(2022-06-29). CNN: Biden Officials Privately Doubt Ukraine Can Take Back All Of Its Territory. news.antiwar.com According to a report from CNN, White House officials are losing confidence that Ukraine will be able to retake all the territory Russia has captured since it invaded on February 24 as Russian forces continue to make gains in the eastern Donbas region. Unnamed US officials told CNN that President Biden's advisors have started debating …
(2022-06-29). Chinese envoy urges NATO not to fan block confrontation using Ukraine crisis as excuse. ecns.cn China's permanent representative to the United Nations on Tuesday urged NATO not to fan bloc confrontation or a new Cold War by using the Ukraine crisis as an excuse.
(2022-06-29). South Korea to enter into strategic partnership with NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yonhap NewsJune 28, 2022 Yoon to agree to new partnership with NATO in second half of year President Yoon Suk-yeol will meet with the secretary-general of NATO on Tuesday and promise to enter into a new cooperation program between South Korea and the military alliance in the latter half of the year, an official said. …
(2022-06-29). Finland, Sweden join Turkey's war against Kurds to get NATO pass. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The claim below that Sweden has not been at war in over two centuries and Finland for over eighty years is false. Both nations deployed troops to Afghanistan under NATO command where they engaged in combat operations and lost troops. Sweden also supplied warplanes for NATO's war against Libya. ===== Kyodo NewsJune 29, 2022 Finland, …
(2022-06-29). G7 Mulls Russian Oil Price Cap as Sanctions Fail To Curb Russia's Profits. news.antiwar.com Flailing in its effort to lower Russia's oil profits, the US has put forward an idea for a price cap on Russian oil The G7 hasn't offered any detail on the plan, but the idea would be to limit Russia's profits without taking its oil off the global market and raising prices. But there's vir…
(2022-06-29). US Pledges $55 Million For Afghanistan Aid, But Sanctions Remain. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday that Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021 and the US-ba…
(2022-06-29). Ecuador: "Stop the Massacre" orinocotribune.com By Carlos Crespo Jun 27, 2022 | "Stop the massacre" was the cry that ran through tears, pain and indignation on the twelfth day of the #ParoNacional2022. | "We have had a very difficult day"; "it has been a very strong day". "We denounce to the world… the wounded, the dead, the imprisoned. Let them know about these inhuman actions. We call for peace, for harmony, we cannot generate civil war between brothers". These were the words of the leaders of the #ParoNacional2022 around midnight, in their press conference to the country: Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), National Federa…
(2022-06-29). White House Delegation Returns to Miraflores Palace in Caracas. orinocotribune.com Caracas, June 28, 2022 ( During the award ceremony for the National Journalism Award, the Venezuelan president said that the president of the National Assembly (AN), Jorge Rodríguez, would receive the US delegation to continue discussing various issues. | "At this time, Jorge Rodríguez is receiving an important dele…
(2022-06-29). UN envoy: No Cold War script for Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday reiterated that the "long-outdated Cold War script must never be reenacted in the Asia-Pacific", and conflict "must not be allowed to happen in the Asia-Pacific".
(2022-06-29). Jordan rejects military alliance with Tel Aviv against Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Saying that all Arab states seek good relations with Iran, the Jordanian Foreign Minister rejected the intention of Tel Aviv and Arab capitals to build a military alliance to confront Iran.
(2022-06-29). Foreign mercenaries were burned to the ground as unnecessary witnesses at Azovstal. thesaker.is The war reporter Andrey Rudenko is in Azovstal bomb shelter, talking about the separate place for (may be killed) mercenaries bodies. BitChute embedding powered by embed.tube…
(2022-06-29). While Biden Gives Ukrainian Army "The Most Lethal Weapon," War Profiteer BAE Systems Stock Soars. mronline.org 
The Russian Interior Ministry reported that it had destroyed U.S.-made howitzers through use of attack drones.
(2022-06-29). Why Roe v. Wade's Demise—Unlike Gay Rights or Ukraine—Isn't Getting Corporate America to Speak Up. scheerpost.com 
By Alessandro Piazza, Rice University / The Conversation Corporate America — once known for carefully avoiding public stances on hot button issues — has, in recent years, become increasingly outspoken on a host of thorny topics, from gay rights to the war in Ukraine. That makes its relative silence in the face of the end of federal abortion rights all the more …
(2022-06-29). The Great White West Aims to Crush Slavs and Chinese. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image"And the noteworthy thing is this, that while America avariciously fed the war with her industry and avariciously intervened in order to help crush a likely and dangerous competitor, she has nevertheless retained a reputation for pacifism. This is one of the most interesting paradoxes, one of the most curious jokes of history-jokes from which we did not and do not derive much merriment. American imperialism is in essence ruthlessly rude, predatory, in the full sense of the word,…
(2022-06-29). Military Situation In Ukraine On June 29, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 92nd Mechanised Infantry Brigade near Pokotilovka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Nikolayev with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Lisichansk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Spornoye with high-precision missiles; | Russian air defense syst…
(2022-06-29). Michael Hudson interviewed by Ben Norton (Multipolarista). thesaker.is Economist Michael Hudson on inflation and Fed plan to cut wages: A depression is coming…
(2022-06-29). Gonzalo Lira: Russian Default Hurts The West—Not Russia. thesaker.is
(2022-06-29). Sweden and Finland joining NATO precedes an inevitable financial collapse of the current international system. thesaker.is Sweden and Finland joining NATO besides being a provocative act towards Russia, precedes an inevitable financial collapse of the current international system By Guilherme Wilbert for the Saker Blog The…
(2022-06-29). Yoon arrives in Spain for first attendance of NATO summit by S. Korea head of state. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com HankyorehJune 28, 2022 Yoon leaves for first trip overseas, first NATO summit, first foray into multilateral diplomacy South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol headed to Madrid on Monday in order to attend the NATO summit scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday…. *** Yoon is the first South Korean president to attend a summit of NATO, one of …
(2022-06-29). Russian Oil Price Cap Is Yet Another Western PR Fantasy. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageThe price cap is just another move for domestic consumption as the political West desperately tries to pretend it's still in control. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | Last Monday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated the United States and other NATO/EU countries are continuing talks to "restrict Russia's energy revenues" by "imposing a price cap" on the country's oil."We are continuing to have productive conversations, today and with our partners and…
(2022-06-29). NATO becomes tool for certain countries to uphold hegemony: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn
(2022-06-29). Koch machine pressing Supreme Court to crush EPA. mronline.org 
Dark money groups funded by the fossil fuel billionaire are lobbying justices to block the agency from limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
(2022-06-29). SLAP At Parker Elementary School Fighting Closures Of Schools & Privatization Oakland Port. indybay.org The Schools and Labor Against Privatization held a BBQ to build solidarity against the closure of Parker Elementary and 10 other Oakland public schools in working class Black and Brown communities. It was also against the privatization of Howard Terminal at the Port of Oakland for a sale to billionaire GAP A's owner John Fisher.
(2022-06-29). Iraq's Sadr Slams President for Not Signing Ban on Israel Ties. news.antiwar.com In late May, Iraq's parliament passed a bill forbidding and criminalizing all ties with Israel. The bill forbids officials, media, and others from establishing relations with Israel, punishable by death. | Iraqi President Barham Salih did not sign the bill, and this is being made a huge deal by cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who says it is " Salih's office denies any support for ties with Israel, saying he had the law published already, and emphasized his long support for the Palest…
(2022-06-29). South Korea becomes 7th Full-fledged Space Power. journal-neo.org 
On June 21, 2022, a 200-tonne South Korean space launch vehicle (KSLV-II), or Nuri, finally took off from the Naro spaceport in Goheung County, Jeollanam-do Province. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) announced that all tasks of the flight had been completed. On June 22, KARI established two-way …
(2022-06-29). Congresswoman Maxine Waters Requests Banking And Insurance Records Related To Chattel Slavery. moguldom.com House Financial Services Chair, longtime Congresswoman Maxine Waters wants to know if major banks and insurance companies have studied their institution's historic involvement in American chattel slavery. And on June 7, she and the Democrats sent them letters requesting their records related to chattel slavery. Chattel slavery, according to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, …
(2022-06-29). What 5 Economists Say About The Probability Of Recession Striking America. moguldom.com Economists agree that high inflation, rising interest rates, uncertainty and market volatility have increased the likelihood that the U.S. economy will be hit with a recession. When President Joe Biden said that there was "nothing inevitable about a recession," former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers disagreed, saying that a recession was "almost inevitable" in the next two years. …
(2022-06-29). The Rightwing's Supreme Court Coup. mronline.org 
THE OFFICIAL overturn of Roe v. Wade was announced as this issue of ATCgoes to press. It didn't require a white-nationalist riot, invading the Capitol at the instigation of Donald Trump, to tear huge holes in long-established constitutional rights in the United States. Where that frontal assault failed, a flanking maneuver by the right wing has met with success — including a blatant pseudo-constitutional coup by Court.
(2022-06-29). Where to get abortion pills and how to use them. mronline.org 
New U.S. restrictions could turn abortion into do-it-yourself medicine, but there might be legal risks.
(2022-06-29). Growing Hope for Humanity: 65 Countries in Vienna Say No to Atomic Weapons in TPNW Declaration. scheerpost.com 
By Rafael de la Rubia / Pressenza In Vienna, a total of 65 countries with many others as observers and a large number of civil organisations, on Thursday 24 June and for three days, aligned themselves in the face of the threat of the use of atomic weapons and committed themselves to work for their …
(2022-06-29). Appleton, WI: 150-plus take the streets to defend abortion rights. fightbacknews.org Appleton, WI — On June 24, over 150 people answered an emergency call to action in regard to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case, which provided women federal protection for having an abortion. The event kicked off in Houdini Plaza, in the heart of Appleton's downtown district. | Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) members read statements to the large crowd, in solidarity with protests being held across the country and the need for working-class people to organize and demand the right to safe, legal abortion for all women in the country. | After that, members…
(2022-06-29). Moveable Feast Cafe 2022/06/29 … Open Thread. thesaker.is 2022/06/29 06: 00: 01Welcome to the 'Moveable Feast Cafe'. The 'Moveable Feast' is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of…
(2022-06-29). 'Porch Monkey': Many See Democrat Racism In Isolating Clarence Thomas In Historic Roe v. Wade Decision. moguldom.com Six justices of the Supreme Court of the United States voted to reverse half a century of precedent when they overturned the 1973 Roe vs. Wade ruling that gave women the federal right to have an abortion. Only one of them was inundated with blatant racism for it. Justice Clarence Thomas was called derogatory names …
(2022-06-29). PSL National Webinar: What's Next In the Struggle For Abortion Rights? liberationnews.org 
Biden has within his power many different executive authorities that would provide abortion access in all states. But it will require a big struggle to make it happen.
(2022-06-29). Venezuela's Authorities Announce Emergency Preparations for Tropical Cyclone 2. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, June 28, 2022 ( This information was released by Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez this Tuesday, June 28, who explained that flight restrictions will be put in place, and preventive measures will be taken on the roads of affected states. The cyclone is expected to touch land in Sucre sta…
(2022-06-29). Cuba rumbo a las Pequeñas Ligas del Caribe: " øCuándo es? °Ahora!" cubadebate.cu La ceremonia de abanderamiento del equipo de béisbol sub-12 años de Santa Clara, representante de Cuba en el cercano torneo caribeño de las Pequeñas Ligas, terminó con una imagen tradicional para ellos: todos en círculo, las manos unidas y una pregunta: " øCuándo es?". Un grito al unísono y enseguida resuena el " °Ahora!" que representa el espíritu de un conjunto que va a República Dominicana con sed de triunfo.
(2022-06-29). China urges G7 to cease all attacks, smears against country. ecns.cn China on Wednesday urged the Group of Seven (G7) to stop attacking and smearing it, and to cease all forms of meddling in China's internal affairs, following a recent statement issued at a G7 summit making wanton accusations on China-related issues.
(2022-06-29). Chinese people directly elect 2.6 mln lawmakers at township, county levels. ecns.cn More than 2.6 million deputies to people's congresses at the township and county levels have been directly elected across China, a Chinese spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2022-06-29). China urges U.S. to cease official exchanges with Taiwan: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn
(2022-06-29). U.S. Texas 18-wheeler migrant death toll rises to 51, driver in custody, 2 charged. ecns.cn Another migrant died Tuesday at a local hospital, pushing the death toll of migrants found Monday inside a sweltering 18-wheeler in San Antonio to 51.
(2022-06-29). Chinese, Venezuelan FMs hold phone conversation. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Carlos Faria as their countries were marking the 48th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties.
(2022-06-28). Chinese premier urges efforts to stabilize employment, safeguard livelihoods. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for stronger efforts to accelerate economic recovery to shore up market entities, ensure employment stability and safeguard people's livelihoods.
(2022-06-29). Xi inspects Wuhan, stresses China's self-reliance in science, technology. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed keeping the lifeline of science and technology firmly in China's own hands and making the country's development more independent, self-reliant and secure.
(2022-06-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ and may be struggling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 45% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/9qUM8FHQyVE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2022-06-29). Our Life Spaces Have Become Danger Zones: Reflections on Gun Violence in America. commondreams.org In seeking to remedy the epidemic of mass shootings here in the U.S., it isn't sufficient merely to pass strong gun laws. As critical as these may be, we also have to transform the dysfunctional social ethos that creates the conditions from which mass shooters emerge.
(2022-06-29). Three Turkish Drone Strikes Hit Northern, Northeastern Syria In Single Day (Photos). southfront.org 
On June 28, Turkish combat drones carried out three airstrikes on areas held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern and northeastern Syria. | In the early morning hours, two drone strikes hit the village of Khana Sri in the northeastern al-Hasakah countryside. The strikes destroyed two vehicles. | The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claimed that one of the vehicles was being used by the SDF, while the other was carrying civilian workers who were building fortifications…
(2022-06-29). World's first LNG dual-fuel Suezmax oil tanker delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The world's first LNG dual-fuel Suezmax oil tanker built by China Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) was delivered in southern China's Guangzhou on Tuesday.
(2022-06-29). Qatar takes no sides in nuclear negotiations: Qatari spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — The Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson stated that her country takes no sides in the ongoing indirect talks on reviving JCPOA between Iran and the US, adding that building trust between the two sides is a great challenge.
(2022-06-29). Parades held to mark 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland. ecns.cn Sightseeing buses and taxis hanging the Chinese national flags and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flags participate in a parade to mark the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, June 28, 2022.
(2022-06-29). Syria, Iran discuss means to boost joint cultural relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Syria and Iran have discussed means to activate cultural relations between and to benefit from Iranian cinematic experiences and cultural exchange.
(2022-06-29). Escuchar al pueblo y atender sus problemas. cubadebate.cu Las indicaciones se realizaron durante el análisis de las acciones constructivas que se ejecutan en los barrios, y del empeño por mantener los servicios básicos a la población en medio de la compleja situación económica del país, agravada por la crisis internacional y el bloqueo estadounidense.
(2022-06-29). 2022 UNAIR Leadership Meeting, Rector: Proof of achievement is quality. indybay.org The annual event of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Leadership Meeting and Focus Group Discussion (FGD), has been held. The meeting attended by all leaders of faculties, directorates, boards, institutes, and centers within UNAIR is held from Monday to Wednesday, June 27-29, 2022, at The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung. In his opening speech, UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih SE MT Ak expressed his appreciation to the academic community for their excellent performance. In the last two years, there have been many achievements UNAIR made amid various complex challenges. "UNAIR has achieved many extraordinary achieveme…
(2022-06-29). CNN: Funcionarios de Biden dudan en privado que Ucrania pueda recuperar todo su territorio. cubadebate.cu Funcionarios de la Casa Blanca están perdiendo la confianza en que Ucrania alguna vez podrá recuperar toda la tierra que ha perdido ante Rusia durante los últimos cuatro meses de guerra, incluso con el armamento más pesado y sofisticado que usa Estados Unidos, y con el que sus aliados planean enviar, dijeron funcionarios estadounidenses a CNN.
(2022-06-29). Thousands Protest Against G7 Summit in Germany. scheerpost.com By Nathaniel Flakin / The Group of 7 is currently meeting in southern Germany. The leaders of the United States, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan — all men — are gathering in a castle in the Alps, close to the Austrian border. Schloss Elmau was already the location of Germany's last G7 summit These seven governments stand for vaccine imperialism, global warming, austerity,…
(2022-06-29). Iran-Turkmenistan relations expanding rapidly: Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said that Iran-Turkmenistan relations are expanding rapidly on the basis of extensive cooperation and mutual trust.
(2022-06-29). Science Saturday: The art and science of never giving up. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anya in February 2018, just before being discharged after her third brain surgery. Photo credit: Colleen Kelly In March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, Anya Magnuson's own health was in crisis. The 21-year-old Minnesotan had already endured four brain surgeries, 35 lumbar punctures and about 11 weeks of hospitalization. At various times during the preceding 28 months, she was treated for fungal meningitis, an inflammatory disease known as neurosarcoidosis, and finally a rare blood…
(2022-06-29). Mayo's new MRI Program graduates prepare to fill growing demand for techs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Call it a formality, call it inevitable — and now call it a success. With a nationwide surge in demand — including at Mayo Clinic — for MRI technologists, the time was right to create a program that streamlined the process for students with an interest in the field. Building from concept in 2018 to a program in 2021 required patience. And one year in, the Department of Radiology has been rewarded as the Mayo…
(2022-06-29). China enjoys high-quality development in past decade. ecns.cn China's economy has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade as the country has shifted its focus to high-quality development by enhancing its innovation efforts and macroeconomic policies.
(2022-06-29). Explosions Reported At US Base In Syria's Al-Omar Oil Fields. southfront.org 
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security support during mission on Sept. 9, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Syria. (Cpl. Gabino Perez/Marine Corps) | Late on June 28, a series of explosions rocked the US-led coalition's base in al-Omar oil fields in the southeastern countryside of Syria's Deir Ezzor. | The explosions took place inside the base, known as the Green Village, as well as in the sky over it. At the time of the explosions, a warplane, most like…
(2022-06-29). Spike in flu cases puzzles experts. ecns.cn A mysterious jump in influenza cases in some southern provinces has stoked concerns, prompting experts to call for expanding flu vaccination campaigns while exploring their integration with COVID-19 immunization.
(2022-06-29). Iran reacts to martyrdom of border guard at Afghan border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condoled the martyrdom of an Iranian border guard on the Milak border crossing, calling on Afghan rulers to punish the perpetrators and take measures to prevent repetition of such incidents.
(2022-06-29). Falcons help Minnesota man soar above cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A species that was once endangered in Minnesota is now thriving, thanks in part to Mayo Clinic. Recently, four new peregrine falcon chicks that have been nesting in a box atop one of Mayo Clinic's buildings were brought inside for a quick checkup and to be banded. It's all part of a collaboration between Mayo and the Midwest Peregrine Society. But this time, there was an extra pair of experienced hands to help. For more…
(2022-06-29). 7th Caspian Sea summit to be held in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Iran will host the next edition of the Caspian Sea summit, according to the final statement of the 6th Caspian Summit in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
(2022-06-29). ETFs trading on Mainland-Hong Kong stock connect to commence July 4. ecns.cn Trading of ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, on the Chinese mainland-Hong Kong Stock Connect will be launched July 4, regulators said in a joint statement Tuesday.
(2022-06-29). Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert describes common symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Long COVID syndrome, also known as post-COVID, is more than fatigue and shortness of breath. Symptoms such as headaches, brain fog and ringing in the ears have been reported, and recently, physicians are seeing more patients with gastrointestinal problems. Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic's COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program, describes the most common symptoms. Patients in the rehabilitation program are reporting a variety of digestive issues, from mild nausea and decreased appetite to severe…
(2022-06-29). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 29. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, June 29.
(2022-06-29). Pres. Raeisi arrives in Ashgabat to attend Caspian Sea Summit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in Turkmen capital of Ashgabat on Wednesday to take part in 6th summit meeting of Caspian Sea littoral states.
(2022-06-29). China unveils major sci-tech issues for 2022. ecns.cn China released major issues in science, engineering technology and industrial technology for 2022 at the closing ceremony of the 24th Annual Meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) in Changsha City, central China's Hunan Province on Monday.
(2022-06-29). Doha talks end after two days. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — The two-day indirect Iran-US talks in the Qatari capital ended today with no results as the US insisted on the excessive demands it made during the seventh round of the previous Vienna talks between Iran and the P4+1 group.
(2022-06-29). Caspian states to speed up work on military coop. agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Leaders of the five Caspian littoral states agreed to speed up the work on the agreement on reinforcement of trust-building measures and military cooperation in the Caspian Sea, the Russian Foreign Minister said Tuesday.
(2022-06-29). Giant 3D art painting lights up to celebrate Hong Kong's return. ecns.cn A 3D art painting, standing 30 meters in length and 10 meters in height, lights up at Victoria Harbor in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, June 28, 2022.
(2022-06-29). Arab states unlikely to join Israeli-led anti-Iran alliance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Logoglu says despite problems, Arab states have no interest in antagonizing Iran, especially in collaboration with Israel, adding that Biden is after Jewish lobby support in the upcoming mid-term election.
(2022-06-29). Canteens for the elderly restore services in Shanghai. ecns.cn As the epidemic situation in Shanghai improves, canteens for the elderly have been resuming business, offering take-away services to meet the need for the elderly.
(2022-06-29). VIDEO: Welcoming ceremony of Pres. Raeisi at Ashgabat airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Upon his arrival in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat on Wednesday, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi was formally welcomed by Turkmen Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov.
(2022-06-29). Mainland to host 14th Straits Forum in July. ecns.cn The 14th Straits Forum will be held in the coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian Province in mid July, a Chinese mainland spokesperson announced Wednesday.
(2022-06-29). Qué trae la prensa cubana, miércoles 29 de junio de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-06-29). Welcome summer with 5 summer safety tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's officially the first weekend of summer and extreme temperatures continue to affect many parts of the U.S. "It's important to protect yourself and your family from high temperatures and humidity," says Dr. Brittany Beel, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. "Heat exhaustion can result if your body cannot regulate itself. Basically, it overheats. The good news is that it's preventable." Left untreated, heat exhaustion can result in heatstroke. And, too much sun can lead…
(2022-06-29). Consumer Health: What do you know about headaches? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about headaches. Headache is pain in any region of the head. Headaches may occur on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a certain location, radiate across the head from one point, or have a viselike quality. A headache may appear as a sharp pain, a throbbing sensation or a dull ache. Headaches can develop gradually…
(2022-06-29). Prevención y responsabilidad, dos elecciones imprescindibles. cubadebate.cu Este martes, en el Palacio de la Revolución, estuvo marcado por una jornada en pos de la salud y la vida: sesionaron las reuniones de expertos y científicos para temas de salud, y la del Grupo Temporal de Trabajo para la prevención y control de la epidemia de COVID-19, ambas encabezadas por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez…
(2022-06-29). Saturday 7/9: SLAP Oakland Ed Conf: Fight Against the Destruction of Public Education & Public Services. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 | 99 Hengenberger | Oakland, Ca…
(2022-06-29). Raeisi urges for more coop. among Caspian Sea littoral states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — "Cooperation among Caspian Sea littoral countries has become increasingly important amid international developments," President Ebrahim Raeisi said in his address to the meeting in Ashgabat.
(2022-06-29). Saturday 6/25: 21st Folsom Juneteenth, Stolen Legacy – Reclaiming California Pioneers of African Descent. indybay.org Historic Folsom District – Leidesdorff Plaza…
(2022-06-29). Large number of bronze wares unearthed at Sanxingdui Ruins site. ecns.cn Archaeologists have made some stunning discoveries at the famed Sanxingdui Ruins site. No. 8 pit is the largest among the six newly discovered sacrificial pits and nearly 70 bronze human heads have been found in No 8 pit.
(2022-06-29). Hosting talks shows Qatar's good will in promoting dialogue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Emphasizing Iran's support for Qatar's constructive role in the regional and international arenas, Bagheri Kani said hosting new round of talks is a sign of Qatar's goodwill in promoting dialogue and interaction.
(2022-06-29). China announces removal of asterisk from travel code. ecns.cn China has removed the asterisk from the travel code of all Chinese residents to facilitate greater mobility, the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced Wednesday.
(2022-06-29). Unión Eléctrica: Se prevén afectaciones al servicio por déficit de 431 MW. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para el horario pico una disponibilidad de 2 319 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 750 MW, para un déficit de 431 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 495 MW al pico. Se estima que el servicio quedará restablecido a las 03: 00 horas de la madrugada de mañana.
(2022-06-29). Sunday 7/10: Cuts to COVID Resources Hit Poor and Workers at Home and Abroad. indybay.org via zoom: tinyurl.com/FSP-July10…
(2022-06-29). Shanghai resumes dine-in services at restaurants as COVID-19 wanes. ecns.cn China's financial hub Shanghai is gradually resuming dine-in services at restaurants starting from Wednesday as the COVID-19 epidemic has waned in the city.
(2022-06-29). Are Democrats Really Clueless About Impending Election Doom? commondreams.org The party seems to have nothing but contempt for its base by never delivering, except incrementally, on campaign promises even when they have the votes—something the Republicans can't be accused of.
(2022-06-29). Scientists unravel genetic mystery of rare neurodevelopmental disorder, provide definitive diagnoses to 21 families worldwide. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A collaborative team of scientists led by Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine has discovered 15 additional genetic mutations in the KCNK9 gene that cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome. Symptoms of the disorder range from speech and motor impairment to behavioral abnormalities, intellectual disability and distinctive facial features. "Until now, only one genetic alteration in the KCNK9gene was known to cause the disorder, called KCNK9 imprinting syndrome. Our study describes 15 new genetic…
(2022-06-29). Díaz-Canel: Todo lo que aporte a buscar respuestas inmediatas hay que tenerlo en cuenta (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, intervino en la reunión con los primeros secretarios de los comités provinciales del Partido y del municipio especial Isla de la Juventud, correspondiente al mes de junio.
(2022-06-29). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: The importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The COVID-19 pandemic has led people to delay testing and treatments for a variety of diseases and conditions. This includes HIV testing. During the pandemic, the number HIV diagnosis decline, but that decline is most attributed to declines in testing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts attribute this decline to less frequent visits to health centers, reduced outreach services, and shifting of public health staff to COVID-19 response activities. June 27…
(2022-06-29). World's first Suezmax LNG dual fuel oil tanker delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Photo shows the world's first Suezmax LNG dual fuel oil tanker with 158,000 DWT (deadweight ton) is delivered in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 28, 20222.
(2022-06-29). China releases action plan to boost industrial energy efficiency. ecns.cn Chinese regulators have released an action plan on boosting industrial energy efficiency, detailing major targets and tasks to optimize the energy structure as the country takes steady steps to spur green transformation.
(2022-06-29). Aerial view of cosmic ray observatory in Sichuan. ecns.cn An observatory for detecting cosmic rays was built in mountains of the eastern part of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau at an average altitude of 4,410 meters.
(2022-06-29). Bulgaria announces to expel 70 Russian diplomatic staff. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Bulgaria will expel 70 Russian diplomatic staff, the EU country has announced, the largest number of Russians ordered out at one time from the Balkan nation.
(2022-06-29). Con Filo: Errores y horrores (+Video). cubadebate.cu Hay una diferencia, poco sutil, entre errores y horrores. Errores como los que podamos cometer los revolucionarios y horrores como lo que ocurren con el periodista australiano Julian Assange. Ambos temas fueron abordados este martes en el programa Con Filo.
(2022-06-29). Online events with Kate Raworth, Vandana Shiva, Jeremy Corbyn, Yanis Varoufakis & others. indybay.org Here are about a dozen online events taking place over the next week (and starting at 9 am tomorrow, June 29th), featuring people such as Kate Raworth, Vandana Shiva, Bayo Akomolafe, Jeremy Corbyn, Yanis Varoufakis, Erwin Chemerinsky, Deborah Archer and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.
(2022-06-29). Iran FM spokesman says Doha talks have not ended. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected the news published by media that Doha talks ended with no results, saying that the Tue. and Wed. talks in Doha had been planned for two days and the talks will continue.
(2022-06-29). COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in infants through toddlers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The use of COVID-19 vaccines in infants and toddlers in the U.S. has cleared the final hurdles. Food and Drug Administration advisers voted unanimously to recommend emergency use authorization for Moderna and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines for young children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention followed by authorizing health care professionals to begin vaccinating the youngest of children. Moderna's vaccine is for children ages 6 months to 5 years, and Pfizer's vaccine is for children…
(2022-06-29). What happened in first day of Doha talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — An Iranian news source close to the country's Supreme National Security Council reported that on the first day of the Doha talks, the discussions on the remaining issues were followed by a technical approach with seriousness.
(2022-06-29). U.S. to distribute monkeypox vaccines nationwide to curb outbreak. ecns.cn The White House said Tuesday it will start distributing the monkeypox vaccines across the country to address the spread of the virus, focusing on people most at risk and communities with the highest numbers of cases.
(2022-06-29). Tibet's first bullet train line marks first anniversary of operation. ecns.cn Tibet's first electrified railway — the Lhasa-Nyingchi railway, celebrated its first anniversary of operation last week.
(2022-06-29). Caspian Sea common heritage of litoral state, Raeisi says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Before leaving the country for Ashgabat to attend the 6th summit meeting of Caspian Sea littoral states, Iranian President Raeisi said that the Caspian Sea is a common heritage of littoral countries.
(2022-06-29). Rising Up! LaborFest 2022 PDF. indybay.org 2022 LaborFest Calendar PDF…
(2022-06-29). Dr. Farrugia ranked on‚ÄØModern Healthcare's‚ÄØlist of '50 Most Influential Clinical Executives'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic's president and CEO, has been named as one of the "50 Most Influential Clinical Executives" by Modern Healthcare magazine. According to the magazine, this program honors individuals in health care who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be paving the way to better health through their executive responsibilities, leadership qualities, innovation, community service and achievements inside and outside of their organizations. A feature article and profiles of…
(2022-06-29). Alito's Bad History Meets the Vendetta of Clarence Thomas. commondreams.org If democracy dies, it will take a long and mighty struggle to get it back. In the interim, the personal damage to millions of Americans will be irreparable.
(2022-06-29). Coronary artery bypass grafting has potential benefits for patients over age 80 with reasonable surgical risk, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients over age 80 are considered high-risk candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting, not only because of normal wear and tear on the body, but also because of comorbidities and risks of complications after surgery. No hard-and-fast guidelines are available to assess the risks and benefits for octogenarians. Patients and physicians often choose not to proceed with surgery, and that decision carries its own risks and disadvantages. A new retrospective study from…
(2022-06-29). Iran's missile, defense program not negotiable: FM Spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Condemning parts of the final statement of the G7 leaders, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that Iran's missile and defense program can never be negotiated and compromised.
(2022-06-29). Twin giant pandas in China's Guangxi celebrate 6th birthday. ecns.cn The Nanning Zoo in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region held the 6th birthday party for giant pandas "Jilan" and "Jimei" on Monday.
(2022-06-29). Monday 6/27: July 4th: A week out, a weak out: ignoring land's peculiarities in the USA's freedom story. indybay.org Zoom and live. | Zoom: zoom.us/j/91861182701?pwd=U01GRmkrcGlCSk… | Live: Notable House, 189 Ellsworth St. SF…
(2022-06-29). Jidwaaq Clan and its Lack of Political and Social Representation. indybay.org Jidwaaq clan is one of the major Somali clans of the Darood clan, lacking the social and political participation whereby it faces marginalizations from other Somali clans. It is time to change that.
(2022-06-29). Joe Biden asegura a la OTAN que reforzará el contingente estadounidense en diferentes países europeos. cubadebate.cu En una reunión con el secretario general de la OTAN, Jens Stoltenberg, en Madrid, el presidente de Estado Unidos, Joe Biden, anunció que "EE.UU. mejorará la posición de sus fuerzas en Europa y responderá al cambiante entorno de seguridad, además de reforzar nuestra seguridad colectiva". La medida se aplicará tanto a las fuerzas terrestres como a las navales y aéreas.
(2022-06-29). Toronto World Mining Conference: Indigenous Murdered while Corporations Lure Natives. indybay.org While Indigenous are being assassinated around the world for defending their homelands from mining, the world's largest mining conference was held in Toronto. Outside the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, Indigenous protested the loss of lives, land and clean rivers. Inside the world mining conference, four Native people spoke who are now on the boards of notorious mining companies.
(2022-06-29). Iran entered Doha talks to get sanctions removed: spokesman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi said Wednesday that Iran has always taken an active approach and initiatives to get the sanctions removed that is why it is continuing to negotiate in Doha.
(2022-06-29). Entre Cocodrilos y Alazanes: En vísperas del desafío crucial. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles a las 2: 00 p.m., si la lluvia no hace acto de presencia en el Mártires de Barbados de la Ciudad Monumento, llegará a su final la campaña beisbolera número 61 de la pelota cubana. Los anfitriones saldrán a buscar su cuarta corona nacional, un privilegio que solo los llamados cuatro grandes de la pelota cubana pueden ostentar en series nacionales.
(2022-06-29). What are the economic advantages of Shanghai for Iran? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The Islamic Republic of Iran was accepted as the main member of this organization by the vote of all members on September 21 at the end of the 21st summit in Dushanbe.
(2022-06-29). CPC membership exceeds 96.7 million. ecns.cn The number of the Communist Party of China (CPC) members surpassed 96.71 million at the end of 2021, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee announced on Wednesday.
(2022-06-29). COVID isolation treatment facilities fully delivered to Hong Kong. ecns.cn A few days before the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, two permanent community COVID-19 isolation treatment facilities, constructed by State-owned enterprises, were fully delivered.
(2022-06-29). White supremacists try to turn U.S. into their ideal 'nation-state': U.S. historian. ecns.cn White supremacists are trying to turn the United States into their ideal "nation-state" that fully represents their worldview while fully denying the rights and humanity of everyone else, a U.S. historian has said.
(2022-06-29). Shanghai catering business ready to welcome dine-in customers. ecns.cn Shanghai is set to resume the dine-in services on Wednesday as the recent COVID-19 resurgence is under control.
(2022-06-29). Iran among successful states in health area. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Tehran Kari Kahiluoto has said that Iran is among successful countries in the health area.
(2022-06-29). Senior Chinese diplomat to visit Pakistan, UAE, Zimbabwe, Mozambique. ecns.cn Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, will pay official visits to Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe and Mozambique from June 29 to July 4.
(2022-06-29). 8 Qing Dynasty stone tablets found in SW China shrine. ecns.cn Eight stone tablets dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) have been discovered in southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2022-06-29). People pour into Federal Bldg Plaza to Express their Anger on Day of Decision. indybay.org Protesters spilled into the streets on June 24 soon after the much anticipated Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was announced.
(2022-06-29). U.S. Exposed as "Secret Partner" in Israeli Airstrikes Against Syria that Violate International Law. covertactionmagazine.com Dirty war in Syria continues as media attention focuses elsewhere The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Israel secretly coordinates …
(2022-06-29). Tianwen 1 completes its scientific mission. ecns.cn Tianwen 1, China's historic Mars mission, has accomplished all its preset scientific tasks, according to the China National Space Administration.
(2022-06-29). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strategies for staying active with joint pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I enjoy an active lifestyle, from gardening to playing golf, cross-country skiing and participating in water fitness. I also walk daily. My knees have begun to bother me, and I am noticing some other aches and pains. I don't want to have to cut back on the activities I love. What can I do to reduce joint issues and cope with joint pain? ANSWER: Joint pain affects people at all stages of life from…
(2022-06-29). OAK FLAT: Divided Ninth Circuit Leads Apache Stronghold to Supreme Court. indybay.org SAN CARLOS, Arizona — Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision ruled that the request for a preliminary injunction to halt the land exchange of Oak Flat be denied. Apache Stronghold—a coalition of Apaches, other Native peoples, and non-Native allies, which is represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty—has vowed to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court immediately.
(2022-06-29). Film Academy Invites 2 Iranians to become members. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Film Academy Invites 397 People to Become Members, Including an Iranian actor and an Iranian filmmaker.
(2022-06-29). Lasso se salva de la destitución por estrecho margen tras votación en el Parlamento. cubadebate.cu Tras un extenso debate, que comenzó el pasado sábado, la AN sometió a votación la noche de este martes la moción para destituir al mandatario, pero no se llegó a los votos favorables de las dos terceras partes de los parlamentarios, es decir, de 92, como lo establece la ley local.
(2022-06-29). Sabor y Tradición: Fritada de col, croquetas y bolas de plátanos. cubadebate.cu Les traigo estas recetas, espero sean de su agrado: fritada de col, croquetas de plátanos, frito de plátano y bolas de plátanos.
(2022-06-29). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 29. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, June 29.
(2022-06-29). Raeisi meets Azeri, Turkmen counterparts in Ashgabat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi on Wednesday held separate meetings with his Azerbaijani and Turkmen counterparts in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat on the sidelines of Caspian Sea summit.
(2022-06-29). On People's Park, Democracy, and Politics. indybay.org Berkeley city council-member Rigel Robinson released a recent article championing the UC's proposed redevelopment project on People's Park. This article was accompanied with a statement from council-member Lori Droste's legislative assistant. The statement compared People's Park activists to the January 6th insurrectionists.
(2022-06-29). Clouds hover over Xinglong Mountain after rain. ecns.cn A sea of clouds hover over Xinglong Mountain after summer rain, forming a magnificent landscape in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 28, 2022.
(2022-06-29). Iran slams repeated abuse of UNSC authority by certain states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi strongly criticized the abuse of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)'s duties and authorities by certain countries.
(2022-06-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: What men under 40 should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is National Men's Health Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with the average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&… Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-06-29). Third joint mainland-Hong Kong university approved in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education has approved the official establishment of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), the third cooperative university between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the ministry announced Wednesday.
(2022-06-29). Qatar World Cup; opportunity to illustrate Iran worthy image. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) — The head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) says the 2022 Qatar World Cup is an opportunity to illustrate the Iranian culture and the brilliance of Iranian artists and e worthy image of Iran in Qatar.
(2022-06-29). Lo que no dijo Carlos Martí. cubadebate.cu En la última conferencia de prensa, mi colega Osviel Castro le hizo una pregunta al mentor Carlos Martí que nunca contestó con palabras, pues lo hizo con sus ojos. Se le llenaron de lágrimas y todos comprendimos que el mentor granmense es mejor hijo que director de pelota. °Y eso es un orgullo tremendo!
(2022-06-29). Saving Lew Hill's Pacifica Radio. indybay.org The current Board is unable or unwilling to address the alarming declines in listenership, membership, and donations. | Pacifica should recognize the 6820 to 5471 vote of the members for the New Day Bylaws to help save listener sponsored radio.
(2022-06-29). There is no alternative to ceasefire negotiations / The rebel within us. indybay.org There is no alternative to negotiations on ceasefires and ceasefires, is there? That is where all the power should be concentrated. If that succeeds, the bombing will also stop.
(2022-06-28). Russian Ops in Ukraine (June 28-29, 2022): West Copes with Ukrainian Losses. libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian Military Operations in Ukraine for June 28-29 2022: — Russia continues advances in Donbas; — Severodonetsk now completely under Russian control; — Lysychansk is being encircled; — Western media begins discussion on Ukraine's inevitable, permanent loss of territory; — West also admits limits to support it can provide Ukraine; References: US Department…
(2022-06-28). Along With Massive Shelling Of Residential Areas, Ukrainian Military Switched To Terrorist War Against Civilians. southfront.org 
The AFU have become extremely active over the past few days. The Ukrainian army continues intensive shelling of the DPR, LPR, and adjacent territories. The Russian army holds the lines and meets the Ukrainian forces with return fire. Along with heavy shelling on the residential areas in the Donbass region, the Kiev regime commit terrorist attacks in other regions that came under control of Russian forces. Ukrainian terrorists are trying to intimidate the population and officials…
(2022-06-28). LCI Gives the Floor to French Neo-Nazi Mercenary Fighting for Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Christelle Néant On 24 June 2022, LCI published an interview with a French, Karel, who has signed up as a "volunteer" (a real mercenary) with the International Ukrainian Legion. Small problem: this French who fights for Ukraine is a neo-Nazi, already arrested in France and probably on the S list. In 2014, ´ Elle ª magazine…
(2022-06-28). Western officials admit Ukraine is crawling with CIA personnel. mronline.org 
The New York Times reports that Ukraine is crawling with special forces and spies from the U.S. and its allies, which would seem to contradict earlier reports that the U.S. intelligence cartel is having trouble getting intel about what's happening on the ground in Ukraine.
(2022-06-28). The Fantasy of Fanaticism. orinocotribune.com 
By Scott Ritter Jun 25, 2022 | Despite what some "defense analysts" may be telling Western media, the longer the war continues, the more Ukrainians will die and the weaker NATO will become. | For a moment in time, it looked as if reality had managed to finally carve its way through the dense fog of propaganda-driven misinformation that had dominated Western media coverage of Russia's "Special Military Operation" in Ukraine. | In a stunning admission, Oleksandr Danylyuk, a former senior adviser to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and Intelligence Services, noted that the optimism that existed in Ukraine fol…
(2022-06-28). Biden advisors believe Zelenskyy should admit Ukraine shrink. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — White House officials are losing confidence that Ukraine will ever be able to take back all of the land it has lost to Russia, US officials told media news.
(2022-06-28). Overview Of Russian Strikes On Targets In Ukraine On June 20-28. southfront.org 
The last week was marked by the increased number of Russian missile strikes in Ukraine. The Russian military struck a number of military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in different areas, along the front lines in Eastern Ukraine as well as in the capital and Western regions. At the same time, Russian warplanes and artillery inflicted heavy losses to the AFU. | On June 20: : | The high-precision Onyx missile of the Bastion coastal missile system struck t…
(2022-06-28). They Ran From Lysichansk… smoothiex12.blogspot.com And, of course, they have been "caught". By Russian artillery. The issue, however, is in this calming music and also weeping of some people who still have ideas that these are someone's sons and fathers. Well, let's face it–it is now much more complex than this, especially when you see a command core of a brigade of VSU (10th mountain assault brigade) abandoning their personnel and trying to escape–a familiar story by now, told by Ukrainian troops themselves. So, it is not Russian propaganda. It is a complex issue, the one I call "Lieutenant Dan" issue from Forest Gump. But in a historic dark irony–it is…
(2022-06-28). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On June 28, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the areas adjacent to Lysychansk; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue on the territory of the Lysychansk refinery; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the Dolina area;; | Russian forces took control of the village of Vovchoyarivka; | The DPR People's Militia stopped the AFU offensive in the Ugledar area. Positional battles continue on the Novomayorskoye— Shevchenko [m…
(2022-06-28). Ukraine Is the Latest Neocon Disaster. commondreams.org The main message of the neocons is that the US must predominate in military power in every region of the world, and must confront rising regional powers that could someday challenge US global or regional dominance, most important Russia and China.
(2022-06-28). West Stuffs Ukraine With Weapons As Russians Leave No Chances On Front Lines. southfront.org 
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(2022-06-28). NATO To Increase High-Readiness Force To Over 300,000 Troops. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg The NATO Response Force was formed in 2003 and was first activated in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The entire force wasn't deployed, but several thousand troops from the US and other NATO countries were sent to Eastern Europe as part of the Response Forc…
(2022-06-28). Zelensky Is Lying, Trying To Accuse Russia Of Attacking Civilians. southfront.org 
The liar Zelenskiy commented again on the recent Russian missile attack on the military facilities in the city of Kremenchug. He repeated the fake spread by Ukrainian propaganda claiming that the attack targeted the civilian shop in the city. To support his claims he shared a video showing the strike which in fact confirmed the opposite. | Zelesky said: "I want to say about the responsibility of those Russian propagandists who lie about this terror, trying to justify the actions of the Russia…
(2022-06-28). Russian Ministry Of Defence Shed Light On Recent Strikes In Kremenchug. southfront.org On June 28th, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on the missile strikes in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchug in the Poltava region which took place a day earlier. According to the Kiev regime, the Russian military intentionally struck the civilian shopping center where were about a hundred of civilians. However, it was quickly revealed that the shop was located near the military plant which was targeted by Russian missiles. Footage from the area confirmed that no strikes…
(2022-06-28). Military Situation In Ukraine On June 28, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 92nd Mechanised Infantry Brigade near Pokotilovka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Kremenchug with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Leninskoye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Dzerzhinsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Zaychevskoye with high-precision missiles; | Russian air defe…
(2022-06-28). Another Zelensky Lie Debunked. popularresistance.org Yesterday I mentioned the burning shopping center in Kremenchuk, Ukraine, of which the Ukrainian president Zelensky falsely claimed that thousand people had been inside. | I asked: | Satellite pictures show that the shopping center is right next to the large Kredmash machine plant. Was that the real target of the attack with the shopping center being an unintended casualty? | It has now been confirmed that the answer to my question is 'yes'. | Today's report on the war by the Russian Defense Ministry says: | On June 27, in Kremenchug (Poltava region), Russian Aerospace Forces launched a high-precision air attack…
(2022-06-28). BDS Pittsburgh announces Pillsbury campaign victory. liberationnews.org 
Since October 2021, the Pittsburgh BDS coalition has been holding actions as part of a national campaign to boycott Pillsbury products in response to Pillsbury's participation in Israeli apartheid.
(2022-06-28). Ecuador's Uprising Escalates Despite Violent Government Repression. libya360.wordpress.com The Grayzone spoke with leaders of Ecuador's indigenous movements, now engaged in ferocious street protests against the privatization policies of President Guillermo Lasso, a billionaire banker. The activists addressed their demands and the repression they have witnessed, including arrests and alleged assassination attempts. In part two of our series on Ecuador's indigenous-led revolt against the…
(2022-06-28). Right-wing intelligence cabal seeks UK Home Secretary Priti Patel's help to 'neutralize' environmentalist enemies. thegrayzone.com Leaked emails expose Tory intelligence cabal scheming for Priti Patel's authorization of MI6-style "counter-intelligence" operation against UK environmentalists. The cabal has turned on Boris Johnson and believes Patel is set to replace him. On May 18th, The Grayzone exclusively revealed that a shadowy right-wing intelligence cabal was conducting a hostile "research and influence operation" targeting perceived Chinese agents of influence on British soil. The operation was directly inspired by MI6 "principles and methods," and involved UK Home Secretary Priti Patel …
(2022-06-28). Gonzalo Lira: The Sitzkrieg We're In. thesaker.is
(2022-06-28). Thousands Take To Streets Against Upcoming NATO Summit In Madrid. popularresistance.org Thousands of people took to the streets of Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, June 26, in opposition to the upcoming summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the city. Protesters called NATO a threat to global peace and demanded its dissolution. | The organizers stated that close to 30,000 people participated in the protest, holding banners and posters with slogans such as "No to NATO, Not to War, For Peace". They also raised slogans against US military bases in Spain and asked for their removal. | The protest was organized by a set of groups including the Communist Youth, the youth wing of the Communist…
(2022-06-28). Behind the Tin Curtain: BRICS+ vs NATO/G7. thesaker.is The west is nostalgically caught up with outdated 'containment' policies, this time against Global South integration. Unfortunately for them, the rest of the world is moving on, together. By Pepe…
(2022-06-28). Lavrov gets it right by comparing European Union and NATO to Hitler's old Axis. thesaker.is By Guilherme Wilbert for the Saker Blog Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on 06/24/2022 that the European Union and NATO appear to be carrying out a military coalition for…
(2022-06-28). Thousands Take to Streets Against Upcoming NATO Summit in Madrid, Spain. scheerpost.com 
(Photo: UJCE) | By Thousands of people took to the streets of Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, June 26, in opposition to the upcoming summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the city. Protesters called NATO a threat to global peace and demanded its dissolution. | The
(2022-06-28). NATO Announces Plan for Massive European Land Army. libya360.wordpress.com Andre Damon In what NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called the "biggest overhaul of our collective deterrence and defense since the Cold War," the US-led NATO alliance has announced plans to build a massive standing land army in Europe, numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Stoltenberg said NATO would increase its "high readiness forces" sevenfold, from…
(2022-06-28). Daily Round-up| Protests against NATO summit in Spain & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode of the Daily Round-up we look at protests against NATO summit in Spain; Human rights groups calling for investigation into African migrant deaths; Indigenous people in Ecuador continuing nationwide protests and protests across the US in support of abortion rights…
(2022-06-28). NATO deployable surveillance/control unit supports Turkish war games with Azerbaijan, Jordan, Pakistan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Allied Air CommandJune 28, 2022 NATO deployable control unit supports Turkish-led live-fly exercise Anatolian Eagle 22 From June 20 to 28, the deployed NATO surveillance and control unit DARS [Deployable Air Command and Control Centre] is supporting the Turkish-led multinational tactical live-fly training exercise Anatolian Eagle 22 (AE 22) at Konya Air Base, Tàºrkiye. …
(2022-06-28). NATO summit to embrace US-led confrontation with China. wsws.org What is proposed is an extraordinary expansion of NATO's scope across the entire world, making clear that the rapidly expanding US-NATO proxy war against Russia is not a limited, episodic conflict in Europe, but global in character.
(2022-06-28). NATO pressures Finland, Sweden to back "Tàºrkiye's" war against Kurds as price of admission. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOJune 27, 2022 NATO Secretary General welcomes Prime Minister of Sweden to NATO Headquarters Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson to NATO Headquarters on Monday (27 June 2022) for discussions on Sweden and Finland's applications to join the Alliance. The Secretary General said the security concerns of all Allies …
(2022-06-28). Erdogan sets condition for Sweden, Finland membership in NATO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — Sweden and Finland must consider Tàºrkiye's security concerns if they seek to join NATO, the Turkish president said before leaving for a NATO summit meeting in Madrid on Tuesday.
(2022-06-28). Mundial de deportes acuáticos: Sexto lugar para Cuba en la plataforma sincronizada. cubadebate.cu La dupla de Luis Gustavo Cañabate y Carlos Daniel Ramos terminó en el sexto lugar de la plataforma sincronizada a 10 metros en el Campeonato Mundial de deportes acuáticos, un rendimiento que significa lo mejor conseguido por Cuba en citas universales de los últimos nueve años.
(2022-06-28). NATO number one threat to global peace: EU lawmaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — "NATO is the biggest threat to global peace since it is pushing the European Union toward confrontation with Russia and China," according to a French member of the European Parliament.
(2022-06-28). Massacre in Morocco: The ugly face of European imperialism. wsws.org The cold-blooded killing of at least 37 migrants underscores that as the US-NATO war with Russia escalates into a global conflagration, and workers across the continent move into struggle against the unbearable cost of living, the major European powers are resurrecting forms of state-organised violence and political reaction not seen since the 1930s.
(2022-06-28). NATO To Increase High-Readiness Forces To Over 300,000 Troops. scheerpost.com By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced Monday that the alliance will increase its high-readiness force from 40,000 troops to over 300,000 as part of a plan he called "the biggest overhaul of our collective defense and deterrence since the Cold War." The NATO Response Force was formed in 2003 and was first activated …
(2022-06-28). Biden Says US Will Beef Up Military Presence in Europe as NATO Summit Begins in Madrid. news.antiwar.com President Biden kicked off his three-day visit to a NATO summit in Madrid by announcing Speaking with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Biden said the US will increase the number of US Navy Destroyers stationed at a naval base in Rota, Spain, from four to six. | The president said that this was the first of multiple announcements the US and NATO will make at the summit on increasing their forces in Europe, steps being taken in respon…
(2022-06-28). Peace forces mobilize as NATO summit plans for war. peoplesworld.org 
The NATO Summit taking place in Madrid June 29-30 "will be transformative," asserted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg; it will project "a new Strategic Concept for a new security reality." That new reality will reportedly include a 7 % increase in the size of alliance's standing military force—from the current 40,000 to 300,000 troops. At its th anniversary …
(2022-06-28). Turkey Lifts Objection to Sweden, Finland Joining NATO. news.antiwar.com Turkey agreed on Tuesday to Finnish President Sauli Niinisto
(2022-06-28). Bulgarian prime minister Kiril Petkov resigns after losing no-confidence motion. peoplesdispatch.org Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov formally resigned on Monday, June 28, after his government lost a no-confidence vote last week. The government fell after it lost the support of the populist There is Such a People (ITN) party which disagreed with its policies on budget spending and the question of North Macedonia's European Union (EU) accession. The coalition government consisting of Petkov's pro-EU We Continue the Change (PP) party, the center-left Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), Democratic Bulgaria, ITN, and others had the support of 123 legislators in the 240-seat National Assembly. With the ITN withdraw…
(2022-06-28). EU spokesman says Vienna talks may go on after Doha talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — Peter Stano, a spokesman for the European Union, has voiced hope that the Vienna talks will continue after the indirect Doha talks.
(2022-06-28). Total of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland hits 3.4 bln. ecns.cn The total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses so far administered on the Chinese mainland hit 3.4 billion on Monday, data from the National Health Commission showed Tuesday.
(2022-06-28). China produces 6 billion kg of grain for 7 consecutive years. ecns.cn China's grain output has remained stable with over 6 billion kilograms produced in seven consecutive years, said Deng Xiaogang, vice minister of China's Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs, on Monday.
(2022-06-28). Sri Lankan corporations reap large profits as workers and rural toilers face poverty and starvation. wsws.org The Lanka Hospitals Corporation, one of the largest of the more than 140 private hospitals in Sri Lanka, recorded a 2.8 billion-rupee turn over in the first quarter of this year, a 27 percent increase on the same period last year.
(2022-06-28). Report: Israel To Ask Biden To OK Giving Saudi Arabia Laser Air Defense System. news.antiwar.com According to a report from Israeli TV, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz
(2022-06-28). US Strike Kills Syrian al-Qaeda Faction Leader. news.antiwar.com According to CENTCOM, al-Qaeda affiliate leader Al-Yemeni is a senior figure in Hurras al-Din, an al-Qaeda-loyal umbrella of Islamist groups in the area. The group is made up mostly of foreign Islamists who were fighting in northern Syria, and is CENTCOM said the killing of al-Yemeni would d…
(2022-06-28). New US Sanctions Target Russian Gold, Arms Industry. news.antiwar.com The US Treasury Department on Tuesday announced The gold ban was done in coordination with the UK, Japan, and Canada but is
(2022-06-28). Iran, US Begin Nuclear Talks in Qatar. news.antiwar.com Indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran began Tuesday in Qatar, The meeting is the result of the EU trying to get the negotiations restarted and Qatar offering to host indirect, close-proximity talks. US officials continue to be pessimistic about the talks' chances. | Everyone else seems to be keen on at least trying to get this deal done and the US seems to be resigned to have to at least go along for the…
(2022-06-28). Qatar to Host Indirect US-Iran Nuclear Talks. news.antiwar.com EU efforts to restart the nuclear talks are finally bearing fruit. US and Iranian diplomats Qatar was willing to host the all-important talks, and Iranian officials are heading in with a fresh team and talk of more flexibility as Iran's been hinting at willingness to compromise on…
(2022-06-28). Russia and Israeli Exceptionalism. journal-neo.org 
After years of indiscriminate bombing of Syrian infrastructure by Israel, it was reported, in mid-May 2022 that Russia fired a "warning shot" S-300 missile "near" Israeli planes. These planes were attacking a military facility near Latakia and, as is generally the case, collateral damage, meaning dead civilians, are the norm. In fact, I just received …
(2022-06-28). Tensions between Lebanon and Israel Escalate. journal-neo.org 
Against the backdrop of the recent deterioration in Israel's relations with Iran and the worsening of Tel Aviv's relations with the Palestine Liberation Organization, whose militias operate from Lebanon, Syria and the Golan Heights, the situation on the border between Lebanon and Israel is becoming much more complicated. The IDF's readiness for a new military …
(2022-06-28). Climate Activists Block IMF Paris Office Doors. popularresistance.org Paris, France – Climate activists on Monday blocked entry to the International Monetary Fund's Paris office with some gluing their hands to its doors, demanding developing countries' debt be scrapped to help tackle climate change. | The Paris protest is part of a "Debt for climate" global campaign calling on wealthy-nation leaders attending the G7 summit in Germany to cancel the debts of poorer and less industrialized countries, known as the global south. | While low-emitting countries in the global south contribute the least to climate change, they tend to be the hardest-hit by the consequences, experts say. | "
(2022-06-28). Lessons From Colombia: A Victory For The People. popularresistance.org On June 19, Colombians elected the first leftist president and the first Afro-Colombian vice president in history. This was possible, despite being in a repressive state, because of a strong national social movement that organized an effective national strike in the spring of 2021. Clearing the FOG speaks with Charo Mina Rojas, an Afro-Colombian human rights defender and leader in the 2016 peace process, about this victory, the obstacles they faced and how they will counter efforts by the wealthy class to prevent further progress. Activists in the United States have much to learn from the Colombian people's movem…
(2022-06-28). Nonprofit, Human Services Workers Are Starting To Unionize. popularresistance.org Makayla Wahaus' journey to union activism started at Rensselaear Polytechnic Institute where she was a physics major. A course on food systems sparked an interest in social problems like food deserts and poor nutrition and the 2020 graduate ended up working for the non-profit Capital Roots, which works to make fresh produce available to people in neighborhoods where there are no nearby supermarkets or other healthy food sources. | She says she loves her job, but wants more say in how the organization is run, and like others, says it's increasingly hard to survive on the pay, which for many is under $15-an-hour.
(2022-06-28). The Fresh Hell Of Depending On Your Employer For Abortion Access. popularresistance.org Following last week's Supreme Court ruling that struck down federal protections for abortion rights, major companies, including a number of Silicon Valley giants, publicly broadcast their intention to assist their workers in traveling out of state to obtain an abortion. Meta, Apple, Disney, Dick's Sporting Goods and Condé Nast were among them, the New York Times noted, joining companies that had made similar pledges in May, when a leaked memo revealed that the Court would overturn Roe v. Wade. These companies include Reddit, Tesla, Microsoft, Starbucks, Yelp, Airbnb, Netflix, Patagonia, DoorDash, JPMorgan Chase,…
(2022-06-28). Crowd Combats Anti-Pride Protesters At Children's Museum By Singing. popularresistance.org A Pride event designed for children and families took an ugly turn in Rancho Cordova Saturday. Protesters showed up shortly after family festivities got underway at the Sacramento Children's Museum. | Drag princess Suzette Veneti says she wasn't surprised, she was disappointed and wanted answers. One sign read: "Groomers are not welcome in California." Another read: "Protect white children." | "You're standing there with a megaphone and signs, you're scaring kids," Veneti said. "They could've protested at Pride. They could protest anywhere they want, but to pick a children's museum with children, like, this is fo…
(2022-06-28). BRICS+: It's Back with Scale and Ambition. thesaker.is http: //infobrics.org/post/36006/ By Jaroslav Lissovolik After several years of being relegated to backstage of the BRICS agenda, in 2022 the BRICS+ format is back and is at the very center of…
(2022-06-28). G7: France Wants Venezuela & Iran's Oil Back on World Market. orinocotribune.com On Monday, June 27, a spokesperson for the government of the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, requested the diversification of the world's sources of oil. Specifically, the spokesperson requested that petroleum products from Venezuela and Iran begin to flow on the world market. The request provides new evidence of the boomerang effects caused by the economic blockade imposed on Venezuela by the US and its allies, including France. | Within the framework of the G7 Summit being held in Germany, sources from Macron's administration stated that France considers it essential that the entire international communit…
(2022-06-28). Why Going "Hard" Is Taking the Easy Way Out. tomdispatch.com American schools are soft, you say? I know what you mean. I taught college for 15 years, so I've dealt with my share of still-teenagers fresh out of high school. Many of them inspired me, but some had clearly earned high marks too easily and needed remedial help in math, English, or other subjects. School discipline had been too lax perhaps and standards too slack, because Johnny and Janey often couldn't or wouldn't read a book, though they sure could text, tweet, take selfies, and make videos. Oh, wait a sec, that's not what you meant by "soft," is it? You meant soft as in "soft target" in the context of mass sc…
(2022-06-28). Remembering Black Panther Afeni Shakur: 13 Things To Know About The Mother Of Tupac. moguldom.com Afeni Shakur, the mother of hip-hop great Tupac "2Pac" Shakur, was born Alice Faye Williams in Lumberton, North Carolina, in 1947. A political activist, she was a former member of the Black Panther Party who once took on the New York City Police Department in the infamous Panther 21 criminal case. At the age of …
(2022-06-28). Black America: Omarion Took An L In Verzuz v. Mario. moguldom.com Fans of R&B music from the early 2000s were stoked for the Omarion and Mario vocal battle on Verzuz, which took place on June 23. The two artists released some of the biggest hits of the time. However, viewers say the battle between Omarion (birth name: Omari Ishmael Grandberry) and Mario (born Mario Dewar Barrett) …
(2022-06-28). Ludacris Manager Chaka Zulu And 2 Other Men Shot In Buckhead Section Of Atlanta. moguldom.com Chaka Zulu, a well-known Atlanta music executive and longtime manager of the hip-hop star Ludacris, was shot but survived a shooting on Sunday, June 26 in the Buckhead section of Atlanta that claimed the life of another man. The co-CEO of Disturbing Tha Peace Records, Zulu was shot and wounded in the shooting which occurred …
(2022-06-28). Report by Agnes Vahramian (France 2) and Sinead McCausland (France 24). marktaliano.net READ MORE:
(2022-06-28). Hackers Steal $100M Bag From California Crypto Firm Harmony, FBI Called In. moguldom.com 
Harmony (ONE) crypto, a blockchain and token that run on an Ethereum network and work to solve the "trilemma" of balancing scalability, security and decentralization, has been hacked to the tune of $100 million, joining a long list of crypto firms targeted by thieves. Hackers targeted Harmony's Horizon bridge, a platform that lets traders swap coins between …
(2022-06-28). Troubled Investment Bank Credit Suisse Found Guilty Of Money Laundering, Linked To Cocaine Ring. moguldom.com Switzerland-based investment bank Credit Suisse has been fined $2.1 million and forfeited $12.5 million of assets held in cocaine trafficking accounts after the country's Federal Criminal Court convicted the bank of failing to prevent money laundering. In the first criminal trial of one of its major banks, Switzerland found a Bulgarian cocaine trafficking gang and …
(2022-06-28). In Solidarity with the Ecuadorian People, for the Re-establishment of Democracy in Ecuador. orinocotribune.com By Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity Jun 24, 2022 | Declaration of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity | The Ecuadorian people, with the Indigenous and peasant movement at the forefront, have taken to the streets to express their resistance to the adverse impacts of the extreme neoliberal policies implemented by the government of banker Guillermo Lasso. The peaceful nationwide mobilization is demanding a response from the government to critical issues that affect the people in their daily lives, such as the lack of employment and labor rights, a moratori…
(2022-06-28). Two Countries Apply to Join BRICS. orinocotribune.com Iran and Argentina see potential in Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa bloc | The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially submitted its application to join the group of five leading economies made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the foreign ministry in Tehran announced on Monday. The move comes after the Iranian president addressed the BRICS summit last week. | While BRICS is not a treaty bloc, it has a "very creative mechanism with broad aspects," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday, according to the Tasnim news agency. He added that Tehran has already ha…
(2022-06-28). The Supreme Court and radical environmental deregulation. mronline.org 
In the face of today's complex, technological world, conservative state attorneys general and right-wing jurists are demanding a degree of legislative specificity that is impossible for non-experts to articulate.
(2022-06-28). Transcending the 'imperial mode of living'. mronline.org 
An interview with political scientist Ulrich Brand…
(2022-06-28). Patrick Lawrence: Who Should Control Foreign Policy? scheerpost.com 
March 15, 2019: Peace activists in Berlin discouraging Germany from buying combat aircraft that can be used as delivery systems for nuclear weapons. (Ippnw Deutschland, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) | By Patrick Lawrence / I had a letter in the mail the other week from someone named Barry Klein, who resides in Houston. I filed it knowing I would write about it, and now I shall. | Klein runs a group called
(2022-06-28). VIDEO: How the Democrats FAILED Women on Abortion | Katie Halper. scheerpost.com 
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(2022-06-28). Dallas teachers show up in force to demand fair pay for staff. liberationnews.org 
The school board was prepared for a "business as usual" vote on the budget with a hastily prepared slide show referencing only vague "increases in pay."
(2022-06-28). Thousands march for reproductive rights in Chicago. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – Approximately 7000 people rallied in Federal Plaza on the evening of Friday, June 24, to protest Dobbs v. Jackson, the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The crowd was composed of activists and supporters of diverse genders, nationalities and political tendencies united in their anger at the attack on reproductive rights, most prominently the right to an abortion. | The protest was organized by the Chicago for Abortion Rights coalition and endorsed by over 45 local organizations. It was one of many such protests around the country. "We are the majority," said the emcee, Chicago for Abor…
(2022-06-28). Europe Under Foreign Domination. libya360.wordpress.com Hugo Farías Moya It is curious what is happening in Europe today. The old continent, as some call it. The continent that spread around the world what some authors call: Western Christian culture. Today, for the first time in history, it is under the exclusive dominion, not of another continent, but of an imperial country…
(2022-06-28). The West's Plan B: Secure the Realm. libya360.wordpress.com Fadi Lama Having failed in preserving the unipolar order, the west will resort to Plan B — reviving a bipolar world based on the 'civilized' west and the 'barbarian' rest. Plan A: Global Hegemony By the late 1990s, it was clear that a China-led Asia would be the dominant economic, technological and military power of the…
(2022-06-28). Winds of Change Sweeping Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Richard S. Dunn Repudiation of Biden administration at Summit of the Americas and Colombia's election of a left-wing presidenta signifies a new era of independence and progressivism in Washington's traditional "backyard." The 9th Summit of the Americas came to an uneventful close on June 10th. Held in Los Angeles, California, the summit from almost all accounts,…
(2022-06-28). Black America Responds To Stephen Jackson Bragging About Being On 'O Block' In Chicago. moguldom.com Former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who won a championship with the San Antonio Spurs, recently went live during a visit to Chicago's infamous O Block. Located at the 6400 Block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, O Block is described by many as the Midwest city's most dangerous area. Once home to former …
(2022-06-28). Black America Responds to Stephen Jackson Bragging About Being on 'O-Block' in Chicago. moguldom.com Former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who won a championship with the San Antonio Spurs, recently went live during a visit to Chicago's infamous O-Block. Located at the 6400 Block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, O-Block is described by many as the Midwest city's most dangerous area. Once home to former First Lady …
(2022-06-28). Venezuela Receives Follow-up US Delegation for Direct Bilateral Talks. venezuelanalysis.com The visit comes amidst US and European efforts to tackle a brewing energy crisis driven by the imposition of sanctions on Russia.
(2022-06-28). The Second International's Conflicted Legacy. mronline.org 
Virtually all socialists today are descendants of the Second International of 1889 to 1914. Yet its legacy remains sharply disputed. Some associate this International with its betrayal of socialist principles at the start of World War I, and think there is little reason to study it any further. Others see the prewar Second International as a model to be re-created. Both assessments are mistaken.
(2022-06-28). How corporates caused inflation. peoplesdispatch.org Senior journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty examines the reasons for the global inflation and points out that the biggest factor is higher corporate profits, as companies have used the cover of COVID disruptions to mark up prices way beyond the rise in costs…
(2022-06-28). How the American Legislative Exchange Council Turns Disinformation Into Law. independentmediainstitute.org 
State lawmakers introduced nearly 2,900 bills based on ALEC templates from 2010 through 2018. More than 600 of them became law. By Elliott Negin, Independent Media Institute 17 min read In June 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill banning the state from contracting with or investing in businesses that divest from …
(2022-06-28). Time To End the Capital Gains Rate Giveaway. inequality.org
(2022-06-28). Ecuador: Fuel Price Reduction Insufficient, Says CONAIE. orinocotribune.com Monday, June 27, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) rejected President Guillermo Lasso's recent announcement that, in response to the 15-day national strike, the country would reduce the cost of various fuels by 10 cents per gallon. | CONAIE branded the measure as "insufficient and insensitive, since it does not sympathize with the situation of poverty faced by millions of families." CONAIE stated that it would confer with its supporters to formulate a clear position in the coming days. | The organization that has led the protests warned that, despite persecution, criminalization, a…
(2022-06-28). Mass Protests Erupt as Supreme Court Decimates Abortion Rights: Demand Biden Act Now! liberationnews.org Tens of thousands have been in the streets all over the country since the Dobbs decision was announced on Friday, and in the weeks prior to that in response to the draft decision leak.
(2022-06-28). African Union Demands Investigation of Melilla Massacre. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, the African Union (AU) requested an "immediate and independent" investigation of the incident at the border fence of Melilla, Spain, in North Africa, in order to determine who can be held responsible for the tragedy. In the aftermath of the massacre, several videos and images have surfaced which attest to the brutal response of the Moroccan security forces and their lack of regard for human rights. | The tragedy took place this Friday on the Spain-Morocco border and is one of the biggest humanitarian disasters to occur in the region. So far, at least 23 immigrants have died while dozens were injured…
(2022-06-28). Plains, trains and automobiles: 'Snowpiercer' vs. 'Lincoln Lawyer'. peoplesworld.org 
Planes, Trains and Automobiles was the title of John Hughes's 1987 film where a mismatched duo, the sloppy salesman John Candy and the in-his-mind dapper executive Steve Martin, travel cross country in a variety of modes of transportation to reach Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago. Twenty-five years ago, the film had great fun as all three …
(2022-06-28). The CIA & the Frankfurt School's Anti-Communism. orinocotribune.com By Gabriel Rockhill Jun 27, 2022 | Foundations of the Global Theory Industry | Frankfurt School critical theory has been—along with French theory—one of the hottest commodities of the global theory industry. Together, they serve as the common source for so many of the trend-setting forms of theoretical critique that currently dominate the academic market in the capitalist world, from postcolonial and decolonial theory to queer theory, Afro-pessimism and beyond. The Frankfurt School's political orientation has therefore had a foundational effect on the globalized Western intelligentsia. | The lum…
(2022-06-28). Rusia reitera que la OTAN tiene una esencia de confrontación. telesurtv.net Rusia responde así ante el anuncio de la alianza de brindar mayor apoyo a Ucrania, en medio del conflicto.
(2022-06-28). Reef nurseries set up to combat coral bleaching in Kenya. ecns.cn The marine area off the coast of Kenya at Wasini Island, jointly managed by a foundation and the island's community, has been planting over 8,000 corals a year since 2010 and placed about 800 artificial reef structures in the channel in a bid to restore Wasini's coral gardens.
(2022-06-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 17,000 US Costco warehouse workers have voted down a below-inflation contract agreement, while workers at the Siderúrgica Orinoco steel plant in Guyana, Venezuela carried out a sit-down strike over a promised pay increase.
(2022-06-28). Iran sympathizes with Jordan over tanker incident. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The new Iranian Foreign Ministery spokesman Nasser Kanani has offered condolences to Jordan over a deadly tanker gas leak that killed and injured dozens of people in the port city of Aqaba Turesday.
(2022-06-28). China shortens centralized quarantine periods, adjusts other guidelines. ecns.cn China has decided to shorten the centralized quarantine period for international travelers and close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases from 14 to seven days, according to a document released on Tuesday.
(2022-06-28). No raise in four years, eviction after two: Sinai postdocs unionize with UAW. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—No raises in four years, no fixed hours, being kicked out of postdoctoral housing after two years, lack of benefits, and uncertain futures were among the issues that pushed postdoctoral researchers at New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine to vote 317-37 on June 22-23 to unionize with the United Auto Workers. "For us, …
(2022-06-28). How the Climate Crisis Is Perpetuating Hate Crimes in South Africa. commondreams.org Right-wing rhetoric and religious dogma have steered blame away from the greedy colonial corporations pillaging the Earth to those bearing the proverbial scarlet letter of progressiveness.
(2022-06-28). Asciende a la cifra de fallecidos en tráiler en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Canciller Marcelo Ebrard precisó que fueron reportados 22 mexicanos, 7 guatemaltecos, 2 hondureños y el resto sin identificar.
(2022-06-28). Rusia destruye armas enviadas por Occidente a Ucrania en Kremenchuk. telesurtv.net El alto mando militar ruso informó que como consecuencia de la detonación de la munición almacenada se ocasionó un incendio en un centro comercial en desuso.
(2022-06-28). Hong Kong youth sees motherland's influence in the UN. ecns.cn A young man from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said he has seen China's influence during two years working at the United Nations (UN).
(2022-06-28). US, Israel and Gulf States discuss anti-Iran alliance as nuclear talks set to restart in Qatar. wsws.org Top military leaders from the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Jordan and Egypt met in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh last March to discuss defence coordination against Iran.
(2022-06-28). Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With COVID-19—Associated ARDS Who Underwent Lung Transplant. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study reported impressive outcomes in 30 patients who underwent lung transplant for COVID-19—associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, we wonder whether some patients in this cohort may not have needed a lung transplant if given more time to recover.
(2022-06-28). Comisión de la Verdad de Colombia presenta informe final. telesurtv.net Después de 3 años de labores, la Comisión de la Verdad de Colombia presenta su informe final, y teleSUR te lo trae en directo.
(2022-06-28). Health Care for Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Populations. jamanetwork.com The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Urban Indian Health Programs awarded about $8.3 million in grants so that American Indian and Alaska Native individuals living in urban areas have better access to health care services. A lack of adequate health care for the urban American Indian and Alaska Native population remains a critical issue, according to a statement released by the IHS.
(2022-06-28). New army chief General Sanders urges Britain to prepare for total war with Russia. wsws.org Sanders declared that in confronting Russia, "The British Army must be prepared to engage in warfare at its most violent."
(2022-06-28). Outlawing abortion is a step toward white minority theocratic tyranny. peoplesworld.org 
Outlawing abortion is a central goalpost in the unfolding of the far-right wing's takeover strategy. The crusade to install a white minority theocratic tyranny in the United States begins by revoking the political rights and personal freedoms the people of this country have won over the last 60 years or so. All this was signaled …
(2022-06-28). Nurses must mobilize their strength to win the contract fight at Michigan Medicine. wsws.org The fight by nurses at Michigan Medicine for a new contract, which expires at midnight on June 30, requires the mobilization of the membership in a struggle against both hospital management and the union bureaucracy.
(2022-06-28). El plan del gobierno de Estados Unidos para dividir a Rusia en pequeños estados. El peligro de una guerra ampliada. globalizacion.ca
(2022-06-28). Iran, Qatar diplomats hold bilateral meetings in Doha. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani on Tuesday met and held talks with the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.
(2022-06-28). Iran competent candidate for BRICS: Russia's Lavrov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, saying that the decision to include Argentina and Iran in the BRICS will be made by consensus, adding that the two countries are competent candidates.
(2022-06-28). China's first sea-rail automated container terminal welcomes first berthing. ecns.cn A container vessel from Jakarta, capital of Indonesia docked at the Guangxi Beibu Gulf Qinzhou Port in south China on Monday morning, marking the first successful berthing at China's first sea-rail automated container terminal.
(2022-06-28). Parlamento de Ecuador reanuda debate sobre destitución de Lasso. telesurtv.net De aprobarse la destitución, el Consejo Nacional Electoral debe convocar a elecciones en siete días.
(2022-06-28). Iran FM stresses need to draw Caspian Sea baselines soon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has called for accelerating the work on concluding an agreement on drawing the baselines in the Caspian Sea.
(2022-06-28). Chapeando: Dice que le dijeron que han dicho (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu En tiempos preinternet, las llamaban popularmente "bolas". Hoy forman parte del arsenal favorito de la llamada guerra mediática. Y, no obstante su perversidad, pueden identificarse con relativa facilidad, por la hiperbolización de los hechos que raya en el absurdo.
(2022-06-28). Talk World Radio: James G. Kahn on 300,000 U.S. COVID Deaths from Lack of Universal Healthcare. 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 talking about the COVID pandemic. Our guest, James G Kahn, is an emeritus professor …
(2022-06-28). IHR Emergency Committee stops short of declaring the monkeypox epidemic a global emergency. wsws.org The World Health Organization reported that the Emergency Committee did not feel the current state of the monkeypox epidemic constituted a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
(2022-06-28). Over 40 people found dead inside 18-wheeler in Texas, U.S. ecns.cn More than 40 people were found dead on Monday inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, U.S. state of Texas, local media reported.
(2022-06-28). Abel Geronés presenta su disco "Carrusel", un recorrido por la trova romántica. cubadebate.cu El fonograma Carrusel del cantautor y trovador Abel Geronés, bajo el sello discográfico Bis Music, muestra un recorrido por la trova romántica y géneros como la balada, con un estilo más definido y una mayor solidez en los temas realizados. Una selección de canciones variadas de la autoría de Abel Geronés conforman el repertorio de esta producción.
(2022-06-28). Peruvian government attempts to stop drug trafficking. america.cgtn.com See how the Peruvian government is fighting drug trafficking.
(2022-06-28). At least 46 migrants found dead in truck in San Antonio. ecns.cn At least 46 migrants were found dead in an abandoned lorry on the outskirts of San Antonio, and another 16 people including four children had also been taken to hospital on Monday.
(2022-06-28). Police Brutality on Display as Protesters Rail Against Post-Roe World. commondreams.org "Both the Dobbs decision and state repression of protest against it violate human rights," said the president of the National Lawyers Guild.
(2022-06-28). Fallece la poetisa cubana Fina García-Marruz. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Cultura de la isla lamentó la muerte de "una de las más altas voces de la poesía hispanoamericana".
(2022-06-28). Installing new centrifuges in line with Strategic Action Plan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Iran's measure to install new centrifuges at the Fordow nuclear facility is in line with Parliament's Strategic Action Plan.
(2022-06-28). China supports Iran's membership in BRICS. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has said his country as the BRICS chair for this year, supports the membership expansion process and expanding the "BRICS Plus" cooperation.
(2022-06-28). China capable of coping with the unexpected in meeting growth target: economic planner. ecns.cn China is capable of coping with all kinds of unexpected changes to ensure healthy, sound and sustainable economic development, the country's top economic planner said Tuesday.
(2022-06-28). Australia: Kinetic bus drivers should reject sell-out deal. wsws.org The Transport Workers' Union-backed agreement meets none of the Melbourne workers' demands for real pay increases and improved conditions.
(2022-06-28). Organizers demand Ithaca, N.Y., declare a climate emergency. peoplesworld.org 
ITHACA, N.Y.—On Wednesday, June 15, local activists called on the city council here to declare a climate emergency, citing slow progress in the three years since the passage of the Ithaca Green New Deal. A rally was held at the Bernie Milton Pavilion to hear from local leaders before marching over to City Hall. Speakers …
(2022-06-28). Digital economy adds impetus to Karamay in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The Karamay Cloud Computing Industrial Park has built five data centers in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, greatly improving the city's industrial digitalization, which is an important driving force for the upgrading of its economy.
(2022-06-28). Four thousand march in New Orleans against abortion ban. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On June 24 New Orleanians learned with the rest of the country that the Republican-dominated Supreme Court released its decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. This put into effect Louisiana's trigger law, which bans all abortions, with no exceptions for rape or incest. This trigger law was signed in 2006 by Democrat Governor Kathleen Blanco, and it was updated on June 21 by Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards. | Louisianans woke that Friday with the federally protected right to control their reproductive health, but had that right taken from them later that day in one fell swoop. The public outrag…
(2022-06-28). Common Hand Conditions: A Review. jamanetwork.com This Review summarizes problems with the hands, wrists, and fingers that are commonly encountered in primary care, including carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis, among others, and offers a range of treatment options for each.
(2022-06-28). Iran, Qatar consultations strengthen regional stability. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani described continuous consultations between Tehran and Doha as strengthening stability of the region.
(2022-06-28). Sheer Yakh or Kulfi 'Afghan traditional ice cream'. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Jun. 28 (MNA) — Sheer Yakh or Kulfi is a traditional ice cream (special of Afghanistan) which is very popular among immigrants and people of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province these days.
(2022-06-28). Biden's Five Year Plan Must End All New Offshore Drilling. commondreams.org With the Biden administration's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management set to release its new Five Year Plan this summer, our demand is clear: we need a Five Year Plan that contains no new offshore drilling leases.
(2022-06-28). Making US Schools 'Harder Targets' Is Not the Answer. commondreams.org Hardening schools and arming teachers is the wrong approach.
(2022-06-28). Cuba participa en Conferencia de Naciones Unidas sobre los Océanos en Lisboa. cubadebate.cu La Segunda Conferencia de Naciones Unidas sobre los Océanos, tiene lugar en Lisboa, Portugal, con más de 7 000 asistentes de 140 países y más de 25 Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno presentes. Se celebran también más de 100 eventos paralelos. Estas cifras hablan de la importancia de los Océanos y Mares para nuestra madre tierra.
(2022-06-28). Iran, US indirect talks on removal of sanctions kick off. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in the Qatari capital of Doha have started on Tuesday afternoon.
(2022-06-28). Racial and Ethnic Differences in Resident Selection in 11 Specialties, 2013-2018. jamanetwork.com This study compares the racial and ethnic representation of applicants and matched residents from competitive US medical and surgical specialty programs between 2013 and 2018.
(2022-06-28). U.S. reports nearly 330,000 child COVID-19 cases in past 4 weeks. ecns.cn Nearly 68,000 child COVID-19 cases were reported for the week ending June 23, far higher than one year ago, the week of June 24, 2021, when 8,400 child cases were reported, according to the report.
(2022-06-28). Four Wounds and Warm Bread. jamanetwork.com Yesterday, as dad shaved at the bathroom sink, precisely as he's done for decades, the smooth dream of electric razor buzzing his cheeks—preparing to visit funeral homes and sell caskets for families he never meets— his wife of forty years stepped quietly behind him, startled and said, I don't know you. Then paused to fold herself into the blue sky of the robe she doesn't recall opening as a gift, two Christmases ago. Where am I? she added, her face in the mirror clouded by scriptures she once taped there for comfort. He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul. What dad did next, or what…
(2022-06-28). Military Situation In Syria On June 28, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 28, the Russian Ministry of Defence recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On June 28, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Kansafra area; | On June 27, Abu Hamza al-Yemeni, an alleged member of Hurras al-Din Al-Qaeda affiliated group was killed by a US drone strike on the Idilb-Binnish road; | On June 27, five civilians were killed by unknown gunmen in the Sanamayn town; | On June 28…
(2022-06-28). Queridos amigos, lamento anunciar un genocidio: Dra. Naomi Wolf sobre el "Informe confidencial" de Pfizer. globalizacion.ca
(2022-06-28). Indiana inmate fights to reform sentencing and end mass incarceration. peoplesworld.org 
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—Bryan Jones was just 25 years old when he was sentenced to prison for years in Indiana's Department of Corrections. "The judge had no intention of leaving me room to have another chance to change my life and the opportunity to make the most of that life in society," Jones told People's …
(2022-06-28). Ataques separatistas en Camerún dejan al menos 30 muertos. telesurtv.net El hecho violento ocurrió en el distrito de Akwaya ubicado en la localidad de Mesaka por grupos rebeldes separatistas.
(2022-06-28). 53 years ago: Queer liberation's roots were socialist, working class and anti-imperialist. liberationnews.org 
Standing for queer community means also standing against police brutality and mass incarceration, and join the struggle to dismantle capitalism and imperialism!
(2022-06-28). Comisión de la Verdad llama a alcanzar la paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El acto de entrega contó con la presencia del presidente electo, Gustavo Petro, quien recibió la primera copia del texto…
(2022-06-28). At least 46 undocumented immigrants found dead in truck trailer in sweltering Texas heat. wsws.org Yesterday evening, a semi-truck trailer filled with at least 46 dead immigrants was discovered in Texas in the largest mass immigrant death event in US history.
(2022-06-28). Doctor Says Pfizer's COVID Shot Trial Should be 'Null and Void' After 'Twisting' Data/By David McLoone. marktaliano.net Pathologist Dr. Clare Craig found that Pfizer's trial data for COVID jabs in 6-month old babies was 'ignored' and 'twisted' to satisfy FDA regulations. By David McLoone Global Research, June 28, 2022 LifeSiteNews 24 June 2022 ..]…
(2022-06-28). Shur river in Alborz Province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — Shur river, also named Shurkat river or Abharrood, is a seasonal river located in Eshtehard, Alborz province.
(2022-06-28). London Tram drivers in Croydon strike against real terms pay cut. wsws.org The 1 members of the Aslef train drivers union rejected a 3 percent pay offer from operator First Group and voted almost unanimously to strike, on a turnout of 86 percent.
(2022-06-28). The Concept of Transient Ischemic Attack—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In response to our recent Viewpoint on replacing the term TIA, Dr Kirshner states, "The authors proposed the term acute ischemic cerebrovascular syndrome in its place, stating that all focal ischemia in the brain can cause tissue damage." We stated:…
(2022-06-28). Intra-arterial Alteplase vs Placebo After Successful Thrombectomy and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Large Vessel Occlusion Acute Ischemic Stroke. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We have some concerns about the recent CHOICE study that compared intra-arterial alteplase with placebo among patients with large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke after successful thrombectomy.
(2022-06-28). Acento militar en diálogo entre Biden y Sánchez en Madrid. cubadebate.cu La reunión sostenida entre el presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, y el jefe del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, tuvo un marcado acento militar a tono con la cumbre de la OTAN. El encuentro, en el Palacio de la Moncloa, que sigue al anterior de Barack Obama en 2016, fue el primer acto oficial de Biden a su llegada a esta capital.
(2022-06-28). Denuncian al Estado ecuatoriano por delitos de lesa humanidad. telesurtv.net Misión internacional de DD.HH. recopiló denuncias y material probatorio de la represión del Gobierno durante protestas del paro nacional.
(2022-06-28). Industria del turismo espacial podría agotar la capa de ozono, advierten expertos. cubadebate.cu Para estudiar los efectos ecológicos de los vuelos espaciales, los investigadores modelaron en computadora el lanzamiento y el regreso de naves, determinando que las partículas de hollín emitidas por estos cohetes son casi 500 veces más eficientes en retener el calor en la atmósfera que las partículas emitidas por las demás fuentes de contaminación.
(2022-06-28). 13 años del golpe de Estado en Honduras contra Manuel Zelaya. telesurtv.net Tras el golpe de Estado de 2009 en Honduras se vivieron periodos de crisis social y política, que comienzan a revertirse con el triunfo de Xiomara Castro.
(2022-06-28). Forced labor exists in U.S., not China: Chinese FM. ecns.cn
(2022-06-28). VIDEO: FM Amir-Abdollahian arrives in Ashgabat from Ankara. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, to attend the Caspian Sea littoral states meeting after his trip to Turkey.
(2022-06-28). China's economic output jumped by $9.05 trillion over past 10 years: official. ecns.cn China's economic output has jumped from 53.9 trillion yuan($8.06 trillion) in 2012 to 114.4 trillion yuan($17.11 trillion) in 2021, with its proportion in the world economy increasing from 11.3 percent to more than 18 percent, the country's development and reform commission announced Tuesday.
(2022-06-28). Anesthesia Handovers and Complications. jamanetwork.com Patient care handovers (sometimes called handoffs) are organized transfers of pertinent patient information and responsibility between health care professionals. These handoffs are becoming more common as they represent an obligatory component of modern hospital care.
(2022-06-28). Intra-arterial Alteplase vs Placebo After Successful Thrombectomy and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Large Vessel Occlusion Acute Ischemic Stroke—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In response to the comments by Dr Mai and colleagues about the change in the primary outcome of the CHOICE trial, we would like to provide several clarifications. First, the definition of the primary outcome in the original protocol was submitted for publication on July 15, 2019. Second, the registered protocol (NCT03876119) was first posted on March 15, 2019, but the primary outcome definition was changed and posted on March 19, 2021. Third, the summary of the history of these protocol changes was included in Supplement 2 of the article. As required by Spanish law, these changes were also communicated t…
(2022-06-28). Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Are on the Rise. jamanetwork.com About 1 in 7 US women with a hospital delivery in 2019 had hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP)—the leading cause of maternal deaths—according to a CDC report.
(2022-06-28). Australian universities further integrated into military build-up. wsws.org The push for universities to sign lucrative deals with defence contractors is bound up with placing the country on the frontlines of US-led war plans against China.
(2022-06-28). China's new COVID-19 protocol cuts isolation length for inbound travelers. ecns.cn Under China's newly-updated COVID-19 control protocol, close contacts and inbound travelers will be under medical observation in isolation at designated sites for seven days plus three days of in-home health monitoring.
(2022-06-28). The Watch and the Pulse Rate. jamanetwork.com It often happens that the things which are nearest to us in everyday life give us least concern, for they seem to be part and parcel of the routine of existence. Usually some extraordinary occasion is required to awaken an appreciation of an undervalued factor which may represent the outcome of a long struggle for acquisition, or tedious years of investigation. Serious disease menaces of a few decades ago may be forgotten in the security that modern preventive medicine or sanitary science has afforded. With the blessing of anesthetic and analgesic drugs at our disposal, the days of unallayed pain in the experienc…
(2022-06-28). The Concept of Transient Ischemic Attack. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Viewpoint suggested that the concept of transient ischemic attack (TIA) should be retired. The authors proposed the term acute ischemic cerebrovascular syndrome in its place, stating that all focal ischemia in the brain can cause tissue damage. Although I appreciate the contributions of both authors for raising awareness of TIA being a medical emergency that warrants emergency evaluation due to the high risk of stroke in the early period after a TIA, I do not agree that the concept of TIA should be retired.
(2022-06-28). Delegaciones de Irán y EE.UU. llegan a Qatar para diálogo nuclear. telesurtv.net La Cancillería de Qatar dio la bienvenida a los negociadores y se mostró satisfecha de ser sede de las conversaciones.
(2022-06-28). China advierte a Occidente sobre actos injerencistas en Taiwán. telesurtv.net El vocero de la cancillería afirmó que China se opone a todas las formas de interacción oficial con Taiwán por Occidente.
(2022-06-28). 'Yeah, And?': Ocasio-Cortez Embraces GOP Freakout Over Helping Women Skirt Abortion Bans. commondreams.org "Republicans are mad because I am sharing this information," said Rep. Ocasio-Cortez. "Too bad!"
(2022-06-28). Widespread opposition by truck drivers to Teamsters' deal with car-hauling companies. wsws.org Truck drivers, mechanics and other yard workers are currently voting on a three-year contract which would further erode their living standards and working conditions.
(2022-06-28). Presidente chino felicita a Petro tras victoria electoral en Colombia. telesurtv.net Xi instó fortalecer la cooperación entre Beijing y Bogotá con el fin de "profundizar en la confianza política mutua".
(2022-06-28). Turkish government escalates attack on democratic rights amid explosive social conditions. wsws.org Nearly 400 people were detained in a police attack on the annual Pride March in Beyoğlu, Istanbul on Sunday.
(2022-06-28). UK: Unite suspends Stagecoach Merseyside strike, isolates Arriva Yorkshire workers. wsws.org Unite is seeking to deepen its corporatist relations with the private operators by guaranteeing industrial peace.
(2022-06-28). U.S. in 'national battle' over abortion rights. ecns.cn A wave of protests and lawsuits has swept the United States after the Supreme Court on Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established a constitutional right to abortion.
(2022-06-28). 'Bombshell After Bombshell' Dropped as Jan. 6 Testimony Homes In On Trump Guilt. commondreams.org "Hutchinson's testimony of the deeply detailed plans of January 6 and the inaction of those in the White House in response to the violence show just how close we came to a coup," said one pro-democracy organizer.
(2022-06-28). China ofrece más asistencia humanitaria a Afganistán. telesurtv.net Arribó a Kabul otro lote de ayuda enviada por China. El valor total de la asistencia asciende a 7.5 millones de dólares.
(2022-06-28). Gabapentin Increasingly Implicated in Overdose Deaths. jamanetwork.com Postmortem toxicology tests detected gabapentin in almost 1 in 10 US overdose deaths between 2019 and 2020. In about half of the cases, a medical examiner or coroner ruled the drug was a cause of the death, according to a report from the CDC's Division of Overdose Prevention.
(2022-06-28). Suspenden diálogo entre movimiento indígena y Gobierno de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Organizaciones populares realizaron marchan en Ecuador previo a reanudación del díálogo…
(2022-06-28). EU foreign policy chief reacts to start of Doha talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed his view of today's indirect talks to lift anti-Iran sanctions in Doha, Qatar.
(2022-06-28). The rise of Huawei's role in Latin America. america.cgtn.com See how Huawei is expanding in Latin America.
(2022-06-28). Iran, Pakistan armed forces secure shared borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the armed forces of two countries of Iran and Pakistan created adequate security conditions at shared borders.
(2022-06-28). ILWU and PMA issue joint statement announcing no "work stoppages or lockouts" wsws.org Acknowledging that a deal is unlikely before July 1, the statement is an admission by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union that dockworkers will be forced to labor without a contract for potentially months on end.
(2022-06-28). China's logistics sector sees steady growth in first five months. ecns.cn China's logistics sector reported steady growth in the first five months of 2022, an industry report showed Tuesday.
(2022-06-28). Galería Galeano celebra su aniversario 60 con obras de Antonia Eiriz. cubadebate.cu El pasado jueves se inauguró la exposición "Heridas sobre el papel" de Antonia Eiriz para celebrar el 60 aniversario de la Galería Galeano, donde se exponen las obras. La muestra es un homenaje a Eiriz, quien comparte historia con la galería, pues su última exposición en Cuba fue precisamente en ese lugar. Estará abierta al público hasta agosto.
(2022-06-28). Shanghai Disney Resort to reopen Thursday. ecns.cn Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on June 30, 2022, based on local COVID-19 prevention and control measures, according to its official website Tuesday.
(2022-06-28). Gremios peruanos protestan frente al Congreso en paro nacional. telesurtv.net Entre las demandas de los gremios movilizados está frenar el alza de precio del combustible, el cual se ha elevado hasta en un 80% en los últimos meses.
(2022-06-28). 3 people dead, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in rural Missouri. wsws.org This is the second deadly Amtrak train versus vehicle crash in the last two days.
(2022-06-28). Overturning Roe might criminalize abortion but will it prevent it? america.cgtn.com On Friday June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the 1973 landmark ruling Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion and returning the issue to the states. As a result, some of these states have outlawed or increased limits on abortions. Thirty states …
(2022-06-28). Imperial celebrates 2022 winners of President's Awards for Excellence. imperial.ac.uk Winners of this year's President's Awards for Excellence were announced at yesterday's awards ceremony.
(2022-06-28). Gremios y movimientos sociales peruanos continúan paro nacional. telesurtv.net Se han sumado organizaciones sindicales que impulsan la convocatoria a una Asamblea Constituyente y una Reforma Agraria.
(2022-06-28). US Supreme Court rules in favor of public school officials pressuring students to participate in Christian prayer. wsws.org The decision, which comes on the heels of the Supreme Court's decision Friday abolishing the constitutional right to abortion, is a direct assault on the separation of church and state.
(2022-06-28). Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos suministrará en el 2022 más de 1 200 metros cúbicos de agua por habitante. cubadebate.cu Según informó el Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (INRH), estima suministrar en el 2022 un promedio de 1 257,4 metros cúbicos de agua por habitante. En su abastecimiento influye la capacidad de embalse existentes en el país, de 9 129 millones de metros cúbicos, cuya cobertura de saneamiento básico asciende al 97 por ciento.
(2022-06-28). Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With COVID-19—Associated ARDS Who Underwent Lung Transplant—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Institutional and national cohort studies have reported the success of lung transplant for COVID-19—associated ARDS. However, given the unpredictable trajectory of patients with COVID-19—associated ARDS and the lack of clinically available biomarkers of permanent lung injury, referral for lung transplant requires careful evaluation of pulmonary physiology, radiographic and histologic changes, medical course, and treatment response. Furthermore, lung transplant referral should only be considered after sufficient time has passed from the onset of ARDS and after longitudinal multidisciplinary ev…
(2022-06-28). Presidente de Ecuador suspende diálogo con organizaciones que convocan el paro nacional. telesurtv.net Se justificó con un ataque ocurrido esta madrugada en una localidad de la Amazonía, contra un convoy que custodiaba tanqueros de combustible.
(2022-06-28). ALBA-Digital: Espacio vital para concertar posiciones y capacidades comunicacionales. cubadebate.cu "El Primer Encuentro del ALBA-Digital es un espacio vital para concertar posiciones, en especial en las capacidades comunicacionales", dijo Wilfredo González Vidal‚Äè, viceministro primero de Comunicaciones de Cuba. Durante su intervención en esa cita, que se celebra en Caracas, González Vidal refirió que dicho evento es de suma importancia.
(2022-06-28). Australia: NSW rail workers to hold partial strike in 14-month dispute over pay, safety. wsws.org The Rail Tram and Bus Union is doing everything it can to suppress workers' calls for unified action with nurses, teachers and others striking across New South Wales.
(2022-06-28). Western states declare abortion access pact in opposition to Supreme Court. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND—Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its sweeping decision ending abortion rights in place for almost half a century, the governors of California, Oregon, and Washington state issued a joint declaration June 24 announcing that their states will uphold access to reproductive healthcare and protect patients and medical professionals against efforts by other …
(2022-06-28). US stops oil tanker in transit from Russian port to Louisiana. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The US authorities have stopped an oil tanker carrying fuel products from Russia to the US state of Louisiana, local US media said on Tuesday.
(2022-06-28). Death trumps life at Geneva WTO Ministerial. peoplesdispatch.org Big Pharma profits have trumped lives and health again. Some, such as India, China, Russia, South Africa, can produce vaccines for all, but there hang threats of sanctions by rich countries…
(2022-06-28). UN Chief Warns of 'Ocean Emergency' as Leaders Confront Biodiversity Loss, Pollution. commondreams.org "We must turn the tide," said Secretary-General António Guterres. "A healthy and productive ocean is vital to our shared future."
(2022-06-28). Bolsonaro and Workers Party seek support of US imperialism as Brazil's presidential elections near. wsws.org While Bolsonaro pledged Biden he would defend "US interests", painting Lula as Washington's adversary, Lula sent his own envoy to offer the State Department reassurances.
(2022-06-28). False accusations targeting BRI rejected. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Monday that China opposes words and deeds that push for geopolitical calculations and the denigration of the Belt and Road Initiative in the name of infrastructure building.
(2022-06-28). As state abortion bans take effect, Democrats confine their response to election appeals. wsws.org Rather than use the vast powers of the federal government to make abortion services available, the Biden administration is using the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade purely to hustle votes in November.
(2022-06-28). Boiling Like Frogs in a Pot, Will Democratic Leaders Ever Jump Out? commondreams.org What remains clear about our murky future is that these are pivotal months within crucial years, for the entwined fates of our democracy and our planet.
(2022-06-28). Nepal's Rebuff Of SPP Is Major Failure In US Attempts To Expand Influence In South Asia. southfront.org 
China and India agree on Nepal's non-participation in US State Partnership Program Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst The…
(2022-06-28). At least 51 dead in prison riot fire in Colombia: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) —At least 51 prisoners died after a fire started during a prison riot in southwestern Colombian city of Tulua, head of National Prisons Agency said on Tuesday, one of the worst incidents of recent prison violence in the country.
(2022-06-28). Bus falls into river in Shanghai, no casualties. ecns.cn A public transportation bus fell into a river in Pudong New Area in Shanghai on the morning of June 28, according to an announcement from Pudong police station on weibo.
(2022-06-28). Tàºrkiye exige tener en cuenta sus preocupaciones en la OTAN. telesurtv.net Todavía no hay una decisión turca sobre el ingreso de Suecia y Finlandia en la alianza a propósito del conflicto kurdo.
(2022-06-28). U.S. should be held responsible for creating "debt trap": FM spokesperson. ecns.cn
(2022-06-28). Bolivia rechaza declaraciones injerencistas de Jair Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net El mandatario de derecha brasileño ofreció asilo político a exgobernante de facto boliviana Jeanine Áñez.
(2022-06-28). China to set up Basketball Hall of Fame. ecns.cn The founding of the Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame is ongoing, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) announced on Tuesday."ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2022-06-28). JAMA 's The Arts and Medicine Section at 5 Years: Progress and Opportunities. jamanetwork.com In this essay, the Arts and Medicine editor reviews features in the section over the past 5 years, covering visual arts, culture, design, performance, history, and more, and offers welcome to future contributions.
(2022-06-28). Intento de fuga e incendio deja 52 muertos en cárcel colombiana. telesurtv.net Se produjo en horas de la madrugada en la cárcel de Tuluá con un incendio provocado que dejó también unos 30 heridos.
(2022-06-28). Israeli regime cannot defend itself: IRGC chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The commander-in-chief of IRGC Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami criticized the act of some Arab states in normalizing their ties with the Israeli regime while the regime cannot defend itself.
(2022-06-28). China unveils major sci-tech issues of 2022. ecns.cn The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) has released the major issues in science, engineering and technology, as well as industrial technology, for 2022.
(2022-06-28). ONU pide a España y Marruecos investigar muertes de migrantes en Melilla. telesurtv.net El comité de la ONU llamó a iniciar inmediatamente la investigación para esclarecer los hechos de las muertes.
(2022-06-28). Pakistani Navy Received Second Frigate from China. southfront.org 
Type-054A/P | On June 24, the Chinese frigate Taimur from the Hudong Zhonghua shipyard was handed over to the Pakistan. The handover ceremony was held in Shanghai. The ship was the second one that China had built for Pakistan. | The ship, like its predecessor, refers to the "Type-054A/P" model. The boat is equipped with a modern electronic warfare system. This ship is the basic ship in the Chinese Navy. China has about 20 such ships. | The ship has a displacement of about 4,000 tons, and it is 134 meters l…
(2022-06-28). àöltimo adiós a Fina García Marruz. cubadebate.cu El homenaje a Fina García Marruz, quien falleció este 27 de junio, concluyó con las palabras de José María Vitier, hijo de García Marruz junto al aclamado poeta Cintio Vitier, quien explicó que el entierro se realizará en horas de la tarde en el panteón familiar de la Necrópolis de Colón donde descansan los restos de su padre y su hermano, Sergio Vitier.
(2022-06-28). Iran military delegation visits Oman Maritime Security Centre. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The visiting military delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran has paid a visit to Oman's Maritime Security Centre (MSC) in Muscat, an Omani source reported on Tuesday.
(2022-06-28). México confirma reunión entre López Obrador y Biden el 12 de julio. telesurtv.net El encuentro entre los mandatarios mexicano y estadounidense se produce luego del hallazgo en Texas de un tráiler con decenas de migrantes muertos.
(2022-06-28). Egypt totally oppose engaging in any conflict with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — As the US and Israeli attempt to form an anti_Iran military allience in the Middle East, sources have told the media that Egyptian military and political organizations totally oppose to any military conflict with Iran.
(2022-06-28). Lifestyle Intervention Improves Frail Older Adults' Mobility. jamanetwork.com Frail older adults lost less mobility, muscle mass, and strength over 3 years when they participated in an intervention that combined moderate-intensity physical activity with technological support and nutritional counseling, researchers reported in The BMJ.
(2022-06-28). New Maternal Mental Health Hotline. jamanetwork.com In an effort to reduce pregnancy-related gaps in health care, the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) introduced a confidential, toll-free hotline for pregnant people and new parents seeking mental health support. The launch of the Maternal Mental Health Hotline coincided with Mother's Day on May 8.
(2022-06-28). HHS Initiative to Reduce Health Risks of Climate-Related Hazards. jamanetwork.com The US Department of Health & Human Services' (HHS) Office of Climate Change and Health Equity has launched its Climate and Health Outlook, an initiative to provide information about the health risks of climate-related hazards such as droughts, hurricanes, and vector-borne diseases expected in the coming months.
(2022-06-28). Turkiye conducts drone strike on SDF forces in NE Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — Syrian sources reported that Turkiye has launched an airstrike against Syrian Democratic Forces in northeastern Syria, killing two of its members.
(2022-06-28). Cuba reporta 17 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 28 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre del día de ayer, 27 de junio, se encuentran ingresados un total de 279 pacientes, sospechosos 158 y confirmados activos 121. En el día en Cuba para la COVID-19 se realizaron un total de 1 470 muestras para la vigilancia, resultando positivas 17. El país acumula 13 957 979 muestras realizadas y 1 105 967 positivas.
(2022-06-28). Oral Baricitinib Restores Hair Loss in Alopecia Areata. jamanetwork.com Treatment with oral baricitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor, resulted in hair regrowth among patients with alopecia areata, 2 phase 3 trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrated.
(2022-06-28). Rusia y Tayikistán reforzarán cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net Putin considera que las relaciones bilaterales son de una naturaleza muy profunda, confiada y aliada.
(2022-06-27). The War in Ukraine Rapidly Approaches its Denouement. journal-neo.org 
The war in Ukraine is rapidly reaching a crucial point with the Russian forces inexorably drawing ever closer to complete control of the Donbass. Once the Donbass is completely under the control of the Russians it is an open question as to how much further into the state of Ukraine they will advance. At the …
(2022-06-27). –°riminal case and 3 years of prison to German journalist for Donbass civilians interview/ By Readovka. marktaliano.net Original link here: –°riminal case and 3 years of prison to German journalist for Donbass civilians interview — Readovka.world Arina Korf 23.06.2022, 19: 43 Readovka talked to German journalist Alina Lipp, who became a defendant in a criminal case and found out why she faces three years in prison and what freedom of speech is in democratic …
(2022-06-27). Search for a Solution for Syria Intensifies. journal-neo.org 
In recent months, the United States, Israel, Turkey and a number of other countries have attempted to take advantage of Russia's distraction in a special operation to denazify Ukraine, in order to aggravate the situation in Syria and pursue their own military and strategic objectives in that country. Thus, the US is trying hard to …
(2022-06-27). CIA, European Commandos Operating on the Ground in Ukraine: NYT. scheerpost.com 
A handout photo made available by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on his working visit to the eastern Ukrainian conflict zone, 9 April 2021. [Handout photo/EPA/EFE] | By Kyle Anzalone / The New York Times
(2022-06-27). NATO to increase rapid reaction force from 40,000 to 300,000 troops. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Associated PressJune 27, 2022 NATO to boost reaction force, Ukraine support NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that the military alliance will increase the size of its rapid reaction forces nearly eightfold to 300,000 troops as part of its response to an "era of strategic competition." The NATO response force currently has about 40,000 …
(2022-06-27). "People's Bayraktar": Turkey to donate combat drones to Ukrainian military. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformJune 27, 2022 Baykar Makina to donate three drones to Ukraine Turkey's Baykar Makina, the producer of Bayraktar TB2 UAVs, has said that it will donate three drones to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, for which Ukrainian raised funds as part of the People's Bayraktar project by showman Serhiy Prytula. *** "Baykar has been informed that …
(2022-06-27). Merrick Garland: Drop the Charges Against Julian Assange. scheerpost.com 
By David Rovics / CounterPunch I turned on the news yesterday and there was Attorney General Merrick Garland somewhere in Ukraine, talking about being part of the effort to prosecute war crimes charges against the Russian invaders. Coincidentally, the night before seeing our chief prosecutor in Ukraine, I had finished reading Nils Melzer's recently-published book, …
(2022-06-27). Israeli military conspiring with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt against Iran. multipolarista.com 
The US organized a meeting with top military officials from apartheid Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, the UAE, and Bahrain to conspire against Iran, as Jordan's king calls for a "Middle East NATO."
(2022-06-27). 28 June, Twitterstorm: #IsraeliApartheidTech to say Israel out of the Tour de France #TDF2022. samidoun.net 
The 2022 edition of the Tour de France cycling competition is once again including the "Israel Premier Tech" team, self-described "ambassadors" of the apartheid regime. The participation of this team in one of the world's greatest sports competitions has a clear objective: the promotion and normalization of Israeli apartheid. Many organizations are calling for a …
(2022-06-27). Lina Hidalgo and the Arnolds: Billionaire Influence Network Crafts Lockdowns Across US. mintpressnews.com 
With policies crafted by the nationwide influence network of billionaire couple John and Laura Arnold, Lina Hidalgo has turned the Houston area into a laboratory for the emergent biosecurity regime.
(2022-06-27). Georgia grooming Bosnia, Georgia, Moldova for bloc inclusion. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geJune 27, 2022 NATO Sec Gen says Summit will adopt "new packages of support" for partners including Georgia NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said the alliance would adopt new packages of support for Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Moldova at its Summit that is set to launch on Tuesday in Madrid. Georgia and …
(2022-06-27). NATO to add Finland, Sweden, prepare Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOJune 27, 2022 Secretary General: NATO to agree "fundamental shift" in defence posture NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday (27 June 2022) said NATO leaders meeting in Madrid this week are set to sign off on key decisions, including a new Strategic Concept, a major strengthening of NATO's deterrence and defence and greater support …
(2022-06-27). Will US scrap free speech rights to serve Israel? electronicintifada.net Appeals court rules Israel boycotts are not protected, lawyers take case to Supreme Court.
(2022-06-27). Israel and the US are Creating a "Middle East Alliance" journal-neo.org 
According to Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz, Israel and the US have recently been working hard to establish a formal "Middle East air defense alliance." The minister said that the matter would be discussed in depth during US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel, scheduled for July 13-14. At a meeting of the Israeli …
(2022-06-27). US Officially Makes Israel the New Middle Eastern Hegemon. journal-neo.org 
Two years ago, when the Abraham Accords were signed and Donald Trump hailed them as a truly historic moment, there were very few who believed anything substantial could come out of them. Even a US intelligence report of the Department of Homeland Security warned that these pacts could lead to an increase in terrorism. But …
(2022-06-27). BRICS summit calls for a true multilateral world based on an alternative economic order. peoplesdispatch.org During his inaugural address, Chinese President Xi Jingping denounced Western countries' policy of using their economic power as a weapon against the rest of the world and called for greater south-south cooperation in the field of technology and collective economic development…
(2022-06-27). Lugansk Road to Independence. marktaliano.net READ MORE:
(2022-06-27). DHL workers on strike for a living wage and healthcare in Pawtucket, R.I. liberationnews.org 
"They seem to not be hearing us at the bargaining table, so we took to the streets and maybe they'll hear us out here."
(2022-06-27). At Bonn climate talks, rich nations stab poor countries in the back — again. mronline.org 
The rulers of rich nations are like arsonists who, after lighting the fire, prevent anyone calling the fire brigade. An example of this took place at the Bonn Climate talks that finished on June 16.
(2022-06-27). Ian Menter Raymond Williams and Education: History, Culture, Democracy. mronline.org 
In the 1950s and early 1960s, a group of remarkably talented left-wing intellectuals (almost all men) emerged in Britain, focusing both upon the radical interpretation and development of the core disciplines of the humanities: literature and history, and to a lesser extent, politics and philosophy; and also upon socialist political activism.
(2022-06-27). A Staggering Story of Palestinian Exile. scheerpost.com 
Hadi Tabbal in the New York premiere of The Vagrant Trilogy, written by Mona Mansour and directed by Mark Wing-Davey, at The Public Theater. (Photo by Joan Marcus) | By Alisa Soloman / The opening of Mona Mansour's engrossing three-part epic about Palestinian displacement, The Vagrant Trilogy, was postponed for the last two years. But there's also a sense in which its run at New York's Public Theater was delayed by 33 years. In 1989—two and a half years into the First Intifada, which had brought the violenc…
(2022-06-27). ScheerPost Contributors Honored Six Times at SoCal Journalism Awards. scheerpost.com 
By ScheerPost Staff / Original to ScheerPost | ScheerPost staff members won six awards, including two first place honors at the 64th annual Southern California Journalism Awards gala on Saturday honoring journalists from print, television, radio, digital and student media platforms. More than 2,000 journalists competed, their work judged by members of other press clubs across the country. ScheerPost staff members were Natasha Hakimi Zapata, one of S…
(2022-06-27). Thousands of Workers on Strike at South Africa's Impala Platinum Mines. scheerpost.com 
By Over 4,000 contract workers launched an indefinite strike on Monday, June 20, at the Impala Platinum mines in Rustenburg in South Africa's North West province. The action was organized by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). Strike notices were issued to three companies contracted to provide services to Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) — Reagetswe Mining Group, Triple M Mining, and Newrak Mining. | Over 4000 workers will down…
(2022-06-27). No safe water, no fans. Wisconsin Teamsters struggle heats up. fightbacknews.org Elm Grove, WI – You might know UPS for their slogan, "What can Brown do for you?" For their employees, the answer is "Not much!" | At the Elm Grove warehouse located just outside Milwaukee, working conditions have never been great. Now with the recent heat wave and a dirty water system, they are noticeably worse. For nearly a month the warehouse has had no potable water safe for humans, meaning workers hope there is enough bottled water to last them through their shift or bring their own water. The bathroom sinks are out of order, with only hand sanitizer to use. This is unsanitary and stands in violation of the…
(2022-06-27). Union demands respect and dignity for disciplined workers. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On June 22 union leaders from AFSCME Local 2822, representing 1300 clerical workers at Hennepin County, crashed the State of the County Address demanding, "Stop retaliation against union activists now! End racism, sexism, ageism at work!" | While managers patted each other on the back and reconnected after two years of hiding at home, union leaders confronted public officials with signs and informational flyers. Workers are demanding the bosses stop targeting union stewards and activists. | Bosses began targeting three union leaders in January 2022. | The first was Irish Gauna, a single African…
(2022-06-27). Red Theory: Marxism against pragmatism. fightbacknews.org Marxist-Leninists are practical people. This has been true since Marx wrote his famous Eleventh Thesis on Feuerbach: "The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." Many Marxists might even consider themselves "pragmatists." But Marxism and pragmatism, though there may be some superficial similarities, are, in fact, fundamentally opposed. So, let's look more closely at this. What is pragmatism? | To be a pragmatist means a lot more than just being a practically-oriented person concerned with organizing. Pragmatism is a philosophy, born in the 19th century…
(2022-06-27). Twin Cities takes to the streets to defend women's and reproductive rights. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – 10,000 people gathered at 6 p.m. on June 24 outside the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota to condemn the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in their decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. Signs filled the air above the demonstrators, with posters declaring "We won't go back" and "We won't back down." | The program kicked off with chants, filling the West Bank neighborhood with shouts for reproductive justice and protections for women's rights, as emcees Olivia Crull, of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and Jae Yates of Twin Cities Coalition 4…
(2022-06-27). Data Show Wildfires' Relationship to Logging Employment in California. cepr.net As we head into summer, officials across the West are bracing for another devastating fire season. But communities suffering from previous wildfires are still in the process of recovering. With that process ongoing, there are questions about who is doing the work and who is profiting from it. | A recent
(2022-06-27). OPEC Plus's Accelerated Oil Production Pales in Comparison to Lost Output from US Sanctions. cepr.net Biden has a significant opportunity in his hands to boost global oil production by breaking with Trump's failed "maximum pressure" campaigns, and ending unilateral — and likely illegal — sanctions against Iran and Venezuela.
(2022-06-27). The Supreme Court, rights, and judicial abdication. mronline.org 
The Supreme Court Justices have left town for the summer. Their sense of justice departed a few months ago, along with their fidelity to the history and text of the Constitution.
(2022-06-27). Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia to hold joint military exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyJune 27, 2022 Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Georgia to hold joint exercise 'Eternity-2022″ exercises will be held on October 17-28 with participation of Azerbaijani, Turkish and Georgian servicemen, APA reports citing Turkish National Defense Ministry. It has been noted that the first planning meeting for the exercise has been held in Turkiye. The meeting has …
(2022-06-27). Colorado Avalanche win the 2022 Stanley Cup. america.cgtn.com See how Colorado Avalanche won the 2022 Stanley Cup champions.
(2022-06-27). LEVER LIVE: Krystal Ball On Dems' Response To The Roe Decision. levernews.com 
On the June 27 episode of our weekly Callin show,
(2022-06-27). Imperial College infectious diseases expert warns about drug resistance dangers. imperial.ac.uk Imperial academic, Professor Alison Holmes, Professor of Infectious Diseases, appeared in front of the Science and Technology Committee last week.
(2022-06-27). LGBTQ+ Workers Especially Burdened by Unpredictable Work Hours, Unstable Incomes. cepr.net It is essential that policy makers address work schedule uncertainty to protect LGBTQ+ workers. Doing so could improve worker well-being and financial security.
(2022-06-27). Mourners gather to remember British journalist murdered in Brazil. america.cgtn.com It's been three weeks since a British journalist disappeared and was murdered in Brazil's Amazon. Protesters rallied, demanding justice for a crime that has sparked global outrage.
(2022-06-27). Intermittent fasting may help heal nerve damage. imperial.ac.uk Intermittent fasting changes the gut bacteria activity of mice and increases their ability to recover from nerve damage.
(2022-06-27). Huawei holds LATAM ICT Congress 2022. america.cgtn.com Cancun hosted this year's LATAM ICT Congress 2022. The event was organized by Huawei, bringing together information and communications technology leaders from across Latin America.
(2022-06-27). Permeable paving and quantum computing: Imperial's Future Leaders Fellows. imperial.ac.uk Two Imperial researchers have been awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships to tackle ambitious and challenging research and innovation.
(2022-06-27). Dallas marches for abortion rights. fightbacknews.org Dallas, TX – On June 24, around 1000 people rallied at Civic Garden Park in downtown Dallas to protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This removes the right to legal and safe abortions in practically over half of the U.S. states. Here in Texas, one of the first states to pass the so-called "heartbeat bill," abortion is now criminalized. Texas is threatening to charge women, and anyone else involved in an abortion, with murder. | Kawana Scott of the Dallas Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression emphasized the effect the U.S. Supreme Court decision will have on African America…