shown.
(2022-03-24). Friday 3/25: The Crisis in Ukraine. indybay.org Unite Here! Local 19 | 2302 Zanker Road | San José, CA 95131…
(2022-03-24). Saturday 4/16: We Love Earth Festival in Menlo Park. indybay.org Flood Park, 215 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 | FREE & Family Friendly!
(2022-03-24). Another Broken Promise Palestinian scholar accuses SFSU of reneging on hiring agreement. indybay.org SFSU AMED professor Abdulhadi has exposed the campaign by the SFSU president Lynn Mahoney to violate her contract to destroy the program.
(2022-03-24). U.S. Company Seeks to Extend License for Deep-Sea Mining in Pacific. indybay.org Mining Oceans Depths Poses Risks to Global Biodiversity…
(2022-03-24). A radical peace movement is needed more than ever. indybay.org The prevention of Ukraine’s integration into NATO is likewise not a snap idea of an irrationally acting Russian President Vladimir Putin, but a basic consensus within the Russian state oligarchy. The latter had repeatedly clearly marked the corresponding efforts of the West as a red line.
(2022-03-24). “Thrown Under The Bus” Vaccinations, Terminations & Union Rights With SEIU 1021 SF Member. indybay.org Kimberly Cox an SEIU 1021 SF MTA worker talks about the threat of firing for not getting vaccinated.
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 3/23: SF Rally Stop Privatization, Union Busting And Outsourcing. indybay.org In front of SF City Hall…
(2022-03-24). Eulogy to the COVID-19 Holocaust. indybay.org “We have to live with COVID-19.” What the corporate politicians and their media flunkies are really saying is that they are willing to sacrifice frontline and essential workers, the poor, the Black, the Brown, the Yellow and the Red — as well as the old, the disabled, the ill and those with weakened immune systems — all on the altar of capitalist greed.
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 4/27: Yom HaShoah 2022: Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony. indybay.org Online remembrance ceremony…
(2022-03-24). Saturday 4/9: Rally and March for Abortion Rights SF Bay Area and Nationwide. indybay.org Rally starts at noon in Sproul Plaza on UC Berkeley Campus (public welcome) | Entrance near Telegraph and Bancroft…
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 4/20: On Indigenous Voices and Restoring the Kinship Worldview. indybay.org
(2022-03-24). Friday 3/25: Presidio Theatre Presents Dan Hoyle’s ‘Border People’. indybay.org Presidio Theatre on the Main Post | 99 Moraga Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94129…
(2022-03-24). Engine wreckage pieces of China’s crashed plane recovered: official. ecns.cn Pieces of engine wreckage of the passenger plane that crashed in south China’s Guangxi earlier this week have been found, an official told a press briefing on Thursday.
(2022-03-24). Black box data downloading and analysis work underway: official. ecns.cn The recovered black box of the China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed Monday in south China with 132 people aboard was sent to a decoding laboratory in Beijing Wednesday night.
(2022-03-24). Xinjiang attracts investment projects with optimized business environment. ecns.cn Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has signed more than 460 investment projects so far this year, worth more than 190 billion yuan (about 30 billion U.S.
(2022-03-24). China begins constructing 2 UHV projects. ecns.cn Construction of two ultra-high voltage (UHV) power transmission projects in China began on Thursday as part of efforts to ensure clean electricity supply, according to the State Grid Corporation.
(2022-03-24). Chinese FM reiterates China’s consistent stance on Palestinian issue. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Wednesday with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, saying China will continue to stand firmly together with the Palestinian people.
(2022-03-24). Exhibition highlighting ancient Silk Road opens in Guangdong. ecns.cn The Brilliance on the Silk Road, a joint exhibition of Guangdong and Gansu provinces highlighting ancient China’s Silk Road culture kicks off in Guangzhou, March 24, 2022.
(2022-03-24). China calls on U.S. to cancel tariffs on Chinese imports: commerce ministry. ecns.cn China’s Ministry of Commerce called on the U.S. to cancel all tariffs it had imposed amid current inflation woes and challenging global economic recovery to pull bilateral economic and trade ties back to normal as soon as possible.
(2022-03-24). Mainland refutes Taiwan official’s independence-seeking remarks. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday refuted the recent independence-seeking remarks of a Taiwan official.
(2022-03-24). Galaxy’s evolution revealed via Chinese, European telescopes data: study. ecns.cn Astronomers precisely mapped out how our Galaxy, the Milky Way, took shape and evolved in its infant and juvenile stages, using the sky survey data obtained by the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) in China and the European Space Agency’s Gaia satellite.
(2022-03-24). China orders nationwide safety inspections in all sectors. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have ordered comprehensive safety inspections in all fields and industries nationwide following a passenger plane crash earlier this week.
(2022-03-24). First 4E Airport in Western Guangdong Province put into operation. ecns.cn Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport, the first 4E airport in western Guangdong, was put into use Thursday.
(2022-03-24). Man creates ‘gourd kingdom’ of tea sets. ecns.cn Zhang Lianzhong, a farmer from north China’s Hebei Province, has created his own “gourd kingdom” out of his love for handicrafts.
(2022-03-24). Yunnan Spring tea harvest in full swing. ecns.cn Farmers kicked off the spring harvest at a tea garden in Fengqing County, Lincang City, south China’s Yunnan Province on Tuesday.
(2022-03-24). Hundreds of migrant birds take break in SW China’s Sichuan. ecns.cn Qiongxi Wetland Park has welcomed hundreds of migrant birds in Aba Tibetan Qiang Prefecture, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
(2022-03-24). Xinjiang herdsmen transfer livestock to spring pastures. ecns.cn As temperatures rise, herdsmen in Heshuo County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have started transferring livestock to spring pastures.
(2022-03-24). Stunning night scenery of cherry blossoms in East China’s Wuxi. ecns.cn Night scenery of cherry blossoms at the Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Isle) scenic spot in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, March 23, 2022. The special beauty of cherry blossoms draws many viewers each year.
(2022-03-24). Gas leak at London Aquatics Center. ecns.cn Emergency and police vehicles are seen following an incident involving a gas leak at London Aquatics Center in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Britain, March 23, 2022.
(2022-03-24). Shenzhou-13 astronauts deliver second Tiangong class. ecns.cn The second live class from China’s space station was held on Wednesday afternoon, delivered by Shenzhou-13 crew members Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu to students on Earth.
(2022-03-24). China launching more cargo trains to boost coal transport. ecns.cn With a new train diagram to be put into operation from April 8, China will launch additional cargo trains to boost coal transport amid the country’s efforts to ensure energy supply.
(2022-03-24). Images sent back by China’s Mars orbiter. ecns.cn Photo taken on Jan. 22, 2022, the 247th Martian day of landing, shows high-resolution images of the Zhurong rover with a thin layer of dust and a clear travel route of the rover.
(2022-03-24). China releases images of Martian dust taken by Tianwen-1 orbiter. ecns.cn China’s Tianwen-1 orbiter has beamed back high-resolution images of Mars, showing dust storms on the surface of the planet.
(2022-03-24). Nucleic acid testing base in Fuzhou. ecns.cn The base consists of sample collection cabins, sample processing cabins, sample preserving cabins and high-pressure sterilization cabins with a maximum daily testing capability of 30,000 tubes of 300,000 samples.
(2022-03-24). Civil airports surpass 900 million passengers in 2021. ecns.cn China’s civil airports handled 907.48 million passengers last year, 5.9 percent above the level of 2020, according to a statistical bulletin released by civil aviation authorities.
(2022-03-24). Another registered survivor of Nanjing Massacre passes away. ecns.cn Another registered survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, Wang Suming, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, reducing the number to 58, according to The Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2022-03-24). Chinese FM meets Pakistani chief of army staff on ties, int’l issues. ecns.cn Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and the two had friendly and in-depth discussions on the relations between China and Pakistan as well as the regional and international issues.
(2022-03-24). Arizona Senate Passes GOP Bill That Could Spark ‘Most Extreme Voter Purge’ in US. commondreams.org “This is a recipe for chaos, not election integrity, and it would likely cut the state’s electorate in half overnight,” warned one observer.
(2022-03-24). Kyrie Wins! Uninjected Kyrie Irving Cleared to Play Basketball in New York. anti-empire.com Editor’s note: Hilariously the rules allowed him to be present in the arena, but not to play. (Because the arena serves food he was subject to the same NY injection requirements as restaurant staff.) | Also visiting uninjected players were allowed to play. | He was clear to play away games outside New York but his team tried blackmailing him and sanctioned him. | They wouldn’t play him away to force him to get injected. A bluff We like Irving but…
(2022-03-24). GAME CHANGER: Russians Now Allowed to Visit the Doctor. anti-empire.com ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 23. /TASS/. All types of planned medical care, as well as professional examinations and medical examinations, will be carried out in the Rostov region in full from March 24. The corresponding changes were approved by the governor Vasily Golubev, the press service of the heads of the region reported. | Since March 10, the Rostov region has canceled the requirement to present QR codes for admission to public places and organizations, the need to maintain social distance. Most other restrictions have also been lifted, including on the occupancy of fitness clubs, gyms, swimming pools, water parks…
(2022-03-24). Putin Says Hostile States Will Be Made to Pay for Gas in Rubles. anti-empire.com Editor’s note: Ingenious as it would force EU to have to circumvent its own sanctions, and to strengthen the ruble which it has been working to tank. | I also like that it would potentially force fiscal discipline on Moscow and preclude ruble printing. That is, if new ruble-denominated contracts are eventually signed. However it’s more likely that Moscow would simply demand whatever is the momentary ruble equivalent of the contractual euro price. Not just in the short term but also in the long-term. | Let’s see if Russia is serious enough about this to make it happen or if this is a bluff. | Euroweenies are compl…
(2022-03-24). Zelensky Told Biden Not to Sanction Abramovich. anti-empire.com Editor’s note: Oligarchs are the least likely to have favored the war, and have the least to gain by it. |
| Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly asked President Biden to refrain from sanctioning Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich earlier this month, believing that the billionaire could be a useful conduit for negotiations between Russian and Ukraine. | According to The Wall Street Journal, the Treasury Department had already drafted possible sanction…
(2022-03-24). UN chief calls upon international community to use all tools to counter global terrorist threat in Afghanistan. aninews.in New York [US], September 8 (ANI): Emphasising that Afghanistan must never again be used as a platform or safe haven for terrorist organizations, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called upon the international community to act together and use all tools at its disposal to counter the global terrorist threat in the war-ravaged country.
(2022-03-24). ‘Republic of Afghanistan’ condemns announcement by Taliban cabinet, calls it ‘illegitimate’. aninews.in Kabul [Afghanistan], September 8 (ANI): The “Islamic Republic of Afghanistan” on Wednesday condemned the announcement of the “so-called” cabinet by the Taliban, terming it as “illegitimate and unjustifiable.”
(2022-03-24). Russian NSA expressed strong commitment to further deepen strategic partnership with India: PMO. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev on Wednesday, in which the senior Russian offical expressed his country’s strong commitment to deepen its ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ with India.”
(2022-03-24). India largest troop contributor to UN peacekeeping in cumulative terms: Meenakashi Lekhi. aninews.in New York [US], September 8 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of the UN peacekeeping missions, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on Wednesday informed the member states that India is the largest troop contributor to the peacekeeping operations since their inception.
(2022-03-24). Pakistan should respect the will of Afghan people: Maryam Nawaz. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): A day after large-scale anti-Pakistan protests held in Afghanistan, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday said that Pakistan must accept the will of the Afghan people and must not interfere in the internal matters of its neighbour.
(2022-03-24). Hong Kong Police arrest 4 activists behind banned Tiananmen Square vigil: Report. aninews.in Hong Kong, September 8 (ANI): Hong Kong Police have arrested four key members of the pro-democracy group behind the city’s annual Tiananmen Massacre vigil.
(2022-03-24). Ashraf Ghani denies corruption charges, says ‘leaving Kabul was most difficult decision of my life’. aninews.in Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 8 (ANI): Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has issued a statement refuting multiple allegations that he fled Kabul carrying millions of dollars and offered an explanation for leaving abruptly after the Taliban entered the capital city.
(2022-03-24). PM Modi meets Russian NSA, reaffirms intention to strengthen coordination on Afghanistan. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, during which they reaffirmed their intention to strengthen coordination in the field of enhancing regional stability, including on Afghanistan.
(2022-03-24). Pak journalist’ union raises alarm over TTP’s warning to scribes. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): A union of Pakistan journalists has expressed concern over the threat issued by the banned Tehreeki-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to the media and urged the government to ensure the safety and security of journalists.
(2022-03-24). India-South Korea relations have become multidimensional: Om Birla. aninews.in Vienna [Austria], September 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that relations between India and South Korea have made great progress and have become multidimensional.
(2022-03-24). Cabinet approves Agreement between India, Portugal on recruitment of Indian citizens to work in the Portuguese Republic. aninews.in New Delhi, [India], September 8 (ANI): The Union Cabinet approved the signing of an agreement on the recruitment of Indian citizens to work in Portugal between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Portugal, on Wednesday.
(2022-03-24). Iran reports 26,854 new COVID-19 cases, 5,210,978 in total. aninews.in Tehran [Iran], September 8 (ANI/Xinhua): Iran’s health ministry on Wednesday reported 26,854 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 5,210,978.
(2022-03-24). India apprises Russia of Pak ISI’s links with terror groups like LeT, JeM in Afghanistan. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India and Russia held their first detailed and extensive review of the situation in Afghanistan involving the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence and security agencies after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.
(2022-03-24). 203 Indians, 31 NORI visa holders to return from Pakistan on Friday via Wagah-Attari. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): As many as 203 Indian Nationals and 31 NORI (no obligation to return to India) visa holders are set to return to India through the Wagah-Attari border, the High Commission of India in Pakistan informed on Wednesday.
(2022-03-24). BRICS leaders to discuss Afghanistan, attempts by terror organizations to use its territory as a sanctuary. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India will be chairing the 13th BRICS summit on Thursday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the meet virtually. India’s chairship in 2021 has coincided with the 15th anniversary of BRICS.
(2022-03-24). Jaishankar meets Russian NSA, discusses Afghan situation. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with visiting Russian Secretary of Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, and discussed a number of international and regional problems, including the situation in Afghanistan.
(2022-03-24). India, EU strategic convergence reflects ‘our positions’ on Afghanistan: Jaishankar. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the strategic convergence between India and the European Union (EU) is reflected in “our positions” on key regional and global issues, including on Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific.
(2022-03-24). Lt Gen Azhar Abbas made Pak army’s Chief of General Staff. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): In a major reshuffle in the Pakistan army, Lt Gen Azhar Abbas has been named as the army’s next Chief of General Staff (CGS).
(2022-03-24). Former Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam en-route to India for medical emergency. aninews.in Port Louis [Mauritius], September 8 (ANI): Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam is en-route to India (Chennai) for a medical emergency.
(2022-03-24). MEA condoles death of Indian Envoy Dr Anju Kumar. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Dr Anju Kumar, Charge d’ Affaires in the Embassy of India, Germany passed away on Wednesday.
(2022-03-24). USA continues its war against Chinese companies. indybay.org In its active fight against China, the US Administration is intensifying its efforts to restrict Beijing’s access to American investment and technology.
(2022-03-24). EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ANNE HILLERMAN ON HER NOVEL: ‘THE SACRED BRIDGE’. indybay.org Chee’s journey takes a deadly turn when, after a prayerful visit to the sacred Rainbow Bridge, he spots a body floating in the lake. The dead man, a Navajo with a passion for the canyon’s ancient rock art, lived a life filled with many secrets. Discovering why he died and who was responsible involves Chee in an investigation that puts his own life at risk.
(2022-03-24). Lionel Messi’s Lucky Charm? Argentine Fans Wish to Send Diego Maradona’s ‘Heart’ to Qatar World Cup. sputniknews.com Devotion to football in Argentina is arguably unparalleled and the man who signifies that madness is Diego Maradona. He’s a godly figure there, something he achieved after single-handedly guiding them to the 1986 World Cup crown. While the iconic footballer passed away in 2020, his legend lives on.
(2022-03-24). Russian Envoy: Poland Blocks Russian Embassy’s Bank Accounts Under Pretext of ‘Terrorism Financing’. sputniknews.com On Wednesday, Poland expelled 45 Russian diplomats over alleged espionage, with Moscow vowing to take reciprocal actions.
(2022-03-24). China ‘to Set Up Its First Base’ in Pacific Under Proposed Security Pact With Solomon Islands. sputniknews.com Beijing has been stepping up its diplomatic and naval presence in the Pacific Ocean to counter the US, which is also in the process of renewing its treaty commitments with other Pacific nations as part of the ‘Indo-Pacific Strategy’.
(2022-03-24). South Korea ‘Fires Multiple Ballistic and Guided Missiles’ Following Alleged ICBM Launch by DPRK. sputniknews.com South Korean President Moon Jae-in earlier accused North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un of violating the moratorium on intercontinental ballistic missile launches after Pyongyang fired a long-range missile towards the Sea of Japan.
(2022-03-24). Con Artist Sorokin ‘Happy to Hear’ Jen Psaki Watching ‘Inventing Anna’, Touted it to Hillary Clinton. sputniknews.com Ex-US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, was earlier given movie recommendations by WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki, similarly quarantining with the respiratory disease, saying that she recommends the Netflix documentary “Inventing Anna”.
(2022-03-24). Elon Musk Projected to Become the World’s First Trillionaire in 2024. sputniknews.com According to Forbes’ Real Time Billionaires list, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s net worth records $267.3 billion, as on 24 March, 2022. Musk claimed the title last year after taking over former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos who currently records $189.2 billion wealth.
(2022-03-24). BoJo Weighs Into Transgender Row, Says ‘Facts of Biology’ Still ‘Overwhelmingly Important’. sputniknews.com The UK Prime Minister’s remarks in Parliament on Wednesday came after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was slammed by Harry Potter author JK Rowling for declaring “trans women are women” in an interview, while another opposition MP faced a backlash for backing biological male swimmer Lia Thomas in the NCAA championships against female competitors.
(2022-03-24). UK Families to Face Annual Energy Bills of Up to £2,800 as Wholesale Costs Buffet Up Price Cap. sputniknews.com An analysis from the Resolution Foundation had earlier warned that soaring food and energy prices would likely drive a fresh inflation spike of over 10 percent for the poorer UK households by the coming autumn, warning that the rising cost of living for British families would hit low and middle-income families the most.
(2022-03-24). ‘Very Special’ Viking-Era Silver Treasure Found in Denmark. sputniknews.com The sensational find involving hundreds of silver coins in excellent condition may redraw the Viking Age geography of power, casting a new light on the history of the Middle Ages.
(2022-03-24). Seven Arrested in India’s Rajasthan for ‘Forcing Dalit Man to Rub His Nose in Temple’. sputniknews.com Members of the Dalit community, the ‘lowest’ caste in India, often face violence in the country; they are often publicly assaulted and humiliated in various ways.
(2022-03-24). Ankara Urges West to Supply Turkey With F-35 Fighters & Patriot Systems Without Preconditions. sputniknews.com Earlier, the US had imposed economic sanctions on Turkey’s defence sector and refused to deliver the F-35 fighters Turkey had already paid for because of Ankara’s deal with Moscow for the supply of Russian-made S-400 missile defence systems.
(2022-03-24). Moon Accuses Kim Jong-un of Violating Moratorium on Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Launches. sputniknews.com Last week, South Korean media reported that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) was preparing to conduct yet another intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test launch soon.
(2022-03-24). Finland Hopeful New LNG Terminal Will Help Wean Country Off Russian Gas Imports. sputniknews.com While only 6 percent of Finland’s total energy consumption is covered by gas, it is nevertheless a key part of the total mix, and is avidly consumed by Finnish industry. Since the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, Finland has doubled down on its efforts to upend its dependence on Russian energy imports.
(2022-03-24). Prince William Calls ‘Appalling Atrocity’ of the Slave Trade a ‘Stain on our History’ in Jamaica. sputniknews.com Prince William and Kate Middleton, who are currently in Jamaica as part of a Caribbean goodwill tour at the behest of Queen Elizabeth II, have had to face a less-than-welcoming reception both in Kingston and in Belize amid calls for reparations and apologies over the legacy of slavery.
(2022-03-24). Sweden to Send More Arms to Ukraine Amid Russia’s Special Op. sputniknews.com While the new arms donations to Ukraine have been supported by all Swedish parties with no exception, this unanimity is at clearly at odds with popular opinion, as only 39 percent of Swedes thought that Stockholm should assist Ukraine with weapons in a poll conducted at the end of February.
(2022-03-24). Daesh Can’t Challenge Hamas But Spread of Their Ideology is a Threat, Says Ex-Salafi Activist. sputniknews.com The exact number of Salafis in the Gaza Strip is tough to estimate, but it is believed that there are some 500 people who share this ideology. Those are critical of Hamas; they call them infidels and are advocating for their ouster and for the establishment of an Islamic emirate on all Palestinian lands.
(2022-03-24). US Has Reportedly Readied Contingency Plans in Event Top Weaponry is Used in Ukraine Crisis. sputniknews.com Earlier, the US president, Joe Biden, came to Europe to hold a series of meetings in Brussels and Warsaw with NATO allies and partners in arranging additional aid to Kiev and additional sanctions on Russia over the special military operation in Ukraine.
(2022-03-24). ‘We’re Moving On’: Jamaica PM Holness Informs Prince William, Kate That Island Will Break From UK. sputniknews.com Jamaica was recognized as an English colony following a 1655 takeover from Spain, and was formally named a British colony from 1707 until 1962, when it became independent. Amid the country’s 60th year of independence, Jamaican officials have noted that the government is in the process of examining the process of becoming a republic.
(2022-03-24). Fauci: BA.2 Cases to Rise But Subvariant is Less of a Public Health Threat Than Prior Strains. sputniknews.com Researchers have recently discovered that the Omicron BA.2 subvariant—representing 34% of COVID-19 infections to undergo sequencing—is around 80% more transmissible than the primary Omicron variant. Although long-term consequences of the disease remain unknown, scientists appear less concerned about the subvariant circulating.
(2022-03-24). Tired of Carrying Around Your License? iPhone Users in Arizona Can Now Go Digital With Apple Wallet. sputniknews.com Apple announced on Wednesday that iPhone owners in Arizona will be able to upload their driver’s licenses, as well as state IDs, into the Apple Wallet app. And while this new feature will enable consumers to pass TSA checkpoints, it won’t be accepted in the event of a traffic stop.
(2022-03-24). US Goes Beyond Common Sense by Accusing Russia of ‘War Crimes’ in Ukraine – Ambassador. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US State Department claims about Russia’s alleged “war crimes” in Ukraine go beyond common sense, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.
(2022-03-24). Some Great White Sharks Befriend Each Other to Pull in Larger Meals, Study Reveals. sputniknews.com The social lives of great white sharks may be more complex than researchers previously thought. After tracking six of these large predators off the coast of Guadalupe Island in Mexico, researchers discovered the ocean’s apex predator actually has a softer side.
(2022-03-24). Sputnik Finds Documents on UK Training Ukrainian Soldiers for Fighting in Donbass. sputniknews.com VOLNOVAKHA, Donetsk Region (Sputnik) – The Royal Tank Regiment of the United Kingdom, the oldest tank unit in the world, took part in training of Ukrainian soldiers who fought in Donbass, according to a document obtained by Sputnik.
(2022-03-24). Albright’s NATO Expansion Policy Paved Road to Ukraine Crisis – Ex-Macedonian Diplomat. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The NATO expansion policy the late Madeleine Albright pursued as the Clinton administration’s top diplomat fueled Russian security concerns to a level that forced Moscow to take defensive measures, which helped lead to the crisis in Ukraine, former Macedonian diplomat Risto Nikovski told Sputnik.
(2022-03-24). More Than 150 Aftershocks Recorded in Single Day After Taiwan Was Hit by Earthquake – Report. sputniknews.com A powerful magnitude 6.6 earthquake took place in the early hours of Wednesday off the coast of Taiwan, 62 kilometers from Hualien County, with the epicenter at a depth of 30.6 kilometers. At the same time, the US Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9.
(2022-03-24). Historic Pact confirms Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez presidential ticket in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday March 23, the Historic Pact coalition confirmed its presidential ticket with candidates Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez. The duo obtained the highest vote in the primaries held on March 13. According to the latest opinion polls, the unity ticket of the progressive forces is favored to win the presidential elections on May 29, with about 47% of the voting preference. | “Today we have reached a definitive moment. We have achieved an undeniable triumph. Millions of Colombians want the country to change, and today they are the majority,” Petro declared during the event announcing his candidacy. | In ad…
(2022-03-24). Venezuela to Connect to Mir Russian Payment System. orinocotribune.com The Russian ambassador to Venezuela, Sergey Mélik-Bagdasárov said in an interview that the governments of both countries are developing steps to connect Venezuela to the Russian Mir payment system to subsequently be able to use the respective card in Venezuela. | “Connecting Venezuela to the Mir payment system and having the opportunity to use this card here [in Venezuela] would be useful for servicing the travel industry,” the diplomat told
(2022-03-24). The North-South Transport Corridor Is A Trans-Civilizational Integration Project. oneworld.press The NSTC represents the physical convergence of Russia’s southern-focused grand strategic plans of balancing the Iranian-Pakistani anchors of its Ummah Pivot in this particular part of the supercontinent with the Neo-NAM that it’s jointly pursuing with India. The trans-civilizational optics are immensely important since they speak to the fact that Huntington’s so-called ‘Clash of Civilizations’ prediction was merely an example of ill-intended wishful thinking (if not a provocative policy proposal) and has been indisputably challenged by the resultant Convergence of Civilizations between Eastern Christianity, Isla…
(2022-03-24). Russian-Pakistani Energy Projects Are Highly Strategic. oneworld.press Russia has the capability to resolve Pakistan’s energy crisis and thus unleash its newfound partner’s vast economic potential. That could in turn further stabilize South Asia by lifting tens of millions of people out of poverty with time in accordance with its government’s ambitious vision.
(2022-03-24). . oneworld.press If the UN is unable to perform its functions, then only one effective measure remains: aimed at creating an association of a number of countries wishing to remain clean in all respects. Only in this case will there be a guarantee of protection of their peoples from external viruses and other mass poisons. The UN as the main defense of the world against large-scale threats has exhausted itself.
(2022-03-24). Pentagon Says Russian Military Leaders Have Repeatedly Declined Calls With US Counterparts. news.antiwar.com Top Russian military officials have repeatedly declined calls with US military leaders since the attack on Ukraine started on February 24, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley have tried to set up calls with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Gen. Valery Gerasimov. But Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement that the Russian officials “have so far declined to engage…
(2022-03-24). US Sets Red Lines for China Helping Russia Skirt Sanctions. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Wednesday stepped up its warnings to China over the consequences it could face for helping Russia work around US sanctions. According to Reuters, the administration warned China against taking advantage of business opportunities presented by the sanctions. The US doesn’t want China to help Russia access goods included in export control …
(2022-03-24). Close Putin Ally Warns of Nuclear ‘Dystopia’ If US Destabilizes Russia Like It Has Other Countries. news.antiwar.com A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that if the US destabilizes Russia like it has other nations, such as Iraq and Afghanistan, it would lead to a nuclear “dystopia.” Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and the current deputy of Russia’s security council, made the comments in a post on the …
(2022-03-24). Iraq’s Sadrist Bloc Nominates President, PM Candidates. news.antiwar.com There have been a lot of stalling problems cropping up since the October 10 Iraq election, and it was only fairly recently the new parliament even met. This week, the largest plurality, the Sadrist Movement, has finally announced a bloc and In addition to the Sadrist Movement, the bloc also features the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the al-Siyadi Alliance. They don’t combine for an absolute majority, but are a strong start to a ruling coalition. | As reported before, th…
(2022-03-24). Report: Zelensky Asked Biden Not to Sanction Russian Billionaire Abramovich in Order to Facilitate Peace Talks. news.antiwar.com The Wall Street Journal Sources told the Journal that Zelensky advised Biden to wait on the sanctions because Abramovich is trying to act as a mediator in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The report said that the Treasury Department had sanctions for Abramovich drawn up but was told by the White House’s National Security Council to hold off. | The UK and EU have already sanctio…
(2022-03-24). Israel Demolishes Village in Negev for 199th Time. imemc.org Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished the Palestinian Bedouin village of al-Araqib for the 199th time. The residents of the village have been forced to rebuild their lives from the rubble of their destroyed homes, but they say that they are steadfast and resolute in their determination to remain on their ancestral land — despite Israel’s …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Soldiers Shoot Three Palestinians, Abduct Three, In Bethlehem. imemc.org On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded the Deheishe refugee camp, south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, shot three young Palestinian men, and abducted three others. Eyewitnesses said dozens of soldiers invaded the refugee camp before storming and violently searching many homes. They added that the soldiers abducted Mohammad Ramadan, 33, Yazan Mousa Manna’, …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Navy Attacks Fishing Boats In Northern Gaza. imemc.org On Wednesday night, Israeli navy ships fired many live rounds, concussion grenades, and flares at Palestinian fishing boats near the shore of Gaza city, forcing them to leave. Media sources said the navy fired a barrage of live fire at the boats and many flares while the Palestinians were fishing in Palestinian waters not far …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Army Shoots Three Palestinians, Including A Child, Abducts One, In Ramallah. imemc.org On Wednesday afternoon, several Israeli army jeeps invaded Beit Liqya village, west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, leading to protests before the soldiers shot three Palestinians, including a child, and abducted a young man. The soldiers invaded the village before storming and ransacking an auto parts store and abducted its owner Ayed …
(2022-03-24). WAFA: “Israeli Forces Seize Tractors In Northern Jordan Valley” imemc.org JORDAN VALLEY, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 (WAFA) — Israeli forces seized an agricultural tractor working in the northern Jordan Valley lands Wednesday evening. Aref Daraghma, a local human rights activist, said forces raided the area and seized a tractor belonging to a Palestinian resident while he was working on plowing agricultural lands in the northern …
(2022-03-24). Soldiers Abduct Four Palestinians In Jerusalem And Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted, on Wednesday evening, four Palestinians, including a teenage boy, and confiscated a bulldozer, in Jerusalem and Jenin, in the occupied West Bank. The army abducted a teenage boy, Omar Hazina, from the Old City after many soldiers invaded the area and initiated searches, especially in at-Tour and Sultan Suleiman Street. The soldiers …
(2022-03-24). Svitzer boss refuses to meet the tug boat workers he wants to sack. greenleft.org.au The Maritime Union of Australia (Victorian Branch) criticises the Svitzer boss for failing to meet workers seeking fair pay, job security and safety at work. Sue Bull reports.
(2022-03-24). Ukrainian socialists condemn suspension of political parties. greenleft.org.au Ukrainian socialist organisation Sotsialnyi Rukh has denounced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to temporarily suspend the activities of a number of Ukrainian political parties.
(2022-03-24). Climate activists deported, others continue blockade. greenleft.org.au Two climate activists who had been blocking container trains to Port Botany are to be deported, but others say they will continue the blockade. Kerry Smith reports.
(2022-03-24). Selected Articles: Newly Released Pfizer Documents Reveal COVID Jab Dangers. globalresearch.ca 
By The first really large tranche of Pfizer documents — some 10,000 pages — was released by the FDA March 1, 2022. Included are nine …
(2022-03-24). Biden arrives in Brussels for NATO talks on Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden arrived in Brussels on Wednesday where he will meet with NATO and European allies and is expected to announce a new round of sanctions against Russia.
(2022-03-24). Iran crowned at Asian Women’s Youth Handball C’ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Iran made history by winning a gold medal in the 2022 Asian Women’s Youth Handball Championship.
(2022-03-24). Iran reacts to baseless remarks of Israeli envoy against IRGC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) —Reacting to unfounded remarks of Israeli envoy to UN Human Rights Council against IRGC, Iran Permanent Envoy to UN Office in Geneva said that life of occupying regime of Israel lies on creating instability at expense of others.
(2022-03-24). Iran-Syria ties ‘privileged, strategic’: Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Referring to the amicable ties between Iran and Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that relations between the two countries are ‘privileged and strategic’.
(2022-03-24). US must show goodwill in practice in Vienna talks: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Referring to negotiations in Vienna, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the United States must show its goodwill in practice in Vienna talks.
(2022-03-24). Briefing on Iran’s daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2022-03-24). The True Adventure of a 19-year-old North American Fighting in the Cuban Revolution with Fidel Castro. dissidentvoice.org Wild Green Oranges describes how author Bob Baldock dropped out of college and was at loose ends in 1958. Then he became inspired after a chance viewing of a newsreel. It was about a band of rebels in the remote eastern mountains of Cuba fighting a guerilla war against the US-backed Batista dictatorship. He had …
(2022-03-24). Weaponizing Coal: Australia Gives Ukraine a Gift. dissidentvoice.org Few would forget the antics of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison who, as Treasurer, entered Parliament with a lump of coal and proceeded to praise it with the enthusiasm of a fetish worshipper. “Don’t be afraid,” he told fellow parliamentarians. “Don’t be scared.” He has, with deep reluctance, conceded that climate change is taking place …
(2022-03-24). Zelensky Calls for Worldwide Protests Against Russia’s War. themoscowtimes.com Zelensky’s appeal came one month after Russian tanks rolled over the border, bringing a conflict that has killed untold thousands of civilians and soldiers on both sides.
(2022-03-24). Russia Expels U.S. Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move: Official. themoscowtimes.com The decision was taken in response to the expulsion by Washington of Russian diplomats at the UN in New York.
(2022-03-24). China did not “blink” on Blinken’s threats before the Biden-Xi phone call. indybay.org Prior to the March 18 phone meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the US mainstream media(MSM) widely highlighted US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s sharply-worded “warning” to China on “consequences” if China did not commit to stop the alleged “military aid to Russia” on its Ukraine war. To any fair and balanced observer, this hypocritical “warning” before an important meetings between the leaders of the world’s two largest political and economic countries, is a sure sign that the USA empire–desperate in its bumbling handling of the disastrous Ukraine war crisis–is tryin…
(2022-03-24). NATO Secretary General vows to impose “unprecedented costs for Russia” ahead of war council in Europe. wsws.org This week’s NATO summit is a council of war to prepare for a massive intensification of the US-NATO campaign against Russia.
(2022-03-24). North Korean missile falls outside Japan's exclusive economic zone in Sea of Japan — TV. tass.com Earlier, the Japanese Coast Guard reported the missile launch…
(2022-03-24). Bank of Russia refutes reports about possible hacking of its systems. tass.com Earlier, the hackers promised to publish more than 35,000 files, including those with secret data…
(2022-03-24). Su-34 bombers destroy weapons depots and military equipment of Ukrainian army. tass.com Military parking areas, armored vehicles, weapons depots have been hit with the use of high-precision weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry specified…
(2022-03-24). Number of Donbass and Ukraine evacuees to Russia surpasses 400,000 — source. tass.com More than 22,000 Donbass residents are now in temporary shelters…
(2022-03-24). Moving to rubles in payments for Russian gas to speed up latter’s abandonment, says expert. tass.com This decision has added another element of uncertainty to the already chaotic European gas market, Senior Analyst at Rystad Energy consultancy Vinicius Romano noted…
(2022-03-24). Australia may expel Russian diplomats in response to situation in Ukraine — minister. tass.com However, Foreign Minister Marise Payne also noted that it is potentially useful to have direct lines of communication with the Russian government…
(2022-03-24). Russian Air Transport Agency extends restrictions on flights until April 1. tass.com The agency has recommended airlines to use alternative routes…
(2022-03-24). China regrets UN Security Council’s failure to reach agreement on Ukraine resolution. tass.com Currently it is the most important “to demonstrate the political will and find an efficient way through talks as soon as possible,” Zhang Jun noted…
(2022-03-24). Coal and gas burst occurs at Osinnikovskaya mine in Kuzbass, says source. tass.com A sudden coal and gas burst was reported at one of sections of the Osinnikovskaya mine, people are being evacuated. Rescuers have responded to the site, a source in the region’s field services told TASS…
(2022-03-24). Russia expects UN Security Council to do everything to ease humanitarian issues in Ukraine. tass.com The voting on Russia’s proposed resolution on the Ukrainian situation in the United Nations Security Council has brought to light those who consider politicization more important than providing humanitarian aid, according to Nebenzya…
(2022-03-24). Google confirms restricted access to its news service in Russia. tass.com We’ve confirmed that some people are having difficulty accessing the Google News app and website in Russia and that this is not due to any technical issues on our end, Reuters quoted Google as saying…
(2022-03-24). Russian National Wealth Fund down by $6.8 bln in February 2022, says ministry. tass.com As of February 1, the National Wealth Fund amounted to 13.6 trillion rubles…
(2022-03-24). Russia to consistently solve issues of humanitarian aid delivery to Ukraine, says envoy. tass.com We are convinced that as the tasks of the special military operation are implemented the situation there will only improve, Vasily Nebenzya added…
(2022-03-24). UN Security Council does not pass Russia’s resolution on humanitarian situation in Ukraine. tass.com Russia and China cast affirmative votes…
(2022-03-24). Renault announces suspension of activities at Moscow plant. tass.com Renault Group is assessing the available options, taking into account the current environment, while acting responsibly towards its 45,000 employees in Russia…
(2022-03-24). Two wounded in explosion of Ukrainian artillery shell in Belgorod region, 178 evacuated. tass.com An emergency situation was declared in two villages of Russia’s Belgorod Region…
(2022-03-24). Sismo de magnitud 5.2 se reporta en oriente cubano. cubadebate.cu La red de estaciones del Servicio Sismológico Nacional Cubano registró un sismo reportado como perceptible en el Oriente cubano, localizado en las coordenadas 18.80 grados de latitud norte y los -74.09 grados de longitud oeste, a una profundidad de 11 km y con una magnitud de 5.2.
(2022-03-24). Aprueba Consejo de Estado dos nuevos decretos leyes. cubadebate.cu Dos nuevos decretos leyes, “Del reconocimiento del tiempo de servicio para el otorgamiento de las pensiones a los pescadores comerciales”, y otro modificativo de la Ley 144 Del Presupuesto del Estado para el año 2022, fueron aprobados por el Consejo de Estado.
(2022-03-24). Empresas de interfaz: Limpiar el camino entre las universidades y las empresas. cubadebate.cu Durante años investigadores y académicos se han hecho dos preguntas: øqué hacer para que resultados científicos conseguidos en las universidades lleguen a las empresas y al sector de los servicios? øCómo evitar que esos logros terminen archivados y pierdan su valor? Resolver ambas interrogantes es clave para una nación que apuesta por la innovación y la ciencia como uno de los motores de su desarrollo.
(2022-03-24). U of MN students speak out for striking educators. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Around 40 people gathered in Dinkytown, off the intersection of 15th Avenue and 4th Street to hold a speak-out in support of striking Minneapolis educators on Saturday, March 19. The action kicked off with a round of chants, as onlookers passed by, some even joining the protest, and cars honked their horns in support, and speakers made their way to the mic. | Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) member and former Minneapolis Public Schools student, Gillian Rath, said, “being a schoolteacher is one of the most demanding jobs I can think of.” | Rath continued, “I had teachers who would pay for…
(2022-03-24). Minneapolis rallies on the anniversary of the Iraq invasion to say no to U.S. wars. fightbacknews.org On March 19, more than 80 demonstrators gathered outside Walker Library in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood to protest ongoing U.S. military interventions abroad, from U.S. troops deployed in Syria to the continued funding and arming of troops in Ukraine. The protest was organized by the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition. | March 19 marked the 19th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq; however organizers made it clear that the event was not only to remember that criminal imperialist war, but to condemn the many wars that the is currently involved in. The U.S. has troops deployed in Syria, funds the Saudi war…
(2022-03-23). Letter to the editor: Black liberation, anti-imperialism, and Ukraine. fightbacknews.org What we are experiencing in this moment of history is not only the potential of World War III, but the unconcealed struggle of U.S. monopoly capitalism to establish its dictatorship internationally. While accusing Russia of threatening the world with nuclear war, it is U.S. imperialism which continues to buttress the most reactionary forces in all capitalist countries; it is our country which consistently steers a course supporting fascist dictatorships the world over. | The struggle for peace and for the democratic demands of the workers and others oppressed by imperialism is the necessary condition for preventi…
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(2022-03-24). While Millions Suffered, 2021 Was A Banner Year For Wall Street Bonuses. progressivehub.net SARAH ANDERSON | INEQUALITY.ORG…
(2022-03-24). This Is How We Can Amplify Nonviolent Resistance In Ukraine. progressivehub.net ELI S. MCCARTHY | WAGING NONVIOLENCE…
(2022-03-24). 123 Black Men And Boys Killed By Police. newsone.com UPDATED: 11: 30 a.m. ET, Mar. 24, 2022 — | The centuries-old American tradition of But it h…
(2022-03-24). Clarence Thomas' Hospitalization Comes Amid New COVID-19 Variant. newsone.com Associate Justice Clarence Thomas sits during a group photo of the Justices at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2021. | Source: ERIN SCHAFF / Getty | U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Thomas, 73, has been a patient at Sibley Memorial…
(2022-03-24). As Omicron BA.2 threat grows, US COVID-19 testing, treatment funds exhausted. wsws.org A White House coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday warned that the federal government would halt stockpiling effective treatments.
(2022-03-24). Major storm system causes multiple tornadoes across US South, destroys neighborhood in New Orleans. wsws.org A major storm system developed in Texas on Monday before moving into Louisiana. Two people were killed in total by the storm system and thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed.
(2022-03-24). Opera on the story of lynching victim Emmett Till comes under vicious attack. wsws.org The musical dramatization of the 1955 lynching that helped to inspire the mass civil rights movement has been denounced by black nationalist fanatics because one of its creators is white.
(2022-03-24). Attend Sri Lankan estate workers action committee and demand reinstatement of all victimised workers. wsws.org The escalating attacks on plantation workers are being unleashed amid an unprecedented economic crisis of Sri Lankan capitalism, with falling growth, declining foreign exchange and the danger of a default on foreign loans.
(2022-03-24). Russia steps up political repression as economic crisis intensifies. wsws.org The Kremlin is concerned that a sharp economic downturn will provoke mass social opposition.
(2022-03-24). Train derailment in California highlights dangers from relentless attack on railroad workers. wsws.org Early Monday morning a Union Pacific (UP) freight train derailed en route through Colton, California, sending 13 cars off the tracks.
(2022-03-24). The dead end of the “Save Britain’s Ferries” campaign: Build rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The Labour Party and trade unions claim that sacking workers and replacing them with a workforce on a fraction of their wages is not the “British way” of doing things. As of last October, at least 28 companies either used fire and rehire or planned to, including British Airways, the leading supermarket retailer Tesco, and British Gas.
(2022-03-24). NATO meets to plot next stage in Ukraine proxy war. wsws.org This week’s NATO summit is a council of war to prepare for a massive intensification of the US-NATO campaign against Russia.
(2022-03-24). Education workers outraged by hard-right Ford government’s removal of mask mandate in Ontario’s schools. wsws.org The move could hardly come at a worse time, with the more infectious Omicron BA.2 sub-variant of COVID-19 starting to produce yet another surge of infections and deaths around the world.
(2022-03-24). Australia: New South Wales nurses voting for second statewide strike. wsws.org As it did last month, the union is proceeding in a fashion designed to isolate workers and stifle discussion.
(2022-03-24). A revealing line up at right-wing Australian Labor senator’s funeral. wsws.org The multi-party mourning and lauding of Kitching is bound up with the escalating war drive by Washington and its allies against Russia and China.
(2022-03-24). Howard University lecturers’ union announces “historic victory” in tentative agreement, calls off strike. wsws.org The university’s non-tenured and adjunct professors had been set to launch a three-day strike Wednesday against miserably low pay and poor working conditions.
(2022-03-24). Democratic Socialists of America in crisis as it covers for Biden administration’s war drive against Russia. wsws.org The DSA is scrambling to provide cover for the Democratic Party while trying to maintain the pretense of being a left-wing organization.
(2022-03-24). Letter from a Canadian Pacific rail worker: How deregulation and corporate greed are imperilling workers’ lives and public safety. wsws.org “CP’s present method of decision making,” writes the worker, “is known as ‘calculated risk management.’ In other words, let’s try this and see if it works. If it doesn’t, let’s … point the finger at the crew member(s) involved and make them scapegoats.”
(2022-03-24). To end climate change, war and the pandemic, take up the fight for world socialism! wsws.org The IYSSE calls on students and youth to link the struggle against climate change with the broader fight against all the existential threats confronting humanity, above all imperialism’s relentless march toward a catastrophic nuclear war.
(2022-03-24). A falling-out among fascists: Trump rescinds endorsement of Alabama co-conspirator Mo Brooks. wsws.org Despite being a leading accomplice in Trump efforts to overthrow the 2020 election, Brooks has failed to abase himself enough before the would-be dictator.
(2022-03-24). BA.2 variant fuelling new COVID surge in Australia. wsws.org While governments and the media have been presenting the pandemic as a thing of the past, infections have grown to levels not seen since the Omicron tsunami of December—January.
(2022-03-24). Julian Assange marries Stella Moris in London’s Belmarsh prison. wsws.org By holding their wedding, Moris said, they were fighting back against the British state’s efforts to keep Assange “invisible to the public at all costs”.
(2022-03-24). Assange supporters speak outside his Belmarsh prison wedding. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters interviewed several of the supporters of Julian Assange and Stella Moris outside their wedding ceremony held in Belmarsh prison.
(2022-03-24). Strike by airport security staff halts hundreds of flights across Germany. wsws.org At eight airports—Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Stuttgart, Cologne/Bonn, and Dàºsseldorf—there was almost 100 percent support for Tuesday’s strike by security personnel.
(2022-03-24). PDF of March 24 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. No sanctions, no nukes, no war! Labor on the rise: Workers Assembly for May Day Amazon, Starbucks union surge Palestinian American battles job bias Tear Down the Walls: ‘Never stop fighting’ Justice delayed, justice denied Lolita Lebron’s legacy World: China’s COVID record; South Korea’s right wing More . . . |
(2022-03-24). No letup in worker resistance at Starbucks, Amazon. workers.org Amazon workers walkout, Queens, New York, March 16. Amazon night shift workers in Queens, New York, and Marlboro, Maryland, (near Washington, D.C.) walked off the job March 16 in the wee hours of the morning. The walkouts — which involved roughly half the shift workforce in the three delivery stations . . . |
(2022-03-24). U.S. wars, sanctions, economic austerity fuel global refugee crises. workers.org Fires rage in Baghdad as U.S.-led coalition forces attack the city, March 19, 2003. The outpouring of sympathy for refugees fleeing the current war in Ukraine is nonstop. Continuous news feeds show pictures of damaged buildings, crowded trains, women and children packed into shelters — even a memorial of 100 . . . |
(2022-03-24). Duma rusa inicia investigación sobre biolaboratorios en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Defensa ruso, se retiraron más de 16.000 muestras de armas biológicas desde Ucrania a EE.UU.
(2022-03-24). Temporal deja tres fallecidos y destrozos en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Intensas lluvias, provocadas por un sistema de tormentas, afectaron al centro, sur y este de la región oriental del país.
(2022-03-24). China acusa a la OTAN de divulgar desinformación. telesurtv.net Vocero de la Cancillería china enfatizó en que las partes deben dialogar para “desenredar el nudo de la crisis ucraniana”.
(2022-03-24). Reino Unido impone medidas coercitivas contra Rusia y Belarús. telesurtv.net El nuevo paquete sancionador se dirige contra 65 industrias vitales rusas y otras tantas fábricas bielorrusas.
(2022-03-24). Registran al menos 28 muertos en doble atentado en Somalia. telesurtv.net Autoridades somalíes fijaron en 28 las víctimas mortales, incluida la diputada federal Amina Mohamed, en medio de las elecciones parlamentarias.
(2022-03-24). Joe Biden participa en cumbre de la OTAN sobre situación en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Se espera que el mandatario estadounidense anuncie este jueves un nuevo paquete de sanciones a funcionarios rusos.
(2022-03-24). Pueblo argentino marchará en honor a víctimas de la dictadura. telesurtv.net Abuelas y Madres de Plaza de Mayo, así como organizaciones defensoras de Derechos Humanos convocaron a la marcha tras dos años detenida por la Covid-19.
(2022-03-24). Denuncian el lanzamiento de un nuevo misil por Corea del Norte. telesurtv.net Las autoridades norcoreanas no han confirmado una nueva prueba o lanzamiento de un misil.
(2022-03-24). Perú llevará a instancias internacionales caso del indulto a Fujimori. telesurtv.net El primer ministro indicó que la actuación del Ejecutivo en torno al indulto de Fujimori estará apegada al marco legal, constitucional y convencional.
(2022-03-24). Agentes mexicanos encuentran 150 migrantes en zona fronteriza. telesurtv.net El hallazgo se produjo durante una visita del Instituto Nacional de Migración a un hotel en el estado de Chiapas, fronterizo con Guatemala.
(2022-03-24). Detienen en Honduras a más de 100 agresores contra mujeres. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Honduras se comprometió el miércoles a prevenir y combatir la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas en el país.
(2022-03-24). Congreso chileno aprueba nueva prórroga a estado de excepción. telesurtv.net Chile cuenta con cerca de 1.4 millones de migrantes, de ahí la necesidad de frenar el flujo irregular por el altiplano norte y recuperar el clima de seguridad en la región.
(2022-03-24). Consejo de Seguridad rechaza proyecto humanitario sobre Ucrania. telesurtv.net El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU no aprueba el proyecto de una resolución humanitaria rusa sobre el alto al fuego en Ucrania para evacuar a civiles…
(2022-03-24). Perú exigirá refuerzo anticovid en comercios y sitios cerrados. telesurtv.net Autoridades sanitarias peruanas han develado que la población joven está reticente a vacunarse con el refuerzo por falsos criterios de seguridad.
(2022-03-24). Declaran estado de emergencia y toque de queda en Miami Beach. telesurtv.net La administradora de la ciudad, Alina Hudak agregó en rueda de prensa que las medidas quedarán vigentes desde la calle 23 hasta su límite sur.
(2022-03-24). Pdte. de Cuba sostiene reunión con el secretario de ALBA-TCP. telesurtv.net Durante el encuentro se analizaron los logros alcanzados por el organismo de integración en la región.
(2022-03-24). Incendio forestal destruye 74 hectáreas de un cerro en México. telesurtv.net Las autoridades continúan operando en la región afectada en aras de rescatar el Parque Nacional donde inició el fuego.
(2022-03-24). Pdte. de Siria y canciller iraní celebran encuentro en Damasco. telesurtv.net Ambos altos funcionarios intercambiaron puntos de vistas sobre la operación especial rusa en defensa del Donbás.
(2022-03-24). Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo lanzan campaña para buscar más nietos. telesurtv.net La meta primordial del plan es incentivar el derecho a la identidad en términos generales de cada ciudadano argentino.
(2022-03-24). Cámara chilena amplía estado de excepción en zona norte. telesurtv.net La medida que ahora deberá ser debatida en el Senado, se toma por la situación migratoria en provincias del norte.
(2022-03-24). MST de Brasil celebra cosecha de arroz para ayudar familias. telesurtv.net Unas 296 familias que forman parte de esta misión del MST cosecharon cerca de 3.200 hectáreas de arroz.
(2022-03-24). Siria rechaza plan de EE.UU. de quitar bloqueo en algunas zonas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno sirio se reserva el derecho de demandar la administración estadounidense y sus estrategias por los crímenes cometidos contra la nación.
(2022-03-24). Denuncian ante Naciones Unidas aumento de la violencia contra indígenas en Brasil. telesurtv.net El funcionario del Consejo Misionero Indígena denunció el aumento de las actividades ilícitas en áreas de comunidades originarias.
(2022-03-24). Nicaragua ratifica a Francisco Campbell como embajador ante OEA. telesurtv.net La Cancillería nicaragüense asevera que el embajador Campbell es reconocido como el representante del país ante la OEA contando con su acreditación.
(2022-03-24). Fiscalía de Perú solicita prohibir salida del país a Fujimori. telesurtv.net La solicitud del Ministerio Público se produce ante la eventual excarcelación del expresidente Alberto Fujimori por decisión del Tribunal Constitucional.
(2022-03-24). China Reiterates Its Stance On Palestinian Issue. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, saying China will continue to stand firmly together with the Palestinian people. | RELATED: | They had an in-depth exchange of views on the sidelines of the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in the Pakistani capital. | Wang said China fully agreed to the calls made at the OIC…
(2022-03-24). Jamaica Demands Slavery Reparation During UK Royal Couple Visit. telesurenglish.net During Prince William and the Cambridge Duchess Catherine’s visit to Kingston on Wednesday, Jamaican citizens held a demonstration outside the U.K. High Commission to demand the British monarchy to apologize and award its former colony slavery reparations. | RELATED: | “It is an act of grievance to my ancestors that British royals arrive without worry or remorse to our country,” said protester Clement Deslandes, who wore a T-sh…
(2022-03-24). Russia: US Benefits From War, Hinders Moscow-Kiev Dialogues. telesurenglish.net Russia denounces that the U.S. does not want the negotiations between Moscow and Kiev to end successfully and benefits from continuing to supply arms to Ukraine. | The US would not like to see a rapid completion of the Moscow-Kiev peace talks but hopes that Russia is mired in prolonged hostilities, Russian FM Sergei Lavrov has said.
(2022-03-24). Sergei Lavrov: The West Tries to Impose a New World Order. telesurenglish.net Lavrov also expressed the need to “work on the issue of moving the headquarters of the United Nations Organization (UN) from the United States” to a country that adheres to neutrality in international relations. | The Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov stressed that what is currently happening in the world is an attempt by the West to impose a new world order.
(2022-03-24). UN: Russia Rejects Resolution on Ceasefire in Ukraine. telesurenglish.net Russia’s UN representative V. Nebenzya reiterated that the West continues to ignore the genocide committed by Kiev over eight years in the Donbass, during which some 14,000 people lost their lives. | V. Nebenzia: The vote on draft humanitarian resolution in Ukraine exposed all who place politicizing of the humanitarian file above the UN support for providing humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainians in need.
(2022-03-24). Pakistan PM Says Muslim Countries Have Failed Palestinians, Kashmiris (VIDEO). palestinechronicle.com Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Muslim-majority countries have failed both the Palestinians and the people of Kashmir as part of his keynote address to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday, the
(2022-03-24). Palestinian Detainee Suffers Broken Leg in Israeli Prison. palestinechronicle.com Female Palestinian prisoner Fadwa Hamada broke her leg during transportation to Damon Prison after her two little sons visited her, Safa news agency reported on Wednesday. Hamada’s husband said she had had her legs chained
(2022-03-24). Palestine, China Discuss Issues of Common Interest, Palestinian Cause. palestinechronicle.com Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Riyad Al-Malki, discussed on Wednesday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi a number of issues of common interest and developments in the international and Palestinian arena, the official Palestinian
(2022-03-24). The North-South Transport Corridor Is A Trans-Civilizational Integration Project. oneworld.press The NSTC represents the physical convergence of Russia’s southern-focused grand strategic plans of balancing the Iranian-Pakistani anchors of its Ummah Pivot in this particular part of the supercontinent with the Neo-NAM that it’s jointly pursuing with India. The trans-civilizational optics are immensely important since they speak to the fact that Huntington’s so-called ‘Clash of Civilizations’ prediction was merely an example of ill-intended wishful thinking (if not a provocative policy proposal) and has been indisputably challenged by the resultant Convergence of Civilizations between Eastern Christianity, Isla…
(2022-03-24). Russian-Pakistani Energy Projects Are Highly Strategic. oneworld.press Russia has the capability to resolve Pakistan’s energy crisis and thus unleash its newfound partner’s vast economic potential. That could in turn further stabilize South Asia by lifting tens of millions of people out of poverty with time in accordance with its government’s ambitious vision.
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(2022-03-24). Biden and Putin play with fire. indybay.org It is no exaggeration to say that what is currently unfolding in Europe represents the most dangerous moment in recent history. The Ukraine conflict is taking us as close to a Third World War as only the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 last did.
(2022-03-24). Interview with Anne Hillerman on her Novel: The Sacred Bridge. indybay.org Chee’s journey takes a deadly turn when, after a prayerful visit to the sacred Rainbow Bridge, he spots a body floating in the lake. The dead man, a Navajo with a passion for the canyon’s ancient rock art, lived a life filled with many secrets. Discovering why he died and who was responsible involves Chee in an investigation that puts his own life at risk.
(2022-03-24). Saturday 4/2: The D.A. Recall and San Francisco Values. indybay.org This is online. Please register in advance at bit.ly/SFDArecall‚Ä® | to receive your personal link for this event.
(2022-03-24). Ukraine: A war for the disintegrating world order. indybay.org The situation surrounding Russia’s invasion cannot be explained by Putin’s wickedness as an autocratic ruler, nor by the wickedness of the actions of Western actors. What is decisive is the structural context in which the actors’ actions are embedded. It is the context of the collapse of the dominant world order1 and its empires2…
(2022-03-24). Saturday 4/9: Capitalism and The Climate Emergency with Andreas Malm. indybay.org Online meeting, see website for details…
(2022-03-24). Saturday 3/26: Fremont: #People Not Profit! Global Climate Strike. indybay.org Irvington Park, 41825 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538 | Masks recommended. Peaceful march for climate justice.
(2022-03-24). Barbarism and Hypocrisy Don’t Justify Each Other. indybay.org From Moscow to Washington, might makes right…
(2022-03-24). Friday 4/22: FabLab PlayShop : Guan Yin. indybay.org ‘Intersection for The Arts | 1446 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 3/23: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater, corner of Cortland and Moultrie | (outside the Bernal Heights Branch library) | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 3/23: Combating White Supremacy During Demographic Shifts in America. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2022-03-24). Thornton Running For SFLC Pres: Time To Fight Privatization & Democracy In Labor Movement. indybay.org San Francisco healthcare worker and leader of SF Community Healthcare worker Cheryl Thornton talks about the privatization and attacks on public workers and why she is running for president of the San Francisco Labor Council.
(2022-03-24). Sunday 3/27: Help Mail slingshot issue #135. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2022-03-24). Manifesto against war. indybay.org It is therefore high time for the mobilization of a broad anti-militarist resistance that is integrated comprehensively and transnationally into the social struggles. This approach is by no means without chance, as the inclusion of the resistance against the Vietnam War in the global social revolt of the late 1960s has shown.
(2022-03-24). Friday 3/25: The Crisis in Ukraine. indybay.org Unite Here! Local 19 | 2302 Zanker Road | San José, CA 95131…
(2022-03-24). Saturday 4/16: We Love Earth Festival in Menlo Park. indybay.org Flood Park, 215 Bay Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 | FREE & Family Friendly!
(2022-03-24). Another Broken Promise Palestinian scholar accuses SFSU of reneging on hiring agreement. indybay.org SFSU AMED professor Abdulhadi has exposed the campaign by the SFSU president Lynn Mahoney to violate her contract to destroy the program.
(2022-03-24). U.S. Company Seeks to Extend License for Deep-Sea Mining in Pacific. indybay.org Mining Oceans Depths Poses Risks to Global Biodiversity…
(2022-03-24). A radical peace movement is needed more than ever. indybay.org The prevention of Ukraine’s integration into NATO is likewise not a snap idea of an irrationally acting Russian President Vladimir Putin, but a basic consensus within the Russian state oligarchy. The latter had repeatedly clearly marked the corresponding efforts of the West as a red line.
(2022-03-24). “Thrown Under The Bus” Vaccinations, Terminations & Union Rights With SEIU 1021 SF Member. indybay.org Kimberly Cox an SEIU 1021 SF MTA worker talks about the threat of firing for not getting vaccinated.
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 3/23: SF Rally Stop Privatization, Union Busting And Outsourcing. indybay.org In front of SF City Hall…
(2022-03-24). Eulogy to the COVID-19 Holocaust. indybay.org “We have to live with COVID-19.” What the corporate politicians and their media flunkies are really saying is that they are willing to sacrifice frontline and essential workers, the poor, the Black, the Brown, the Yellow and the Red — as well as the old, the disabled, the ill and those with weakened immune systems — all on the altar of capitalist greed.
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 4/27: Yom HaShoah 2022: Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony. indybay.org Online remembrance ceremony…
(2022-03-24). Saturday 4/9: Rally and March for Abortion Rights SF Bay Area and Nationwide. indybay.org Rally starts at noon in Sproul Plaza on UC Berkeley Campus (public welcome) | Entrance near Telegraph and Bancroft…
(2022-03-24). Wednesday 4/20: On Indigenous Voices and Restoring the Kinship Worldview. indybay.org
(2022-03-24). Friday 3/25: Presidio Theatre Presents Dan Hoyle’s ‘Border People’. indybay.org Presidio Theatre on the Main Post | 99 Moraga Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94129…
(2022-03-24). Engine wreckage pieces of China’s crashed plane recovered: official. ecns.cn Pieces of engine wreckage of the passenger plane that crashed in south China’s Guangxi earlier this week have been found, an official told a press briefing on Thursday.
(2022-03-24). Black box data downloading and analysis work underway: official. ecns.cn The recovered black box of the China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed Monday in south China with 132 people aboard was sent to a decoding laboratory in Beijing Wednesday night.
(2022-03-24). Xinjiang attracts investment projects with optimized business environment. ecns.cn Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has signed more than 460 investment projects so far this year, worth more than 190 billion yuan (about 30 billion U.S.
(2022-03-24). China begins constructing 2 UHV projects. ecns.cn Construction of two ultra-high voltage (UHV) power transmission projects in China began on Thursday as part of efforts to ensure clean electricity supply, according to the State Grid Corporation.
(2022-03-24). Chinese FM reiterates China’s consistent stance on Palestinian issue. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Wednesday with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, saying China will continue to stand firmly together with the Palestinian people.
(2022-03-24). Exhibition highlighting ancient Silk Road opens in Guangdong. ecns.cn The Brilliance on the Silk Road, a joint exhibition of Guangdong and Gansu provinces highlighting ancient China’s Silk Road culture kicks off in Guangzhou, March 24, 2022.
(2022-03-24). China calls on U.S. to cancel tariffs on Chinese imports: commerce ministry. ecns.cn China’s Ministry of Commerce called on the U.S. to cancel all tariffs it had imposed amid current inflation woes and challenging global economic recovery to pull bilateral economic and trade ties back to normal as soon as possible.
(2022-03-24). Mainland refutes Taiwan official’s independence-seeking remarks. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday refuted the recent independence-seeking remarks of a Taiwan official.
(2022-03-24). Galaxy’s evolution revealed via Chinese, European telescopes data: study. ecns.cn Astronomers precisely mapped out how our Galaxy, the Milky Way, took shape and evolved in its infant and juvenile stages, using the sky survey data obtained by the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) in China and the European Space Agency’s Gaia satellite.
(2022-03-24). China orders nationwide safety inspections in all sectors. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have ordered comprehensive safety inspections in all fields and industries nationwide following a passenger plane crash earlier this week.
(2022-03-24). First 4E Airport in Western Guangdong Province put into operation. ecns.cn Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport, the first 4E airport in western Guangdong, was put into use Thursday.
(2022-03-24). Man creates ‘gourd kingdom’ of tea sets. ecns.cn Zhang Lianzhong, a farmer from north China’s Hebei Province, has created his own “gourd kingdom” out of his love for handicrafts.
(2022-03-24). Yunnan Spring tea harvest in full swing. ecns.cn Farmers kicked off the spring harvest at a tea garden in Fengqing County, Lincang City, south China’s Yunnan Province on Tuesday.
(2022-03-24). Hundreds of migrant birds take break in SW China’s Sichuan. ecns.cn Qiongxi Wetland Park has welcomed hundreds of migrant birds in Aba Tibetan Qiang Prefecture, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
(2022-03-24). Xinjiang herdsmen transfer livestock to spring pastures. ecns.cn As temperatures rise, herdsmen in Heshuo County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have started transferring livestock to spring pastures.
(2022-03-24). Stunning night scenery of cherry blossoms in East China’s Wuxi. ecns.cn Night scenery of cherry blossoms at the Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Isle) scenic spot in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, March 23, 2022. The special beauty of cherry blossoms draws many viewers each year.
(2022-03-24). Gas leak at London Aquatics Center. ecns.cn Emergency and police vehicles are seen following an incident involving a gas leak at London Aquatics Center in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Britain, March 23, 2022.
(2022-03-24). Shenzhou-13 astronauts deliver second Tiangong class. ecns.cn The second live class from China’s space station was held on Wednesday afternoon, delivered by Shenzhou-13 crew members Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu to students on Earth.
(2022-03-24). China launching more cargo trains to boost coal transport. ecns.cn With a new train diagram to be put into operation from April 8, China will launch additional cargo trains to boost coal transport amid the country’s efforts to ensure energy supply.
(2022-03-24). Images sent back by China’s Mars orbiter. ecns.cn Photo taken on Jan. 22, 2022, the 247th Martian day of landing, shows high-resolution images of the Zhurong rover with a thin layer of dust and a clear travel route of the rover.
(2022-03-24). China releases images of Martian dust taken by Tianwen-1 orbiter. ecns.cn China’s Tianwen-1 orbiter has beamed back high-resolution images of Mars, showing dust storms on the surface of the planet.
(2022-03-24). Nucleic acid testing base in Fuzhou. ecns.cn The base consists of sample collection cabins, sample processing cabins, sample preserving cabins and high-pressure sterilization cabins with a maximum daily testing capability of 30,000 tubes of 300,000 samples.
(2022-03-24). Civil airports surpass 900 million passengers in 2021. ecns.cn China’s civil airports handled 907.48 million passengers last year, 5.9 percent above the level of 2020, according to a statistical bulletin released by civil aviation authorities.
(2022-03-24). Another registered survivor of Nanjing Massacre passes away. ecns.cn Another registered survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, Wang Suming, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, reducing the number to 58, according to The Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2022-03-24). Chinese FM meets Pakistani chief of army staff on ties, int’l issues. ecns.cn Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and the two had friendly and in-depth discussions on the relations between China and Pakistan as well as the regional and international issues.
(2022-03-24). Arizona Senate Passes GOP Bill That Could Spark ‘Most Extreme Voter Purge’ in US. commondreams.org “This is a recipe for chaos, not election integrity, and it would likely cut the state’s electorate in half overnight,” warned one observer.
(2022-03-24). Kyrie Wins! Uninjected Kyrie Irving Cleared to Play Basketball in New York. anti-empire.com Editor’s note: Hilariously the rules allowed him to be present in the arena, but not to play. (Because the arena serves food he was subject to the same NY injection requirements as restaurant staff.) | Also visiting uninjected players were allowed to play. | He was clear to play away games outside New York but his team tried blackmailing him and sanctioned him. | They wouldn’t play him away to force him to get injected. A bluff We like Irving but…
(2022-03-24). GAME CHANGER: Russians Now Allowed to Visit the Doctor. anti-empire.com ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 23. /TASS/. All types of planned medical care, as well as professional examinations and medical examinations, will be carried out in the Rostov region in full from March 24. The corresponding changes were approved by the governor Vasily Golubev, the press service of the heads of the region reported. | Since March 10, the Rostov region has canceled the requirement to present QR codes for admission to public places and organizations, the need to maintain social distance. Most other restrictions have also been lifted, including on the occupancy of fitness clubs, gyms, swimming pools, water parks…
(2022-03-24). Putin Says Hostile States Will Be Made to Pay for Gas in Rubles. anti-empire.com Editor’s note: Ingenious as it would force EU to have to circumvent its own sanctions, and to strengthen the ruble which it has been working to tank. | I also like that it would potentially force fiscal discipline on Moscow and preclude ruble printing. That is, if new ruble-denominated contracts are eventually signed. However it’s more likely that Moscow would simply demand whatever is the momentary ruble equivalent of the contractual euro price. Not just in the short term but also in the long-term. | Let’s see if Russia is serious enough about this to make it happen or if this is a bluff. | Euroweenies are compl…
(2022-03-24). Zelensky Told Biden Not to Sanction Abramovich. anti-empire.com Editor’s note: Oligarchs are the least likely to have favored the war, and have the least to gain by it. |
| Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly asked President Biden to refrain from sanctioning Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich earlier this month, believing that the billionaire could be a useful conduit for negotiations between Russian and Ukraine. | According to The Wall Street Journal, the Treasury Department had already drafted possible sanction…
(2022-03-24). UN chief calls upon international community to use all tools to counter global terrorist threat in Afghanistan. aninews.in New York [US], September 8 (ANI): Emphasising that Afghanistan must never again be used as a platform or safe haven for terrorist organizations, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called upon the international community to act together and use all tools at its disposal to counter the global terrorist threat in the war-ravaged country.
(2022-03-24). ‘Republic of Afghanistan’ condemns announcement by Taliban cabinet, calls it ‘illegitimate’. aninews.in Kabul [Afghanistan], September 8 (ANI): The “Islamic Republic of Afghanistan” on Wednesday condemned the announcement of the “so-called” cabinet by the Taliban, terming it as “illegitimate and unjustifiable.”
(2022-03-24). Russian NSA expressed strong commitment to further deepen strategic partnership with India: PMO. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev on Wednesday, in which the senior Russian offical expressed his country’s strong commitment to deepen its ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ with India.”
(2022-03-24). India largest troop contributor to UN peacekeeping in cumulative terms: Meenakashi Lekhi. aninews.in New York [US], September 8 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of the UN peacekeeping missions, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on Wednesday informed the member states that India is the largest troop contributor to the peacekeeping operations since their inception.
(2022-03-24). Pakistan should respect the will of Afghan people: Maryam Nawaz. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): A day after large-scale anti-Pakistan protests held in Afghanistan, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday said that Pakistan must accept the will of the Afghan people and must not interfere in the internal matters of its neighbour.
(2022-03-24). Hong Kong Police arrest 4 activists behind banned Tiananmen Square vigil: Report. aninews.in Hong Kong, September 8 (ANI): Hong Kong Police have arrested four key members of the pro-democracy group behind the city’s annual Tiananmen Massacre vigil.
(2022-03-24). Ashraf Ghani denies corruption charges, says ‘leaving Kabul was most difficult decision of my life’. aninews.in Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 8 (ANI): Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has issued a statement refuting multiple allegations that he fled Kabul carrying millions of dollars and offered an explanation for leaving abruptly after the Taliban entered the capital city.
(2022-03-24). PM Modi meets Russian NSA, reaffirms intention to strengthen coordination on Afghanistan. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, during which they reaffirmed their intention to strengthen coordination in the field of enhancing regional stability, including on Afghanistan.
(2022-03-24). Pak journalist’ union raises alarm over TTP’s warning to scribes. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): A union of Pakistan journalists has expressed concern over the threat issued by the banned Tehreeki-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to the media and urged the government to ensure the safety and security of journalists.
(2022-03-24). India-South Korea relations have become multidimensional: Om Birla. aninews.in Vienna [Austria], September 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that relations between India and South Korea have made great progress and have become multidimensional.
(2022-03-24). Cabinet approves Agreement between India, Portugal on recruitment of Indian citizens to work in the Portuguese Republic. aninews.in New Delhi, [India], September 8 (ANI): The Union Cabinet approved the signing of an agreement on the recruitment of Indian citizens to work in Portugal between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Portugal, on Wednesday.
(2022-03-24). Iran reports 26,854 new COVID-19 cases, 5,210,978 in total. aninews.in Tehran [Iran], September 8 (ANI/Xinhua): Iran’s health ministry on Wednesday reported 26,854 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 5,210,978.
(2022-03-24). India apprises Russia of Pak ISI’s links with terror groups like LeT, JeM in Afghanistan. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India and Russia held their first detailed and extensive review of the situation in Afghanistan involving the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence and security agencies after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.
(2022-03-24). 203 Indians, 31 NORI visa holders to return from Pakistan on Friday via Wagah-Attari. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): As many as 203 Indian Nationals and 31 NORI (no obligation to return to India) visa holders are set to return to India through the Wagah-Attari border, the High Commission of India in Pakistan informed on Wednesday.
(2022-03-24). BRICS leaders to discuss Afghanistan, attempts by terror organizations to use its territory as a sanctuary. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India will be chairing the 13th BRICS summit on Thursday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the meet virtually. India’s chairship in 2021 has coincided with the 15th anniversary of BRICS.
(2022-03-24). Jaishankar meets Russian NSA, discusses Afghan situation. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with visiting Russian Secretary of Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, and discussed a number of international and regional problems, including the situation in Afghanistan.
(2022-03-24). India, EU strategic convergence reflects ‘our positions’ on Afghanistan: Jaishankar. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the strategic convergence between India and the European Union (EU) is reflected in “our positions” on key regional and global issues, including on Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific.
(2022-03-24). Lt Gen Azhar Abbas made Pak army’s Chief of General Staff. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): In a major reshuffle in the Pakistan army, Lt Gen Azhar Abbas has been named as the army’s next Chief of General Staff (CGS).
(2022-03-24). Former Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam en-route to India for medical emergency. aninews.in Port Louis [Mauritius], September 8 (ANI): Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam is en-route to India (Chennai) for a medical emergency.
(2022-03-24). MEA condoles death of Indian Envoy Dr Anju Kumar. aninews.in New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Dr Anju Kumar, Charge d’ Affaires in the Embassy of India, Germany passed away on Wednesday.
(2022-03-24). USA continues its war against Chinese companies. indybay.org In its active fight against China, the US Administration is intensifying its efforts to restrict Beijing’s access to American investment and technology.
(2022-03-24). EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ANNE HILLERMAN ON HER NOVEL: ‘THE SACRED BRIDGE’. indybay.org Chee’s journey takes a deadly turn when, after a prayerful visit to the sacred Rainbow Bridge, he spots a body floating in the lake. The dead man, a Navajo with a passion for the canyon’s ancient rock art, lived a life filled with many secrets. Discovering why he died and who was responsible involves Chee in an investigation that puts his own life at risk.
(2022-03-24). Lionel Messi’s Lucky Charm? Argentine Fans Wish to Send Diego Maradona’s ‘Heart’ to Qatar World Cup. sputniknews.com Devotion to football in Argentina is arguably unparalleled and the man who signifies that madness is Diego Maradona. He’s a godly figure there, something he achieved after single-handedly guiding them to the 1986 World Cup crown. While the iconic footballer passed away in 2020, his legend lives on.
(2022-03-24). Russian Envoy: Poland Blocks Russian Embassy’s Bank Accounts Under Pretext of ‘Terrorism Financing’. sputniknews.com On Wednesday, Poland expelled 45 Russian diplomats over alleged espionage, with Moscow vowing to take reciprocal actions.
(2022-03-24). China ‘to Set Up Its First Base’ in Pacific Under Proposed Security Pact With Solomon Islands. sputniknews.com Beijing has been stepping up its diplomatic and naval presence in the Pacific Ocean to counter the US, which is also in the process of renewing its treaty commitments with other Pacific nations as part of the ‘Indo-Pacific Strategy’.
(2022-03-24). South Korea ‘Fires Multiple Ballistic and Guided Missiles’ Following Alleged ICBM Launch by DPRK. sputniknews.com South Korean President Moon Jae-in earlier accused North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un of violating the moratorium on intercontinental ballistic missile launches after Pyongyang fired a long-range missile towards the Sea of Japan.
(2022-03-24). Con Artist Sorokin ‘Happy to Hear’ Jen Psaki Watching ‘Inventing Anna’, Touted it to Hillary Clinton. sputniknews.com Ex-US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, was earlier given movie recommendations by WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki, similarly quarantining with the respiratory disease, saying that she recommends the Netflix documentary “Inventing Anna”.
(2022-03-24). Elon Musk Projected to Become the World’s First Trillionaire in 2024. sputniknews.com According to Forbes’ Real Time Billionaires list, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s net worth records $267.3 billion, as on 24 March, 2022. Musk claimed the title last year after taking over former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos who currently records $189.2 billion wealth.
(2022-03-24). BoJo Weighs Into Transgender Row, Says ‘Facts of Biology’ Still ‘Overwhelmingly Important’. sputniknews.com The UK Prime Minister’s remarks in Parliament on Wednesday came after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was slammed by Harry Potter author JK Rowling for declaring “trans women are women” in an interview, while another opposition MP faced a backlash for backing biological male swimmer Lia Thomas in the NCAA championships against female competitors.
(2022-03-24). UK Families to Face Annual Energy Bills of Up to £2,800 as Wholesale Costs Buffet Up Price Cap. sputniknews.com An analysis from the Resolution Foundation had earlier warned that soaring food and energy prices would likely drive a fresh inflation spike of over 10 percent for the poorer UK households by the coming autumn, warning that the rising cost of living for British families would hit low and middle-income families the most.
(2022-03-24). ‘Very Special’ Viking-Era Silver Treasure Found in Denmark. sputniknews.com The sensational find involving hundreds of silver coins in excellent condition may redraw the Viking Age geography of power, casting a new light on the history of the Middle Ages.
(2022-03-24). Seven Arrested in India’s Rajasthan for ‘Forcing Dalit Man to Rub His Nose in Temple’. sputniknews.com Members of the Dalit community, the ‘lowest’ caste in India, often face violence in the country; they are often publicly assaulted and humiliated in various ways.
(2022-03-24). Ankara Urges West to Supply Turkey With F-35 Fighters & Patriot Systems Without Preconditions. sputniknews.com Earlier, the US had imposed economic sanctions on Turkey’s defence sector and refused to deliver the F-35 fighters Turkey had already paid for because of Ankara’s deal with Moscow for the supply of Russian-made S-400 missile defence systems.
(2022-03-24). Moon Accuses Kim Jong-un of Violating Moratorium on Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Launches. sputniknews.com Last week, South Korean media reported that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) was preparing to conduct yet another intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test launch soon.
(2022-03-24). Finland Hopeful New LNG Terminal Will Help Wean Country Off Russian Gas Imports. sputniknews.com While only 6 percent of Finland’s total energy consumption is covered by gas, it is nevertheless a key part of the total mix, and is avidly consumed by Finnish industry. Since the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, Finland has doubled down on its efforts to upend its dependence on Russian energy imports.
(2022-03-24). Prince William Calls ‘Appalling Atrocity’ of the Slave Trade a ‘Stain on our History’ in Jamaica. sputniknews.com Prince William and Kate Middleton, who are currently in Jamaica as part of a Caribbean goodwill tour at the behest of Queen Elizabeth II, have had to face a less-than-welcoming reception both in Kingston and in Belize amid calls for reparations and apologies over the legacy of slavery.
(2022-03-24). Sweden to Send More Arms to Ukraine Amid Russia’s Special Op. sputniknews.com While the new arms donations to Ukraine have been supported by all Swedish parties with no exception, this unanimity is at clearly at odds with popular opinion, as only 39 percent of Swedes thought that Stockholm should assist Ukraine with weapons in a poll conducted at the end of February.
(2022-03-24). Daesh Can’t Challenge Hamas But Spread of Their Ideology is a Threat, Says Ex-Salafi Activist. sputniknews.com The exact number of Salafis in the Gaza Strip is tough to estimate, but it is believed that there are some 500 people who share this ideology. Those are critical of Hamas; they call them infidels and are advocating for their ouster and for the establishment of an Islamic emirate on all Palestinian lands.
(2022-03-24). US Has Reportedly Readied Contingency Plans in Event Top Weaponry is Used in Ukraine Crisis. sputniknews.com Earlier, the US president, Joe Biden, came to Europe to hold a series of meetings in Brussels and Warsaw with NATO allies and partners in arranging additional aid to Kiev and additional sanctions on Russia over the special military operation in Ukraine.
(2022-03-24). ‘We’re Moving On’: Jamaica PM Holness Informs Prince William, Kate That Island Will Break From UK. sputniknews.com Jamaica was recognized as an English colony following a 1655 takeover from Spain, and was formally named a British colony from 1707 until 1962, when it became independent. Amid the country’s 60th year of independence, Jamaican officials have noted that the government is in the process of examining the process of becoming a republic.
(2022-03-24). Fauci: BA.2 Cases to Rise But Subvariant is Less of a Public Health Threat Than Prior Strains. sputniknews.com Researchers have recently discovered that the Omicron BA.2 subvariant—representing 34% of COVID-19 infections to undergo sequencing—is around 80% more transmissible than the primary Omicron variant. Although long-term consequences of the disease remain unknown, scientists appear less concerned about the subvariant circulating.
(2022-03-24). Tired of Carrying Around Your License? iPhone Users in Arizona Can Now Go Digital With Apple Wallet. sputniknews.com Apple announced on Wednesday that iPhone owners in Arizona will be able to upload their driver’s licenses, as well as state IDs, into the Apple Wallet app. And while this new feature will enable consumers to pass TSA checkpoints, it won’t be accepted in the event of a traffic stop.
(2022-03-24). US Goes Beyond Common Sense by Accusing Russia of ‘War Crimes’ in Ukraine – Ambassador. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US State Department claims about Russia’s alleged “war crimes” in Ukraine go beyond common sense, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.
(2022-03-24). Some Great White Sharks Befriend Each Other to Pull in Larger Meals, Study Reveals. sputniknews.com The social lives of great white sharks may be more complex than researchers previously thought. After tracking six of these large predators off the coast of Guadalupe Island in Mexico, researchers discovered the ocean’s apex predator actually has a softer side.
(2022-03-24). Sputnik Finds Documents on UK Training Ukrainian Soldiers for Fighting in Donbass. sputniknews.com VOLNOVAKHA, Donetsk Region (Sputnik) – The Royal Tank Regiment of the United Kingdom, the oldest tank unit in the world, took part in training of Ukrainian soldiers who fought in Donbass, according to a document obtained by Sputnik.
(2022-03-24). Albright’s NATO Expansion Policy Paved Road to Ukraine Crisis – Ex-Macedonian Diplomat. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The NATO expansion policy the late Madeleine Albright pursued as the Clinton administration’s top diplomat fueled Russian security concerns to a level that forced Moscow to take defensive measures, which helped lead to the crisis in Ukraine, former Macedonian diplomat Risto Nikovski told Sputnik.
(2022-03-24). More Than 150 Aftershocks Recorded in Single Day After Taiwan Was Hit by Earthquake – Report. sputniknews.com A powerful magnitude 6.6 earthquake took place in the early hours of Wednesday off the coast of Taiwan, 62 kilometers from Hualien County, with the epicenter at a depth of 30.6 kilometers. At the same time, the US Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9.
(2022-03-24). Historic Pact confirms Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez presidential ticket in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday March 23, the Historic Pact coalition confirmed its presidential ticket with candidates Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez. The duo obtained the highest vote in the primaries held on March 13. According to the latest opinion polls, the unity ticket of the progressive forces is favored to win the presidential elections on May 29, with about 47% of the voting preference. | “Today we have reached a definitive moment. We have achieved an undeniable triumph. Millions of Colombians want the country to change, and today they are the majority,” Petro declared during the event announcing his candidacy. | In ad…
(2022-03-24). Venezuela to Connect to Mir Russian Payment System. orinocotribune.com The Russian ambassador to Venezuela, Sergey Mélik-Bagdasárov said in an interview that the governments of both countries are developing steps to connect Venezuela to the Russian Mir payment system to subsequently be able to use the respective card in Venezuela. | “Connecting Venezuela to the Mir payment system and having the opportunity to use this card here [in Venezuela] would be useful for servicing the travel industry,” the diplomat told
(2022-03-24). The North-South Transport Corridor Is A Trans-Civilizational Integration Project. oneworld.press The NSTC represents the physical convergence of Russia’s southern-focused grand strategic plans of balancing the Iranian-Pakistani anchors of its Ummah Pivot in this particular part of the supercontinent with the Neo-NAM that it’s jointly pursuing with India. The trans-civilizational optics are immensely important since they speak to the fact that Huntington’s so-called ‘Clash of Civilizations’ prediction was merely an example of ill-intended wishful thinking (if not a provocative policy proposal) and has been indisputably challenged by the resultant Convergence of Civilizations between Eastern Christianity, Isla…
(2022-03-24). Russian-Pakistani Energy Projects Are Highly Strategic. oneworld.press Russia has the capability to resolve Pakistan’s energy crisis and thus unleash its newfound partner’s vast economic potential. That could in turn further stabilize South Asia by lifting tens of millions of people out of poverty with time in accordance with its government’s ambitious vision.
(2022-03-24). . oneworld.press If the UN is unable to perform its functions, then only one effective measure remains: aimed at creating an association of a number of countries wishing to remain clean in all respects. Only in this case will there be a guarantee of protection of their peoples from external viruses and other mass poisons. The UN as the main defense of the world against large-scale threats has exhausted itself.
(2022-03-24). Pentagon Says Russian Military Leaders Have Repeatedly Declined Calls With US Counterparts. news.antiwar.com Top Russian military officials have repeatedly declined calls with US military leaders since the attack on Ukraine started on February 24, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley have tried to set up calls with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Gen. Valery Gerasimov. But Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement that the Russian officials “have so far declined to engage…
(2022-03-24). US Sets Red Lines for China Helping Russia Skirt Sanctions. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Wednesday stepped up its warnings to China over the consequences it could face for helping Russia work around US sanctions. According to Reuters, the administration warned China against taking advantage of business opportunities presented by the sanctions. The US doesn’t want China to help Russia access goods included in export control …
(2022-03-24). Close Putin Ally Warns of Nuclear ‘Dystopia’ If US Destabilizes Russia Like It Has Other Countries. news.antiwar.com A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that if the US destabilizes Russia like it has other nations, such as Iraq and Afghanistan, it would lead to a nuclear “dystopia.” Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and the current deputy of Russia’s security council, made the comments in a post on the …
(2022-03-24). Iraq’s Sadrist Bloc Nominates President, PM Candidates. news.antiwar.com There have been a lot of stalling problems cropping up since the October 10 Iraq election, and it was only fairly recently the new parliament even met. This week, the largest plurality, the Sadrist Movement, has finally announced a bloc and In addition to the Sadrist Movement, the bloc also features the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the al-Siyadi Alliance. They don’t combine for an absolute majority, but are a strong start to a ruling coalition. | As reported before, th…
(2022-03-24). Report: Zelensky Asked Biden Not to Sanction Russian Billionaire Abramovich in Order to Facilitate Peace Talks. news.antiwar.com The Wall Street Journal Sources told the Journal that Zelensky advised Biden to wait on the sanctions because Abramovich is trying to act as a mediator in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The report said that the Treasury Department had sanctions for Abramovich drawn up but was told by the White House’s National Security Council to hold off. | The UK and EU have already sanctio…
(2022-03-24). Israel Demolishes Village in Negev for 199th Time. imemc.org Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished the Palestinian Bedouin village of al-Araqib for the 199th time. The residents of the village have been forced to rebuild their lives from the rubble of their destroyed homes, but they say that they are steadfast and resolute in their determination to remain on their ancestral land — despite Israel’s …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Soldiers Shoot Three Palestinians, Abduct Three, In Bethlehem. imemc.org On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded the Deheishe refugee camp, south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, shot three young Palestinian men, and abducted three others. Eyewitnesses said dozens of soldiers invaded the refugee camp before storming and violently searching many homes. They added that the soldiers abducted Mohammad Ramadan, 33, Yazan Mousa Manna’, …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Navy Attacks Fishing Boats In Northern Gaza. imemc.org On Wednesday night, Israeli navy ships fired many live rounds, concussion grenades, and flares at Palestinian fishing boats near the shore of Gaza city, forcing them to leave. Media sources said the navy fired a barrage of live fire at the boats and many flares while the Palestinians were fishing in Palestinian waters not far …
(2022-03-24). Israeli Army Shoots Three Palestinians, Including A Child, Abducts One, In Ramallah. imemc.org On Wednesday afternoon, several Israeli army jeeps invaded Beit Liqya village, west of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, leading to protests before the soldiers shot three Palestinians, including a child, and abducted a young man. The soldiers invaded the village before storming and ransacking an auto parts store and abducted its owner Ayed …
(2022-03-24). WAFA: “Israeli Forces Seize Tractors In Northern Jordan Valley” imemc.org JORDAN VALLEY, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 (WAFA) — Israeli forces seized an agricultural tractor working in the northern Jordan Valley lands Wednesday evening. Aref Daraghma, a local human rights activist, said forces raided the area and seized a tractor belonging to a Palestinian resident while he was working on plowing agricultural lands in the northern …
(2022-03-24). Soldiers Abduct Four Palestinians In Jerusalem And Jenin. imemc.org Israeli soldiers abducted, on Wednesday evening, four Palestinians, including a teenage boy, and confiscated a bulldozer, in Jerusalem and Jenin, in the occupied West Bank. The army abducted a teenage boy, Omar Hazina, from the Old City after many soldiers invaded the area and initiated searches, especially in at-Tour and Sultan Suleiman Street. The soldiers …
(2022-03-24). Svitzer boss refuses to meet the tug boat workers he wants to sack. greenleft.org.au The Maritime Union of Australia (Victorian Branch) criticises the Svitzer boss for failing to meet workers seeking fair pay, job security and safety at work. Sue Bull reports.
(2022-03-24). Ukrainian socialists condemn suspension of political parties. greenleft.org.au Ukrainian socialist organisation Sotsialnyi Rukh has denounced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to temporarily suspend the activities of a number of Ukrainian political parties.
(2022-03-24). Climate activists deported, others continue blockade. greenleft.org.au Two climate activists who had been blocking container trains to Port Botany are to be deported, but others say they will continue the blockade. Kerry Smith reports.
(2022-03-24). Selected Articles: Newly Released Pfizer Documents Reveal COVID Jab Dangers. globalresearch.ca By The first really large tranche of Pfizer documents — some 10,000 pages — was released by the FDA March 1, 2022. Included are nine …
(2022-03-24). Biden arrives in Brussels for NATO talks on Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden arrived in Brussels on Wednesday where he will meet with NATO and European allies and is expected to announce a new round of sanctions against Russia.
(2022-03-24). Iran crowned at Asian Women’s Youth Handball C’ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Iran made history by winning a gold medal in the 2022 Asian Women’s Youth Handball Championship.
(2022-03-24). Iran reacts to baseless remarks of Israeli envoy against IRGC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) —Reacting to unfounded remarks of Israeli envoy to UN Human Rights Council against IRGC, Iran Permanent Envoy to UN Office in Geneva said that life of occupying regime of Israel lies on creating instability at expense of others.
(2022-03-24). Iran-Syria ties ‘privileged, strategic’: Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Referring to the amicable ties between Iran and Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that relations between the two countries are ‘privileged and strategic’.
(2022-03-24). US must show goodwill in practice in Vienna talks: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Referring to negotiations in Vienna, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the United States must show its goodwill in practice in Vienna talks.
(2022-03-24). Briefing on Iran’s daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2022-03-24). The True Adventure of a 19-year-old North American Fighting in the Cuban Revolution with Fidel Castro. dissidentvoice.org Wild Green Oranges describes how author Bob Baldock dropped out of college and was at loose ends in 1958. Then he became inspired after a chance viewing of a newsreel. It was about a band of rebels in the remote eastern mountains of Cuba fighting a guerilla war against the US-backed Batista dictatorship. He had …
(2022-03-24). Weaponizing Coal: Australia Gives Ukraine a Gift. dissidentvoice.org Few would forget the antics of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison who, as Treasurer, entered Parliament with a lump of coal and proceeded to praise it with the enthusiasm of a fetish worshipper. “Don’t be afraid,” he told fellow parliamentarians. “Don’t be scared.” He has, with deep reluctance, conceded that climate change is taking place …
(2022-03-24). Zelensky Calls for Worldwide Protests Against Russia’s War. themoscowtimes.com Zelensky’s appeal came one month after Russian tanks rolled over the border, bringing a conflict that has killed untold thousands of civilians and soldiers on both sides.
(2022-03-24). Russia Expels U.S. Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move: Official. themoscowtimes.com The decision was taken in response to the expulsion by Washington of Russian diplomats at the UN in New York.
(2022-03-24). China did not “blink” on Blinken’s threats before the Biden-Xi phone call. indybay.org Prior to the March 18 phone meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the US mainstream media(MSM) widely highlighted US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s sharply-worded “warning” to China on “consequences” if China did not commit to stop the alleged “military aid to Russia” on its Ukraine war. To any fair and balanced observer, this hypocritical “warning” before an important meetings between the leaders of the world’s two largest political and economic countries, is a sure sign that the USA empire–desperate in its bumbling handling of the disastrous Ukraine war crisis–is tryin…
(2022-03-24). NATO Secretary General vows to impose “unprecedented costs for Russia” ahead of war council in Europe. wsws.org This week’s NATO summit is a council of war to prepare for a massive intensification of the US-NATO campaign against Russia.
(2022-03-24). North Korean missile falls outside Japan's exclusive economic zone in Sea of Japan — TV. tass.com Earlier, the Japanese Coast Guard reported the missile launch…
(2022-03-24). Bank of Russia refutes reports about possible hacking of its systems. tass.com Earlier, the hackers promised to publish more than 35,000 files, including those with secret data…
(2022-03-24). Su-34 bombers destroy weapons depots and military equipment of Ukrainian army. tass.com Military parking areas, armored vehicles, weapons depots have been hit with the use of high-precision weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry specified…
(2022-03-24). Number of Donbass and Ukraine evacuees to Russia surpasses 400,000 — source. tass.com More than 22,000 Donbass residents are now in temporary shelters…
(2022-03-24). Moving to rubles in payments for Russian gas to speed up latter’s abandonment, says expert. tass.com This decision has added another element of uncertainty to the already chaotic European gas market, Senior Analyst at Rystad Energy consultancy Vinicius Romano noted…
(2022-03-24). Australia may expel Russian diplomats in response to situation in Ukraine — minister. tass.com However, Foreign Minister Marise Payne also noted that it is potentially useful to have direct lines of communication with the Russian government…
(2022-03-24). Russian Air Transport Agency extends restrictions on flights until April 1. tass.com The agency has recommended airlines to use alternative routes…
(2022-03-24). China regrets UN Security Council’s failure to reach agreement on Ukraine resolution. tass.com Currently it is the most important “to demonstrate the political will and find an efficient way through talks as soon as possible,” Zhang Jun noted…
(2022-03-24). Coal and gas burst occurs at Osinnikovskaya mine in Kuzbass, says source. tass.com A sudden coal and gas burst was reported at one of sections of the Osinnikovskaya mine, people are being evacuated. Rescuers have responded to the site, a source in the region’s field services told TASS…
(2022-03-24). Russia expects UN Security Council to do everything to ease humanitarian issues in Ukraine. tass.com The voting on Russia’s proposed resolution on the Ukrainian situation in the United Nations Security Council has brought to light those who consider politicization more important than providing humanitarian aid, according to Nebenzya…
(2022-03-24). Google confirms restricted access to its news service in Russia. tass.com We’ve confirmed that some people are having difficulty accessing the Google News app and website in Russia and that this is not due to any technical issues on our end, Reuters quoted Google as saying…
(2022-03-24). Russian National Wealth Fund down by $6.8 bln in February 2022, says ministry. tass.com As of February 1, the National Wealth Fund amounted to 13.6 trillion rubles…
(2022-03-24). Russia to consistently solve issues of humanitarian aid delivery to Ukraine, says envoy. tass.com We are convinced that as the tasks of the special military operation are implemented the situation there will only improve, Vasily Nebenzya added…
(2022-03-24). UN Security Council does not pass Russia’s resolution on humanitarian situation in Ukraine. tass.com Russia and China cast affirmative votes…
(2022-03-24). Renault announces suspension of activities at Moscow plant. tass.com Renault Group is assessing the available options, taking into account the current environment, while acting responsibly towards its 45,000 employees in Russia…
(2022-03-24). Two wounded in explosion of Ukrainian artillery shell in Belgorod region, 178 evacuated. tass.com An emergency situation was declared in two villages of Russia’s Belgorod Region…
(2022-03-24). Sismo de magnitud 5.2 se reporta en oriente cubano. cubadebate.cu La red de estaciones del Servicio Sismológico Nacional Cubano registró un sismo reportado como perceptible en el Oriente cubano, localizado en las coordenadas 18.80 grados de latitud norte y los -74.09 grados de longitud oeste, a una profundidad de 11 km y con una magnitud de 5.2.
(2022-03-24). Aprueba Consejo de Estado dos nuevos decretos leyes. cubadebate.cu Dos nuevos decretos leyes, “Del reconocimiento del tiempo de servicio para el otorgamiento de las pensiones a los pescadores comerciales”, y otro modificativo de la Ley 144 Del Presupuesto del Estado para el año 2022, fueron aprobados por el Consejo de Estado.
(2022-03-24). Empresas de interfaz: Limpiar el camino entre las universidades y las empresas. cubadebate.cu Durante años investigadores y académicos se han hecho dos preguntas: øqué hacer para que resultados científicos conseguidos en las universidades lleguen a las empresas y al sector de los servicios? øCómo evitar que esos logros terminen archivados y pierdan su valor? Resolver ambas interrogantes es clave para una nación que apuesta por la innovación y la ciencia como uno de los motores de su desarrollo.
(2022-03-24). U of MN students speak out for striking educators. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Around 40 people gathered in Dinkytown, off the intersection of 15th Avenue and 4th Street to hold a speak-out in support of striking Minneapolis educators on Saturday, March 19. The action kicked off with a round of chants, as onlookers passed by, some even joining the protest, and cars honked their horns in support, and speakers made their way to the mic. | Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) member and former Minneapolis Public Schools student, Gillian Rath, said, “being a schoolteacher is one of the most demanding jobs I can think of.” | Rath continued, “I had teachers who would pay for…
(2022-03-24). Minneapolis rallies on the anniversary of the Iraq invasion to say no to U.S. wars. fightbacknews.org On March 19, more than 80 demonstrators gathered outside Walker Library in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood to protest ongoing U.S. military interventions abroad, from U.S. troops deployed in Syria to the continued funding and arming of troops in Ukraine. The protest was organized by the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition. | March 19 marked the 19th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq; however organizers made it clear that the event was not only to remember that criminal imperialist war, but to condemn the many wars that the is currently involved in. The U.S. has troops deployed in Syria, funds the Saudi war…
(2022-03-23). Keeping Breonna Taylor In Focus. progressivehub.net ANNA BLAKE | SCALAWAG…
(2022-03-23). Half Of Women Of Color In The US Are Making Starvation Wages. progressivehub.net SARAH RUIZ-GROSSMAN | HUFFPOST…
(2022-03-23). Guantánamo Torture and Bush War Crimes In Spotlight At Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2022-03-23). From Moscow To Washington, The Barbarism And Hypocrisy Don’t Justify Each Other. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…
(2022-03-23). GOP Senator Walks Back Stance On Interracial Marriage. newsone.com 
Sen. Mike Braun said during a Tuesday press conference that the U.S. Supreme Court had legalized federal policies that should instead be left to states to decide. A reporter asked him if that applied to Loving v. Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage. Braun said “yes” but now he says he “misunderstood.”
(2022-03-23). Documentary About Pioneering Black Executives In The Works. newsone.com 
Despite the inequities that have historically pervaded corporate America, Black thought leaders have tapped into the power of innovation to elevate global brands, however, their contributions have often gone overlooked. Award-winning filmmakers Oscar Nominee Stanley Nelson &…
(2022-03-23). Crises In Black Countries That Deserve Ukraine Attention. newsone.com 
Source: J. Countess / Getty | If you haven’t heard about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, then you’ve probably been living under a rock. Every news outlet in the world has somehow covered the war in Ukraine—and for good reason. | According to the Although Ukraine gets the majority of the world’s attention, it’s not the only country fighting through a devastating human…
(2022-03-23). Trailblazing All-Black Women Battalion To Be Honored. newsone.com 
A pioneering collective of resilient Black women who broke racial and gender barriers within the United States military are finally receiving their flowers. According to An all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit that sorted millions of pieces of mail in unheated warehouses during World War II will finally be awarded a Congressional Gold Med…
(2022-03-23). VIDEO: Kenosha Cop Kneels On Black Girl's Neck. newsone.com 
Source: AP / Youtube | There was a time when school fights weren’t such an eventful thing. Students would scrap, the fight got broken up and suspensions and detentions were meted out to the kids involved. Nowadays—and especially when the students are Black—a simple fight can get a student Truthfully, a common school fight shouldn’t end in a…
(2022-03-23). Lamonte McIntyre Is Helping To Free Others Wrongfully Convicted. newsone.com 
Source: Kansas City Star / Getty | After spending 23 years behind bars for a double homicide murder he did not commit, Lamonte McIntyre’s heart remains open and hopeful. Now, the formerly incarcerated Kansas City native is working hard to free other wrongfully convicted prisoners through his nonprofit organization the McIntyre was exonerated and released in October 2017 after serving 8,583 days in jail for the murders of Donald Ewing and Doniel Quinn. He was just 17-years-old when he was officially convicted. While he was excited to be…
(2022-03-23). What’s behind the coups d’état rocking the African Sahel? cpusa.org 
Recently there has been a series of military coups d’état in the Sahel region of West Africa, and in Sudan further to the East. Civilian government was overthrown in Mali in August of 2020, when President Ibrahim Boubacar KeàØta was replaced by a military junta. In September of 2021, President Alpha Condé of Guinea …
(2022-03-23). Profiting off the pandemic. cpusa.org 
While vast numbers of working-class people struggle to find affordable housing, put food on the table, and pay for prescription medicines, the U.S. ruling class is living its best life: reaping in profits, showering rewards on their executives and shareholders, and exploiting workers as vigorously as ever. Contrary to expectations that the Covid-19 pandemic …
(2022-03-23). West Coast schools remove mask mandates as US child deaths from COVID-19 continue to mount. wsws.org With the announcement of an agreement last Friday to end mandatory masking in Los Angeles schools, virtually every school across the US West Coast has now made masks optional on campuses as coronavirus cases continue to increase among school-aged children.
(2022-03-23). Testimony from FBI informant continues in second week of Whitmer kidnapping plot trial. wsws.org A government informant known as “Big Dan” testified for a third day on Tuesday, mostly answering questions from defense attorneys about his activities as a member of the Wolverine Watchmen militia group and his contacts with the FBI.
(2022-03-23). Seattle students walk out in protest over dropping of mask requirements. wsws.org Seattle Public Schools students join the global movement of educators and students and stage a walkout to protest inadequate measures to protect them against the Omicron BA.2 surge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-03-23). Vigilante punishment spreads in Ukraine. wsws.org Violent acts of humiliation are being carried out by Ukraine’s Armed Forces as Ukraine’s government dispenses with basic democratic rights in wartime.
(2022-03-23). Remembering Lolita Lebrón. workers.org 
Lolita Lebrón in 1954 Expressing the sounds of her beloved Puerto Rico, hundreds of people singing plenas and chanting about her valiant character accompanied independence fighter Lolita Lebrón to her final resting place in the Old San Juan Cemetery. She was buried close to her dear Maestro, Don Pedro Albizu . . . |
(2022-03-23). Rodney Reed: Justice delayed is justice denied. workers.org 
Sandra Reed, mother of Rodney Reed, speaks in Austin, Texas, March 4. Houston On any day of the week, prisons are hell. Texas prisons are no exception. And for prisoners on death row, the hell never ends unless they are executed. The hell increases exponentially each day for those who . . . |
(2022-03-23). Si le preocupa Ucrania, °Desmantelen la OTAN! workers.org 
credit RT Mucho antes de la intervención rusa del 24 de febrero, el régimen golpista fascista de 2014 respaldado por Estados Unidos había reducido a Ucrania al país más pobre de Europa, y con la mayor tasa de migración. El Fondo Monetario Internacional reestructuró la economía y exigió medidas de . . . |
(2022-03-23). UN Warns of Hunger and Food Insecurity in Haiti. telesurenglish.net “Fewer and fewer people are able to make large purchases and this figure is decreasing with the high prices of products,” Ronald, who for a decade has owned a small food store in Peguy Ville, southeast of the capital, told this agency. | RELATED: | According to the UN World Food Program, 1.3 million people may be living in an emergency situation, also aggravated by political instability, inflation, and natural disasters such as last August…
(2022-03-23). Brazil: Judiciary Pact for Human Rights. telesurenglish.net Brazil’s National Council of Justice issued the Judiciary Pact for Human Rights on Tuesday intended to support the development of efforts to reinforce the rights laid forth in the Constitution. | RELATED: | Technical and operational cooperation agreements are going to be established. The measures to be implemented include monitoring and enforcement of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) decisions alo…
(2022-03-23). Peru: Motion of Censure Is Filed Against Health Minister. telesurenglish.net The motion was presented a few days after Hernan Condori attended a plenary session of Congress to answer a number of questions in the framework of an interpellation. | RELATED: | Diego Bazán revealed that a total of 33 signatures have been gathered from various political parties with representation in Congress, including Avanza País, Renovación Popular, Acción Popular, Juntos por el Perú, Alianza para el Progreso, Somos…
(2022-03-23). XI Jinping Greets the China-Cuba Communist Parties Seminar. telesurenglish.net Xi Jinping stressed that both, the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), are at the forefront of the socialist cause in their respective nations and reviewed the objectives set by both at their last congresses to further socio-economic development. | RELATED: | The seminar is being held on Wednesday and Thursday with an agenda focused on top priority issues for the PCC and CPC, namely socio…
(2022-03-23). British Official Demands Prank Call Removal From YouTube. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, London asked YouTube to remove the video of the prank call which targeted British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace performed by pranksters Vovan and Lexus, where they pretended to be the Ukrainian Prime Minister. | The UK claims that the video is part of propaganda by the Russian…
(2022-03-23). Cuba Concludes Diplomatic Exchange in Belgium. telesurenglish.net The Cuban delegation to Belgium, headed by the Deputy Minister of Justice Yashna Díaz, concluded its diplomatic exchange work with European authorities in the field of legal services. | RELATED: | Diaz, head of the delegation, told Prensa Latina that based on various sessions of the meeting, the visit to Belgium was beneficial as issues were discussed and the foundations laid for future meetings and cooperation possibilities.
(2022-03-23). Sweden and Germany to Send New Arms Shipments to Kiev. telesurenglish.net To date, both countries have provided Kiev with thousands of anti-armor weapons. Germany, for its part, has rejected previous pledges of pacifism in the face of the military operation Russia launched in Ukraine at the end of February. | RELATED: | Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde revealed that her country would send 5,000 anti-tank weapons to Kiev, in addition to the 5,000 already supplied. Moreover, according to the German Press…
(2022-03-23). Poland Expels 45 Russian Diplomats. telesurenglish.net Sergey Andreyev, the Russian ambassador in Poland, said that the Polish Foreign Ministry sent a notification indicating that 45 Russian diplomats should leave the country, giving them five days as a deadline. | RELATED: | “I’ve received a note from the [Polish] Foreign Ministry on the expulsion of 45 of our employees – embassy, trade mission – due to activities that do not comply with the Vienna Convention,” he d…
(2022-03-23). Russia: Payment in Rubles for Gas Supplies to Unfriendly States. telesurenglish.net The president said that Russia would continue to supply gas to other countries in compliance with the volumes and prices set forth in previously concluded contracts. | RELATED: | Putin noted that the package of measures to transfer payments for Russian natural gas supplies to unfriendly countries into Russian rubles would come into force as soon as possible. In this sense, he pointed out that Russia will stop takin…
(2022-03-23). China Calls on Japan To Stop Provocations on Taiwan Matter. telesurenglish.net The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson communicated on Wednesday that China’s government solemnly urges Japan to stop all official relations with Taiwan and called on the stop of provocations on Taiwan matter. | RELATED: | Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the announcement during a daily press briefing, answering about the recent virtual meeting held by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the leader of the Taiwan…
(2022-03-23). Nicaragua Clarifies Name of Ambassador to OAS. telesurenglish.net The Nicaraguan government has distanced itself from the former ambassador to the OAS, Arturo McFields Yescas, who called the recently reelected Daniel Ortega government a “dictatorship” | Photograph dated November 5, 2021 provided by the Organization of American States (OAS) showing its secretary general, Luis Almagro (r), while posing with the permanent representative of Nicaragua, Arturo McFields Yescas (L)…
(2022-03-23). Assange & Stella Morris Get Married At Belmarsh Prison. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his fiancée Stella Moris married in a small ceremony attended by six guests at the Belmarsh high-security prison in London. | RELATED: | The 38-year-old lawyer Moris arrived in prison wearing a striking silver dress designed by Vivienne Westwood —a supporter of the Australian activist’s cause— and a long veil with embroidered protest words. | She was onl…
(2022-03-23). EU Suspends Green Farming Rules to Enhance Food Security. telesurenglish.net The European Commission is temporarily allowing European Union (EU) farmers to grow crops on four million hectares of fallow land currently designated as “ecological focus areas” to enhance food security as food stocks and storages in Ukraine are being destroyed. | RELATED: | This “exceptional and temporary derogation” aims at increasing the production of crops for food and feed purposes to mitigate the loss of Ukrainian products o…
(2022-03-23). Bolivians Remember 143th Anniversary Of The Battle of Calama. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Bolivians remember the 143 anniversary of the Battle of Calama, after which Chile appropriated 400 km of its coastline to the Pacific Ocean. | RELATED: | “The right to the sea of Bolivia is inalienable and imprescriptible,” said President Luis Arce, who led a parade with other government and military authorities to honor the martyr Eduardo Abaroa. | On March 17, 1978, Bolivia broke diplomatic relations with Chile due to t…
(2022-03-23). US Political Scientist Blames West for Ukraine Crisis. telesurenglish.net “The West, and especially America, is principally responsible” for the Ukraine crisis, John J. Mearsheimer, a U.S. political scientist, wrote in a recent opinion piece published in The Economist. | RELATED: | American and European policymakers provoked the Ukraine crisis by trying to integrate Ukraine into the West and asserting that Russian President Vladimir Putin bears full responsibility for the crisis, said Mearsheimer, a political sc…
(2022-03-23). Uruguayans Close Campaigns Before Referendum On Neoliberal Law. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Uruguayan citizens marched from the University of the Republic (UDELAR) to Montevideo’s Obelisk to close the campaign in favor of the repeal of 135 out of 476 articles of the 2020 Act of Urgent Consideration (LUC). | RELATED: | “We support this cause to avoid that social achievements we build with so much effort fade,” citizen Cesar Troncoso told outlet Pagina 12. The articles that citizens demand to repeal com…
(2022-03-23). Brazil: Former President Lula to Get Moral Damages Compensation. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) decided that Deltan Dallagnol, the former prosecutor of the “Car Wash” anti-corruption operation, must pay a US$15.000 compensation to former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for moral damages. | RELATED: | As a result of Dallagnol’s improper actions, the Workers’ Party (PT) leader remained in jail for 580 days accused in several trials whose charges w…
(2022-03-23). Venezuelan Economy Grows Despite External Blockade: Rodriguez. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez pointed out that Venezuela shows high economic recovery rates despite the U.S. and European Union blockades. | RELATED: | “Our disposable income reached US$1,7 billion and oil production was strengthen enough to produce 2 million oil barrels,” Rodriguez highlighted, adding that economic activity recovery rates of up to 29 percent have been achieved in certain sectors. | In 2021,…
(2022-03-23). LIVE: EU Intends to Jointly Purchase Gas To Avoid Dependence. telesurenglish.net Since 1939, Finland had remained a neutral nation and committed not to send weapons to countries in conflict. This diplomatic tradition, however, was broken in February. | Pump jacks of the German Wintershall Dea company convey crude oil as the sun sets behind an oil field near wind energy generators close to the German-Dutch border in Emlichheim, Germany, 22 March 2022.
(2022-03-23). Why is the EU Wary of Cutting off Russian Energy?>. telesurenglish.net The European Union is under mounting pressure from Washington to ban Russian energy imports as European leaders and U.S. President Joe Biden are set to meet and discuss deterrence measures against Russia at a summit on Thursday. However, member states of the bloc have not reached an agreement yet on whether a ban would be slapped on Russian energy in the EU. | RELATED: | “Europe’s supply of energy for heating, mobi…
(2022-03-23). Testing the waters: Could Turkey’s Russian relations sink over Ukraine? strategic-culture.org The war in Ukraine has become the latest test for Turkey’s regional ambitions in confronting those of Russia, in what has clearly become a “cooperative rivalry.” This is where both sides, despite their opposite views on various regional conflicts ranging from Libya to Syria to the South Caucasus, have worked to manage these conflicts without directly challenging one another.
(2022-03-23). Pentagon Targeting Russian Generals… Is the U.S. at War With Russia in All But Name? strategic-culture.org The Americans are involved in providing information to the Ukrainians for lethal targeting of Russian troops. | The Pentagon has admitted it is providing the Ukrainian military with “actionable intelligence” in combat operations against Russian forces. If that is confirmed then the United States is at war with Russia. The implications are grave for two nuclear powers. | The
(2022-03-23). Larry C. Johnson: “The Ukrainian Army Has Been Defeated. What’s Left Is Mop-Up” strategic-culture.org By Mike WHITNEY | Question 1— Can you explain to me why you think Russia is winning the war in Ukraine? | Larry C. Johnson— Within the first 24 hours of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, all Ukrainian Ground Radar Intercept capabilities were wiped out. Without those radars, the Ukrainian Air Force lost its ability to do air to air intercept. In the intervening three weeks, Russia has established a de facto No Fly Zone over Ukraine. While still vulnerable to shoulder fired Surface to Air Missiles supplied by the U.S. and NATO to the Ukrainians, there is no evidence that Russia has had to curta…
(2022-03-23). ‘South to America’: SPLC hosts author and Black studies scholar Imani Perry at virtual Women’s History Month event. splcenter.org
(2022-03-23). New ‘Great Game’: Can Venezuela negotiate an end to U.S. deadly sanctions? peoplesworld.org 
How the tables have turned! A high-level U.S. delegation visited Venezuela on March 5, hoping to repair economic ties with Caracas. Venezuela, one of the world’s poorest countries partly due to U.S.-Western sanctions is, for once, in the driving seat, capable of alleviating an impending U.S. energy crisis if dialogue with Washington continues to move …
(2022-03-23). Nepal accepts U.S. aid despite protests, Chinese objections. peoplesworld.org 
Nepal’s Parliament on February 27 ratified an aid package provided through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an “independent agency” located in the United States. The $500 million to be dispensed, plus $130 million from Nepal, will pay for roadway improvements and transmission lines conveying hydro-generated electricity to India and to domestic users. Nepal’s acceptance process …
(2022-03-23). Tchaikovsky’s ‘Iolanta’ in Los Angeles staged premiere features a blind soprano. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — The adventuresome Pacific Opera Project (POP) gave the Los Angeles stage premiere of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta at the 800-seat Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo on Sun., March 20. The single largest production ever mounted by the company in terms of casting, orchestra size, and staging requirements, the opera stars blind soprano …
(2022-03-23). ‘Nosferatu’ 100 years later: Plagues, politics, sex and vampires. peoplesworld.org 
This month marks the 100-year anniversary of the debut of the German Expressionist silent horror film Nosferatu. The unauthorized and unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula has been regarded as one of the most influential masterpieces of the silent film era. Watching the 80-minute film a century later, it is clear that the …
(2022-03-23). Detroit police power: An internal disharmony. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—On March 8th, at a formal session, Detroit’s City Council unanimously voted to approve $2,000 retention bonuses for every “active member” of the Detroit Police Department as well as $1,000 to all police assistants of the Detroit Police Officers Association. “In Detroit, there’s no talk of defunding police; we want to put more money behind …
(2022-03-23). New Haven Board member Hamilton: Housing, homelessness, top topics at conference. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Housing, homelessness, and jobs, particularly through apprenticeships available to youth of color, were top topics municipal officials discussed at the recent National League of Cities conference in D.C., New Haven, Conn., Board of Alders member Evette Hamilton reports. According to materials distributed at the conference in mid-March in D.C., affordable housing and homelessness are national …
(2022-03-23). ‘The entire village had Covid’: Testimony of a Xingu woman. peoplesworld.org 
The women’s leader of the Xingu Indigenous Territory, the eldest daughter of one important tribal chief and the niece of another, Watatakalu Yawalapiti watched her family be devastated by Covid. Eight relatives succumbed to the disease, including her mother, medicine woman Iamoni Mehinako, and her uncle, chief Aritana Yawalapiti, the historic leader of the peoples …
(2022-03-23). Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson backed by NEA, nation’s largest union. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The nation’s largest union, the three-million-member National Education Association, has strongly endorsed Democratic President Joe Biden’s nomination of federal Appellate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. While NEA President Becky Pringle, like Judge Jackson an African-American woman, issued a prior brief statement backing Judge Jackson, the influential teachers’ group’s letter was more …
(2022-03-23). Putin regime emerges as the main danger to global peace and security. peoplesworld.org 
Russia continues its unrelenting, brutal, and immoral invasion of Ukraine while ignoring the growing global outcry to stop. Russian military forces have widened their lethal destruction to break the will of the Ukrainian population and their unexpected fierce resistance. It is hard to grasp the breadth of destruction in Ukraine and the danger the world …
(2022-03-23). Spanish Footballer Slams Double Standards in Ukraine, Palestine. palestinechronicle.com 
Spanish professional footballer Hector Bellerin has slammed hypocrisy and double standards in the Ukraine crisis coverage, Spanish sports newspaper Marca reported. Speaking with La Media Inglesa, Bellerin highlighted that war in a European country received
(2022-03-23). Hundreds of Palestinian Pilgrims Leave Gaza to Perform Umrah (PHOTOS). palestinechronicle.com 
A group of Palestinian pilgrims left the besieged Gaza Strip on Tuesday to perform Umrah, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Unlike Hajj, which occurs in accordance with the Islamic lunar calendar, Umrah can be undertaken
(2022-03-23). UN Special Rapporteur Says Israel is Committing Apartheid. palestinechronicle.com 
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories Michael Lynk has submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Council, concluding that the situation in occupied Palestine amounts to apartheid,
(2022-03-23). The Billion Dollar Deal that Made Google and Amazon Partners in the Israeli Occupation of Palestine. palestinechronicle.com 
“We are anonymous because we fear retaliation.” This text was part of a letter signed by 500 Google employees last October, in which they decried their company’s direct support for the Israeli government and military.
(2022-03-23). Supermodel Bella Hadid Calls for Home for Palestinians in Vogue Feature. palestinechronicle.com 
Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid has been featured as the cover model on the latest US issue of Vogue magazine, with whom she spoke about her sympathies with the Palestinian people, The New Arab reported on
(2022-03-23). 50 US Lawmakers Ask Blinken to Stop Israel’s Demolition of Palestinian Village. palestinechronicle.com 
Fifty members of the US House of Representatives from the Democratic Party have asked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to prevent Israel from forcefully evicting 38 Palestinian families and demolishing their occupied West Bank
(2022-03-23). US Secretary of State Blinken to Visit Palestine, Israel Next Week. palestinechronicle.com 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel and the Palestinian Authority next week, Israeli media reported. Israeli newspaper Ynet News revealed that the visit comes amid fears of an escalation in
(2022-03-23). Putin’s Geo-Economic Judo Move Flips The Financial Tables On The West. oneworld.press Instead of Russia’s economy nearing collapse, it’s now the US-led West’s that must face this startling scenario, and all because of the events that America itself decided to set into motion.
(2022-03-23). Assessing The Prospects Of Prime Minister Khan’s China-OIC Mediation Proposal. oneworld.press The takeaway is that those countries like Pakistan that practice policies of principled neutrality are very interested in strengthening their independent credentials by offering to mediate between Russia and Ukraine even if those two might not ask them to do so. Turkey’s existing involvement in these efforts creates a chance for Ankara to de facto involve the OIC so observers should keep an eye on if this happens as well as if China tries to do so too, whether on its own or in coordination with Turkey.
(2022-03-23). Ukraine’s Peace Deal Referendum Proposal Is A Demagogic Distraction. oneworld.press Just like Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan bravely agreed to a Russian-mediated ceasefire with Azerbaijan for ending 2020’s Karabakh Conflict without putting his side’s pragmatic compromises up to a referendum, so too should Zelensky do the same and similarly rely on snap elections like his Caucasian counterpart later did to determine the public’s support for his move.
(2022-03-23). Victoria Nuland’s Understanding Of Russian-Indian Relations Is Outdated. oneworld.press No amount of proposed American replacements for India’s military-technical imports from Russia will influence that Great Power to sacrifice on its grand strategic goal of jointly assembling a new Non-Aligned Movement (‘Neo-NAM’) with Moscow in order to mutually maximize their strategic autonomy and thus preemptively prevent their potential disproportionate dependence on the US and China respectively in the New Cold War.
(2022-03-23). What Is Blocking a Peace-Agreement Between Putin & Zelensky. oneworld.press In my news-report on March 21, “Why The Question Of Which Side Is ‘nazi’ Blocks Any Peace Settlement”, was explained WHY that issue is so extremely unlikely to be able to be agreed-upon between Zelensky and Putin — and, therefore, why Russia will either have to accept defeat in this war, or else defeat Ukraine 100% militarily before there will be any capitulation by Ukraine in this conflict.
(2022-03-23). Brazil’s ex-president Dilma Rousseff: US-China conflict is neoliberalism vs. socialism. multipolarista.com Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff analyzes the US-China conflict as “a rivalry of two systems,” a struggle between neoliberalism and socialism. Condemning US sanctions and “dollar hegemony,” she called for Latin America “to break with the Monroe Doctrine.”
(2022-03-23). AFSCME Local 1110 still without a new contract in Bloomington, Illinois. liberationnews.org 
After six months, workers expressed support for a potential work stoppage since the university has not been receptive to any of the union’s requests.
(2022-03-23). Utility shut offs, evictions, foreclosures: Capitalists prepare to go on the attack as relief programs end. liberationnews.org 
The pandemic relief programs implemented in 2020 and 2021 are rapidly coming to an end, plunging many workers deeper into poverty.
(2022-03-23). Minneapolis teachers rally in support of strike. liberationnews.org 
Over the last week, multiple rallies and demonstrations across Minneapolis attracted thousands of teachers, families and community members in support of striking teachers.
(2022-03-23). UK Spring Statement 2022: Imperial experts respond. imperial.ac.uk Academics and researchers from across Imperial College London have provided analysis of the 2022 Spring Statement.
(2022-03-23). Imperial’s international animal welfare accreditation is reconfirmed. imperial.ac.uk The animal care and welfare standards achieved by Imperial’s staff and facilities have been reconfirmed by an international animal welfare society.
(2022-03-23). Podcast: Child COVID condition, health inequalities, and a healthy planet. imperial.ac.uk In this edition: A COVID-linked condition in children, how AI could magnify health inequities, and 9 things you can do for your health and the planet.
(2022-03-23). NY Prosecutor Who Resigned Believes Trump Is ‘Guilty of Numerous Felony Violations’. commondreams.org In his resignation letter, Mark Pomerantz wrote that the new Manhattan DA’s decision not to prosecute the ex-president “is misguided and completely contrary to the public interest.”
(2022-03-23). Watch: Bernie Sanders and Barbara Lee Hold Town Hall on War in Ukraine. commondreams.org “Right now, we are in a global struggle between autocracy and democracy, with nothing less than the future of the planet at stake.”
(2022-03-23). Calls for Senate to Act Grow as Idaho Governor Signs ‘Heinous’ Anti-Choice Law. commondreams.org White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that President Joe Biden “again calls on Congress to act and send a bill to his desk to shut down these radical steps.”
(2022-03-23). Jackson Confirmation Hearing Proves GOP Has No Interest Whatsoever in Making America a Better Place. commondreams.org The Republican Party’s antics should be seen for what they are: theater to distract us from their real work of increasing the poisons in our air and water to jack up the profits of their obscene overlords.
(2022-03-23). ‘Extraordinary Allegation’: Mo Brooks Claims Trump Personally Asked Him to ‘Rescind’ 2020 Election Results. commondreams.org “I can’t imagine getting a request to illegally overthrow the lawful United States government and hiding it, let alone continuing to publicly support the person who made it,” said Rep. Don Beyer in response to the statement by the Alabama Republican.
(2022-03-23). ‘Take the Next Step’: Progressives Mark ACA Anniversary With Calls for Medicare for All. commondreams.org “Healthcare is a human right. And it is unimaginable that, in the wealthiest country in the world, we still don’t treat it like one.”
(2022-03-23). Critics Blast ‘Absolutely Shocking’ Supreme Court Decision on Wisconsin Voting Maps. commondreams.org Journalist John Nichols called it “a stunning decision that confirms just how extreme the U.S. Supreme Court’s majority has become.”
(2022-03-23). Fossil Fuel CEOs Making ‘Unconscionable Profits’ Amid Ukraine Crisis: Analysis. commondreams.org “The fracking industry is seeking a long-term strategy to deepen global dependence on dirty fossil fuels,” said one researcher. “It is nothing short of a cynical exploitation of a genuine crisis.”
(2022-03-23). 1,000+ Public Defenders Say Jackson’s Background Would Be ‘Incalculable Asset’ to Court. commondreams.org A Supreme Court justice with public defender experience would “send an important message especially to young and aspiring lawyers about the type of legal experience our country values,” reads on open letter.
(2022-03-23). Exposed: The Biggest Non-Profit Funders of Climate Denial. commondreams.org While the list is by no means exhaustive, it represents key groups primarily focused on energy and the environment that consistently mislead the public about the climate crisis.
(2022-03-23). Climate Art vs. Wall Street. commondreams.org Dozens of climate movement groups are coming together in April to organize the #DefundClimateChaos Week of Arts Action. Join us.
(2022-03-23). ‘Jaw-Dropping’: Wall Street Bonuses Have Soared 1,743% Since 1985. commondreams.org A new analysis finds that if the federal minimum wage had increased at the same rate, it would currently be $61.75 an hour.
(2022-03-23). Russian Climate Envoy Reportedly Resigns Over Ukraine Invasion. commondreams.org Anatoly Chubais, a former deputy prime minister who oversaw the lucrative privatization of state enterprises in the 1990s, gave President Vladimir Putin his first Kremlin job 25 years ago.
(2022-03-23). Bernie Sanders Backs Federally Contracted Call Center Workers on Strike. commondreams.org “We should not allow greedy corporations to privatize public services or profit from robbing workers of fair pay and benefits.”
(2022-03-23). Twelve Years Later, Surviving Cancer, and Attacks on the Affordable Care Act. commondreams.org If insurance companies ever get the opportunity to pick and choose their clients, cancer survivors with a history of both chemo and radiation will surely be last on their list.
(2022-03-23). US High Schooler’s Answer Listing Zero ‘Positive Effects of Imperialism’ Goes Viral. commondreams.org “The ‘positive’ effects” of imperialism “are often only positive for the oppressors,” said 15-year-old Cece Walsh.
(2022-03-23). From Moscow to Washington, the Barbarism and Hypocrisy Don’t Justify Each Other. commondreams.org While apologists for the governments of Russia or the United States want to focus on some truths to the exclusion of others, the horrific militarism of both countries deserves only opposition.
(2022-03-23). Nobel Winner Chastises Normalization of ‘Small’ Nuclear Weapons as ‘Pathetic’. commondreams.org “Today’s nuclear weapons are so incredibly large and dangerous that we have a really distorted idea of what a small nuclear weapon is.”
(2022-03-23). Russia Says NATO Peacekeepers Inside Ukraine Would Be ‘Dangerous and Reckless’. commondreams.org “This will be the direct clash between the Russian and NATO armed forces that everyone has not only tried to avoid but said should not take place in principle,” warned Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
(2022-03-23). Unless Biden Acts, Student Loan Freeze That’s Saved Borrowers $195 Billion Will End Soon. commondreams.org “There are only 40 more days until student loan payments restart. Borrowers are not ready,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal warned Tuesday. “Cancel student debt for all.”
(2022-03-23). We Must All Rise Together Against Crimes Fueled by Hate. commondreams.org Asian Americans are not alone when it comes to hate crimes, hate crimes against Black Americans are also up. The Jewish community reported a record number of hate crimes. In Chicago, gay men were the most targeted.
(2022-03-23). War Crimes and the Lie of American Innocence. commondreams.org Our hypocrisy on war crimes makes a rules-based world, one that abides by international law, impossible.
(2022-03-23). Let’s Not Stop With the Russian Oligarchy. commondreams.org Why is oligarchy, which means rule (arche) by the few (oligoi), considered an exclusively Russian phenomenon?
(2022-03-23). As GOP Blocks Funds, Federal Agency Ends Covid Coverage for Uninsured. commondreams.org “The rationing of Covid-care by ability to pay begins,” warned one physician.
(2022-03-23). Lavrov: The Freezing of Central Bank Reserves Was Not Anticipated. anti-empire.com 
Editor’s note: Not anticipated. So maybe it’s not the “sophisticated shadow play” some are still clinging to? |
| Source: Machine translated from Russian. | Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that no one predicted the arrest by the West of the assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. The minister “When they froze the central bnak reserves, nobody who was…
(2022-03-23). Renault Resumes Car Production in Russia. anti-empire.com 
Source: French carmaker Renault resumed operations at its production facilities in Moscow on Monday, a move that comes as other international companies flee A company spokesperson confirmed the reopening to news agency Reuters. Renault had suspended some operations at its assembly plants in late February due to component shortag…
(2022-03-23). Click-Farm Spam Forces Commenting Change. anti-empire.com 
Deleted 500 spam comments yesterday going back 6 days. Site is targeted by Pakistani click-farm spammers rather than bots so few things work. The WordPress terms filter should still stop them but for some reason it doesn’t. | I disabled guest commenting to see if the extra step of having to register an account will make it unprofitable for them to continue. | Unfortunately that means you also have to register with WordPress to comment, but you only need to do it once.
(2022-03-23). Romania’s Famous Steaua Soccer Club Announces Ban on Vaccinated Players Who Are ‘Powerless’ and ‘Lose Strength’. anti-empire.com 
Source: The owner of Romanian side Steaua Bucharest has sensationally announced the club will ban all players vaccinated against Mr Gigi Becali – a Romanian businessman and politician – said he is not allowing vaccinated players to play anymore because they are ‘powerless’. | Becali went on to claim that people…
(2022-03-23). The Coast Guard Destroyed Their Livelihoods. Will the Supreme Court Hear Their Case? aclu.org Robert Weir and his crew were on an Little did they know then that their lives were about to be turned upside down, and that it would be nearly a year before they saw their homes and families again.
(2022-03-23). We Interrupt This Program To Bring You the World As It Burns. journal-neo.org 
The Ukraine crisis has unfolded so quickly, I guess none of us can keep up. As I type this, it seems that the Russian forces are about to establish complete control over Mariupol. As Russia moves forward in the most unprecedented military maneuver in history, the melodramatic forces who set this catastrophe in motion have gone …
(2022-03-23). Oil and Gas Failure and Humiliation of Washington. journal-neo.org 
Despite the conflict in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia initiated by Washington, Russian gas is flowing to Europe in maximum volumes, European media outlets stress. At Mallnow, the point of arrival of the Yamal-Europe pipeline in Germany, supplies, which were interrupted for a few days after the start of Russia’s military special operation in Ukraine …
(2022-03-23). Biden’s Actions are Behind the Collapsing Dollar. journal-neo.org 
The US dollar, as the international reserve currency, has long served as an essential medium of exchange between countries with different national currencies. To fulfil this role, a reserve currency needs to be stable, safe and easily accessible to all countries. In the 20th Century, the dollar’s international status caused it to grow in value, …
(2022-03-23). Venezuelan Vice President: National Currency Strengthens Amid Economic Growth. venezuelanalysis.com Recent economic policies have managed to bring currency devaluation and inflation under control following years of US sanctions.
(2022-03-23). Sit-in at Denver Recreation Center Leads to Meeting with City. unicornriot.ninja
(2022-03-23). Cruz Asks Ketanji Brown Jackson About Critical Race Theory, Antiracist Books. truthout.org 
During Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings on Tuesday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) questioned the Supreme Court nominee over her views on critical race theory — including whether she thinks that babies are taught to be racist. | In his line of questioning,
(2022-03-23). GOP Attacks Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Work Defending Guantánamo Prisonsers. truthout.org 
To begin our coverage of day two of the historic nomination hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, we discuss the attacks by Republicans on her work defending suspects at Guantánamo Bay prison. Given that Jackson was one of hundreds of legal professionals in a project that exposed the lies and brutality undergirding Guantánamo, “to criticize her work in that project is nonsensical to me,” says Baher Azmy, legal director of the Center of Constitutional Rights, who has represented pe…
(2022-03-23). A New Cold War Won’t Help the People of Ukraine or Anyone Else. truthout.org 
The Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine has provoked strong reactions across the world, from empathetic solidarity with the Ukrainian people to crass
(2022-03-23). Starbucks Workers Unanimously Vote to Form Union in Seattle, Company’s Hometown. truthout.org 
Starbucks workers in Seattle won their union with a unanimous vote on Tuesday, becoming the first store in the company’s hometown to form a union in several decades. | Workers voted 9 to 0 to form a union at the Broadway and Denny store, becoming the seventh location to unionize with SEIU-affiliated Workers United. The win hits close to home for the company, which is in the midst of a fierce union-busting campaign across the country. | “We are so excited to win our union unanimously and for…
(2022-03-23). Federal Agency Ends COVID Coverage for Uninsured After GOP Blocks Funds. truthout.org 
A federal health agency tasked with covering Covid-19 testing and treatment for uninsured Americans officially stopped accepting claims on Wednesday because it is out of funding, a shortfall caused by congressional lawmakers’ failure to approve new coronavirus aid. | Martin Kramer, a spokesperson for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
(2022-03-23). Disability Doesn’t Make Us Less Worthy of Life. COVID Policy Assumes It Does. truthout.org 
When I was 7 years old, my father put me to bed each night with a fluffy bunny puppet and a lesson on human finitude. With the bunny’s glassy blue eyes fixed on me, his voice pitched high and cartoonish, my dad would ask me big questions. What if you’re the only person in the world, and we’re all just figments of your imagination? How would you ever really know that’s not true? That’s called solipsism. Or, another time: We fear the time after we die, but why don’t we fear the vast time of non-e…
(2022-03-23). Another brewing scandal involving Boris Johnson. truepublica.org.uk By TruePublica: Yet again, we now find Boris Johnson at the heart of another scandal — this time over the West’s emergency pullout from Afghanistan. It won’t be much of a surprise to learn it’s about his ‘truthfulness.’ This story was always going to have legs if true. And it looks like that might well …
(2022-03-23). Analysts warn of diesel shortages and rationing. truepublica.org.uk Last week TruePublica reported that there was a fairly strong possibility that diesel would be in short supply. Today, many of the financial pages across Europe are now reporting the same and that rationing is to be expected Indeed, the head of the world’s largest independent oil trader has warned of a “systemic” shortage of …
(2022-03-23). Most of Javid’s ’69 new NHS centres’ may not actually exist. truepublica.org.uk By Caroline Malloy: Just a quarter of the 69 new NHS diagnostic centres that the health secretary last month boasted were “up and running” may have actually opened, openDemocracy has learned. Sajid Javid told Parliament on 8 February that scores of “new community diagnostic centres” had “already opened across England in convenient places such as …
(2022-03-23). Howard University faculty win tentative agreement just hours before planned strike. therealnews.com 
Since full-time lecturers at Howard University originally voted to unionize, they have spent nearly four years bargaining with the university administration to get their first contract. On March 23, just hours before lecturers and nearly 200 adjunct professors, who have been fighting for their second contract, were set to strike, the union secured a historic tentative agreement with the university and called it off. Union members will be voting on whether or not to ratify the tentative agreement in the coming weeks. Even though the strike was narrowly averted, Howard has a long way to go to adequately addre…
(2022-03-23). Bush war crimes, Guantánamo in spotlight at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in US Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Tuesday deflected attacks from Republican senators who questioned her work as a defense attorney for Guantánamo Bay detainees, as well as a false allegation that she called former Bush administration officials “war criminals.” | Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)…
(2022-03-23). Stopping the War Is the Absolute Priority. rosalux.de Volodymyr Ishchenko on his country’s future and the responsibility of the Left in East and West.
(2022-03-23). From Moscow to Washington, the Barbarism and Hypocrisy Don’t Justify Each Other. scheerpost.com 
[ By Norman Solomon | Russia’s war in Ukraine — like the USA’s wars in Afghanistan and Iraq — should be understood as barbaric mass slaughter. For all their mutual hostility, the Kremlin and the White House are willing to rely on similar precepts: Might makes right. International law is what you extol when you aren’t violating it. And at home, rev up the nationalism to go with the militarism. | While the world desperately needs adherence to a single standard of nonaggression and human rights, some convoluted ration…
(2022-03-23). 25 March, Montreal and online event: Solidarity with Palestinian Political Prisoners: Webinar with Charlotte Kates and Elyaa Abuhijleh. samidoun.net 
Friday March 25, 2022 12pm-1: 30pm Eastern (9 am Pacific, 5 pm Europe, 6 pm Palestine) By Zoom- register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VWdy… In many respects, Palestinian prisoners remain on the frontlines of the Palestinian struggle for self-determination. Despite facing tremendous repression- often in the form of interrogation, sleep deprivation, solitary confinement and restrictions on family visits- they …
(2022-03-23). “France is a strategic ally of the Israeli occupation”: Speaking out on the dissolution of Collectif Palestine Vaincra. samidoun.net The following article is translated and republished from the original French at ACTA. In this interview, a former activist of the Collectif Palestine Vaincra reacts to the dissolution of the group initiated at the end of February by French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin, and ratified on March 10. Retracing the main stages of …
(2022-03-23). International actions to defend Palestine from French repression in Stockholm, Barcelona, Geneva and more. samidoun.net 
International solidarity actions are continuing to challenge the French government’s ban on two collectives advocating for justice in Palestine, including the Collectif Palestine Vaincra. In its dissolution order, French officials, including President Emmanuel Macron and Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, explicitly targeted the collective for advocating for freedom for Palestinian prisoners — and for Georges Abdallah, …
(2022-03-23). Video: Launch of International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades & Economic Coercive Measures. samidoun.net The United States, with the support of the United Nations and European Union, has imposed sanctions and other economic coercive measures on over 30 percent of the global population, mostly located in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Sanctions are one of the key tools of U.S. imperialism, leading to mass starvation and suffering of …
(2022-03-23). 27 March, Gothenburg: Palestinian Land Day Demonstration. samidoun.net 
Sunday, 27 March 3: 00 pm Brunnsparken Gothenburg, Sweden Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/s/palestinska-jo… The Palestinian Coordination Group In Gothenburg is calling for a demonstration to draw attention to the Day of the Land, Sunday 27 March at 15: 00. The demonstration starts from Brunnsparken in front of Johannastatyn to Jà§rntorget The event will include various short speeches and cultural …
(2022-03-23). 26 March, online event: Palestine and US Strategy in the Arab World with Prof. As’ad AbuKhalil. samidoun.net 
SATURDAY, MARCH 26 5: 00 PM PACIFIC || 8: 00 PM EASTERN REGISTER TO JOIN: bit.ly/usandpalestine The struggle for the liberation of Palestine is also a struggle to defeat U.S. imperialism and obtain liberation of the Arab people. Join the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path (Masar Badil) for a discussion of U.S. strategy today — and our response. …
(2022-03-23). 25 March, Naples: Solidarity Rally against the Dissolution of Collectif Palestine Vaincra. samidoun.net 
Friday, 25 March 4: 00 pm Istituto Grenoble (via Francesco Crispi 86, NA) Napoli Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/707505683963577/ Following the dissolution of the Collectif Palestine Vaincra (CPV) by the French government, all those committed to supporting the tireless and heroic Palestinian resistance unite to denounce this repressive action and to support the French comrades. According to the government …
(2022-03-23). 23 March, Gothenburg: Sweden Premiere — “Kofia: A Revolution Through Music” samidoun.net 
KOFIA: A Revolution Through Music being screened by Samidoun Gà∂teborg When and where: Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Time: 18: 30 Location: Aftonstjà§rnan Cinema, Plà•tslagaregatan 2, Lindholmen, Gothenburg Tickets: kulturpunkten.nu/evenemang/kofia-a-revol… (SEK 25-120) Also visit the following pages: Post about our originally planned film screening: samidoun.net/sweden/se-pa-kofia-a-revolu… The film screening’s Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/233967842213835 The film’s official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/kofi…
(2022-03-23). Zapatismo, solidarity and self-governance: a conversation. roarmag.org 
Constructing a water system in a Zapatista community in Chiapas. Photo: Francesc Parés | Ramor Ryan is a writer and translator who was based in Chiapas, Mexico for almost two decades, where he witnessed and participated in the Zapatistas’ revolutionary struggle. His first book
(2022-03-23). The Supreme Court Delivers a Blow to Democracy in Wisconsin. progressive.org The high court moves to guarantee the GOP control of the state legislature through rigged redistricting.
(2022-03-23). Middle America: Biden in the Breach. progressive.org Sitting in front of a crackling fire in the White House at the end of February, President Joe Biden …
(2022-03-23). Further Comment: Never a Just War. progressive.org Much of the world has united in opposition to the death and destruction that Russian President Vladimir Putin began raining down on the people of Ukraine in late February. Even in Russia itself, tens of thousands of protesters in …
(2022-03-23). Blame Greed for Rising Prices. progressive.org Corporate executives are exploiting crises to make record profits and line their pockets.
(2022-03-23). The Other Americans: Guatemala’s ‘Law for Looting and Corruption’. progressive.org Newly passed allocation will almost certainly lead to abuse.
(2022-03-23). Ukrainian Refugees Spare No Words On Zelensky Government. popularresistance.org Chisinau, Moldova – Nestled above the Black Sea, between the war zone in Ukraine and the eastern limits of NATO territory in Romania, sits the tiny, oft-forgotten landlocked nation of Moldova. Among the poorest countries in Europe by just about any relevant metric, it has been overwhelmed by Ukrainian refugees in the three weeks since the outset of what Russia calls its “special military operation” (—Å–ø–µ—Ü–æ–ø–µ—Ä–∞—Ü–∏—è) in Ukraine. | More than 359,000 people of the 3.
(2022-03-23). NATO Is A Problem, Not The Solution. popularresistance.org While in no way excusing Russia’s criminal invasion, NATO expansion eastward increased its likelihood. Although we’ll never know if the war would not have happened under different circumstances, after a month of Russian violence against Ukraine the two countries’ negotiators have reportedly agreed that it will reject joining NATO as part of a peace pact. | Russia has long objected to NATO’s eastward expansion, particularly Ukraine’s de facto incorporation into the alliance. It repeatedly raised objections to NATO encircling its territory in the months leading up to its illegal invasion. | Last week the head of th…
(2022-03-23). The People Of Yemen Need Our Help, Too. popularresistance.org The United Nations’ goal was to raise more than $4.2 billion for the people of war-torn Yemen by March 15. But when that deadline rolled around, just $1.3 billion had come in. | “I am deeply disappointed,” said Jan Egeland, the secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council. “The people of Yemen need the same level of support and solidarity that we’ve seen for the people of Ukraine. The crisis in Europe will dramatically impact Yemenis’ access to food and fuel, making an already dire situation even worse.” | With Yemen importing more than 35% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, disruption to wheat supplies…
(2022-03-23). This New Teamsters Union Boss Could Start The Biggest Strike In Decades. popularresistance.org You might not know Sean O’Brien. But he is poised to shake up the US economy in a way no one else has in recent memory. | O’Brien was sworn in Tuesday as the new general president of the 1.3-million member International Brotherhood of Teamsters, succeeding James Hoffa, son of the union’s most infamous president. The younger Hoffa held the job 23 years, far longer than his father ran the union. | O’Brien, a self-described “militant,” is vowing to take a much harsher line with employers than his predecessor did. And that could lead to a strike at the nation’s largest union employer when the Teamsters’ UPS contract…
(2022-03-23). Climate Change Impacting Southern Africa From Malawi To Madagascar. popularresistance.org In Southern Africa, a series of cyclones and tropical storms have done enormous damage in Mozambique, Madagascar and Malawi. | The most recent Cyclone Gombe resulted in the displacement of thousands of people in Mozambique and Malawi. An earlier Tropical Storm Ana struck Madagascar along with Mozambique and Malawi. | Cyclone Gombe reached the coast of Mossuril district in Nampula Province in Mozambique on March 11. The severe tropical event was marked by winds as high as 190km/h (118 miles) with rainfall at 200/24h (7.874 inches). | Gombe came just two months after Ana which struck Mozambique in January. In addit…
(2022-03-23). The True Adventure Of A 19-Year-Old North American Fighting In The Cuban Revolution With Fidel Castro. popularresistance.org Wild Green Oranges describes how author Bob Baldock dropped out of college and was at loose ends in 1958. Then he became inspired after a chance viewing of a newsreel. It was about a band of rebels in the remote eastern mountains of Cuba fighting a guerilla war against the US-backed Batista dictatorship. He had access to news about the little-known events in Cuba at his job as a copyboy at the (now defunct) New York Herald Tribune and became determined to interview the rebels. | Then a youth of nineteen years, his only travel outside the Midwest was to New York City. He recruited another dropout classmate, forged…
(2022-03-23). Howard University Faculty Are Ready To Strike. popularresistance.org After more than three years of negotiating their first contract since they unionized, 150 full-time lecturers are expected to strike at Howard University beginning this Wednesday. Unless an agreement is reached in the coming days, they will strike alongside almost two hundred adjunct professors hoping to secure their second contract. | Established not long after the end of the Civil War, Howard University is widely regarded as the nation’s top historically black college or university (HBCU). Its rich intellectual history attracts accomplished academics from around the world. Unfortunately, according to strike-rea…
(2022-03-23). Fossil Free Research. popularresistance.org Fossil Free Research is a new campaign to end the toxic influence of fossil fuel money on climate change-related research in universities. It is coordinated by international student divestment and climate justice activists with the support of a wide range of academics, climate experts, and university members, as reflected by the letter here.
(2022-03-23). The Coming Medicaid Purge. popularresistance.org Since the start of the pandemic, Medicaid, the federal and state program to provide health insurance to low income Americans, has been far more generous than in the past. Enrollment is higher than ever, at 77.8 million. | This isn’t because of some nationwide change of heart in state governments; it’s because states were paid to stop cutting people from their Medicaid rolls. Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the first coronavirus relief bill passed in March 2020, states received a 6.2 percent boost in federal Medicaid funding in exchange for halting disenrollments. | The usual process of conducti…
(2022-03-23). Despite Oceans ‘In Crisis,’ Global Treaty Talks Falter. popularresistance.org In the wake of collapsed U.N.-backed talks, ocean defenders this week are urging global governments to reach a robust treaty by year’s end to safeguard the world’s high seas from exploitation and the climate crisis. | “Government promises to protect at least a third of the world’s oceans by 2030 are already coming off the rails,” Will McCallum of Greenpeace’s Protect the Oceans campaign said in a statement Monday. | A failure to reach a Global Ocean Treaty in 2022 would mean “no way to create ocean sanctuaries in international waters to allow them to achieve that 30àó30 goal,” he said. “This treaty is cruc…
(2022-03-23). 80% of rural African population lack safely managed drinking water. peoplesdispatch.org 80% of the rural population on the African continent lack safely managed drinking water, 75% lack safely managed sanitation, and 70% lack basic hygiene services, according to a special report of the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP). | While accessibility in urban regions of the continent is better, 40% of the population in urban Africa also lacks safely managed drinking water. According to UNICEF’s
(2022-03-23). Baloch students boycott classes to protest enforced disappearances in Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org For over a month, civil society groups, students unions and activists have been seeking information on the whereabouts of researcher Hafeez Baloch who was abducted from the city of Khuzdar in February…
(2022-03-23). Protests erupt in Peru against the pardon of Fujimori. peoplesdispatch.org Fujimori’s dictatorship in the 1990s was marked by grave human rights violations as well as corruption including crimes of aggravated kidnapping, forced disappearance and murder of thousands of leftist guerillas especially of the Shining Path.
(2022-03-23). Algerian left leader Fethi Ghares leaves prison after court reduces sentence on appeal. peoplesdispatch.org Ghares was convicted on charges of insulting the president and harming national unity. He was sentenced to two years in prison in January…
(2022-03-23). As both poles of the earth face heat waves, climate scientists sound the alarm. peoplesdispatch.org While the world is concerned about climate change and almost irreversible global warming, the polar regions are especially important owing to their sensitive climatic conditions…
(2022-03-23). ‘If a unionized workforce can be tossed away like this, it can happen to anyone’. peoplesdispatch.org British ferry operator P&O fired 800 workers without notice. The workers were informed they had been laid off through a Zoom video call.
(2022-03-23). India, US have different priorities. peoplesdispatch.org An extraordinary week has passed for the Narendra Modi government’s dalliance with the Quad. Call it a defining moment, a turning point or even an inflection point — it has elements of all three. | The last week saw a two-day visit to Delhi by Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida, a virtual summit between Indian prime minister Modi and Australian prime minister Morrison, and foreign ministry level consultations with the visiting US undersecretary for political affairs Victoria Nuland. The leitmotif was the situation around Ukraine. | Biden has since taken a jibe that India has a “somewhat shaky” stance on…
(2022-03-23). In OtherWords: March 23, 2022. otherwords.org This month marks the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic here in the United States. | In many ways, Of course, with a brutal new war in Europe and inflation around the world, there’s a lot that doesn’t feel normal. | In…
(2022-03-23). Want to Ensure Marijuana Is Safe? Legalize and Regulate It. otherwords.org Rarely a week goes by without police or other public officials warning about so-called “fentanyl-laced” weed. Upon closer inspection, there’s little if any truth behind these sensational claims. | A case in point: Police in Brattleboro, Vermont recently generated Days later, however, lab tests
(2022-03-23). How A ‘No-Fly Zone’ Could Lead to Nuclear War. otherwords.org In response to the rising brutality of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some Americans say they support making Ukrainian airspace a “no-fly zone” for Russian war planes. | What they’re actually proposing is that we launch a war against nuclear-armed Russia. | Proponents say that while Ukrainians fight Russians on the ground, the U.S. should tell Russia they’re barred from Ukrainian skies. But what happens when Russian planes fly over Ukraine anyway? Then our planes must try to shoot them down. | U.S. and Russian pilots battling each other to the death? That’s called war. | There’s a reason American presidents of bot…
(2022-03-23). Two Years In, We Need to Learn the Lessons of This Pandemic. otherwords.org Two years ago I was panicking, making hundreds of phone calls to postpone my wedding that was a few days away. It was March 2020. | A global pandemic had reached the United States and changed each of our lives in ways we never imagined. Millions of Americans would lose jobs, friends, family, and even their lives to COVID-19, while While the country ground to a halt, and I googled whether an imam would perform our marriage over Zoom, there was a glimmer of hope at the back of m…
(2022-03-23). Fake News, Fake History, Fake Law. orinocotribune.com By Alfred De Zayas — Mar 21, 2022 | “Fake news” is a widespread phenomenon — not only in wartime, but also in daily political and economic relations. Fake news are not only disseminated by governments and its proxies, but also practiced by the private sector, by media conglomerates, by individuals in their correspondence, gossip, social media and through the internet. | Fake news is as prevalent in Europe as it is in the United States, in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Patently false narratives, false flag operations and bogus incidents are concocted by governments in order to justify their policies,…
(2022-03-23). Four Signs that a US-Gulf ‘Divorce’ is in the Making. orinocotribune.com By Abdel Bari Atwan — Mar 20, 2022 | The rapid-fire ‘messages’ directed at Washington from old Persian Gulf allies are brutal, and strongly suggest that the days of US hegemony are done | If any good has come out of the Ukraine war for the Arab world, it is the diminished status and influence of the US in West Asia. Washington is losing many of its traditional allies in the region, especially in the Persian Gulf, and this trend looks like it will accelerate. | Four recent developments illustrate this. | First, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s visit to the UAE on Friday. The warm welcome laid on for him by…
(2022-03-23). A Candidate Without Primaries: Ecarri to Run in 2024 Presidential Elections of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Antonio Ecarri has been the latest member of the Venezuelan opposition to announce his candidacy for the 2024 presidential elections. Ecarri, from the Lápiz (Pencil) Alliance political movement, ran in the November 2021 regional elections for mayor of Caracas and came in second place. | Ecarri confirmed his intention to run for president of Venezuela, and also made it clear that he does not wish to run against other opposition candidates in a primary that would define a single candidacy of the opposition. | t.co/aZL9Cifexw | — AlbertoRodNews (@AlbertoRodNews) (2022-03-23). Colombia: Registrar Will Not Ask Electoral Council for Senate Vote Recount. orinocotribune.com The Colombian Registrar’s Office will investigate whether there were human errors or acts of fraud on the part of some jurors during the recent legislative election vote count. | After constant questioning by opposition groups, the National Registrar of Colombia, Alexander Vega Rocha, announced on Tuesday, March 22, that he would not ask the National Electoral Council (CNE) for a recount of Senate votes. | Vega Rocha affirmed that “the Registrar’s Office will not submit before the CNE a request for a recount of the senate vote. Therefore, the counting process will continue its normal course.” | The registrar d…
(2022-03-23). Venezuela Starts New Phase of Vuelta a la Patria Program for 2022. orinocotribune.com The government of Venezuela is implementing a new phase of the Vuelta a la Patria program in 2022. The first flight of this new phase will depart from the José Joaquín Olmedo International Airport in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. A Conviasa flight will bring back Venezuelan nationals in Ecuador who wish to return home. | A multidisciplinary team of specialists from the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the aircraft crew, will provide the necessary care to guarantee a safe and orderly return for each and every Venezuelan who would voluntarily opt to take this flight. | President Nicolás Madur…
(2022-03-23). Analysts: Assad’s Visit to UAE Positive Despite US Opposition. orinocotribune.com Analysts believe a recent visit by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the United Arab Emirates was a step forward despite the United States’ bitter reaction to the trip. | Assad’s Friday visit to the UAE was his first visit to an Arab state since the beginning of foreign-backed militancy in his country in 2011. | The Syrian president met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, among other senior Emirati officials. | The trip was the latest sign of warming ties between the two countries after the UAE reopened its embassy in…
(2022-03-23). Canadian and US Activists Reject Media Cold War Propaganda Against Russia. orinocotribune.com
(2022-03-23). Venezuela Welcomes New Ambassador of Trinidad & Tobago (+Nicaragua). orinocotribune.com On Monday, March 21, in the Sol del Perú room of Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela’s head of state Nicolás Maduro received the credentials of His Excellency Edmund Dillon, ambassador appointed to Venezuela by the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Dillon has been in Venezuela since his arrival at the Simón Bolívar International Airport on February 4. Upon arrival, the Trinidadian diplomat expressed a strong desire to continue cooperation between the two nations. | Prior to his appointment as ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago, Dillon served as a soldier in the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Forces, later serving…
(2022-03-23). Possible Vote Recount Threatens Colombia’s ‘Democracy’ Amid Presidential Race. orinocotribune.com 
In the midst of warnings of a possible coup d’état carried out through a vote recount promoted by former Colombian president àÅlvaro Uribe and his supporters, and by President Iván Duque himself, the political system of Colombia is faltering a few weeks before the country’s presidential elections. | In the parliamentary elections held on March 13, the Historic Pact leftist coalition came out on top, receiving the most seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives. Now, the Colombian president himself has requested a recount, in violation of the legal and constitutional regulations of the country, bec…
(2022-03-23). We are in a Period of Great Tectonic Shifts. orinocotribune.com 
By Vijay Prashad — Mar 17, 2022 | The war in Ukraine has focused attention on the shifts taking place in the world order. Russia’s military intervention has been met with sanctions from the West as well as with the transport of arms and mercenaries to Ukraine. These sanctions will have a major impact on the Russian economy as well as the Central Asian
(2022-03-23). Was Bombing of Mariupol Theater Staged by Ukrainian Azov Extremists to Trigger NATO Intervention? orinocotribune.com 
By Max Blumenthal — Mar 18, 2022 | Testimony by evacuated Mariupol residents and warnings of a false flag attack undermine the Ukrainian government’s claims about a Russian bombing of a local theater sheltering civilians. | Western media have reported that Russia’s military deliberately attacked the Donetsk Academic Regional Drama theater in Mariupol, Ukraine, claiming that it was filled with civilians and marked with signs reading “children” on its grounds. | The supposed bombing took place just as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to US Congress for a no fly zone, fueling the chorus for direc…
(2022-03-23). Putin’s Geo-Economic Judo Move Flips The Financial Tables On The West. oneworld.press Instead of Russia’s economy nearing collapse, it’s now the US-led West’s that must face this startling scenario, and all because of the events that America itself decided to set into motion.
(2022-03-23). Assessing The Prospects Of Prime Minister Khan’s China-OIC Mediation Proposal. oneworld.press The takeaway is that those countries like Pakistan that practice policies of principled neutrality are very interested in strengthening their independent credentials by offering to mediate between Russia and Ukraine even if those two might not ask them to do so. Turkey’s existing involvement in these efforts creates a chance for Ankara to de facto involve the OIC so observers should keep an eye on if this happens as well as if China tries to do so too, whether on its own or in coordination with Turkey.
(2022-03-23). Ukraine’s Peace Deal Referendum Proposal Is A Demagogic Distraction. oneworld.press Just like Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan bravely agreed to a Russian-mediated ceasefire with Azerbaijan for ending 2020’s Karabakh Conflict without putting his side’s pragmatic compromises up to a referendum, so too should Zelensky do the same and similarly rely on snap elections like his Caucasian counterpart later did to determine the public’s support for his move.
(2022-03-23). Victoria Nuland’s Understanding Of Russian-Indian Relations Is Outdated. oneworld.press No amount of proposed American replacements for India’s military-technical imports from Russia will influence that Great Power to sacrifice on its grand strategic goal of jointly assembling a new Non-Aligned Movement (‘Neo-NAM’) with Moscow in order to mutually maximize their strategic autonomy and thus preemptively prevent their potential disproportionate dependence on the US and China respectively in the New Cold War.
(2022-03-23). What Is Blocking a Peace-Agreement Between Putin & Zelensky. oneworld.press In my news-report on March 21, “Why The Question Of Which Side Is ‘nazi’ Blocks Any Peace Settlement”, was explained WHY that issue is so extremely unlikely to be able to be agreed-upon between Zelensky and Putin — and, therefore, why Russia will either have to accept defeat in this war, or else defeat Ukraine 100% militarily before there will be any capitulation by Ukraine in this conflict.
(2022-03-23). NATO Doubles Battlegroups in Eastern Europe Ahead of Summit. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced Wednesday that the military alliance will double the number of battlegroups it has deployed in Eastern Europe. Stoltenberg made the announcement ahead of a major NATO summit that will be attended by President Biden on Thursday. “The first step is the deployment of four new NATO battlegroups in Bulgaria, Hungary, …
(2022-03-23). Putin Wants Europe to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin “A number of Western countries made illegitimate decisions on the so-called freezing of the Russian assets, effectively drawing a line over reliability of their currencies, undermining the trust for those currencies,” Putin said at a meeting with Russian government officials, accord…
(2022-03-23). US Formally Accuses Russia of War Crimes in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US government on Wednesday formally accused Russia of committing war crimes in Ukraine, a move that comes after President Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal.” “Today, I can announce that, based on information currently available, the US government assesses that members of Russia’s forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine,” Secretary …
(2022-03-23). Biden Might Announce Plan to Put More Troops in NATO Countries Near Ukraine. news.antiwar.com According to a report from NBC News, The report cited four people “familiar with the discussions” who said Biden recently reviewed options for permanent increases in US troops in Eastern Europe. The sources said that Poland is a possible location for additional forces, where Biden will visi…
(2022-03-23). Colorado Moves to Divest Pension Funds from Ben & Jerry’s Parent Company Over Israeli Settlement Ban. news.antiwar.com The board of Colorado’s state pension fund voted unanimously on Friday to begin a procedure to divest its holdings in Ben & Jerry’s parent company Unilever over the ice cream company’s decision to stop selling its product in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Colorado is one of over 30 US …
(2022-03-23). ‘The Return of Nature: Socialism and Ecology’. mronline.org 
The product of several decades of research, this is a book accessibly written but rigorously researched with footnotes meticulously collected for those looking for a jumping off point through various archives.
(2022-03-23). U.S. Congress admits Nazi role in Ukraine. mronline.org When even the hawkish House of Representatives can’t stomach these Nazi storm troopers who have served as Kiev’s tip of the spear against the ethnic Russian population of eastern Ukraine, what does that say about the honesty and integrity of the New York Times when it finds these same Nazis so admirable?>
(2022-03-23). Record heat waves sweeping both Poles of Earth, climate scientists warn of danger. mronline.org 
While the world is concerned about climate change and almost irreversible global warming, the polar region is specifically important owing to their sensitive climatic conditions.
(2022-03-23). U.S. and NATO allies arm neo-Nazi units in Ukraine as Foreign Policy elites yearn for Afghan-style insurgency. mronline.org 
Corporate U.S. media and foreign policy hardliners want to create a new Afghanistan in the middle of Europe by flooding Ukraine with weapons. The arms industry is very pleased.
(2022-03-23). Pacific Northwest: The salmon fishery, climate change and the eco-system. mronline.org 
Salmon have shaped the lives and cultures of people in the Pacific Northwest since ancient times. These migratory fish who return each year from the deep sea to the rivers, where they were born to mate, give birth and die—then nourish the forests’ soil after death—are legendary.
(2022-03-23). Lula: “Family farming has the capacity to feed our country” mronline.org 
Agrarian reform and agroecology were topics discussed during Lula’s visit yesterday to the Eli Vive settlement, belonging to the Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST), in Londrina (PR), the largest agrarian reform area in a metropolitan region of Brazil.
(2022-03-23). 10s Of $Billions Of Medical Debt To Be Dropped From Credit Reports: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Almost 70 percent of medical debt will be removed from consumers’ credit reports starting this summer when the Big Three credit bureaus and collection agencies, facing criticism, change the way they report medical debt collections. After two years of the covid-19 pandemic, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that 43 million credit reports account for …
(2022-03-23). BuzzFeed Lays Off Employees Impacting Complex Media, Says Users Are Moving Off Meta’s Facebook. moguldom.com Digital media giant BuzzFeed recently announced it would be laying off some of its workforce at Complex Media, saying its commerce business has decreased due to users not being as actively engaged on Facebook as in the past. “At this point in the quarter, we continue to see audiences spending less time on Facebook,” BuzzFeed …
(2022-03-23). Steve Harvey Got Out Of $25M IRS Debt: 3 Things To Know About How He Dug Himself Out Of A Massive Hole. moguldom.com Talk about being deep in debt. Comedy superstar Steve Harvey discovered in 2008 that he owed the IRS an astronomical $25 million. “My old tax accountant, who passed, had done some, let’s say, not so smart things,” recalled Harvey in a recent interview with Earn Your Leisure podcast. “And since he’s not alive anymore, and …
(2022-03-23). Oxfam: Almost Half Of Black American Workers Make Less Than $15 Per Hour. moguldom.com As inflation continues to widen the wealth inequality gap in the U.S., anti-poverty charity organization Oxfam America reports that 47 percent of Black American workers earn less than $15 an hour compared to 26 percent of white workers. Black workers, particularly Black women, are disproportionately represented in the low-wage workforce, according to a new Oxfam study …
(2022-03-23). The MSM Is Hyper-Prioritizing Suffering In Ukraine: Here Are 5 Suffering And Death Hot Spots Outside Europe. moguldom.com There is no doubt that the war is causing suffering in Ukraine. The Russian invasion has led to 953 civilian deaths, 10 million Ukrainians have been displaced and the Russian Defense Ministry reported almost 10,000 deaths of Russian armed forces. Ukraine is being leveled. There are other hot spots worldwide where people are suffering and …
(2022-03-23). Black America Responds To Ketanji Brown Jackson’s First 2 Days Of Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings. moguldom.com Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to be nominated for associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, is entering her third day of confirmation hearings with the Senate Judiciary Committee. There’s been no shortage of contentious questioning from Republican senators, several of whom have attempted to paint Jackson as having a questionable record …
(2022-03-23). Is Zion Williamson A $181 Million Bust? 3 Things To Know And Consider. moguldom.com Sports pundits are already asking if Zion Williamson, a first draft for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 National Basketball Association draft, is a bust. Like the former No.1 pick, Greg Oden, Williamson has spent most of his NBA career on the sidelines and has not suited up for the Pelicans even once this …
(2022-03-23). Black Web, Red Tide. libya360.wordpress.com Apparatchik The Cold War did not begin the 1940s. The roots of the long struggle to overthrow and permanently neutralize the communist current are found not in the ruins of Europe but in Siberia and Petrograd in the bitter years following the Bolshevik Revolution. The manifold efforts to decapitate socialism and the retrenchment following their…
(2022-03-23). Ukraine: The Great Manipulation. libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan While revelations are multiplying about the exactions committed by Ukrainian banditry over the past eight years, Westerners continue to perceive only the suffering of the Ukrainian civilian population. They are unaware of the root causes of the war, as well as the events that led the Kremlin to unleash it. No matter, the…
(2022-03-23). Ukraine’s Propaganda War: International PR Firms, DC Lobbyists and CIA Cutouts. libya360.wordpress.com Dan Cohen Dan Cohen reveals the network of foreign strategists, Washington DC lobbyists, and intelligence-linked media outlets behind Ukraine’s public relations blitz. WASHINGTON DC- Since the Russian offensive inside Ukraine commenced on February 24, the Ukrainian military has cultivated the image of a plucky little army standing up to the Russian Goliath. To bolster the…
(2022-03-23). Mariupol Civilians Denounce the Crimes of the Neo-Nazi Azov Regiment. libya360.wordpress.com Christelle Néant On 20 March 2022, while we were conducting a humanitarian mission near Sartana, on the north-eastern outskirts of Mariupol, we came across many civilians who had recently fled Mariupol thanks to the advance of Russian and DPR (Donetsk People’s Republic) troops. One of them, Nikolay, agreed to talk on camera about the crimes…
(2022-03-23). Outrage in Peru Following Court’s Decision to Release Former Dictator Alberto Fujimori. libya360.wordpress.com Tanya Wadhwa On March 19, thousands of Peruvians took to the streets in different cities to demand revocation of the pardon granted to former dictator Alberto Fujimori. Photo: Twitter 83-year-old Alberto Fujimori has been serving a 25-year prison sentence since 2009 for crimes against humanity and corruption committed during his regime Last week, on March…
(2022-03-23). Oil and Gas Failure and Humiliation of Washington. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir DanilovDespite the conflict in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia initiated by Washington, Russian gas is flowing to Europe in maximum volumes, European media outlets stress. At Mallnow, the point of arrival of the Yamal-Europe pipeline in Germany, supplies, which were interrupted for a few days after the start of Russia’s military special operation in Ukraine on…
(2022-03-23). Asheville Mutual Aid Volunteers Face Felony Charges for Providing Support to Houseless During Winter. itsgoingdown.org 
Report on ongoing repression of mutual aid organizers in so-called Asheville, North Carolina. Originally posted to the Asheville Free Press. For ongoing updates, check AVL Solidarity. As of March 15, 2022, fifteen individuals have been charged with “felony littering over 500 lbs” in connection to a demonstration that occurred the week of Christmas, 2021. The goal…
(2022-03-23). Ending the War in Ukraine. ips-dc.org Vladimir Putin has a very clear strategy for ending his war in Ukraine. He intends to wipe the country off the map. | Initially, he’d hoped to do so by seizing Kyiv, replacing the government, and absorbing as much of Ukrainian territory into Russia as he thought feasible. | Now, after the resistance of the Ukrainians, he is looking to eliminate their country by a different method. He will bomb it into submission from the air and depopulate the country by turning millions of its citizens into refugees. | The outflow of Ukrainians has the additional benefit, from Putin’s point of view, of putting pressure on the re…
(2022-03-23). Wall Street Bonuses Soar by 20 Percent, Nearly 5 Times the Increase in U.S. Average Weekly Earnings. ips-dc.org If the minimum wage had increased as much as Wall Street bonuses since 1985, it would be worth $61.75 today.
(2022-03-23). Wall Street Bonuses Soar By 20%, Nearly 5 Times the Increase in US Average Weekly Earnings. inequality.org
(2022-03-23). How the Invasion of Ukraine Underscored the Importance of the World’s Nuclear Workers. independentmediainstitute.org Jim Key’s blood ran cold a few years ago as he listened to a former worker at Chernobyl recount the explosion, fires and panic that swept through the power plant as the world’s worst nuclear disaster unfolded in April 1986. The most wrenching part of the speaker’s conference presentation came when he saluted coworkers and …
(2022-03-23). The West’s Fanaticism Over Blaming ‘Evil’ Putin Misses the Point—and an Opportunity for a Lasting Peace. independentmediainstitute.org The old long war in Afghanistan has barely ended and already there is a new one, this time in Europe. Most governments, the media, and the United Nations General Assembly reached a consensus quickly: the contemptible aggressor is Vladimir Putin. Public opinion strongly supports Ukraine. Large demonstrations form almost daily to demand peace. The Global …
(2022-03-23). Bedouin Man Kills Four Israelis in Negev; Attacker Shot and Killed. imemc.org 
On Tuesday night, a man identified as Mohammad Ghaleb Abu al-Kian, 34, was shot and killed by a bystander after he killed four Israelis in Beersheba, in southern Israel. According to Israeli media, al-Kian was driving a car, and ran over Rabbi Moshe Kravitsky, who was riding a bicycle. He then allegedly drove to a […] …
(2022-03-23). Archbishop Hanna: “International Double Standards, Indications Of Lack Of Humanity” imemc.org 
Archbishop of Sebastia from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of occupied Jerusalem, Theodosios Atallah Hanna, denounced the international double standards and the immorality of many regimes condemning the war in Ukraine while ignoring the constant suffering of the Palestinians under Israeli occupation. “These international double standards in our world clearly show the deep levels of the …
(2022-03-23). Soldiers Demolish Two Residential Sheds Near Jericho. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers demolished two residential sheds owned by Palestinian siblings near the Al-Auja village, north of Jericho city in northeastern West Bank, the Palestinian TV has reported. Hasan Mleihat, the head of the al-Baidar Organization for Defending Bedouin Rights, said the soldiers invaded the community before demolishing two sheds that housed 12 Palestinians, allegedly for …
(2022-03-23). Italian airport workers refuse to load arms for Ukraine. iacenter.org By Alessio Arena March 22, 2022 Fronte Popolare, Italy Workers at the Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa — a civilian airport — reported March 12 that they had been involved in the loading of a cargo plane with what was alleged to be humanitarian aid destined for Ukraine. The aid turned out to be arms and ammunition destined for the troops of the Zelensky regime. In Italy a rally supports workers in the rank-and-file Unione Sindacale di Base who refused to load weapons at the Pisa Airport, disguised as humanitarian aid. A USB statement said: ‘We strongly denounce this real fraud, which cynically uses the…
(2022-03-23). No sanctions, no nukes, no war! iacenter.org By Sara Flounders March 22, 2022 A seismic shift is sending shock waves through the global economy. The well-established capitalist disorder, dominated by U.S. imperialism and in place since World War II, is on shaky ground. Extreme economic sanctions imposed on Russia are dragging the whole world into a war that started long before the Russian intervention in Ukraine on Feb. 24. During a Europa League Cup match in Belgrade, March 17, Serbian football fans lift banners naming U.S. military ‘interventions’ carried out since the 1950s, including with NATO, pointedly condemning the U.S. as a war-maker. A big calcula…
(2022-03-23). John Quiggin: ‘The choice is between higher wages and welfare payments or tax cuts for people who don’t need them’. greenleft.org.au The Coalition and Labor are framing the budget with talk of the need for “budget repair”. John Quiggin says it is “a euphemism for cuts or austerity” and that alternative measures are needed.
(2022-03-23). NSW Senate candidate Paula Sanchez: ‘Socialism gives me hope’. greenleft.org.au NSW Senate candidate Paula Sanchez told Green Left she is proud to receive support from the Latin American community, but has no illusions in how hard it will be to be elected and make the radical changes required.
(2022-03-23). Second socialist elected in Moreland, after Labor property developer steps down. greenleft.org.au Long-term activist Monica Harte will become the second socialist councillor on Moreland City Council after a March 21 count-back by the Victorian Electoral Commission. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
(2022-03-23). Unions, scientists speak up against nuclear submarine base. greenleft.org.au Unions, anti-war activists and scientists are speaking out against the plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine base, which will open the door to the nuclear industry and nuclear weapons' manufacturing. Isaac Nellist reports.
(2022-03-23). Spain: PSOE manoeuvres to hand Western Sahara to Morocco. greenleft.org.au The Spanish state has announced it will accept the incorporation of Wester Sahara into the Moroccan state as an “autonomous province”, betraying the right to self-determination of the Sahawari people, reports Dick Nichols.
(2022-03-23). The Red Sports International (1921—1937): Harnessing recreation to the revolution. greenleft.org.au In 1921, an international association was founded to unify workers' sports and gymnastics organisations into support centers for class struggle, writes John Riddell.
(2022-03-23). Why ‘lesser evilism’ is not enough. greenleft.org.au Beware those who tell you federal Labor's small target strategy is just a tactic. Alex Bainbridge argues we can kick Morrison out and reject Labor's narrow vision that agrees with key planks of Coalition's policy.
(2022-03-23). Disaster management and response: What can Australia learn from Cuba? greenleft.org.au Cuba stands out as a world leader in natural disaster preparedness and recovery with its people-centred approach. Australia could learn a thing or two, argues Ian Ellis-Jones.
(2022-03-23). 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.
(2022-03-23). A Letter to the Vaccinated. globalresearch.ca First published by Global …
(2022-03-23). The 2020-22 Worldwide Corona Crisis: Destroying Civil Society, Engineered Economic Depression, Global Coup d’État and the “Great Reset” globalresearch.ca We are at the crossroads of one of the most serious crises in modern history. We are living history, yet our understanding of the flow of events since January 2020 has been blurred. Worldwide, people have been misled both by their governments and the media.
(2022-03-23). 23 Years Ago, NATO’s War on Yugoslavia: Kosovo “Freedom Fighters” Financed by Organized Crime. globalresearch.ca Published on June 8, 2020 | Twenty-three years ago, marks the beginning of NATO’s aerial bombardment of Yugoslavia (March 24, 1999- June 10, 1999). The bombings which lasted for almost three months, were followed by the military invasion (under a …
(2022-03-23). Ending the War in Ukraine. fpif.org Vladimir Putin has a very clear strategy for ending his war in Ukraine. He intends to wipe the country off the map. | Initially, he’d hoped to do so by seizing Kyiv, replacing the government, and absorbing as much of Ukrainian territory into Russia as he thought feasible. | Now, after the resistance of the Ukrainians, he is looking to eliminate their country by a different method. He will bomb it into submission from the air and depopulate the country by turning millions of its citizens into refugees. | The outflow of Ukrainians has the additional benefit, from Putin’s point of view, of putting pressure on the re…
(2022-03-23). How A ‘No-Fly Zone’ Could Lead to Nuclear War. fpif.org In response to the rising brutality of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some Americans say they support making Ukrainian airspace a “no-fly zone” for Russian war planes. | What they’re actually proposing is that we launch a war against nuclear-armed Russia. | Proponents say that while Ukrainians fight Russians on the ground, the U.S. should tell Russia they’re barred from Ukrainian skies. But what happens when Russian planes fly over Ukraine anyway? Then our planes must try to shoot them down. | U.S. and Russian pilots battling each other to the death? That’s called war. | There’s a reason American presidents of bot…
(2022-03-23). Don’t forget Iraq and Afghanistan. thecanary.co It’s said the only thing we learn from history is that we don’t learn from history. Shezana Hafiz from By
(2022-03-23). NHS workers have given Rishi Sunak a clear message. thecanary.co 
NHS workers took a clear message to Rishi Sunak before his Spring Statement. You couldn’t miss their demo either, as they hired an open-top bus to send the statement to the government and chancellor: ‘where’s the £350m for the NHS?’ | SOS NHS: | Keep Our NHS Public. | Unite the Union. | GMB Union. | NHS Workers Say No. | Its website states that: In 2010, after a decade of investment, our NHS was de…
(2022-03-23). Decision not to prosecute Soldier F for Bloody Sunday murders has been quashed. thecanary.co A decision by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) to discontinue a murder prosecution of Soldier F for two deaths on Delivering the ruling, Lady Chief Justice Siobhan McKeegan said the decision by the PPS not to continue the prosecution “crossed the threshold of irrationality”. | Case collapsed: | The PPS announced last year it was discontinuing the prosecution…
(2022-03-23). Persian New Year in Tajikistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) — Nowruz- observed by many countries along Silk Roads, including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan- is a ceremony dating back to at least the 6th century.
(2022-03-23). Iran urges preventing Israel from infiltrating Islamic World. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — While emphasizing serious opposition to any compromise action with Zionist regime, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Organization of Islamic Cooperation must prevent Zionists from infiltrating Islamic world.
(2022-03-23). Al-Shabaab terrorist groups attack UN HQ in Mogadishu. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Al-Shabaab terrorist group on Wednesday attacked a complex near Mogadishu Airport, where the UN headquarters is located.
(2022-03-23). West threatening world security by sending weapons to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Russia’s Ambassador to the United States has stated that Western countries are threatening world security by sending weapons and mercenaries to Ukraine.
(2022-03-23). Unilateralism a serious threat to United Nations: Official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — A member of Iran Inter-Parliamentary Group said that unilateralism is a serious threat to the United Nations in international arena.
(2022-03-23). Russia reenergizing ahead of major attack on Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — London claimed on Wednesday that Russia is reenergizing forces ahead of launching major offensive operations in Ukraine.
(2022-03-23). Iran warns Israel ‘mischief’ to be met harshly: IRGC cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) warned Israeli rgime on Monday against carrying out any further “mischiefs,” saying they will be responded with great force.
(2022-03-23). Iran beats India in Asian Beach Handball Championship Opener. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Iran started the eighth Asian Men’s Beach Handball Championship with a 2-0 win against India on Tuesday.
(2022-03-23). Iran emphasizes supporting Syrian govt., people. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Upon his arrival in Syrian capital of Damascus, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Islamic Republic of Iran stressed its support for Syrian leadership, government and people.
(2022-03-23). Biden to likely impose sanctions on 300 Russia Duma deputies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — US President Biden’s administration would likely impose sanctions on more than 300 members of Russia’s State Duma by Thursday.
(2022-03-23). Iran to unveil achievements on Natl. Nuclear Technology Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Iran will unveil achievements in various fields of health, agriculture, radiation of products on National Nuclear Technology Day on April 09.
(2022-03-23). Russia to use Iran experience to overhaul airplanes: Min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — A Russian minister has underlined that his country will make use of Iranian experience in circumventing sanctions in order to overcome challenges concerning purchase of spare parts for Russia’s aviation industry.
(2022-03-23). Raeisi congratulates Pakistan on National Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi congratulated the National Day of Pakistan to the Prime Minister, President and people of this country.
(2022-03-23). Iran UN envoy promotes Nowruz inspirations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has urged all nations to be inspired by messages of the Persian New Year (Nowruz).
(2022-03-23). Amir-Abdollahian departs for Syria for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian left Tehran for Damascus, capital of Syria, on Wednesday morning at the head of a high-ranking delegation.
(2022-03-23). US seeking a nuclear deal with Iran: Pentagon says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby stressed that the United States is seeking a nuclear deal with Iran and that Russia is not leading the Vienna talks.
(2022-03-23). Iran, Iraq FMs discuss bilateral ties, regional issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a phone talk with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Tuesday discussed bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.
(2022-03-23). Briefing on Iran’s daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2022-03-23). Iran, Qatar emphasize developing bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar stressed the need to enhance and develop bilateral ties.
(2022-03-23). Wreckage Of Modernized Ukrainian T-62 Battle Tank Spotted Near Chernihiv (Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On March 23, photos showing the wreckage of a T-64BM Bulat battle tank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces surfaced online. | The tank, a deeply modernized Soviet-made T-64, was completely destroyed in the outskirts of the northern city of Chernihiv, most likely as a result of a Russian strike. The Russian military besieged the city from several directions in the very first days of its special military operation in Ukraine. | Annihilated Ukrainian T-64BM “Bulat”, a modernized version of the T-64 tank…
(2022-03-23). Senior Saudi-Backed Yemeni Officer Assassinated In Suicide Bombing Near Aden (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size map. | On March 23, a senior officer of the Yemeni Armed Forces was assassinated near the southern city of Aden, the temporary home to the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. | Sources with knowledge on the incident told the UAE-based al-Ain News that the officer, Maj. Gen. Thabet Jawas, was killed when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) driven by two suicide bomber exploded next to his motorcade as it was passing in the Green City to the north of Aden. The explosion claimed the liv…
(2022-03-23). Somalia: Al-Shabab Terrorists Attack Mogadishu International Airport (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On March 23, two terrorists of al-Qaeda-linked Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen attacked Aden Adde International Airport in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. | Somali Police Commissioner Gen. Abdi Hassan Hijar told the Somali National News Agency that the two terrorists, who were armed with pistols and grenades, were “pretending” to be airport workers when they launched the attack. |
(2022-03-23). Ukrainian War Of Attrition: The 27 Day Of Russian Military Operations. southfront.org | DEAR FRIENDS. IF YOU LIKE THIS TYPE OF CONTENT, SUPPORT SOUTHFRONT WORK : | MONERO (XMR): 84eCJf22Yz39rHwoz6vf3hdcWmbCY336eAUoLXpSj1Q3boP8crzKdDq3R5f72RjFmTJBctSH6D…
(2022-03-23). Defense Giants Quietly Making Billions on Ukraine War. southfront.org 
Ukrainian soldiers use a launcher with US-made Javelin missiles during military exercises in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on December 23, 2021. Photo: Ukrainian Defense Ministry Press Service | Written by The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been widely condemned for its unjustified aggression. There are legitimate fears of a revived Russian empire and even a…
(2022-03-23). Saudi-led Coalition Says It Foiled Houthi Plot To Attack Oil Tankers With Booby-Trapped Boats (Video). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On March 23, the Saudi-led coalition claimed that it had destroyed two booby-trapped boats the Houthis (Ansar Allah) intended to use in an attack on two large oil tankers in the Southern Red Sea. | In a statement, the coalition said that the Houthis were preparing to launch the two water-borne improvised explosive devices (WBIEDs) from the province of al-Hudaydah on Yemen’s western coast.”The Houthi militia is escalating its hostile attacks on energy sources, the nerve of gl…
(2022-03-23). Donbass Forces Showcase Spanish Anti-Tank Weapon Captured From Ukrainian Military (Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | The armed forces of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) have captured a number of Spanish-made C90-CR (M3) rocket-propelled grenade launchers from the Ukrainian military. | On March 22, DPR forces showcased one of the captured C90-CR (M3) grenade launchers. According to the DPR, troops from the Ukrainian Ground Forces’ 54th Mechanized Brigade fled positions near the city of Novomikhailovka, leaving behind a number of these Spanish weapon systems. | The captured C90-CR (M3) grenade launchers entered service…
(2022-03-23). Seven Killed Or Wounded In Rocket Attack On Turkish-Occupied Azaz In Northern Syria (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On March 23, a man was killed and at least six other people were wounded in a rocket attack that targeted the Turkish-occupied town of Azaz in the northern countryside of Syria’s Aleppo. | A salvo of at least ten rockets hit several residential districts in the town’s center, where Turkish-backed militants maintain several positions. | ÿ¨ÿ±ÿ≠Ÿâ ŸÖÿØŸÜŸäŸäŸàŸÜ ÿ¨ÿ&plu…
(2022-03-23). From Jai Ram to — Hai Ram. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by Supratim Barman | The OverSeas Friends of the Bharatiya Janata Party, or; OF-BJP, is fairly big in the United Kingdom, and more so in the United States of America. It surprisingly even has a huge number of followers in the United Arab Emirates. | You can visit them at their official online information portal at The OF-BJP is…
(2022-03-23). Houthis Hit Again: Saudi-led Coalition Intercepts Ballistic Missile Over Jizan. southfront.org 
File image. | On March 22, the Saudi-led coalition announced that its air-defense means had intercepted a ballistic missile over the southern Saudi province of Jizan. | In a statement shared by the Saudi Press Agency, the coalition claimed that the ballistic missile was launched by the Houthis (Ansar Allah) from Yemen. According to the coalition’s claims, the missile was heading towards Jizan’s city center.”The [Houthi] militia’s grave escalation of its violations is meant to thwart the Yemeni talks,” the coalition sai…
(2022-03-23). Ukraine, Russia and the Sporting McCarthyites. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | The cultural vandals and iconoclasts have been busy of late, removing Russians from the stables at short notice and demanding what might be called a necessary affirmation of disloyalty. It’s all good to talk about world peace and the resolution of disputes, but that will hardly do for the flag bearing choirs who have discovered their object of evil. Do you hate Vladimir Putin? If so, good. Do you love freedom? Well, of course, as everyone does with squeaking enthusiasm, e…
(2022-03-23). Biden To Discuss Potential Use Of Nuclear Weapons In Russian-Ukrainian Conflict. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageDistortions of pronouncements by Russian officials lead to discussion about the need for NATO to develop a “nuclear contingency” plan. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, researcher in Social Sciences at the Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; geopolitical consultant. | As the conflict continues to intensify in Ukraine, the West seems interested in driving a new wave of international nuclearization. Washington announced that it will be organizing a nuclear contingency plan in order to face an eventual esca…
(2022-03-23). Military Situation In Mariupol On March 23, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
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(2022-03-23). War In Ukraine Days 27-28: No Defense From Russian Strikes. southfront.org 
A Bastion missile system launches a strike on target in Ukraine | On March 22 and in the first half of March 23, intense fighting between Russian-led forces and units loyal to the Kyiv government continued in the region of Donbass. Active military developments also took place in the regions of Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia. | In the region of Donetsk, the most intense clashes took place in the city of Mariupol. According to DPR sources, units of the Russian Armed Forces and DPR established full control over about a hal…
(2022-03-23). Antarctica Crushes Records. dissidentvoice.org Rolling Stone Extreme climate hits Antarctica, smashing records, shocking scientists as temperatures soar 50F to 90F degrees above normal. Welcome to climate change’s newest upheaval. But, don’t talk to the scientists about it. They’re speechless. But, they do tweet: “Antarctic climatology has been rewritten,” tweeted Stefano Di Battista, Antarctic researcher1 “This event is completely unprecedented …
(2022-03-23). What Happened to the Coverage of Pfizer Documents? dissidentvoice.org 
Why did the allegations of a genocide in Xinjiang disappear from the western media narrative? What happened to the media coverage of the court-ordered release of the Pfizer documents, those documents that the FDA said would take 75 years to redact? Down the media memory hole?
(2022-03-23). Ukraine, Russia and the Sporting McCarthyites. dissidentvoice.org The cultural vandals and iconoclasts have been busy of late, removing Russians from the stables at short notice and demanding what might be called a necessary affirmation of disloyalty. It’s all good to talk about world peace and the resolution of disputes, but that will hardly do for the flag bearing choirs who have discovered …
(2022-03-23). Chicago: Charter Schools Suspend and Expel Minority Students at Extremely High Rates. dissidentvoice.org 
Privatization transfers public funds, assets, and authority from the public sector to the private sector. This typically erodes the voice of workers, increases corruption, lowers accountability, raises costs, fragments services, undermines flexibility, diminishes transparency, reduces efficiency, decreases the quality of services, and intensifies inequality. By removing socially-produced value from the economy and further concentrating it …
(2022-03-23). War Crimes, Mental Molestation and Language Rape. dissidentvoice.org The incredible market for human slaughter called war existed thousands of years ago but it was a corner grocery store compared to the multi-trillion dollar moral sewer that represents modern mass murder. Part of what enables imperial and even lesser powers to slaughter at will is a rule book drawn up long ago when there …
(2022-03-23). Author Confronts Canadian FM for “escalating” Russia-Ukraine War. dissidentvoice.org 
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly © AFP / Johanna Geron Writer and activist Yves Engler interrupted a speech by Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, accusing the authorities in Ottawa of escalating the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and increasing the risk of it turning into a global confrontation. Engler shared a clip of himself confronting …
(2022-03-23). When Backing War Is the Only Sane Position, Leave the Asylum. davidswanson.org By David Swanson If you find yourself in a room, zoom, plaza, or planet in which only more war is considered a sane policy, check quickly for two things: which inmates are in charge, and are there any open windows handy. You may have to make the case for turning the place upside-down from within …
(2022-03-23). CovertAction Bulletin Podcast: U.S. Hypocrisy—CIA Trains Insurgents in Ukraine. covertactionmagazine.com As the US government continues to say it does not want U.S. or NATO forces coming into direct conflict with …
(2022-03-23). As Outrage Grows Over Civilian Casualties in Ukraine, Media Ignores Suffering of Yemeni People. covertactionmagazine.com Some Victims Are More Worthy Than Others in Our Orwellian Media Landscape The U.S. media have been dominated by images …
(2022-03-23). Colombia’s political parties avert ‘coup’. colombiareports.com Colombia’s national registrar withdrew a controversial proposal to recount Senate election results on Tuesday. National Registrar Alexander Vega pulled his proposal in a meeting with the representatives of political parties….
(2022-03-23). Letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Proposal to Examine Private Equity. cepr.net To: Gary Gensler | Chair, Securities and Exchange Commission, Re S7-03-22 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | 100 F Street N.E. | Washington, DC 20549 | March 17, 2022 | Dear Chair Gensler: | We are fully supportive of the SEC’s proposals to shine an intense light on the private equity industry’s investment performance, fees and the nature and objectives of individual funds. For too long the SEC, and other actors that have a role in overseeing private equity, have coddled the business, enabling it to grow into a juggernaut that is now vacuuming up wide swaths of American business, commercial real estate,…
(2022-03-23). Request for Information on the Prosperity Gap Submission to the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth of the U.S. House of Representatives. cepr.net Request for information submitted on March 15, 2022 to the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth…
(2022-03-23). Russia’s Gas Payment in Rubles Demand a ‘Breach of Contract’: Germany. themoscowtimes.com Chancellor Olaf Scholz told parliament earlier Wednesday that Europe’s biggest economy was accelerating the end of its dependence on Russian oil, coal and gas.
(2022-03-23). Putin Orders Europe to Pay Rubles for Russian Gas. themoscowtimes.com Move is seen as a bid to get Europe to roll back heavy sanctions on Moscow.
(2022-03-23). Moscow Says Completed 2 Prisoner Swaps With Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Ukraine has confirmed one swap of nine Russian prisoners for the Melitopol mayor but denied any others had taken place.
(2022-03-23). Putin Aide Chubais Quits Kremlin, Leaves Russia. themoscowtimes.com Anatoly Chubais is the highest-profile figure to break with President Vladimir Putin over his decision to invade Ukraine.
(2022-03-23). Russian Stock Market to Reopen Thursday After Unprecedented Pause. themoscowtimes.com Partial resumption of trading will be key test of Russia’s financial health following four weeks of war and sanctions.
(2022-03-23). Poland Expels 45 Russian Diplomats for Espionage. themoscowtimes.com Russia’s ambassador to Poland immediately dismissed the allegation.
(2022-03-23). At a Young Russian Soldier’s Funeral, Denunciations of ‘Ukrainian Nazis,’ Soviet Dissolution. themoscowtimes.com The Moscow Times attended the funeral of one of the of servicemen to have died in Russia’s “special military operation.”
(2022-03-23). Russian Opposition Figures Form Anti-War Committee from Exile. themoscowtimes.com “We believe that our country does not need this war,” former oil baron Mikhail Khodorkovsky said in the announcement.
(2022-03-23). Russia Turns to Attrition One Month Into Ukraine War. themoscowtimes.com Russia’s forces in Ukraine appear to be turning to a war of attrition with devastating effect on civilians, after failing to secure hoped-for swift gains.
(2022-03-23). ‘Hellscape’ in Ukraine’s Mariupol But Russia Talks Tough. themoscowtimes.com For Ukrainians besieged in Mariupol and other cities, Russian talk of peace rings hollow as they come under indiscriminate shelling.
(2022-03-23). Russia Accuses U.S. of Hindering Ukraine Talks. themoscowtimes.com “It’s hard to avoid the impression that our American colleagues are holding [the Ukrainians’] hand,” Lavrov said.
(2022-03-23). Google Evacuates Russian Staff Amid Fears of Closure — Bloomberg. themoscowtimes.com Google’s heavy moderation of pro-Russian media amid the invasion of Ukraine reportedly prompted worries that Russia would ban YouTube.
(2022-03-23). Ukraine: As It’s Happening. themoscowtimes.com Follow the latest news as it happens.
(2022-03-23). Ankara-Baku-Islamabad axis: Azerbaijani troops march in military parade in Pakistan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzerpressMarch 23, 2022 Azerbaijani servicemen attend military parade in Pakistan ==== Also see: Three Brothers: Baku hosts Azerbaijan, Turkey, Pakistan special ops exercise Nagorno-Karabakh model: Azerbaijan, Turkey, Pakistan consolidate new Eurasian military bloc Ankara-Baku-Islamabad Brotherhood to replicate Nagorno-Karabakh war prototype further afield Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan participate in U.S.-NATO war games in Ukraine ==== Azerbaijani servicemen …
(2022-03-23). U.S., NATO partner Azerbaijan wage energy war in Europe. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMarch 23, 2022 US, Azerbaijan have to write new chapter in energy story — former US ambassador The US and Azerbaijan have to be writing a new chapter in the energy story as part of efforts on addressing climate change, former US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Robert Cekuta told Trend. “There is considerable solar …
(2022-03-23). Pakistan joins partner Turkey in strengthening grip on Kyrgyz military. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMarch 23, 2022 Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan discuss issues of military-technical cooperation Also see: Turkey consolidates military cooperation with Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan discussed military-technical cooperation, the press service of the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry said…. On the sidelines of the 48th session of the Foreign Ministers of the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation …
(2022-03-23). Next country sucked into Ukraine war vortex: Hungary. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com To join Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Belarus, Serbia, Republika Srpska, China, India and others.Sikorski is a former Polish defense and foreign minister, Oxford graduate, journalist for British newspapers and war correspondent in Afghanistan, member of the American Enterprise Institute and the Brzezinski Institute on Geostrategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is married …
(2022-03-23). Video: U.S. Marines, NATO allies train for Arctic warfare. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Partners EuropeMarch 23, 2022 Video: NATO Allies train in harsh arctic conditions — Fighting the cold During the field training portion of Exercise White Claymore 18, the US Marines tested their skills in the Norwegian backcountry, where they tracked down and attacked the UK Royal Marine opposing force in a simulated scenario. …
(2022-03-23). NATO chief boats of military forces, adds China, Belarus, Republika Srpska to enemies list. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 23, 2022 Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg previewing the extraordinary Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government NATO leaders will meet in Brussels tomorrow at a pivotal moment for our security.And I look forward to welcoming President Zelensky who will address us during the meeting. There are now hundreds of …
(2022-03-23). Serbia on global significance of Ukraine war: Biden as self-styled leader of new world order. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyMarch 23, 2022 Vucic: I predict prolonged conflict in Ukraine Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday said he was not optimistic about a resolution of the Ukraine crisis and a peaceful solution being reached because neither side wanted compromise. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday said he was not optimistic about a resolution …
(2022-03-23). Late German journalist exposed role of BND, CIA in news media, foresaw war in Ukraine years ago. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92March 23, 2022 The German who revealed everything back in 2014: the CIA and the BND German journalist and writer Udo Ulfkotte, who passed away under unresolved circumstances five years ago, published a book in 2014 on the control of Western media. Ulfkotte was for a time the editor of the well-known German daily Frankfurter …
(2022-03-23). Greatest crisis since WWII: Serbia warns against plot for general Balkans conflict. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92March 22, 2022 Vuƒçiƒá: They want to drag us into war; “Serbia won’t recognize Kosovo’s independence” President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá, says that we are asked to recognize the independence of Kosovo so that our citizens can vote in the upcoming elections. *** “First, at the session of the Council, we considered everything in the …
(2022-03-23). NATO’s Assistant Sec-Gen for intelligence/security in Georgia to discuss Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMarch 23, 2022 Georgian Defence Minister, NATO Assistant Sec Gen discuss Black Sea region security situation amid Ukraine war Global security challenges and the security situation in the Black Sea region in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine were discussed on Wednesday during a meeting between Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze and NATO Assistant …
(2022-03-23). Georgian DM hosts top NATO generals to discuss war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseMarch 23, 2022 The Minister of Defense of Georgia met with NATO generals Today, the Minister of Defense of Georgia Juansher Burchuladze hosted high-ranking military officials of the North Atlantic Alliance. The main topic of conversation with the Deputy Commander of the NATO Allied Land Forces, Lieutenant General Nicola Dzaneli and the …
(2022-03-23). Soros, other “NGOs” join U.S. attack on Georgian government over Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMarch 23, 2022 CSOs Slam Gov’t over “Vague, Inconsistent Rhetoric” on Ukraine War Twenty-two local civil society organizations said today the Georgian Government’s “vague and inconsistent rhetoric” on Russia’s war against Ukraine raises doubts on its credibility and allegiance as a partner of the West. Arguing that Russia’s invasion has united most of the …
(2022-03-23). Photographs: NATO bombing scars in Belgrade. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Xinhua News AgencyMarch 23, 2022 In pics: NATO bombing scars in Belgrade…
(2022-03-23). Editorial: Washington conducts international Inquisition over Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesMarch 22, 2022 US is reestablishing a new Inquisition using Russia-Ukraine crisis as excuse: Global Times editorial The US, leading several attendants, is launching a round of international mobilization to condemn Russia. After US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of standing “on the wrong side of history” in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, British …
(2022-03-23). Norway, Netherlands assist Georgia in NATO integration, preparation for new Caucasus war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseMarch 22, 2022 Lela Chikovani hosted the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway and the Defense Attaché The First Deputy Minister of Defense of Georgia hosted the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway, Helen Sand Andresen , and the newly appointed Defense Attaché. Lela Chikovani wished Vice-Colonel Bjorn Ole Geroudas success in …
(2022-03-23). Southwestern North America experiences its driest period in 1,200 years. america.cgtn.com 
A recent study by UCLA points to a “megadrought” playing out in southwestern North America. And it’s been identified as the driest such drought within the last 12,000 years. Learn more.
(2022-03-23). Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in DC. america.cgtn.com 
The Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom in Washington, D.C. And it’s the first-time crowds have been allowed since the pandemic began. See the latest.
(2022-03-23). Spike in fuel costs pushing up price of flight tickets in the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
The cost of air travel is going up as the U.S. begin to relax COVID-19 restrictions. In the U.S. prices have jumped 36% this year. And soaring fuel prices mean higher airfares are likely.
(2022-03-23). Transitional housing program helps homeless in San Francisco. america.cgtn.com 
The homeless situation in the San Francisco Bay Area ranks as one of the worst in the U.S. A project called DignityMoves in San Francisco, just unveiled the latest “village” to provide temporary housing for the homeless.
(2022-03-23). Colombian answers the call to defend Ukraine. america.cgtn.com 
Ukraine has invited foreigners to join the fight against Russia. Thousands of volunteers from across the globe have heeded the call. That includes Colombians. Find out more.
(2022-03-23). New airport opens amid controversy in Mexico City. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico has inaugurated a new airport near its capital. And hopes to turn it into a major travel hub for the Western Hemisphere. But it may not be the most practical option for those living in Mexico City itself.
(2022-03-23). Rebuild in Mayfield after December tornadoes. america.cgtn.com 
Workers continue to clear the damage caused by December’s powerful tornado that ripped through the city of Mayfield, Kentucky. Some businesses were completely leveled. CGTN’s Dan Williams returns to see how the rebuilding process is going.
(2022-03-23). Cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in Washington, D.C. america.cgtn.com 
Spring is here and cherry blossoms have hit peak bloom in Washington, D.C. Visitors flocked in to see the spectacular sights. These blossom trees were a gift of friendship by Japan to the U.S. in 1912.
(2022-03-23). Delivery of Ka-32 helicopters from Russia to Serbia faces difficulties — Vucic. tass.com We ordered them, even paid something, Vucic said…
(2022-03-23). Professional ties between Roscosmos, NASA remain unchanged — NASA chief. tass.com Professional relationship between the astronauts and the cosmonauts onboard the station as well as the professional relationship between Mission Control in both Houston and Moscow continues unaltered and that's what we expect, Bill Nelson said…
(2022-03-23). US seeks parity with Russia in operation of diplomatic missions — Department of State. tass.com We believe that ready open lines of communication are indispensable, a spokesperson for the Department of State said…
(2022-03-23). Macron says France will never get involved in conflict in Ukraine. tass.com Macron said he wants to continue the talks for as long as needed…
(2022-03-23). Nationalist commanders carry out widespread looting in Ukrainian cities — Defense Ministry. tass.com They use seized ambulances and postal vehicles, Mizintsev said…
(2022-03-23). Roskosmos head says Russia can destroy any aggressor at any distance in minutes. tass.com The head of Roskosmos also expressed hope that Russia wouldn’t have to use the missiles that the state corporation builds because they are “the last resort”
(2022-03-23). Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright dies aged 84. tass.com Albright was the first female US secretary of state and served from 1997 to 2001…
(2022-03-23). Twenty-two humanitarian corridors opened in Ukraine on March 23 — Defense Ministry. tass.com According to Mizintsev, Ukraine announced 14 additional routes from Kiev, Donetsk and Lugansk…
(2022-03-23). Russian media watchdog restricts access to News.Google service in Russia. tass.com “The mentioned US news web resource provided access to numerous publications and materials containing unreliable publicly significant information about the course of the special military operation on the territory of Ukraine,” the regulator said…
(2022-03-23). Recibió Díaz-Canel al secretario ejecutivo de la ALBA. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recibió este miércoles al Secretario Ejecutivo de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP), compañero Sacha Llorenti Soliz, quien realiza una visita oficial a nuestro país.
(2022-03-23). Cuba y Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos impulsan relaciones bilaterales. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Estado para el Comercio Exterior de EAU, Thani bin Ahmed al Zeyoudi, recibió en Dubái a la viceministra de Comercio Exterior e Inversión Extranjera de Cuba, Déborah Rivas, en un encuentro en el que acordaron nuevas acciones conjuntas para continuar impulsando las relaciones bilaterales”, informó en un tuit la parte cubana.
(2022-03-23). Muere Madeleine Albright, exsecretaria de Estado norteamericana. cubadebate.cu Madeleine Albright, la primera mujer secretaria de Estado en la historia de Estados Unidos, murió de cáncer a los 84 años. Nacida en la antigua Checoslovaquia, Albright se convirtió en la principal diplomática de EE.UU. en 1997 durante la Administración Clinton y fue la mujer de más alto rango en el Gobierno estadounidense en ese momento.
(2022-03-23). Diez cosas que no te han contado de los juicios de Toyo y La Gàºinera. cubadebate.cu 129 personas fueron juzgadas por los hechos vandálicos del 11 y 12 de julio en las inmediaciones de Toyo y La Gàºinera. Un acusado fue absuelto, otro sancionado a una pena no privativa de libertad. øQué elementos se tuvieron en cuenta para sancionarlos? øQuiénes fueron sancionados con las penas más elevadas? øFueron sancionados niños?
(2022-03-23). Julian Assange y Stella Moris se casan en pequeña ceremonia en prisión londinense. cubadebate.cu El fundador de Wikileaks, Julian Assange, contrajo matrimonio este miércoles con su prometida, Stella Moris, durante una ceremonia en la prisión londinense de alta seguridad de Belmarsh, a la que asistió un grupo muy reducido de personas.
(2022-03-23). Organización Meteorológica Mundial liderará proyecto de alerta temprana de fenómenos climáticos. cubadebate.cu La Organización Meteorológica Mundial liderará un proyecto cuyo objetivo es proteger con sistemas de alerta temprana a toda la población del planeta de los embates de eventos extremos provocados por el cambio climático, al tiempo que contribuye a la adaptación a este fenómeno. La iniciativa fue lanzada con motivo del Día Meteorológico Mundial,…
(2022-03-23). FMI vaticina cambios en presencia del dólar en reservas de algunos países. cubadebate.cu El Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) está observando una fragmentación creciente en los sistemas de pagos globales y estima que varios países podrían reducir sus tenencias en dólares, dijo la primera subdirectora gerente del organismo Gita Gopinath, quien también abordó el efecto de las sanciones en una posible suspensión de pagos de Rusia.
(2022-03-23). When Backing War Is the Only Sane Position, Leave the Asylum. warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson If you find yourself in a room, zoom, plaza, or planet in which only more war is considered a sane policy, check quickly for two things: which inmates are in charge, and are there any open windows handy. You may have to make the case for turning the place upside-down from within …
(2022-03-23). Letter to the editor: Black liberation, anti-imperialism, and Ukraine. fightbacknews.org What we are experiencing in this moment of history is not only the potential of World War III, but the unconcealed struggle of U.S. monopoly capitalism to establish its dictatorship internationally. While accusing Russia of threatening the world with nuclear war, it is U.S. imperialism which continues to buttress the most reactionary forces in all capitalist countries; it is our country which consistently steers a course supporting fascist dictatorships the world over. | The struggle for peace and for the democratic demands of the workers and others oppressed by imperialism is the necessary condition for preventi…
(2022-03-22). With the Omicron Ba2 Variant We in the US are in for a Bumpy Ride. thiscantbehappening.net Get ready for Covid Omicron Variant Bs2, America. Everything is lining up for another wave of infections and deaths. If you want to know what’s coming down the pike, just look at Hong Kong, China and Europe. In China it’s hard to know how many people really have become infected with the new highly … |
(2022-03-22). Ukrainian Peace Activist: All Sides Have Fueled the War. Peace Talks Now! progressivehub.net AMY GOODMAN & YURII SHELIAZHENKO | DEMOCRACY NOW!
(2022-03-22). Oil Companies Want Free Market Capitalism — Until They Need Help. progressivehub.net WIM LAVEN | LA PROGRESSIVE…
(2022-03-22). The International Community Turns A Blind Eye To War In Yemen. progressivehub.net KATHY KELLY | THE PROGRESSIVE…
(2022-03-22). Is Russian Brutality Toward Civilians Actually Unique? progressivehub.net NATHAN J. ROBINSON | CURRENT AFFAIRS…
(2022-03-22). Klan-ish Couple Charged In Murder Of Justin Peoples. newsone.com 
Source: Maurice Peoples / Maurice Peoples | It’s been said in the Black community many times, but there’s always a new story popping up in our newsfeeds that proves it needs to be repeated: No amount of being an upstanding citizen will shield Justin Peoples was an outstanding citizen. He was a youth pastor, he worked two blue-collar delivery jobs, he was a Navy veteran, a husband, and a proud father of two. His father, Maurice Peoples, called him “a remarkable young man” who served his country. Unfortunately, none of that saved him fr…
(2022-03-22). Accused Rapist May Try To Primary Cori Bush. newsone.com 
Missouri State Sen. Steven Roberts and Congresswoman Cori Bush. | Source: Twitter/ @RobertsforSTL and @CoriBush | A Democratic state senator in Missouri who has been accused of rape more than once may be preparing to launch a primary campaign against a popular, progressive incumbent Congresswoman who has been outspoken about her own experience as a victim of sexual assault. | The suspicion that
(2022-03-22). KBJ's Confirmation Hearing Highlights Importance Of Public Defenders. newsone.com 
Source: Kent Nishimura / Getty | Day one of Judge Sens. Marsha Blackburn and John Cornyn spent part of their statements Monday positioning Jackson as someone who worked opposite the law instead of upholding it. Bl…
(2022-03-22). No sanctions, no nukes, no war! workers.org 
A seismic shift is sending shock waves through the global economy. The well-established capitalist disorder, dominated by U.S. imperialism and in place since World War II, is on shaky ground. Extreme economic sanctions imposed on Russia are dragging the whole world into a war that started long before the Russian . . . |
(2022-03-22). Italian airport workers refuse to load arms for Ukraine. workers.org 
Fronte Popolare, Italy Workers at the Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa — a civilian airport — reported March 12 that they had been involved in the loading of a cargo plane with what was alleged to be humanitarian aid destined for Ukraine. The aid turned out to be arms and . . . |
(2022-03-22). Released after 46 years, Bradford Gamble exposes medical abuse. workers.org 
Bradford Gamble is holding a cell phone to his ear with one hand, his other elbow resting on the arm of his wheelchair. On the wall behind him, beside a mantelpiece with an electric fireplace, is a series of decorative wreaths arranged like letters to spell out the word “home.” . . . |
(2022-03-22). Harriet Tubman: Una mujer llamada Generala Moisés. workers.org 
Nos dejó hace casi un siglo pero su nombre sigue vivo, recordado por millones de personas; su memoria es sagrada entre los amantes de la libertad. Sus papás le pusieron el nombre de Araminta. Era hija de esclavos negros de la región Tidewater en el estado de Maryland, tal . . . |
(2022-03-22). U.S. and NATO Allies Arm Neo-Nazi Units in Ukraine as Foreign Policy Elites Yearn for Afghan-Style Insurgency. strategic-culture.org 
Corporate US media and foreign policy hardliners want to create a new Afghanistan in the middle of Europe by flooding Ukraine with weapons. The arms industry is very pleased. | By Alexander RUBINSTEIN | Following urgent requests for arms from the Ukrainian government, at least 32 countries have announced their intention to ship billions of dollars in weapons into Ukraine for use against Russian forces in Ukraine. Photographic evidence shows that these weapons have already ended up in the hands of neo-Nazi paramilitaries — units which have already received training and arms the US and its NATO allies. | Unde…
(2022-03-22). Fact Checking the Fact Checkers: Why Does Ukraine Seem to Have So Many Nazis Nowadays? strategic-culture.org 
Is there a civil war that has been going on in Ukraine not just these past weeks, but these past eight years? | In the history of civilization, Politics has more often than not, been a matter reduceable to the question of “whose side are you on?” | Granted it is not an easy affair to discern what most-nearly approaches truth in the fog of “the present.” Hindsight is 20/20 they say, although that is also not entirely true, for the interpretation of history is just another battlefield, albeit in much slower motion. | In a world of increased division, where we are told there is only black or white, the best we mere…
(2022-03-22). Waukesha GOP Chair Praises Extremist's Propaganda Efforts. splcenter.org A top-ranking local Republican Party official in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, told a white supremacist making a propaganda film about his city that he “support[s] what you’re doing.”
(2022-03-22). Even before Judge Jackson spoke, GOP attacked her—and she rebutted them. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Even before federal Appellate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson had a chance to speak as her Supreme Court nomination hearings began, the Senate’s radical right Republicans went on the attack against her—and their barrage continued as her confirmation hearing rolled into its second day on March 22. And Judge Jackson, the first ever African American woman …
(2022-03-22). What Are The Top Five Geostrategic Trends Of Biden’s “New World Order”?>. oneworld.press The top five geostrategic trends that were identified in this analysis are also importantly occurring within the ongoing ‘Great Reset’/’Fourth Industrial Revolution’ (GR/4IR), the full-spectrum paradigm-changing processes of which were accelerated by the international community’s uncoordinated efforts to contain COVID-19 (‘World War C’), which even Russia has embraced to a certain extent in line with its own interests as its leadership understands them to be.
(2022-03-22). Sharp Polish-Hungarian Differences Over Russia Threaten The Visegrad Group’s Unity. oneworld.press Poland and Hungary are now realizing that they have some irreconcilable differences over their respective visions, whether domestic or foreign depending on whichever government rules the second-mentioned country after next month’s elections, so they’ll have to reach some kind of compromise with one another if they want to preserve what they’ve already achieved thus far in this new reality.
(2022-03-22). Andrew Korybko’s $1,000 Ukrainian Refugee Charity Challenge. oneworld.press The charity challenge that I’m sharing is this: if you sincerely believe any of the conspiracy theories alleging that my footage from two Moscow grocery stores yesterday isn’t real and was somehow manipulated by CGI, actors, fake products on the shelves, etc., then I’m willing to make a $1,000 bet with you about it where the loser ends up donating to an agreed-upon charity that helps Ukrainian refugees after a neutral media outlet independently confirms the truth.
(2022-03-22). Let it Burn: How the US Could Have Prevented the Ukraine War, But Didn’t. liberationnews.org 
Brian Becker, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the latest on Ukraine — developments from the battlefield as well as the shockwaves rippling across world politics and the economy — and more…
(2022-03-22). Chinatown action demands end to sexist, racist anti-Asian attacks and violence against all women. liberationnews.org 
The mainstream media calls these killings individual crimes of hate, but we know that this violence is systemic and felt every day under capitalism.
(2022-03-22). Institutions need to keep up with a changing economy. imperial.ac.uk The importance of intangible assets such as software is rising, but many institutions have failed to account for this.
(2022-03-22). Imperial community celebrates Sustainability Week. imperial.ac.uk This year’s Sustainability Week will be packed with panel discussions, talks and interactive events on sustainability at Imperial and beyond.
(2022-03-22). LKCMedicine students gain ‘new perspectives’ during Imperial visit. imperial.ac.uk Medical students from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) visited Imperial last week to gain ‘new perspectives’ on their training.
(2022-03-22). Aspirin may improve 3-month survival for patients critically ill with COVID-19. imperial.ac.uk Antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin have little effect on the need for life support in COVID-19, but they may improve survival in the following months.
(2022-03-22). White City Innovation District to drive transformative growth. imperial.ac.uk Imperial and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) have launched an ambitious vision for growth in White City.
(2022-03-22). New Ukrainian Trend: Tying People to Trees. Flogging and Undressing Them. anti-empire.com 
Not totally clear what is the motivation. Various claims.
(2022-03-22). Five Things to Know About the Title 42 Immigrant Expulsion Policy. aclu.org At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, senior officials under former President Donald Trump seized upon an obscure public health rule as their latest tool for achieving an objective they had been trying for years to accomplish: shutting down the asylum system. On March 20, 2020, under pressure from the White House, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a mass migrant expulsion order under a legal provision that came to be known as “Title 42.” The order told border officials that they could expel people seeking safety in the United States without giving them any opportunity to explain their…
(2022-03-22). West’s Social Networks have Outlived their Usefulness. journal-neo.org 
Following the launch of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, and the west’s imposition of unilateral and legally unjustified sanctions on Russia, western social networks have been filled with a flood of misinformation leading many people around the globe to reassessing what used to be regaded as indispensable. A turning point in this reassessment was …
(2022-03-22). Ukrainian Nazis have Created a “No-Sailing Zone” on the Black Sea. journal-neo.org 
As you must know, the “no-fly zone” (NFZ), also known as the air exclusion zone (AEZ), is an off-limits area established by military force. The criminal Kiev authorities have been actively, but unsuccessfully, trying in recent days to create a “no-fly zone” over Ukraine and involve the NATO countries in their confrontation with Moscow. Nevertheless, they managed to …
(2022-03-22). US Condemns Chinese Military Build-Up the US Itself Provoked. journal-neo.org 
US Indo-Pacific commander Admiral John Aquilino has recently complained about China’s militarization of the South China Sea. He has accused China of placing anti-aircraft and anti-ship systems along with other military facilities on islands scattered throughout the South China Sea. The Guardian in an article titled, “China has fully militarized three islands in South China …
(2022-03-22). Concerning an Assassination Attempt on Song Young-gil. journal-neo.org 
On March 7, 2022, on the eve of the presidential elections in South Korea, the leader of the Democratic Party, Song Young-gil, was campaigning in Seoul’s Sinchon district and became the victim of an assassination attempt. The attacker approached him from behind and hit him on the head several times with a hammer wrapped in …
(2022-03-22). Palestinians Protest Israeli Colony Outposts in Northern West Bank. unicornriot.ninja
(2022-03-22). 80 per cent of UK factories planning to increase prices. truepublica.org.uk From an economic point of view — the news keeps getting worse. A regular survey by the Confederation of British Industry found that UK factories are now planning to raise prices faster than at any point since at least 1975. Four in five manufacturers expect to increase prices in the next three months, the highest …
(2022-03-22). British companies are listing anywhere but London but… truepublica.org.uk A growing number of companies in the UK are is ditching their home listing to go abroad after a series of high-profile flops cast doubt on London’s campaign to attract startups and initial public offering. The evidence for this is that the UK is heading for its worst first quarter for IPOs since 2009, according …
(2022-03-22). Revealed: The streets where nearly everyone is in fuel poverty. truepublica.org.uk Areas of the Midlands and Yorkshire have topped an unwelcome league table of fuel poverty. New data projections from the End Fuel Poverty Coalition reveal that the fuel poverty crisis gripping the country is affecting some areas worse than others. With the increase in energy bills coming into effect on 1 April 2022, over 6.3m households …
(2022-03-22). Expect an election in the perfect storm of next year. truepublica.org.uk By TruePublica Editor: It is becoming increasingly inevitable that there will be a general election next year. It will be driven mostly by bad news and how the country sees itself going forward. And if we thought voting for Brexit was big or for Boris Johson to get it done, wait until you see how …
(2022-03-22). Washington Should Think Twice Before Launching a New Cold War. tomdispatch.com By William D. Hartung, Nick Cleveland-Stout, and Taylor Giorno A growing chorus of pundits and policymakers has suggested that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks the beginning of a new Cold War. If so, that means trillions of additional dollars for the Pentagon in the years to come coupled with a more aggressive military posture in every corner of the world. Before this country succumbs to calls for a return to Cold War-style Pentagon spending, it’s important to note that the United States is already spending substantially more than it did at the height of the Korean and Vietnam Wars or, in fact, any other moment…
(2022-03-22). Any use of tactical nukes denounced as ‘Bat-sh*t f**king insane’. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, disarmament advocates and other observers expressed horror Tuesday over growing concerns that Russian or NATO forces would go so far as to deploy so-called “tactical” nuclear weapons—smaller warheads that are supposedly less destructive than the bombs the US dropped on…
(2022-03-22). How fear of ‘white replacement’ drives the far right’s darkest tendencies. therealnews.com 
What the official narrative of US history should be, who gets to tell that history, and who the protagonists are have been recurring debates since the founding of the American republic, but they became especially important and heated in the aftermath of the Civil War—and they have been a defining feature of far-right politics ever since. At stake is the question of whose country this is and to whom this land and its future belongs. | In this special series of The Marc Steiner Show, co-hosted by Marc Steiner and Bill Fletcher Jr., we will examine the rise of the right in the US and beyond, we will expl…
(2022-03-22). Ukraine : the great manipulation. thealtworld.com 
While revelations are multiplying about the exactions committed by Ukrainian banditry over the past eight years, Westerners continue to perceive only the suffering of the Ukrainian civilian population. They are unaware of the root causes of the war, as well as the events that led the Kremlin to unleash it. No matter, the banditry is losing and the great powers are preparing for peace. | This article is a follow-up to : | 1. ” 2. “
(2022-03-22). The French retreat from Mali signals defeat in the West’s war on Islamic militancy. thealtworld.com It’s now clear that Western forces have failed to defeat terrorism in the strategic Sahel region | In January 2013, a ten-month-old armed rebellion led by jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda threatened to capture all of Mali. The Malian government turned to its former colonial overseer for help, and France dispatched some 3,500 troops which, along with another 1,900 from Chad and Niger, swiftly defeated the insurgency. Some three weeks later, French President Francois Hollande
(2022-03-22). Why the West Hates Putin. thealtworld.com Putin is a liberal in the old fashioned sense that no longer exists in the West. He believes in sustaining a network of laws and agreements that resolve disputes diplomatically instead of with violence. He believes that government should serve the people and not the economic interests of the elite. He believes that religion is an important element of social unity and sustains moral behavior on which society depends. He is constrained in implementing his beliefs by Washington and Russian leadership elements that are pro-Western. This leaves Putin frustrated and angry. | Putin’s views contrast sharply with what pas…
(2022-03-22). Analyst: US supports military use of biological weapons. thealtworld.com Moscow says it has evidence of U.S. helping Ukraine make chemical weapons in biowarfare labs | Guests: Tim Anderson & Brian Berletic | Tim Anderson, director of the center for counter-hegemonic studies, believes the United States had supported the biological research and possible military uses of biological weapons in Ukraine.
(2022-03-22). Biden’s “Russian Sanctions” Are Wrecking the Western Economy. thealtworld.com This is what the White House spokes idiot Jen Psaki describes as “wrecking” the Russian economy: | The unprecedented sanctions against Russia have pushed energy costs higher in Europe and the US, driving record inflation and making it ever more expensive for farmers and truckers to fuel their machinery, afford fertilizer or keep up with other costs. In Europe, which is dependent on Russian energy and minerals, the sanctions have worsened an energy supply crunch that has driven up costs for households and businesses. | The low grade moron who dumbshit Americans allowed in the White House has managed to wreck the W…
(2022-03-22). Sharp Polish-Hungarian Differences Over Russia Threaten The Visegrad Group’s Unity. thealtworld.com Poland and Hungary are now realizing that they have some irreconcilable differences over their respective visions, whether domestic or foreign depending on whichever government rules the second-mentioned country after next month’s elections, so they’ll have to reach some kind of compromise with one another if they want to preserve what they’ve already achieved thus far in this new reality. | A very serious rift is emerging in Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) between conservative-nationalist allies Poland and Hungary over the extent of “containing” Russia, which threatens to weaken the unity of the same Visegrad Gro…
(2022-03-22). Defending Ukrainian “Democracy”: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article: | ‚ùñ | We’re risking a very fast, very radioactive third world war defending the “democracy” of a regime who just ‚ùñ | Liberals explaining why it’s fine to eliminate opposition parties when they become inconvenient is just liberals telling you who they really are. | ‚ùñ | One reason you always hear about the genocidal depravity of Adolf Hitler but not King Leopold…
(2022-03-22). How Is India Reacting to the War in Ukraine? thealtworld.com India isn’t often discussed in the context of the Ukraine war, but India is the second largest country in the world by population, and has a relationship with both Russia and the U.S. Russia and India have a strong economic relationship, while the U.S. has been eager to have India as a political partner. | How is India reacting to the Russia-Ukraine war? Prasanth R., a journalist in India with Peoples Dispatch and NewsClick, breaks down the geopolitical consequences.
(2022-03-22). Demoralized and exploited. tvo.org Ontario’s healthcare workers are in crisis.
(2022-03-22). Spending on Health Must Get Much Larger. socialistproject.ca 
The long term fiscal and economic outlook The FAO forecasts that provincial government spending on healthcare will increase from an average of 6.4% of gross domestic product (GDP) to 7.6% for years 2024 through 2031. It will then go to 8.3% in the 2030s and 9.1% in the 2040s. | An increase from 6.4% of GDP to 9.1% is a big increase in healthcare’s share of economic activity. | A key factor dr…
(2022-03-22). Washington Should Think Twice Before Launching a New Cold War. scheerpost.com 
Here we are in what might indeed be Cold War II, playing out the Ukrainian version of Afghanistan with a weaker Russian military, a visibly more disturbed leader, Washington again shoveling arms, money, and training to the other side, and the possibility that the war could spread elsewhere in Europe. What happens when history repeats itself, however weirdly?>
(2022-03-22). Where to Start Learning About MMT. realprogressives.org Have you recently discovered MMT or Modern Monetary Theory and want to learn more but aren’t sure where to start? Well, start at the beginning, of course!
(2022-03-22). Edge of Sports: Why the Sports World Cares About Ukraine. progressive.org It’s been surprising, if not downright shocking, to witness how rapidly the institutions that rule the sports world have entered the fray in opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
(2022-03-22). Coverage of Ukraine Reveals the Racist Biases of Western Media. progressive.org While giving significant attention to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, mainstream news outlets have remained relatively silent on conflicts in countries like Ethiopia.
(2022-03-22). Outrage in Peru following Court’s decision to release former dictator Alberto Fujimori. peoplesdispatch.org 
Last week, on March 17, the Constitutional Court of Peru declared the habeas corpus filed by the defense of imprisoned former dictator Alberto Fujimori admissible and reinstated a controversial pardon granted to him by former President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (July 2016 — March 2018) in December 2017. 83-year-old Fujimori has been serving a 25-year prison sentence since 2009 for crimes against humanity and corruption committed during his regime (July 1990 — November 2000). According to reports, he is set to be released on Thursday, March 24. | In 2017, when Kuczynski was facing an impeachment process in C…
(2022-03-22). Conflicting approaches delay government formation in Iraq. peoplesdispatch.org Muqtada al-Sadr, who won the maximum number of seats in the October elections, is determined to go against the general practice of a consensus government and wants to form a government based on political majority, claiming that it will establish accountability…
(2022-03-22). Palestinian women prisoners in Israel demand rights on Mother’s Day. peoplesdispatch.org On the occasion of Mother’s Day on March 21, Palestinian women prisoners inside Israeli jails in a letter called upon the Israeli prison authorities to uphold their rights as prisoners and demanded improvement in their living conditions. Women prisoners like their male counterparts continue to face discrimination and are often denied basic rights by the Israeli prison authorities in violation of Israeli as well as international law. March 21 is celebrated as Mother’s Day in most of the Arab-speaking countries in West Asia and North Africa. | According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS), 31 Palestinian wo…
(2022-03-22). Haitian teachers demand universal quality education. peoplesdispatch.org On March 16, the Union of Haitian Teacher Educators (UNNOH) held an event in the auditorium of Radio Kiskeya to celebrate the union’s 31st anniversary. Union leaders began the day of commemorations by singing the Haitian national anthem and The Internationale, followed by opening speeches. The union began the debate with teacher and general coordinator Josué Mérilien, who commented on the mission of UNNOH to build quality education in Haitian schools. Above all, UNNOH is struggling for universal quality education, accessible to all children and adolescents without any distinction or inequality. | Mérilien also de…
(2022-03-22). What Are The Top Five Geostrategic Trends Of Biden’s “New World Order”?>. oneworld.press The top five geostrategic trends that were identified in this analysis are also importantly occurring within the ongoing ‘Great Reset’/’Fourth Industrial Revolution’ (GR/4IR), the full-spectrum paradigm-changing processes of which were accelerated by the international community’s uncoordinated efforts to contain COVID-19 (‘World War C’), which even Russia has embraced to a certain extent in line with its own interests as its leadership understands them to be.
(2022-03-22). Sharp Polish-Hungarian Differences Over Russia Threaten The Visegrad Group’s Unity. oneworld.press Poland and Hungary are now realizing that they have some irreconcilable differences over their respective visions, whether domestic or foreign depending on whichever government rules the second-mentioned country after next month’s elections, so they’ll have to reach some kind of compromise with one another if they want to preserve what they’ve already achieved thus far in this new reality.
(2022-03-22). Andrew Korybko’s $1,000 Ukrainian Refugee Charity Challenge. oneworld.press The charity challenge that I’m sharing is this: if you sincerely believe any of the conspiracy theories alleging that my footage from two Moscow grocery stores yesterday isn’t real and was somehow manipulated by CGI, actors, fake products on the shelves, etc., then I’m willing to make a $1,000 bet with you about it where the loser ends up donating to an agreed-upon charity that helps Ukrainian refugees after a neutral media outlet independently confirms the truth.
(2022-03-22). We are in a period of great tectonic shifts: The Eleventh Newsletter (2022). mronline.org 
The war in Ukraine has focused attention on the shifts taking place in the world order. Russia’s military intervention has been met with sanctions from the West as well as with the transport of arms and mercenaries to Ukraine.
(2022-03-22). Was bombing of Mariupol theater staged by Ukrainian Azov extremists to trigger NATO intervention? mronline.org 
Testimony by evacuated Mariupol residents and warnings of a false flag attack undermine the Ukrainian government’s claims about a Russian bombing of a local theater sheltering civilians.
(2022-03-22). The Fukushima taboo. mronline.org 
“Coming out” on thyroid cancer from Fukushima is an act of bravery in today’s Japan…
(2022-03-22). The rise of Ilhan Omar: Lessons from a self-portrait. mronline.org 
Shamus Cooke assesses the record of Representative Ilhan Omar and what her autobiography reveals about her political trajectory.
(2022-03-22). Remembering A Champion Of Watts Youth, Michael Wainwright, Passed Away At 72. moguldom.com Friends and family gathered on March 3 to celebrate the life of longtime Watts community leader Michael Wainwright, who died after suffering from Parkinson’s disease since 2016. Wainwright, who was known as a champion of Watts youth, was passionate about helping young residents chart a path out of poverty and gangs. At the funeral, one …
(2022-03-22). Jamaicans Protest Prince William And Duchess Kate Visit, Demand Reparations From Former Colonial Slavemasters. moguldom.com The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, landed in Jamaica Tuesday, March 22, as a part of their royal tour, but some Jamaicans would rather they stay away until a formal apology for slavery backed up by tangible reparations is finally rendered. “We note with great concern your visit to our country, Jamaica, …
(2022-03-22). The Great Reset: Biden Says There Is Going To Be A ‘New World Order’, We Have To Lead It. moguldom.com Claims about the existence of a “new world order” are like catnip for conspiracy theorists, so when the phrase came out of President Joe Biden’s mouth on Monday during the Business Roundtable’s CEO Quarterly Meeting, it went viral. Biden said the world was at an “inflection point” — something that happens every few generations. How …
(2022-03-22). Ukraine’s Propaganda War: International PR Firms, DC Lobbyists and CIA Cutouts. mintpressnews.com 
WASHINGTON DC — Since the Russian offensive inside Ukraine commenced on February 24, the Ukrainian military has cultivated the image of a plucky little army standing up to the Russian Goliath. To bolster the perception of Ukrainian military mettle, Kiev has churned out a steady stream of sophisticated propaganda aimed at stirring public and official support from Western countries. | The campaign includes language guides, key messages, and hundreds of propaganda posters, some of which contain fascist imagery and even praise Neo-Nazi leaders. | Behind Ukraine’s public relations effort is an army of foreign po…
(2022-03-22). Chris Hedges: The Lie of American Innocence. mintpressnews.com PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY (
(2022-03-22). US and NATO Allies Arm Neo-Nazi Units in Ukraine as Foreign Policy Elites Yearn for Afghan-style Insurgency. mintpressnews.com Corporate US media and foreign policy hardliners want to create a new Afghanistan in the middle of Europe by flooding Ukraine with weapons. The arms industry is very pleased.
(2022-03-22). How the West Was Won: Counterinsurgency, Psyops and the Military Origins of the Internet. libya360.wordpress.com Dustin Broadbery Part 1: Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth As the digital revolution was underway in the mid-nineties, research departments at the CIA and NSA were developing programs to predict the usefulness of the world wide web as a tool for capturing what they dubbed “birds of a feather” formations. That’s when flocks…
(2022-03-22). Surviving Among Ruins: Life in a Donbass City Ukraine Says No Longer Exists. libya360.wordpress.com Stepan Kostetskiy RT visited civilians surviving in the blasted-through buildings and basements of a town hit hard by the conflict in Ukraine “God preserve you!” says an elderly Volnovakha resident to departing volunteers. She and her husband stand at the gate to the front yard of their suburban home holding simple provisions that have just…
(2022-03-22). Lula Counters FBI-Backed “Corruption” Prosecution to Lead Brazil’s 2022 Presidential Race. libya360.wordpress.com Julian Cola “At the age of 74, my heart only has room for love,” Lula told a crowd of supporters from an impromptu stage, adding that as a migrant from the poor, underserved northeast region, “there’s nothing that can beat me.” RIO DE JANEIRO —Former Brazilian president, and frontrunner in the upcoming October 2022 presidential…
(2022-03-22). US Condemns Chinese Military Build-Up the US Itself Provoked. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic US Indo-Pacific commander Admiral John Aquilino has recently complained about China’s militarization of the South China Sea. He has accused China of placing anti-aircraft and anti-ship systems along with other military facilities on islands scattered throughout the South China Sea. The Guardian in an article titled, “China has fully militarized three islands in South China…
(2022-03-22). Peru: Fujimori’s Pardon and Castillo’s Domestication. libya360.wordpress.com Nicolás Lynch If six weeks ago the conformation of the third cabinet of Pedro Castillo’s government already signaled us the domestication of his government by the neoliberal right, today the reinstatement of the pardon to to the former corrupt president Alberto Fujimori given in 2017 by Pedro Pablo Kuczynski confirms to us this trend of…
(2022-03-22). Water for the People Who Nurture Water. libya360.wordpress.com Ollantay Itzamná La Igualdad Community. San Pablo. O.I. We are water that walks, that loves, that thinks, that dreams. We are water that organizes itself socio-politically to channel our forces and become rivers of struggles for Life. That is what we are. Water. Modern civilization, both in its liberal and socialist perspective, established two hegemonic…
(2022-03-22). Japanese Pro-NATO Stance Harms Tokyo-Moscow Dialogue. libya360.wordpress.com Lucas Leiroz Amid worldwide tensions, diplomatic frictions between Russia and Japan continue to increase. The crisis in Ukraine is hampering bilateral diplomacy and preventing a peace agreement on the Kuril Islands, which is a historic goal for both states, from being achieved. Indeed, Tokyo appears to be paying the consequences for its own destabilizing pro-NATO…
(2022-03-22). Ukraine’s Zelensky Comes Before His Master. libya360.wordpress.com David Sole On March 16 Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United States Congress. In a virtual speech Zelensky begged his imperialist masters for more military aid. He pressed for the U.S. and its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military alliance to declare and enforce a “no-fly zone” over Ukraine and asked for military fighter…
(2022-03-22). Blockade of Ratheon Facility in Cambridge Protests War Profiteering from the Ukraine to Yemen. itsgoingdown.org 
Report on blockade and disruption of war profiteering corporation, Raytheon, in so-called Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more info, go here. On March 22nd, a group of people took over the roof of a Raytheon’s facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Raytheon’s parking garage was also blockaded and a disruption took place in the facility’s main lobby. Protesters demanded…
(2022-03-22). Indigenous Prisoner in Struggle Marcelino Ruíz Gómez Denounces Capitalist Wars. itsgoingdown.org Communique from Indigenous Tzotzil prisoner in struggle, Marcelino Ruíz Gómez, from inside CERSS No. 10 in Comitán, Chiapas, denouncing all capitalist wars. To the Zapatista Army of National Liberation To the Human Rights Defenders To the National and International Civil Society To the National and International Sixth To the National Indigenous Congress To the Indigenous…
(2022-03-22). Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Weaken Our Immune System Response to COVID-19—When Will Congress Ban Them? independentmediainstitute.org While so many Americans have taken all necessary precautions to keep themselves and those around them safe from COVID-19 and prevent severe illness if they do get sick with the virus, there are plenty of other factors in Americans’ daily lives that are beyond their control that may actually worsen the effects of the novel …
(2022-03-22). Inside the Chaotic Charter Schools Run by a For-Profit Company. independentmediainstitute.org It didn’t take long for Tasha Stiles to realize there was something very wrong with the school where she had just started teaching. First, there was her rushed orientation to the school, Toledo Preparatory Academy, an early kindergarten through eighth grade charter school in Toledo, Ohio, operated by for-profit charter chain Accel Schools. She told …
(2022-03-22). Appeals for international solidarity as Zelensky moves against Ukrainian left. greenleft.org.au Ukrainian leftists have appealed for international solidarity, as President Volodomyr Zelensky moved to ban leftist groups, including those opposing the Russian invasion, reports Steve Sweeney.
(2022-03-22). Radical Balmain—Leichhardt tour a hit. greenleft.org.au Green Left hosted its inaugural radical guided tour of Sydney's inner-city port suburbs of Balmain and Leichhardt on March 20, reports Rachel Evans.
(2022-03-22). Housing is a human right. greenleft.org.au Western Australia is in the midst of its worst-ever housing crisis: an increasing number of suburbs have rental vacancy rates of 0%, meaning they go as soon as they are advertised. Janet Parker reports.
(2022-03-22). Alain Krivine (1941—2022). greenleft.org.au Brazilian-French ecosocialist and scholar Michael Là∂wy pays tribute to French revolutionary leftist Alain Krivine, who died on March 12.
(2022-03-22). Blood on their hands: the estimated £20bn value of UK-made arms that bomb Yemen. thecanary.co 
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(2022-03-22). It’s time to end the hostile environment and welcome ALL refugees with humanity and respect. thecanary.co The government is not doing enough for refugees. After
(2022-03-22). Met’s approach to tackling police corruption ‘not fit for purpose’. thecanary.co The Metropolitan Police’s approach to tackling corruption within their ranks is “not fit for purpose”, a watchdog has found. | “Unacceptable”: | The force has not learned lessons from the notorious unsolved 1987 murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan, overall its procedures for rooting out corrupt staff are “fundamentally flawed” and it has a “degree of indifference” to the risks, according to damning findings published on 22 March. | The home secretary called in Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) after an independent inquiry into how the force handled…
(2022-03-22). Julian Assange: Extradited to the US? thecanary.co Julian Assange is one step closer to being extradited to the US has the court received ‘assurances’ that the US will offer adequate prison … | By
(2022-03-22). Journalist wins important legal victory over Birmingham bombing material. thecanary.co A journalist who investigated the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings will not have to hand over his notes to police after they lost a legal bid to force him to reveal his sources. | Chris Mullin, 74, challenged an application by West Midlands Police to require him to disclose source material dating back to his investigation in 1985 and 1986. | Speaking after an Old Bailey judge ruled he would not have to hand over the material, Mullin said he was “grateful” for the judge’s decision, adding that the right of a journalist to protect sources is “fundamental to a free press in a democracy”. | Chris Mullin speaks to the med…
(2022-03-22). Anxious times for Ukrainians in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Keeping in touch with family members has proven difficult since the Russian invasion began.
(2022-03-22). How Glasgow university smeared its own journal as anti-Semitic. electronicintifada.net Freedom of information documents reveal censorship plot.
(2022-03-22). Child among 3 Palestinians killed by Israel on one day. electronicintifada.net Attacks and raids by occupation forces are daily, often lethal occurrences.
(2022-03-22). A Peculiar European “Peace” dissidentvoice.org Building Europe to have peace. Such is the just and fine ambition that one must pursue relentlessly. Nevertheless, it is necessary to define ‘Europe’ and to specify the conditions for the peace that is desirable on our continent. For Europe is a continent. Only de Gaulle had envisaged Europe as a geopolitical ensemble composed of …
(2022-03-22). President Joe Biden Seeks to Destroy Russia and Punish the Russian People. dissidentvoice.org 
Who, really, is the War Criminal? So what does President Joe Biden want the sanctions imposed on Russia to do? Think back to the 1990s and what the US-NATO imposed no-fly zone and sanctions did to the people of Iraq? The results were almost 1 million Iraqis dead, according to the website GlobalIssues.org. Over at …
(2022-03-22). Bringing our Socialist Baby to Life: History of Socialist Planning Beyond Capitalism. dissidentvoice.org 
Part I — Pre-History of Socialist Planning Beyond Capitalism Waking Up In 2001 Barbara had her awakening to the disasters that capitalism caused. This started as part of the 9/11 events, beginning after the response to the supposed attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. It became immediately clear the US would …
(2022-03-22). US to Use Ukraine as Stepping Stone toward Taiwan Provocation. dissidentvoice.org The US is planning to provoke conflict with China through Taiwan just as it has done to Russia through Ukraine. A similar process of replacing both governments in 2014 and then preparing both territories for war has been underway since. US policy papers have called for the encirclement and containment of both Russia and China …
(2022-03-22). Iran: How to Circumvent Sanctions Now and in the Future. dissidentvoice.org Background Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi says the first priority of his administration during the Persian New Year is boosting employment and creating new jobs. He made the remarks in his New Year message aired live from the Grand Mosque of the southwestern Iranian port city of Khorramshahr on Sunday evening, March 20. “My first Nowruz …
(2022-03-22). Endless Wars and Failed States: The Tragedy of Neoliberalism. dissidentvoice.org Then all cried with one accord, ‘Thou art King, and God and Lord; Anarchy, to thee we bow, Be thy name made holy now!’ — “The Mask of Anarchy,” Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1819 Following the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the American ruling establishment embarked on a policy of backing radical anti-nation state ideologies (henceforth …
(2022-03-22). A New Science Book by Dr Fauci. dissidentvoice.org 
(2022-03-22). Laughter and Forgetting. dissidentvoice.org 
A guest op-ed appeared in The New York Times this week. Its headline read, “We will forget most of the pandemic. And that’s a good thing.” This odd submission was penned by Scott Small, an executive at, of all things, an Alzheimer’s foundation. Small has also written a book called, Forgetting: The Benefits of Not …
(2022-03-22). The people of Yemen Suffer Atrocities, too. dissidentvoice.org 
WFP food distribution in Raymah (credit: Julian Harneis CC BY-SA 2.0) The United Nations’ goal was to raise more than $4.2 billion for the people of war-torn Yemen by March 15. But when that deadline rolled around, just $1.3 billion had come in. “I am deeply disappointed,” said Jan Egeland, the secretary general of the …
(2022-03-22). Supporting Wars But Not Militaries. davidswanson.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, March 22, 2022 I’ve just become aware of and read the 2020 book by Ned Dobos, Ethics, Security, and The War-Machine: The True Cost of the Military. It makes a pretty strong case for the abolition of militaries, even while concluding that it may or may not have done …
(2022-03-22). Talk World Radio: Hassan El-Tayyab: Stop Waging War on Yemen. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded as audio and video on Riverside.fm — except when it can’t be and then it’s Zoom. Here is this week’s video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we’re discussing the war on Yemen with Hassan El-Tayyab, the legislative director for Middle East …
(2022-03-22). U.S. Lied About Funding “Dangerous Pathogen” Research in Secret Ukrainian Biolabs, Newly Leaked Documents Reveal. covertactionmagazine.com Newly Leaked Documents Reveal Pentagon Contractors Worked Under $80 Million Program Funded by Defense Department But Kept Hidden from Public …
(2022-03-22). Colombia’s democracy in crisis. colombiareports.com 
Colombia’s democracy plunged in the worst crisis since 1970 on Monday after President Ivan Duque called for a recount of congressional election results. “We are facing a coup d’état” led…
(2022-03-22). As the Affordable Care Act Enters Adolescence, US Health Care Still Has Growing to Do. cepr.net Bolstered by pandemic relief subsidies, the ACA was instrumental in blunting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Americans’ health insurance coverage. Ultimately, however, the ACA was only a promising first step, and the US health care system remains deeply flawed…
(2022-03-22). Russia Would Only Use Nuclear Weapons Faced with ‘Existential Threat’ — Kremlin. themoscowtimes.com Days after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, Putin announced that he had put the country’s strategic nuclear forces on high alert.
(2022-03-22). Russian Journalist Probed Over ‘False’ Ukraine Shelling Report. themoscowtimes.com Nevzorov is the first prominent political reporter to be probed under Russia’s “fake news” law.
(2022-03-22). Russian Actress Criticizes Famous Father’s Support of Ukraine War. themoscowtimes.com “The fact that so many Russian people, including my dad, believe that this violence is somehow justified — it breaks my heart.”
(2022-03-22). ‘Powerful Bombs’ Rock Ukraine’s Besieged Mariupol Amid New Rescue Bid. themoscowtimes.com More than 200,000 people are trapped in the city described by those who managed to escape as a “freezing hellscape.”
(2022-03-22). Court Confirms Dissolution of Russia’s Top Rights Group Memorial. themoscowtimes.com Memorial International was ordered to shut down over alleged violations of a controversial “foreign agents” law.
(2022-03-22). 170K Russian IT Specialists Could Emigrate by April — Industry. themoscowtimes.com Between 50,000-70,000 have already left Russia amid the country’s mounting international isolation.
(2022-03-22). Navalny Sentenced to 9 More Years in Prison. themoscowtimes.com The jailed Kremlin critic is already serving a 2.5-year sentence for violating parole while recovering from a near-fatal poisoning.
(2022-03-22). Kremlin Calls for More ‘Substantial’ Talks on Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com So far, the talks have yielded little progress, with both sides blaming the other.
(2022-03-22). Russian Nobel Laureate to Auction Peace Prize for Ukraine Refugees. themoscowtimes.com Dmitry Muratov and the Novaya Gazeta newspaper where he is editor-in-chief have spoken out fiercely against the war despite a crackdown.
(2022-03-22). Ukraine’s Zelensky Says Everything on Table if Putin Meets. themoscowtimes.com Zelensky said even the status of Russian-occupied Crimea and Russian-backed statelets in Donbas was up for debate.
(2022-03-22). Opinion: U.S. pressure on India over Ukraine doomed to fail. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesMarch 22, 2022 Biden’s criticism of India’s neutrality on Russia exposes US hypocrisy India’s refusal to follow the US’ lead in condemning and sanctioning Russia over the Ukraine crisis has increasingly irritated Washington. After White House officials issued warnings to New Delhi on multiple occasions, US President Joe Biden singled out India for its …
(2022-03-22). Azerbaijan values military partner Pakistan’s backing in war with Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyMarch 22, 2022 President: Azerbaijani people always highly value Pakistan’s principled position during the Patriotic War “The Azerbaijani people always highly value Pakistan’s principled position and the political and moral support to our country’s just cause demonstrated during the Patriotic War,” said President Ilham Aliyev in his letter to Prime Minister of Pakistan …
(2022-03-22). Serbian president consults with Russia, China over worsening Kosovo crisis. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92March 22, 2022 Vuƒçiƒá talked with the Russian ambassador and the Chinese diplomat According to the media, the topic was the crisis that was primarily caused by the Prime Minister of so-called Kosovo, Albin Kurti, not allowing our people in Kosovo and Metohija to vote in the elections on April 3. These talks followed all-day …
(2022-03-22). Polish president in Romania: NATO must defend world against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AgerpresMarch 22, 2022 Poland’s Duda: Whoever joins Russia must be punished in the same way as the aggressor Whoever joins Russia must be punished in the same way as the aggressor, Poland’s President Andrzej Duda told a joint news conference in Bucharest on Tuesday with his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis. “If Belarus joins the war, …
(2022-03-22). Turkey rallies Muslim world over Russia, Crimea, China, India, Cyprus, Greece, Myanmar, Bosnia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsMarch 22, 2022 Turkish FM urges Islamic world to stay united against challenges The Islamic world should stand united against the challenges Muslims in every corner of the world face…Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu told at a routine meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). He also called on the Islamic …
(2022-03-22). Azerbaijan hails increased cooperation with Biden administration. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMarch 22, 2022 US President’s letter to President Ilham Aliyev shows great importance of co-op with Azerbaijan The US President’s congratulatory letter to the President of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Novruz holiday is an expression of the great value attached to cooperation with Azerbaijan, political observer Elchin Mirzabeyli told Trend. According …
(2022-03-22). On cue: Georgia, Moldova demand eviction of Russian forces from Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transnistria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMarch 22, 2022 Parliament Vice Speaker: Georgian demand of Russian troops’ withdrawal remains in force The Georgian Government will not take back its demand of withdrawal of Russian occupation troops from the country’s occupied territories, Archil Talakvadze, the Vice Speaker of the Parliament, said on Tuesday. Talakvadze made the comment in response to a question …
(2022-03-22). Saakashvili party pushes to drag Georgia into Ukraine war, wages hybrid war against own country: ruling party leader. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMarch 22, 2022 Georgian Dream Executive Secretary accuses opposition of waging “hybrid war” against own country Mamuka Mdinaradze, the Executive Secretary of the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party, has accused the United National Movement opposition party of waging a “hybrid war” against the country through “anti-state actions”. “Based on the treacherous and anti-state actions of …
(2022-03-22). New NATO liaison meets with Georgian DM on Ukraine, Black Sea region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseMarch 22, 2022 The Minister of Defense held an introductory meeting with the head of the NATO Liaison Office The Minister of Defense of Georgia hosted the new Head of the NATO Liaison Office. Juansher Burchuladze congratulated Alexander Vinikov on his appointment and wished him successful work. At the meeting, the sides …
(2022-03-22). Warsaw: CIA chief meets with Brzezinski, Polish counterparts ahead of Biden visit. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Radio PolandMarch 22, 2022 CIA chief visits Warsaw ahead of Duda-Biden talks on Ukraine war The director of the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns, visited Poland at the start of this week as the two countries step up their intelligence cooperation amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, officials told reporters. The visit came …
(2022-03-22). Ukrainian president pleads for NATO-backed “no-fly zone” over country. america.cgtn.com 
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeated his call for a NATO-backed “no-fly zone” over Ukrainian airspace. But NATO’s Secretary-General has rejected the request. He said shooting down Russian planes could lead to a wider war in Europe. CGTN’s Gerald Tan has the Gist.
(2022-03-22). Confirmation hearing begins for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. america.cgtn.com 
Hearings have begun in the U.S. Senate for the White House’s candidate for a new Supreme Court Justice.
(2022-03-22). Inside Wire: The radio station operated by prisoners. america.cgtn.com 
Run primarily by inmates, the station broadcasts a variety of programming into prison cells as well as those listening on the outside.
(2022-03-22). Concerns grows over COVID-19 surge as states relax restrictions ahead of spring break. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. and many other countries continue to lift COVID-19 restrictions, and people are starting to travel again.
(2022-03-22). Mayfield Tornado — Midwest town works to rebuild. america.cgtn.com 
Last December, a violent, long-tracked tornado moved across multiple U.S. states, causing catastrophic damage and killing at least 80 people. The town of Mayfield, in the U.S. state of Kentucky was devastated. CGTN’s Dan Williams reported from the town in the aftermath. Community awards resident …
(2022-03-22). The Heat: Day 26 of the Ukraine conflict with no end in sight. america.cgtn.com 
(2022-03-22). The ancestral crops of Peru. america.cgtn.com 
The Peruvian Andes is home to one of the most diverse food systems in the world. Dan Collyns tells us about the importance of Peru ¥s agro-bio-diversity.
(2022-03-22). Haitians trying to migrate to the Dominican Republic. america.cgtn.com 
Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Española in the Caribbean. Its increasingly dire economic situation has caused a rise in migration to the Dominican Republic.
(2022-03-22). A relentless drought on the Colorado River. america.cgtn.com 
Northern Mexico and the west coast of the United States are suffering from an historic drought. The lack of rain is drying up reservoirs and rivers. Correspondent Xu Dezhi has the story.
(2022-03-22). Mexico launches an historic lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico is suing weapon manufacturers in the U.S. for what has become an out of control crisis within its borders. Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2022-03-22). Supporting Wars But Not Militaries. warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, March 22, 2022 I’ve just become aware of and read the 2020 book by Ned Dobos, Ethics, Security, and The War-Machine: The True Cost of the Military. It makes a pretty strong case for the abolition of militaries, even while concluding that it may or may not have done …
(2022-03-22). Tomgram: Hartung, Cleveland-Stout, and Giorno, Cold Wars, Then and Now. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. It’s strange, don’t you think, this feeling of having been here before? Well, not quite here. It wasn’t Ukraine and Europe then, but Afghanistan and the Greater Middle East. And if this is indeed Cold War II, Russia …
(2022-03-22). Talk World Radio: Hassan El-Tayyab: Stop Waging War on Yemen. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded as audio and video on Riverside.fm — except when it can’t be and then it’s Zoom. Here is this week’s video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we’re discussing the war on Yemen with Hassan El-Tayyab, the legislative director for Middle East …
(2022-03-22). Steelworkers Local 5 votes down Chevron’s ‘last, best and final’ offer, prepares for unfair labor practice strike. fightbacknews.org San Francisco, CA – Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 5 voted down Chevron’s most recent proposal on a contract covering more than 500 workers at its Richmond, California, oil refinery. | The USW encouraged Chevron to return to the bargaining table, but it refused, forcing workers to give notice of their intent to begin an unfair labor practice strike on March 21 at 12: 01 a.m. | The previous contract between Chevron and USW Local 5 expired February 1, and members have since been working on a rolling 24-hour extension. | “It’s disappointing that Chevron would walk away from the table instead of bargaining…
(2022-03-22). Minnesota unions rally for striking Minneapolis teachers and education support professionals. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – At least 14 unions from Minnesota held a rally in support of the striking Minneapolis educators, March 20. The rally was organized by the Minnesota Workers United (MWU) Strike Support Committee, which is the sanctioned labor and community strike support committee of the Minneapolis educators’ strike. | 12 unions or labor organizations were listed on the event as cohosts to the MWU event, which included MWU, AFSCME Locals 3800, 2822 and 3937, CWA Local 7250, the Minnesota Nurses Association, SEIU Healthcare MN, MN Bookstore Workers United, MACE, UFCW 1189, the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federatio…
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