(2023-05-07). Prayers for Gonzalo Lira and His Family. sonar21.com 
I have had the honor and privilege of being interviewed by and chatting with Gonzalo Lira during the course of the last year. He is a witty, entertaining and brave…
(2023-05-07). Battle Of Bakhmut Is Nearing Its Final Amid Expectations Of New Round Of Escalation. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Clashes for Bakhmut have moved to the western edge of the town. | As of May 7, Russian forces have been finalizing the elimination of the remaining units of the Kyiv regime in the so-called 'Gnezdo' area around Chaikovskogo street. When this area is cleared, Russian forces will be able to reach Yubileinaya street from this direction and the only positions that pro-Kyiv forces would have in the town are those close to the village of Khromovo. | At the same time, Russian artillery…
(2023-05-07). Wagner Head Says Moscow Promised More Arms After Threats to Leave Bakhmut. news.antiwar.com Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Russian mercenary outfit Wagner Group, said he was promised his fighters would get as much ammunition and weapons as needed to continue fighting in Bakhmut. The assurance from Moscow came after Prigozhin said his forces would withdraw from Bakhmut on May 10 over a lack of support. The threat …
(2023-05-07). Kiev Forces Received German Launchers Armed With American Laser-Guided Rockets (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces have begun using Land-LGR4 Fletcher launchers armed with APKWS precision-guided munitions against the Russian military. | On May 7, video footage surfaced online showing recent strikes with the combined system against several Russian positions and surveillance equipment within the special military operation zone in Ukraine. | The Land-LGR4 light launcher, which can be armed with four 70 mm rockets, was designed by Germany's Arnold Defense to be mounted on light wheeled vehicles…
(2023-05-07). U.S. Asked Turkey To Hand Over S-400 Air Defense System To Ukraine: Foreign Minister. southfront.org 
S-400 systems. FILE IMAGE: Alexey Malgavko / Sputnik | The United States asked Turkey to hand over its Russian-made S-400 long-range air defense system to Ukraine and Ankara refused, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in an interview with Habertàºrk that was published on May 7. "There were several proposals from the U.S. for the S-400. We were told: give us control, give it to another place. We can't accept it. This is a proposal affecting our independence," the minister said. "We were even offered to…
(2023-05-07). Police Arrest Dozens for Peacefully Protesting King Charles III's Coronation. truthout.org Thousands of King Charles III's subjects protested against the monarchy Saturday in London — and heavy-handed police detained many of them for "suspicion of breaching the peace." Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Police tweeted that they would have an "extremely low tolerance" of those seeking to "undermine" King Charles III's coronation day. "A significant police operation is underway in… |
(2023-05-07). Turkey To Move Embassy Out From Sudanese Capital After Attack On Ambassador Car. southfront.org 
The Turkish ambassador's car after the attack. Via Twitter. | On May 6, gunfire hit the car of Turkey's ambassador to Sudan as it was moving in the country's capital, Khartoum, where the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) have been fighting for more than three weeks. | No casualties were reported and the source of the gunfire that hit ambassador Ismail Cobanoglu's vehicle was unclear, said Turkish diplomatic sources quoted by Anadolu Agency. Both the army and the R…
(2023-05-07). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-07). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On May 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Ukrainian artillery targeted an ammo depot of the Russian Army on the bank of Dnepr River near Kherson city | Ukrainian artillery targeted Russian positions in the Hola Prystan area | Artillery duels between the AFU and the Russian Army continue on the outskirts of Gulyaipole | Up to 90 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 motor vehicles, 2 armoured vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery in South Donetsk and Zaporozhye region, according to the Russi…
(2023-05-07). Dozens Of Ukrainian UAVs Targeted Crimea. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On the early morning of May 7, Ukrainian forces launched another major attack on Crimea. At least 22 UAVs targeted the peninsula. | The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that Russian air defence forces detected and destroyed all drones launched from Ukraine over the Black Sea."During the night, 22 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were detected. All Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed by fire of anti—aircraft missile systems or suppressed by electronic warfare systems," the report say…
(2023-05-07). Weekly news round-up — Syria, Iran, Ukraine and much more. thealtworld.com UK Column News 5th May with Mike Robinson, Vanessa Beeley, Patrick Henningsen and Freddy Ponton.
(2023-05-07). Kiev Denies Downing Khinzhal, Downs Own TB-2 Drone + Russia Plans Slow Grind After Ukraine Offensive. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for May 8, 2023… | — Russia adds FAB-250 bombs to its arsenal of precision-guided glide bombs. More FAB-250s can be carried per sourtie and can glide up to 80km, twice the distance as the current, larger glide bombs Russia is using; | — Ukraine shot down one of its Turkish-built Bayraktar TB-2 drones over Kiev after allegedly losing control of it; | — Ukraine's Air Force spokesman denied claims that Ukrainian air defense forces downed a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile. Despite denying the incident, the Western media continues writing articles about the "downin…
(2023-05-07). Military Situation In Donbass On May 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Chasov Yar | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Velikaya Novosyolka | The Russian Army destroyed AN/TPQ-48 counterbattery radar near Verkhnekamenka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Ugledar | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Pervomaiske | Clashes between Russian…
(2023-05-07). This Season's Hottest Trend: Anti-Consumption. popularresistance.org How did "deinfluencing" get started? | Apparently in January on "beauty TikTok," that corner of the popular video app where users promote tips, tricks and products in the world of skin care and cosmetics, and the trend has spread into everything from fashion to electronics to kitchen gadgets. "No," deinfluencers are saying, "maybe you don't need Dior lipstick or $500 AirPods." And people are listening: #deinfluencing TikToks have more than 400 million views. It's in response to the $16 billion-and-growing "inf…
(2023-05-07). The War on Terror Has Not Waned. It's Used Against Black and Brown Communities. truthout.org Even though the September 11 attacks transpired more than 20 years ago, their impact on the United States and its security practices endures. As a scholar who investigates both domestic and global surveillance, I have come across skeptics who think that the global "war on terror" may be waning. For example, some argue that the U.S. withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan indicates that the global… |
(2023-05-07). "Let's Go Teachers Let's Go!" OEA Teachers Strike, March & Rally for Public Education. indybay.org Thousands of Oakland teachers went on strike on May 4, 2023. They marched and rallied at Oscar Grant Plaza next to Oakland City Hall and spoke out.
(2023-05-07). Multiple US Officials Confronted About US Assange Hypocrisy on World Press Freedom Day. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). Bono Is Doing Illustrations For The Atlantic Now, Because Everything's Fake And Stupid. scheerpost.com 
By Caitlin Johnstone / CaitlinJohnstone.com So U2 singer Bono is literally just doing illustrations for the imperialist propaganda rag The Atlantic now, because that's the sort of thing that happens in a dystopian civilization during the death throes of a globe-spanning empire. A Washington Post article titled "Bono likes to sketch Atlantic covers, so the …
(2023-05-07). China to help Afghanistan realize peace, stability at early date: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China is ready to help Afghanistan realize self-reliance, peace, stability, development and prosperity at an early date, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Saturday.
(2023-05-07). Knights On Strike In California. popularresistance.org Shocking video of Medieval Times strikers in Buena Park, California, run down by a car and then physically assaulted while picketing in a crosswalk had hundreds of thousands of views on social media in April. | "We began to get run over by cars," said Jake Bowman, a Medieval Times knight-turned-union organizer. "People would get out of their cars and throw picketers to the ground. Some people cared more about getting into their two-hour, completely optional entertainment venue than workers' lives. Sometimes you may have to yell louder to convince people to care." | The assaults brought into public view the challe…
(2023-05-07). Unions, communities tell Labor: 'Port Kembla is no place for a nuclear base'. greenleft.org.au The South Coast Labour Council organised the first big union protest against Labor's AUKUS nuclear submarines in Port Kembla. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-05-07). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…
(2023-05-07). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…
(2023-05-07). KQED Security Used To Coerce Speak-out on World Press Freedom Day For Assange & Mumia. indybay.org On World Press Freedom Day a rally speak-out was held in front of KQED TV and radio. The station bosses mobilized security to try to coerce and threaten the action.
(2023-05-07). The Human Consequences of Economic Sanctions. orinocotribune.com By Francisco R. Rodríguez — May 4, 2023 | This paper provides a comprehensive survey and assessment of the literature on the effects of economic sanctions on living standards in target countries. We identify 32 studies that apply quantitative econometric and calibration methods to cross-country and national data in order to assess the impact of economic sanctions on indicators of human and economic development and human rights. Of these, 30 studies find that sanctions have negative effects on outcomes ranging from per capita income to poverty, inequality, mortality, and human rights. We also provide in-depth…
(2023-05-07). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…
(2023-05-07). Venezuela's Minimum Comprehensive Income Announcements: A Thorough Reading. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — May 4, 2023 | The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced and signed the decree to increase the comprehensive minimum income for active and retired workers in the public administration, and for pensioners. | He referred to the adjustment of the warfare bonus in an amount in bolívars equivalent to $30 per month, at the exchange rate of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), and the food bonus equivalent to $40, thus totaling $70 per month. | According to the president, these amounts would be indexed to the fluctuation of the BCV exchange rate. | However, the president did not specif…
(2023-05-07). Zoom meeting next Sunday May 14: A fighting programme for Royal Mail workers. wsws.org Royal Mail and the CWU have announced their strategy and plansit is time for postal workers to do the same.
(2023-05-07). Zoom meeting next Sunday May 17: A fighting programme for Royal Mail workers. wsws.org Royal Mail and the CWU have announced their strategy and plansit is time for postal workers to do the same.
(2023-05-07). There Is a Safety Crisis in App-Based Work, and Workers Know How To Fix It. truthout.org In recent months, stories of rideshare drivers and delivery workers carjacked, robbed, or even killed on the job have made headlines around the country. Now, growing research shows that there is an all-out, racialized safety crisis in app-based work. On May 1 — May Day — Gig Workers Rising, PowerSwitch Action, and ACRE released new research that suggests the safety crisis among app workers… |
(2023-05-07). Ecuador May Day Marches Call to Oust the President. indybay.org Video of May Day marchers entering Calderon Park in Cuenca. Ecuador. | Video credit: Harvey Goldberg | Cuenca, Ecuador | May 1, 2023 | "Lasso out!" was a chant that rang out as tens of thousands of workers hit the streets in cities across Ecuador.
(2023-05-07). Chile: Labour Movement Calls for Nationalizing Lithium Company. socialistproject.ca 
On April 20, Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced the launch of a National Lithium Strategy and the creation of a National Lithium Company. Under the new Strategy, the Chilean State's role would undergo significant transformation — from a State which grants lavish, profitable contracts to oligopolistic private mining companies to a State which controls the entire production cycle, including exploration, exploitation, and value addition. The National Lithium Company will be a 100% state-owned company. It will develop lithium with private companies under public-private partnerships (PPPs), with the St…
(2023-05-07). Hypocritical Commemorations: World Press Freedom Day. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). In Video: Pinpoint Iraqi Airstrikes Hit ISIS Hideout In Diyala. southfront.org 
File image. | On May 7, F-16IQ fighter jets of the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) targeted a hideout of ISIS cells in the countryside of the eastern province of Diyala. | The IQAF said in a statement that the hideout was completely destroyed as a result of the airstrikes, adding that a number of terrorists who were taking shelter there at the time were killed. The air force also shared footage of the pinpoint airstrikes. | This was the second such operation by the IQAF in less than a week. On May 4, a se…
(2023-05-07). United States: Screenwriters strike for a living wage and job security. greenleft.org.au Film and TV writers began their strike on May 1 in Hollywood and New York, to demand a living wage and job security, amid an explosion in profits in the streaming era, reports Malik Miah.
(2023-05-07). Scott Morrison and Australia's Lobby Complex. dissidentvoice.org The former Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has been somewhat of an absentee in the Federal seat of Cook. Since losing the May 2022 election, he has been aggressively chasing up contacts and deals on the consultancy circuit, bellyaching about the usual talking points: the gruesome China menace; defence matters; and, just to round it …
(2023-05-07). George Floyd's Murder Reminds Us; Israel's Knee Sits On The Neck Of Black America. popularresistance.org Nearly three years have passed since, on 25 May 2020, four Minneapolis police officers were involved in killing George Floyd. Then, the iconic shots of Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd sparked a rejuvenated mass movement against structural racism in the police, specifically about using the "knee-on-neck" technique. The iconic photo meant that Chauvin became…
(2023-05-07). Indigenous Shipibo-Konibo-Xetebo Group Defends Peruvian Amazon From Destruction. truthout.org The Shipibo-Konibo-Xetebo people of the Peruvian Amazon are organizing themselves to protect their ancestral forests and waters from illegal fishing, logging, and coca growing amidst conservation and development efforts from both the government and international nonprofits that they say are ineffective at best and actively harmful to Indigenous ways of life at worst. More than 300 members of the… |
(2023-05-07). 27 died in Peru underground mine blast. plenglish.com Lima, May 7 (Prensa Latina) At least 27 miners died Sunday by an underground mine explosion, approximately 100 meters deep, in the province of Condesuyos in the southern Peruvian region of Arequipa, police sources reported.
(2023-05-07). Statement on NATO from government officials; New projects in the electoral process; Reactions to US President calling the events of 1915 "Armenian genocide" uwidata.com As Türkiye is going through the critical last 6 days of the election process, candidates and parties continue their campaigns with rallies, statements, and promises. Statements regarding foreign policy also have an important place in the electoral process. The ruling party has joined the opposition in making statements about "good relations with the West". Foreign …
(2023-05-07). US Senator warns of humanitarian crisis in that country. plenglish.com Washington, May 7 (Prensa Latina) The independent senator for the state of Arizona, Kyrsten Sinema, warned today of a "humanitarian crisis" in the United States when Title 42 expires, at the end of this week.
(2023-05-07). Targeting Mexico, Humiliating Serbia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). Aussies Say No to Nuclear Sub Base at Port Kembla Support Rally In San Francisco Against. indybay.org An international day of action against a US nuclear submarine base in the Australian Port Kembla. Rallies took place at Port Kembla and in San Francisco against the base and the Australian UK, US military Allliance AUKUS…
(2023-05-07). Forest Defenders Appear For Preliminary Hearings. popularresistance.org DeKalb County, Georgia – Two defendants arrested in March during a music festival against 'Cop City' were again denied bond Wednesday in DeKalb County Magistrate Court, while a third was granted $25,000 bond with conditions. The defendants, all of whom are facing domestic terrorism charges for their alleged participation in the movement against the sprawling police training complex, have been detained since their arrests two months ago. | Luke Harper and Victor Puertas were denied bond, while Fredrique Robert-Paul was granted a $25,000 bond with conditions including relinquishing her passport, remaining in Georgi…
(2023-05-07). Privatization Of Health Care By Unitedhealth Group. popularresistance.org Privatization of public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid has been proceeding rapidly in recent years with little coverage by the media of its harms to patients, the public and taxpayers. This article has four goals: (1) to bring brief historical perspective to this trend in the U. S.; (2) to shed light on the experience over the last 12 years of profiteering by UnitedHealth Group, now the largest U. S. private health insurer; (3) to describe negative impacts on our health care system; and (4) to briefly consider lessons that can be learned from this concerted and stealthy exploitation of the public interest…
(2023-05-07). Psychiatric Incarceration Isn't Treatment. popularresistance.org The horrific choking murder of 30-year-old Jordan Neely by a white MTA rider on May 1, 2023, in the New York City subway sparked mass outrage, with demonstrators converging on subway stations while cops brought "force and chaos" to a vigil in his memory. The murder has put a renewed spotlight on carceral logics of the state that assume the disposability of Black, poor and unhoused people — in particular those said to be in "mental health crisis." | New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's response to Neely's killing deflects from the white supremacist violence and ongoing lack of accountability for the killer, and inst…
(2023-05-07). Resisting Cannibal Capitalism. popularresistance.org It is increasingly common to hear of crises — economic, environmental and/or racial — in which the vast majority of the global population are confined to substandard living conditions while a global elite accrues wealth at a horrifying pace. There is a widespread sense that something has to give, that the world cannot continue on its current path. Of course, this is often the cry emanating from movements on the streets and detailed in the pages of Intergovernmental Panels on Climate Change (IPCC) reports but these often fall on the deaf ears of those in power. So what exactly has to change and how do…
(2023-05-07). Public Order Act Dubbed 'The Worst Attack' On Dissent 'For Decades'. popularresistance.org The draconian Public Order Act was given royal assent on 2 May, dramatically increasing police powers to arrest protesters. The Home Office has already cited the new Act in threatening letters to anti-monarchists. The campaign group Republic received intimidating letters this week, listing the arrest powers under the new Act. Extinction Rebellion has also received similar threats. | In fact, the Guardian reported that one 'senior' insider, who knew about the discussions between the police and the government, confirmed that the Act had been brought into force early, ahead of the coronation on 6 May.
(2023-05-07). Study: US Forests Struggling To Adapt Fast Enough To Climate Change. popularresistance.org Rising sea levels, accelerated coastal erosion, severe flooding and drought, rapid melting of Arctic sea ice and more frequent and intense wildfires are all symptoms of climate change that are changing our planet's landscape. In some places, these changes are happening too fast for plants and animals to keep up. | A recent study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), and the United States Forest Service have uncovered warning signs that forests in the Western U.S. are struggling to adapt to the rapidly changing climate. | "If you're concerned about forest health then one thing you wan…
(2023-05-07). Violence Intervention Program Focuses On Stability And Support. popularresistance.org A new community violence intervention program beginning in Philadelphia this spring connects providing basic needs services to gun violence reduction. Led by the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice & Public Safety, the initiative will provide returning citizens with wraparound services like therapy, employment and, crucially, housing assistance with the aim of reducing violence and recidivism. | Participants attend group and individual meetings for 12—18 months that assist with professional development, trauma, safe housing opportunities and other support services they may n…
(2023-05-07). China's Jiangsu to build aerospace industry cluster. ecns.cn East China's economic powerhouse Jiangsu province has issued an action plan to develop a competitive aerospace industry cluster in three years.
(2023-05-07). US imperialism's militarisation of Taiwan. thecommunists.org Washington is continuing to escalate tensions with China as part of its new cold war, with last month the deployment of 200 additional troops to Taiwan. According to unnamed US officials, the soldiers will be tasked with training Taiwan's armed forces against "a rising threat from China". The Pentagon would not be drawn on the …
(2023-05-07). Why China won't replace the U.S. as hegemon. Chaos instead of Hegemony. indybay.org China's growth is also running on credit; the People's Republic is similarly indebted to the descending Western centers of the world system. This trend toward de-dollarization can only be properly understood against the backdrop of the imperial descent of the United States in the context of the global crisis process.
(2023-05-07). Xi stresses building of modern industrial system and high-quality population development. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chairman of the Central Military Commission and director of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs (CCFEA), presided over the first meeting of the commission under the 20th CPC Central Committee on Friday afternoon.
(2023-05-07). Added value of China's primary industry to exceed$1.3 trillionin 2023: green paper. ecns.cn The added value of China's primary industry will exceed 9 trillion yuan($1.3 trillion)in 2023, an increase of 4 percent, while the total grain output will exceed 690 million tons, according to the latest green paper.
(2023-05-07). In numbers: 2023 Canton Fair. ecns.cn The 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has concluded in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. Seen as one of the country's marquee trade expos, this edition of the fair was the first since pandemic restrictions were lifted and in-person participation was re-instated.
(2023-05-07). Cradle of civilization: Pingyao Ancient City. ecns.cn With a history of over 2,800 years, Pingyao was named a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1997. The ancient city boasts a well-preserved urban landscape from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) and is one of the best-preserved ancient walled cities in China.
(2023-05-07). Two-way investment between China, CEEC reaches nearly $20 billion. ecns.cn Since the establishment of the China – Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) cooperation mechanism in 2012, economic and trade cooperation between the two sides has made significant progress, said Li Fei, vice-minister of commerce at a press conference on Friday.
(2023-05-07). Red deer spotted in Qinghai. ecns.cn A herd of red deer cross the Buha River in Gangcha County of Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2023-05-07). High-speed trains run on cloud-shrouded mountain in Hubei. ecns.cn A high-speed train runs on a lakeside section of the Zhengzhou-Wanzhou high-speed railway with cloud-shrouded mountains at the background in Xingshan County, central China's Hubei Province, May 5, 2023.
(2023-05-07). WHO announcement on COVID-19 to benefit China's economy: expert. ecns.cn The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, which will benefit China's social and economic development and international exchanges, said Liang Wannian, head of the COVID-19 response expert panel under the National Health Commission (NHC), on Thursday.
(2023-05-07). Israel Hands Over Jordanian MP Accused Of Smuggling Arms To West Bank. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Police, via Twitter. | On May 7, Israel released a Jordanian parliamentarian who was accused of smuggling hundreds of firearms to Palestinians in the West Bank. | MP Imad Adwan was detained by Israeli authorities at the Allenby Bridge border crossing while on his way to the West Bank on April 22. Back then, 194 handguns and 12 assault rifles were seized from the parliamentarian's car. | The Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, said in a statement th…
(2023-05-07). Military Situation In Syria On May 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-07). Syria Readmitted To Arab League With Unanimous Vote. southfront.org 
Syria flag (flickr). | On May 7, foreign ministers from Arab League member states agreed to reinstate Syria's membership after its suspension more than a decade ago. | The ministers unanimously voted for Syria return into the fold at the Arab League's headquarters in Cairo, said Gamal Roshdy, spokesman for the organization's secretary general. | A statement by the Arab League said Syria could resume its participation in orgnization's meetings immediately, while calling for a resolution of…
(2023-05-07). U.S. Claims It Killed 13 ISIS Terrorists In Iraq, Syria During April. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. (Credit: U.S. Army) | On May 5, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that coalition forces and allies killed 13 ISIS operatives and detained 28 others during 35 operations in Iraq and Syria last April. | In a statement, the command said that coalition and allies killed nine ISIS operatives and detained seven others during 26 operations in Iraq. Ten other partnered operations and one unilateral operation were conducted in Syria. As a result, four operatives of the terrorist grou…
(2023-05-07). Guatemala: Political Blockade Against Opponents, Seeds of Atypical Electoral Fraud (Part 1). orinocotribune.com 
By Paola Albani — May 4, 2023 | Two presidential candidates, a vice presidential candidate, an aspiring congressional candidate, and a former mayoral candidate of Guatemala City describe how the malicious use of the institutional framework left them out of both the 2023 general elections in Guatemala and the legal battle strategy to assert their right to elect and be elected. | Presidential candidate Thelma Cabrera and her running mate Jordán Rodas of the Movement for the Liberation of the Peoples (MLP); presidential candidate Roberto Arzú of Podemos; aspiring congress member for Vos, Aldo Dávila; and Juan F…
(2023-05-07). This week in history: May 8-14. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-05-07). Video released of Chicago police killing 24-year-old on the West Side. wsws.org The murder of Reginald Clay took place in an apartment gangway in front of his friends.
(2023-05-07). Stark increase in UK homeless deaths in 2022, 4,000 dead since 2019. wsws.org The real number of deaths is likely to be higher as several local authorities did not respond to freedom of Information (FOI) requests, including Ealing, Hackney Lewisham, Hillingdon, Blackpool, Fife and Birmingham.
(2023-05-07). Police carry out mass arrests during coronation of King Charles. wsws.org London's Metropolitan Police arrested 52 people for offences including affray, public order offences, breach of the peace and the sinister charge of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.
(2023-05-07). New Modified RNA (ModRNA) Cancer Jab Will Also Destroy Your Immune System & How is ModRNA Created? thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/7/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-05-07). Stark increase in UK homeless deaths UK in 2022, 4,000 dead since 2019. wsws.org The real number of deaths is likely to be higher as several local authorities did not respond to freedom of Information (FOI) requests, including Ealing, Hackney Lewisham, Hillingdon, Blackpool, Fife and Birmingham.
(2023-05-07). Incendio en gasolinera de Türkiye deja al menos 12 fallecidos. twitter.com El siniestro se desató tras un choque múltiple. Contabilizan 32 lesionados, de ellos tres en condición crítica.
(2023-05-07). Tuesday 5/9: Stop the Pogonip Sweeps. indybay.org Santa Cruz City Council Meeting | 809 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2023-05-07). Saturday 5/13: SF: Mother's Day of Action for an Assault Weapon Ban. indybay.org Conservatory of Flowers | Golden Gate Park | 100 John F. Kennedy Drive | San Francisco 94118…
(2023-05-07). California Pan African Pioneers "Hidden Figures" come to life 2023 California Juneteenth. indybay.org 2023 California Juneteenth we trace both free and enslaved from 1535 Baja California Sur to 1776 Mission Delores San Francisco on the way to June 19, 1865.
(2023-05-07). Video: Mothers Need to Protect Their Children from the Covid Vaccine the Way this Cougar Protects Her Cub from a Grizzly Bear. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). The Pope's Secret Back Channel to Hitler. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). Was This What Got Tucker Carlson Fired? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). The Great FREESET Versus The Great Reset. URGENT Message from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). Desecration of Yet Another Ahmadi Mosque in Pakistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). Children 5-12 Years Old Who Died After Taking Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). Unwarranted Influence, Twenty-First-Century-Style. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). Dems' Old Formula Is A Big 2024 Risk. levernews.com
(2023-05-07). Are the Best Years of My Country Behind Me? tomdispatch.com I turn 60 this year. My health is generally good, though I have aches and pains from a form of arthritis. I'm not optimistic enough to believe that the best years of my life are ahead of me, nor so pessimistic as to assume that the best years are behind me. But I do know this, however sad it may be to say: the best years of my country are behind me. Indeed, there are all too many signs of America's decline, ranging from mass shootings to mass incarceration to mass hysteria about voter fraud and "stolen" elections to massive Pentagon and police budgets. But let me focus on just one sign of all-American madness tha…
(2023-05-07). Testosterone Access Could Be Limited as COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends. truthout.org COVID's closure of clinics and doctors' offices opened new doors online, and some trans and nonbinary patients were able to receive gender-affirming care for the first time thanks to new telehealth providers and online clinics. The looming end of the official COVID Public Health Emergency means some of those doors could be closing. "Many people in this country live in care deserts… |
(2023-05-07). Denial Doesn't Change Our Climate Reality: Earth Is Becoming a Sacrifice Zone. truthout.org The people of Madagascar are suffering. Battered by two cyclones last year, they've been fighting through a perfect storm of pandemic-related food supply disruptions and climate-stoked damage to local agriculture. That confluence was made worse by a two-year-long drought in the south, which laid the groundwork for a terrible famine. And that was all before Cyclone Freddy came calling this year… |
(2023-05-07). US Police State Attack on the African People's Socialist Party (Uhuru Movement). orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-07). Arab League Votes to Readmit Syria. news.antiwar.com On Sunday, the Arab League voted to readmit Syria, marking a significant step in Damascus' efforts to normalize relations with regional countries. Syria was suspended from the Arab League at the outbreak of war in 2011, and many of the bloc's members threw their support behind the failed regime change effort against President Bashar al-Assad. …
(2023-05-07). Video: Mothers Need to Protect Their Children from Vaccines the Way this Cougar Protects Her Cub from a Grizzly Bear. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-07). Brazilian chess player Fier at the top of the Capablanca tournament. plenglish.com Havana, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian chess player Alexandr Fier continues here today at the top of the elite group of the 2023 Capablanca in Memóriam International Tournament, after four rounds played at the Habana Libre hotel.
(2023-05-07). Syria welcomes Arab League's decision to reactivate its membership. plenglish.com Damascus, May 7 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed with interest the decision made by the Council of the League of Arab States to return Damascus to its seat in this organization.
(2023-05-07). Divergencies on Costa Rica's presidential report. plenglish.com San José, May 7 (Prensa Latina) The presentation of the work report of President Rodrigo Chaves on his first year in government caused more divergencies in Costa Rica between the Executive and opposition parties, who described this process as superficial and far from the reality.
(2023-05-07). Early voting begins in Thailand for general elections. plenglish.com Bangkok, May 7 (Prensa Latina) More than two million Thais are registered to cast their ballot in early voting today, ahead of the general elections in the country, which will be held next Sunday, May 14.
(2023-05-07). South Korea and Japan hold summit in Seoul. plenglish.com Seoul, May 7 (Prensa Latina) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began their second summit today, and the first in Seoul, after 12 years of itinerant diplomacy between the two countries.
(2023-05-07). Americans concerned about Biden and Trump ages. plenglish.com Washington, May 7 (Prensa Latina) A new poll released Sunday showed that 43% of Americans believed that both President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump are "too old for another term" in the Oval Office.
(2023-05-07). At least 9 dead, multiple injured in mall shooting near Dallas. plenglish.com Washington, May 7 (Prensa Latina) At least nine people were killed, including the gunman, and seven others were injured in a shooting on Saturday at a mall outside of Dallas, according to local police.
(2023-05-07). Arab FMs agree upon Syria to the Arab League. plenglish.com Damascus, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Arab League foreign ministers adopted a decision to readmit Syria after more than a decade of suspension on Sunday, a spokesperson for the league said, consolidating a regional push to normalize ties with President Bashar Al-Assad.
(2023-05-07). Argentina to coordinate MERCOSUR social summit. plenglish.com The event will take place as part of the country's exercise of the pro tempore presidency of this mechanism and will be held on digital platforms. | According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero will inaugurate the meeting, which aims to enrich the political and community agenda and recognize the importance of participation in social organizations and movements. The latest meeting was held in 2016. | This time, Argentina would focus on a broad, plural, and inclusive talk about leading issues on the regional agenda. | The event will also advocate strengthenin…
(2023-05-07). Cuban band Los Van Van to tour US. plenglish.com Havana, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Los Van Van, one of Cuba's best orchestras at present, will perform at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in New York City on May 26.
(2023-05-07). Analysis of obituaries shows a 40% increase in deaths of younger pilots during 2021. expose-news.com Claims continue to be circulated on social media that there have been exponential increases in pilot deaths based on the Airline Pilot Magazine's 'In Memoriam' section — these claims are false. However, …
(2023-05-07). Julian Assange invites King Charles to visit His Majesty's Prison Belmarsh. expose-news.com Julian Assange wrote a letter to King Charles ahead of his coronation inviting him to visit the UK prison where Assange has been captive for more than four years. "I implore you, …
(2023-05-07). Of all the ways mRNA injections cause harm, the vaccine-induced immune response is the worst. expose-news.com
(2023-05-07). Unmasking The Great Reset: Schwab, Gates, and the Sinister WEF Plot to Depopulate the World using COVID Vaccines & Climate Change Lies as a Recipe for Disaster. expose-news.com In a world shrouded in suspicion and scepticism, where power seems concentrated in the hands of a privileged few and giant corporations, critical thinkers are raising questions about the intentions and actions …
(2023-05-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday — treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some…
(2023-05-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&… Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…
(2023-05-07). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…
(2023-05-07). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…
(2023-05-07). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
(2023-05-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-05-07). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-05-07). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…
(2023-05-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…
(2023-05-07). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…
(2023-05-07). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…
(2023-05-07). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…
(2023-05-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…
(2023-05-07). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…
(2023-05-07). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…
(2023-05-07). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…
(2023-05-07). Sunday 5/14: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org James P. McEntee Plaza | Santa Clara County Government Center | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2023-05-07). Tuesday 5/9: Realizing American Democracy: Climate Justice & Voting Rights. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2023-05-07). Saturday 5/13: Protest to Demand a Ban on Assault Weapons. indybay.org Intersection El Camino Real and Embarcadero | (near Town and Country Center) | Palo Alto, CA…
(2023-05-07). Grupo de extrema derecha ataca sede de IDL-Reporteros en Perú. telesurtv.net IDL-Reporteros documentó mediante imágenes de video el uso letal de la fuerza pública durante las recientes protestas contra el Gobierno en Ayacucho que dejó decenas de muertos.
(2023-05-07). Acento español y japonés en primer día del mundial de judo. cubadebate.cu La jornada inaugural del Campeonato Mundial de Judo tuvo dos idiomas diferentes en lo más alto del podio: el japonés de Natsumi Tsunoda y el español del ibérico Francisco Garrigós, titulares en las divisiones de 48 kg y 60 kg, respectivamente. Ellos conquistaron al público en la majestuosa sala de competencia, que parecía muy conocedor de esta arte marcial.
(2023-05-07). Rusia repele masivo ataque ucranio con drones contra Crimea. telesurtv.net Rusia aseguró también este domingo que evitó un ataque con drones planeado por la inteligencia militar ucraniana contra el aeródromo militar de Séverniy, en la región de Ivanovo.
(2023-05-07). Nicaragua confirma entrada en vigor de acuerdo comercial con China. telesurtv.net Acosta agregó que el mercado chino podría dar entrada a otros rubros nicaragüenses, como hortalizas, frijol rojo, maní crudo, ron, vestuario y arneses para automóviles.
(2023-05-07). Cierran votación de consejeros constitucionales en Chile. telesurtv.net Mesas receptoras de votos iniciaron cierre a las 18H00. Servicio Electora prevé que los primeros resultados estén un par de horas después del cierre.
(2023-05-07). Al menos siete muertos deja atropello múltiple en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Según el portavoz policial, Martin Sandoval, el suceso se ha producido a las 08H30 horas locales en la calle Minnesota frente a un refugio que sirve también de albergue de migrantes.
(2023-05-07). Tres provincias argentinas eligen autoridades y gobernadores. telesurtv.net Las tres provincias celebran sus comicios en los que elegirán gobernador, legisladores provinciales e intendentes.
(2023-05-07). Cancilleres acuerdan regreso de Siria a la Liga àÅrabe. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Irak, Ahmad Al-Sahhaf, anuncia que a Siria se le ha otorgado oficialmente el regreso a la Liga Árabe.
(2023-05-07). Chilenos acuden a las urnas para elegir consejeros constitucionales. telesurtv.net El Metro de la capital y los servicios de trenes urbanos de EFE Trenes de Chile serán gratuitos para que las personas acudan a sufragar.
(2023-05-07). José María Heredia, el primer poeta de América. telesurtv.net José Martí lo consideró su padre literario, al expresar que el poeta cubano "tiene un solo semejante en literatura, que es Bolívar (…) El primer poeta de América es Heredia".
(2023-05-07). Anuncian II Festival Internacional de Teatro Progresista en Venezuela. telesurtv.net En su cuenta personal de la red social Twitter, Villegas Poljak, indicó que este evento cultural se realizará entre los días 8 y 18 de junio del presente año.
(2023-05-07). Lula denuncia que encarcelamiento de Assange es una vergàºenza. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado del gigante suramericano abogó por un movimiento mundial de la prensa en defensa de Assange y de la libertad de denunciar.
(2023-05-07). Nueve muertos y siete heridos por tiroteo en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El tirador causó caos a las 15: 30 hora local, según la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Collin. La investigación sugiere que actuó solo, pero seguirá activa hasta que se pruebe.
(2023-05-07). Murió Gary Prado Salmón, el general que capturó y entregó al Che. cubadebate.cu Murió el general boliviano que capturó a Ernesto "Che" Guevara en 1967. Gary Prado Salmón falleció en la ciudad de Santa Cruz a los 84 años. Había pasado 11 años en prisión domiciliaria por un intento de derrocar y asesinar a Evo Morales en 2009. Prado Salmón estuvo internado desde mediados de abril por complicaciones en la salud.
(2023-05-07). Caimanera: Lo que fue y lo que intentaron que fuera. cubadebate.cu Una inusual manifestación anoche de unas decenas de personas en el poblado guantanamero de Caimanera, iniciado por un incidente con un reducido grupo en estado de embriaguez, se convirtió en la gran noticia de la cohorte de medios de la contrarrevolución y sus mentores. Los canales de Miami se pusieron en transmisiones especiales de inmediato para sacarle rédito al show y dinero a los televidentes, sobre todo a los que han vuelto a hacer las maletas como hace 60 años.
(2023-05-07). Tragedia en Texas: Mueren siete personas atropelladas fuera de un centro de migrantes en EEUU. cubadebate.cu Al menos siete personas fallecieron y seis resultaron heridas después de que un hombre atropellara a un grupo de personas en una parada de autobús este domingo en Brownsville, Texas, frente a un refugio para personas sin hogar, que sirve también como centro para inmigrantes. Todavía están contabilizándose los heridos, que fueron trasladados en ambulancias.
(2023-05-07). Tiroteo en una discoteca en Miami deja saldo de un muerto y dos heridos. cubadebate.cu Un tiroteo registrado la madrugada de este domingo en el interior de una discoteca en Miami Beach (Florida, EE.UU.) se saldó con un hombre muerto y dos mujeres heridas, informaron las autoridades policiales. El incidente de produce en una área de Miami que en las últimas fechas ha registrado altercados con armas de fuego que resultaron en varias muertes.
(2023-05-07). Messi, ausente en la lista del PSG frente al Troyes. cubadebate.cu Leo Messi no figura en la lista de convocados del PSG para el partido liguero de este domingo ante el Troyes, a pesar de su mensaje de disculpas divulgado el viernes en el que se excusa por haber viajado a Arabia Saudí por compromisos publicitarios sin permiso del club.
(2023-05-07). Ticket: øAdiós a las colas? cubadebate.cu Desde que a finales del pasado año la plataforma Ticket se implementara en Ciego de àÅvila, muchos han visto "los cielos abiertos" para acceder a servicios de alta demanda, pero la historia tiene sus líneas enrevesadas.
(2023-05-07). Científicos alertan sobre temperatura de los océanos que "está por las nubes" cubadebate.cu El calor de la superficie del océano está batiendo récords. Las temperaturas empezaron a subir a mediados de marzo y se dispararon en el transcurso de varias semanas, dejando a los científicos tratando de averiguar exactamente por qué.
(2023-05-07). Críticos alertam para 'uma rede de vigilância' à medida que os EUA avanàßam com planos para cidades mais 'inteligentes'. globalresearch.ca O secretário de Transportes dos EUA, Pete Buttigieg, anunciou na semana passada
(2023-05-07). 📨 Modo Avión: Cuba, øisla que suena? cubadebate.cu Cubadisco 2023 empezó luego de tres semanas hablando del evento con un eslogan que nos encanta: "Cuba, isla que suena". Hay varios conciertos la próxima semana y vienen hasta Cuba las cantantes españolas Rozalén, Pilar Boyeros y Marta Gómez, Delokos. Una semana repleta de música como nos gusta. PD: Nos encanta el eslogan, pero Cuba no es una isla, aunque muchos no están listos para esa conversación.
(2023-05-07). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 214 MW en el horario pico nocturno de este domingo. cubadebate.cu Durante el horario diurno se estima que no ocurran afectaciones al servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación, aunque existe riesgo de afectación al operar el SEN con baja reserva. Para la hora pico, se prevé una disponibilidad de 2604 MW y una demanda máxima de 2750 MW, para un déficit de 144 MW, por lo que se pronostica una afectación de 214 MW.
(2023-05-07). Tiroteo en un centro comercial de Texas: Ocho personas mueren y varias resultan heridas. cubadebate.cu Ocho personas murieron después de que un hombre abriera fuego, el sábado en la tarde, en un centro comercial de Texas, informaron hoy los servicios de emergencia. Al menos siete personas están siendo tratadas en el hospital, tres de las cuales se encuentran en estado grave. Las edades de las víctimas oscilan entre los 5 y los 51 años, según un portavoz del hospital.
(2023-05-07). Eligen en Chile consejo que dotará al país de nueva Constitución. cubadebate.cu Los chilenos elegirán hoy al consejo encargado de redactar el texto de una nueva Constitución, en una jornada donde está en juego la posibilidad de contar con una propuesta renovadora u otra que mantenga el status quo. Quince millones de personas están convocadas a las urnas para escoger a los 50 integrantes de ese órgano, para el que se postularon más de 350 candidatos.
(2023-05-07). Nuevo triple empate en la cima beisbolera de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La victoria de Santiago de Cuba, el descalabro de Pinar del Río y la suspensión del juego que debió disputar Artemisa, han propiciado un empate entre esos tres equipos en la cima de la LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol que inició sus octavas subseries particulares.
(2023-05-07). Liga àÅrabe aprueba el regreso de Siria a la organización. cubadebate.cu Los ministros de Asuntos Exteriores de los países miembros de la Liga àÅrabe han acordado este domingo reincorporar a Siria como miembro de la organización a partir del 7 de mayo, tras su suspensión hace más de 10 años, informó un portavoz de la Cancillería iraquí. La decisión se tomó antes de la cumbre de la Liga àÅrabe que se celebrará en Arabia Saudita el 19 de mayo.
(2023-05-07). El radical Harry Belafonte. cubadebate.cu Más allá de su contribución innovadora a las artes, Belafonte fue un activista comprometido en la lucha contra el imperialismo, la opresión de los trabajadores y la discriminación racial, utilizando la plataforma que le brindaban sus talentos artísticos para oponerse a la injusticia en todas sus formas. "Tengo que ser parte de la rebelión que intenta cambiar todo esto", dijo al New York Times en 2001. "La ira es un combustible necesario. La rebeldía es saludable".
(2023-05-07). Destacado escritor ruso resulta herido tras atentado explosivo. telesurtv.net La policía ha detenido a un hombre que podría estar implicado en el atentado contra el también activista.
(2023-05-07). Lula afirma que la mitad de muertos por la Covid-19 en Brasil pudo haberse evitado. telesurtv.net El mandatario sostuvo que se registraron "vidas perdidas por la negación de la ciencia. Por un gobierno que no compró vacunas apenas se las ofrecieron al país".
(2023-05-07). El rey Carlos III es coronado como monarca de los británicos. telesurtv.net La policía arrestó a varias personas que participaban en una protesta del grupo antimonárquico Republic, entre ellos al líder de la organización, Graham Smith.
(2023-05-07). José Antonio Páez "El Centauro de los Llanos" de Venezuela. telesurtv.net Páez fue un héroe en los procesos de independencia, rol que ejerció con gallardía y temple militar.
(2023-05-07). Congreso hondureño extiende estado de excepción. telesurtv.net El estado de excepción inició en diciembre pasado y periódicamente se ha ido ampliando por los éxitos que ha logrado la Policía Nacional.
(2023-05-07). Presidente cubano se reúne con relatora del Consejo de DD.HH. telesurtv.net La relatora especial afirmó que a través de estas discusiones, pudo "comprender mejor algunos de los desafíos que (los cubanos) enfrentan a diario".
(2023-05-07). Abren mesas para elección del Consejo Constitucional en Chile. telesurtv.net Los centros de votación estarán abiertos hasta las 18H00 y se espera que los primeros resultados estén un par de horas después del cierre.
(2023-05-07). Lula pide en Londres liberación de Julian Assange. cubadebate.cu "Es una vergàºenza que un periodista que denunció engaños de un Estado hacia otro sea arrestado, condenado a morir en prisión y no hagamos nada para liberarlo. Es una locura", dijo Lula a la prensa. "Hablamos de libertad de expresión; El hombre está en la cárcel porque denunció actos indebidos. Y la prensa no hace nada en defensa de este periodista. No puedo comprenderlo".
(2023-05-07). Julian Assange imperdonable para el imperio. cubadebate.cu El caso más evidente de doble rasero fue uno que implica directamente a la Administración de Biden: la persecución de Julian Assange: "a los tres minutos de su intervención en los festejos…, Biden declaró: "El periodismo no es un delito". La formulación parecía una perversa reformulación de una declaración emitida por media docena de los principales periódicos del mundo, incluido el /New York Times/, el pasado diciembre, cuando pidieron al gobierno de Biden que retirara los cargos contra Assange porque "publicar no es un delito".
(2023-05-07). Asiste Manuel Marrero al balance de los ministerios de Educación y Educación Superior. cubadebate.cu La cita servió para hacer una evaluación del cumplimiento del proyecto estratégico educativo para el año 2022, que contempla aspectos como la superación de los profesionales, las adaptaciones curriculares y el vínculo universidad-empresa.
(2023-05-07). Valentina Lisitsa in Concerto su Byoblu: Un Manifesto contro Ogni Forma di Censura dell'Arte. globalresearch.ca Valentina Lisitsa, la "Regina di Rachmaninov", pianista classica di fama internazionale, della "regina" non ha solo la presenza scenica, ma anche un magnetismo capace di catalizzare l'ascoltatore, di catturarlo tra le corde del pianoforte e di portarlo ad …
(2023-05-07). Boxeo cubano suma 18 triunfos en Campeonato Mundial de Taskent 2023. cubadebate.cu El boxeo de Cuba extendió hoy a 18 su cadena de triunfos sin derrotas en el Campeonato de Tashkent 2023, al sumar cuatro victorias en la jornada dominical. La mayor de las Antillas celebró los éxitos de Erislán Romero en los 51 kilogramos, Yolenis Hernández (75), Saidel Horta (57) y Fernando Arzola (+92).
(2023-05-07). Yurieski Torreblanca se corona por cuarta ocasión en campeonatos panamericanos. cubadebate.cu Yurieski Torreblanca alcanzó este sábado su cuarta corona en campeonatos panamericanos de luchas, al dominar los 86 kg del estilo libre en la edición de Buenos Aires 2023. El pinero, antes rey en las justas de 2015, 2017 y 2020, eslabonó cuatro victorias en línea para subir a lo más alto del podio.
(2023-05-07). Rusia garantiza al grupo Wagner su estancia en Artiómovk en Donetsk. telesurtv.net Yevgueni Prigozhin, el fundador de la formación militar indicó: "Nos prometen entregar tanta munición y armamento como necesitemos" para continuar operaciones en la urbe".
(2023-05-07). El legado de Evita a 104 años de su nacimiento. telesurtv.net Evita fundó escuelas, hospitales y contribuyó a acortar la desigualdad social heredada de gobiernos conservadores y militares.
(2023-05-07). León Gieco llevó su himno al Vaticano (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Papa Francisco no suele escuchar la música. Eso le dijo un cardenal italiano a León Gieco cuando llegó al Vaticano. Pero no fue una advertencia. "Generalmente cuando un grupo empieza a sonar todos aplauden y él se va con la música. Pero con vos quiere permanecer sentado y escuchar cómo su autor canta esta canción".
(2023-05-07). La curiosa vida de Sigmund Freud a 167 años de su nacimiento. telesurtv.net Con el psicoanálisis, Freud pudo indagar en las profundidades de la mente a través de la palabra.
(2023-05-07). Simón Bolívar y su legado independentista. telesurtv.net El héroe forjó las bases de la independencia de los pueblos del Nuevo Mundo.
(2023-05-07). Real Madrid conquista su vigésima Copa del Rey. cubadebate.cu El Real Madrid se ha proclamado campeón de la Copa del Rey 2023 tras derrotar a Osasuna por 2-1 en la final de este sábado en Sevilla. Se trata de la vigésima Copa para los madridistas y la segunda final perdida para los navarros en toda su historia.
(2023-05-07). Al menos 27 muertos deja explosión en una mina al sur de Perú. telesurtv.net En la madrugada del sábado, 6 de mayo, se registró un incendio en el interior del socavón de una mina ubicada en el distrito de Yanaquihua, provincia de Condesuyos, en Arequipa.
(2023-05-07). Dictan prisión a excandidato presidencial de Paraguay. telesurtv.net Payo Cubas permanecerá en prisión preventiva por diez días y posteriormente irá a una penitenciaría. Debe responder por cinco imputaciones.
(2023-05-07). I critici mettono in guardia da una "rete di sorveglianza", mentre gli Stati Uniti vanno avanti con la pianificazione di ulteriori città "intelligenti" globalresearch.ca La scorsa settimana il Segretario ai Trasporti degli Stati Uniti Pete Buttigieg ha annunciato l' Nonostante la …
(2023-05-07). Principales sindicatos franceses aceptan reunión con el Gobierno. telesurtv.net Los cinco principales sindicatos del país fueron invitados a una reunión con la primera ministra Elisabeth Borne.
(2023-05-07). Prighozin, Head of Wagner Accuses Russia's MoD of Political Sabotage: "Russian Army is Unorganized, Undisciplined and Demoralized" globalresearch.ca The puny double drone attack — a combined Anglo-Saxon neocon provocation — has offered Moscow the perfect gift: an unmistakable casus belli. | Yevgeny Prighozin, the maestro of private military company Wagner, is never shy of also performing as a …
(2023-05-07). Partes beligerantes en Sudán inician pláticas en Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net Arabia Saudita y Estados Unidos acogieron con beneplácito el inicio de las "conversaciones previas a la negociación" este sábado en la ciudad costera saudita de Yeda.
(2023-05-07). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a dos palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Israel ha estado organizando incursiones casi nocturnas en aldeas, pueblos y ciudades ocupadas de Cisjordania durante más de un año.
(2023-05-07). Rusia frustra ataque con dron contra aeropuerto de Ivanovo. cubadebate.cu El Servicio Federal de Seguridad (FSB), junto con el Ministerio del Interior de la Federación de Rusia, frustraron un intento de sabotaje y un acto terrorista, planeado por la Dirección Principal de Inteligencia del Ministerio de Defensa de Ucrania, en el aeródromo militar de Séverni, en la provincia de Ivánovo. Los saboteadores intentaron usar drones cargados de explosivos.
(2023-05-07). Reprimen a reos mapuches y familiares en penal de Angol, Chile. telesurtv.net Suspenden visitas familiares e ingreso de alimentos sin previo aviso. Ante ello, reos mapuches retienen a tres funcionarios y son reprimidos por Gendarmería.
(2023-05-07). Reunión regional de sindicatos aboga por atención a jóvenes y mujeres. telesurtv.net En el encuentro tuvieron presencia representantes de países como México, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panamá, República Dominicana, Cuba y Nicaragua.
(2023-05-07). Tailandia acude a elecciones legislativas anticipadas. telesurtv.net Las reglas electorales locales favorecen a los partidos en el Gobierno y las propios sondeos sitúan en muy corta la ventaja entre las agrupaciones políticas.
(2023-05-07). Un total de 115 venezolanos son repatriados con el Plan Vuelta a la Patria. telesurtv.net Arriban a Venezuela migrantes varados en la frontera de Chile y Perú…
(2023-05-07). Corea del Sur y Japón acuerdan solucionar problemas en Fukushima. telesurtv.net El primer ministro Fumio Kishida llegó a Seúl el domingo para conversar con el presidente surcoreano Yoon Suk-yeol, convirtiéndose en el primer líder japonés en visitar el país en más de cinco años.
(2023-05-07). Rescatan a 113 migrantes en Sonora, México. telesurtv.net Los migrantes son originarios de 13 países de América y Asia, entre ellos de Colombia, República Dominicana, El Salvador, Ecuador, Honduras, India, Nepal y Afganistán.
(2023-05-07). Inversores se dirigen hacia el oro y la tecnología ante la crisis bancaria en EEUU. cubadebate.cu "La crisis bancaria de EE.UU. ha aumentado la demanda de oro como sustituto de unas tasas reales más bajas, así como protección frente a un 'escenario catastrófico'", afirmaron los estrategas de JPMorgan en un informe.
(2023-05-07). Canal de acceso a la Terminal de Contenedores de Mariel listo para recibir buques Neo Panamax. cubadebate.cu Con la profundización del canal de acceso a la Terminal de Contenedores de Mariel podrán recibirse buques Neo Panamax de hasta 366 metros de eslora, 52 de manga y 15 de calado, al cumplir con las condiciones de dragado y balizamiento requeridas.
(2023-05-07). Gobierno y disidencias FARC-EP aplazan inicio de diálogos. telesurtv.net El Gobierno colombiano y el Estado Mayor Central (EMC), la disidencia de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP) anunciaron este viernes el aplazamiento.
(2023-05-07). Comisión debate informe de juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net El presidente Guillermo Lasso es acusado del presunto delito de peculado, por un contrato firmado entre la empresa pública Flota Petrolera Ecuatoriana y Amazonas Tanker Pool.
(2023-05-07). Homenajean a víctimas de explosión en hotel de la capital cubana. telesurtv.net Se cumple un año de la deflagración en el hotel Saratoga, del centro histórico de La Habana. Presidente y pueblo cubanos recuerdan el hecho.
(2023-05-07). Al menos 54 muertos por enfrentamientos en Manipur, India. telesurtv.net En la víspera, unas 13.000 personas fueron rescatadas por los militares y trasladadas a zonas alejadas de los brotes de violencia.
(2023-05-07). Casi la mitad de los bancos estadounidenses son potencialmente insolventes, según informe. cubadebate.cu Las quiebras de Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank y First Republic Bank son solo la cima del iceberg, y más de la mitad de los prestamistas estadounidenses ya están bajo el agua, opina el profesor Amit Seru, experto en banca de la Universidad de Stanford.
(2023-05-07). Vehículo del embajador turco en Sudán alcanzado por disparos. telesurtv.net No se reportaron víctimas tras los disparos contra el vehículo de Ismail Cobanoglu, dicen fuentes diplomáticas turcas.
(2023-05-07). Fuerzas chechenas ocuparán posiciones en Artiómovsk en Donetsk. telesurtv.net El jefe de Wagner, Yevgueni Prigozhin, ya está en contacto con representantes del líder checheno para hacer efectivo el traspaso de unidades a las "24H00 hora local del 10 de mayo".
(2023-05-07). Más de 13.000 evacuados por incendios forestales en Alberta, Canadá. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la primera ministra de Alberta, Danielle Smith, desde el viernes por la mañana se han reportado 45 nuevos incendios forestales.
(2023-05-07). Colombia rechaza amenazas contra magistrados de la JEP. telesurtv.net La Oficina del Alto Comisionado para los Derechos Humanos de Colombia se unió a las voces de condena por las amenazas a los magistrados.
(2023-05-07). Legisladores ecuatorianos no aprueban pedido de archivar juicio político contra Lasso. telesurtv.net Rechazan informe presentado en la Comisión de Fiscalización, el cual recomendaba no iniciar ese trámite por falta de pruebas. El asunto pasa al Pleno de la Asamblea Nacional.
(2023-05-07). Concluye proceso de evacuación por volcán de Fuego en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Las evacuaciones de siete poblados cercanos a las faldas del coloso iniciaron el jueves.
(2023-05-07). Rusia derriba misiles en Crimea lanzados desde Ucrania. telesurtv.net Se trata de dos proyectiles lanzados por el sistema de misiles balísticos de corto alcance ucraniano Grom-2.
(2023-05-07). Julian Assange invita al rey Carlos III a visitar prisión de Belmarsh. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con Assange, en el centro penitenciario británico se encuentran recluidos 687 súbditos.
(2023-05-07). Gobierno de Colombia rechaza amenazas de grupo armado contra magistrados de la JEP. telesurtv.net La Oficina del Alto Comisionado para los Derechos Humanos de Colombia se unió a las voces de condena por las amenazas a los magistrados.
(2023-05-07). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 7 de mayo de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-05-06). Sudan Warring Parties To Start Talks In Saudi Arabia. southfront.org 
File image. | The United States and Saudi Arabia announced that direct talks between the warring Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) would start in Jeddah on May 7. | In a joint statement released on April 6, the governments of the two countries welcomed the "start of pre-negotiation talks" and urged sustained global support to quell fighting."The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States urge both parties to take in consideration the interests of the Sudanese nation and its people an…