(2023-05-09). Breaking News: Gaza under attack with repeated occupation air raids; resistance leaders targeted. samidoun.net 
As of 4: 50 pm Pacific time Monday, 8 May, occupation forces are currently targeting the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian people and the Palestinian resistance in attempted assassination raids, particularly targeting leaders of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine. Homes in Rafah, in Gaza City and elsewhere have been hit by Zionist missiles, leading to casualties …
(2023-05-09). Israel kills Islamic Jihad leaders in surprise Gaza attack. electronicintifada.net Resistance faction says senior figures were assassinated along with their wives and children.
(2023-05-09). Britain Moves Closer to Sending Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe UK is expected to send air-launched Storm Shadow missiles along with troops to help with targeting | Originally published on Britain appears to be Last week, the British Defense Ministry posted a procurement notice…
(2023-05-09). Syria returns to Arab League in 'landmark event' amid reconciliation wave and U.S.' waning influence in Middle East. ecns.cn Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria's membership after its suspension 12 years ago.
(2023-05-09). Some Miscellaneous But Salient Observations about the War in Ukraine. sonar21.com 
Let's start with the obvious — Chef Prigozhin. Three days ago he was in full meltdown and vowed to take his boys and abandon the fight in Bakhmut to the…
(2023-05-09). China firmly opposes illegal sanctions, long-arm jurisdiction over China on grounds of China-Russia cooperation: FM. ecns.cn Wang made the remarks in response to some foreign media outlets, including the Financial Times, which reported that the EU has proposed sanctions on Chinese companies accused of selling equipment that could be used in weapons to support Russia.
(2023-05-09). China urges NATO to reflect on crimes on 24th anniversary of killing Chinese journalists in Belgrade. ecns.cn The Chinese people will never forget the blood and lives paid to defend truth, fairness and justice, and NATO's barbaric crime of bombing the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia.
(2023-05-09). Lithium Mining Wreaks Havoc On Our Planet. popularresistance.org Up until now, modern society has largely depended on oil and coal for our energy supply. Virtually all reputable scientists now agree that climate change is real and the science behind it is sound. It is a naturally occurring phenomena which mankind has accelerated due to capitalism and consumerism. | Almost every civilized country on the planet has entered into the Paris Agreement with the combined goal of lowering carbon emissions 45% by the year 2030. | On paper, this all sounds wonderful. The burning fossil fuels for energy and the production of plastic, and production of automobiles which rely on gasoline fo…
(2023-05-09). AMLO accuses US of meddling in Mexico. wsws.org AMLO's nationalist rhetoric serves to cover his government's subordination to US imperialism on all fundamental questions and is aimed above all against the working class.
(2023-05-09). AMLO Asks Biden To Stop USAID Financing Opposition Groups In Mexico. popularresistance.org The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, asked his US counterpart, Joe Biden, to stop his government from funding organizations that are "openly opposed to the legal and legitimate government" of Mexico, since "it is clearly an act of interventionism, contrary to international law and the respect that should prevail among independent and sovereign states." | During his morning press conference on Wednesday, May 3, in response to a question by journalist Nancy Flores of Contralínea, AMLO showed the letter he had sent to Biden the day before, asking the US president to stop the United States Agency for…
(2023-05-09). Sudan: Residents Trapped Between Warring Rival Factions as Humanitarian Crisis Escalates. democracynow.org 
Conflict in Sudan between two rival military factions is entering its fourth week. Despite international calls for a humanitarian ceasefire, both combatant groups have repeatedly breached truce agreements. More than 700 people have died. As thousands of Sudanese civilians flee both the capital Khartoum and the country entirely, the fighting is expected to continue, with no end in sight. As Sudan braces for the renewed possibility of full-scale civil war, we speak to McGill University professor Khalid Mustafa Medani and Sudanese activist Marine Alneel about the country's brewing humanitarian crisis. "T…
(2023-05-09). Headlines for May 9, 2023. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Gaza Strip, Killing 13 People, Including Children, Putin Delivers Defiant "Victory Day" Speech as Russia Fires Missiles Across Ukraine, Sudan's Warring Parties Hold Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia But Won't Agree to Ceasefire, Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested in Islamabad, Tens of Thousands March Against Gun Violence in Serbia After Two Mass Shootings, Texas Gunman Was Rejected from Army, Had Nazi Tattoos But Purchased AR-15 Legally, Texas Man Who Rammed SUV Into Migrants Charged with Eight Counts of Manslaughter, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Deploys "Tactical Bo…
(2023-05-09). Tàºrkish President Offers To Host Sudan Peace Talks. telesurenglish.net Tàºrkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Türkiye is ready to host mediation talks for peace in Sudan in case the military rivals agree to engage in comprehensive negotiations. | RELATED: | In a phone call with Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Erdogan said Ankara will continue together with the United Nations (UN) efforts to meet "the urgent humanitarian needs of the Sudanese people…
(2023-05-09). Ceasefire Talks Yield No Progress as Fighting Rages in Sudan. telesurenglish.net On Monday, armed clashes still raged in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum as negotiations between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Supportive Forces (RSF) have so far yielded no major progress. | RELATED: | The situation in Sudan is stable in all states except for the capital Khartoum, SAF Commander Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan told Egypt's Al Qahera News in a phone interview on Monday. | "We can discuss a settlement after…
(2023-05-09). UPDATED: 'They Destroy Themselves': HIMARS Struck Ukrainian POWs In Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageUPDATE: Russian military reporter showed the building where Ukrainian POWs were waiting for their upcoming exchange. In total, four missiles launched with the US-made HIMARS MLRS hit the facility. They passed through all the floors and reached the basement where heavily wounded prisoners were held. | To the disappointment of the Ukrainian leadership, none of the prisoners died. Wagner fighters also were not wounded. | The report from the spot showed Ukrainian servicemen who were shocked by the decisi…
(2023-05-09). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-09). 'They Destroy Themselves': HIMARS Struck Ukrainian POWs In Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 9, the head of the Wagner PMC, Evgeny Prigozhin claimed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) struck at the building where the previously captured Ukrainian servicemen were held. The attack was reportedly carried out with the US-made HIMARS MLRS. | Earlier, Prigozhin claimed that Wagner fighters stopped taking prisoners during the battle for Bakhmut. However, there were still a certain number of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) who were treated by Wagner forces and were subject to exchang…
(2023-05-09). In Video: Russian Advance In Bakhmut On February 10-May 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org
(2023-05-09). Phyllis Bennis on Ukraine War & Why a Ceasefire Is the First Step Toward Lasting Peace. democracynow.org 
As Russia marks the Soviet Union's defeat of the Nazis 78 years ago, Ukraine is preparing to launch a major counteroffensive, which has forced Moscow to issue an evacuation order for thousands of residents in areas occupied by Russian forces. Meanwhile, international actors are calling for negotiations, possibly brokered by China or Brazil, to end the war. For more on the prognosis for peace in Ukraine, we're joined by Phyllis Bennis, author and a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies.
(2023-05-09). Victory Day? — The Grayzone Live. youtube.com 
Join Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate for a last minute livestream covering Ukraine's assassination campaign inside Russia as the country commemorates victory of Nazism, the anxiety among US foreign policy elites about Kiev's coming counter-offensive, the shifting diplomatic sands in Syria, and much more.
(2023-05-09). Russian Strikes Throughout Ukraine On May 9, 2023. southfront.org 
Missile launch from Belgorod | On the night of May 9, Russian forces launched a new series of strikes on military targets throughout Ukraine. According to Kiev, 25 Kalibr and X-101/X-555 cruise missiles were launched by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Before the missiles, Ukrainian facilities were attacked by Russian kamikaze UAVs. In addition to missile attacks, about 40 Geran-2 UAVs targeted the Armed Forces of Ukraine. | According to Ukrainian intelligence, up to 9 Russian strategic bombers were involve…
(2023-05-09). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On May 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Ukrainian servicemen attempted to cross the Dnieper river on seven speedboats and land on the left bank, north of the city of Aleshki. Russian servicemen thwarted the landing of the Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group; | Russian artillery destroyed two ammo depots of 72nd Mechanized Brigade and 128th Mountain Assault Brigade of AFU in Zaporozhye region; | Artillery duels between the AFU and the Russian Army continue on the outskirts of Guly…
(2023-05-09). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Balakleya; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Vodyanoye; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Kirovo; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Kramatorsk; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Verkhekamenskoye; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 2 control points, 2 areas of manpower and equipment, 3 ammunition depots of the Russian Army in the past 24 hours;…
(2023-05-09). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On May 8-9, 2023: Complicating Situation On Fronts Of Russian-Ukrainian Conflict. southfront.org 
After the intensification of hostilities in Ukraine and Russia's border regions almost a week ago, the overall situation remains unchanged….
(2023-05-09). Pentagon To Spend $1.2 Billion More To Strengthen Ukrainian Air Defence. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 9, the Pentagon announced another aid package to Ukraine. Kiev will receive $1.2 billion worth of weapons from the United States. | The new aid package is reportedly aimed to bolster Ukrainian air defenses and sustain its artillery ammunition needs. It is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). This means that the weapons will not be taken from the reserves of the Ministry of Defense, but they will by purchasing from enterprises or partners. This an…
(2023-05-09). A Ceasefire Is Immediately Needed to Reduce Escalating War in Ukraine. truthout.org As Russia marks the Soviet Union's defeat of the Nazis 78 years ago, Ukraine is preparing to launch a major counteroffensive, which has forced Moscow to issue an evacuation order for thousands of residents in areas occupied by Russian forces. Meanwhile, international actors are calling for negotiations, possibly brokered by China or Brazil, to end the war. For more on the prognosis for peace in… |
(2023-05-09). Spain: Pompeyo's Last Days. orinocotribune.com By Ana Iris Simón — Apr 28, 2023 | [Editorial note: Pompeyo González Pascual, a 74-year-old resident of the Spanish town of Miranda de Ebro, was arrested in January for sending letters containing small quantities of explosives to the Spanish prime minister, defense minister and the US and Ukrainian embassies in Spain in protest against Spain sending weapons and funds to Ukraine. Initially charged with terrorism for making "letter bombs," a Spanish court ordered the conditional release of González on April 14, with precautionary measures.] | Now that the courts consider that there are no indications of a seco…
(2023-05-09). Spain: The Last Days of Pompeyo. orinocotribune.com By Ana Iris Simón — Apr 28, 2023 | [Editorial note: Pompeyo González Pascual, a 74-year-old resident of the Spanish town of Miranda de Ebro, was arrested in January for sending letters containing small quantities of explosives to the Spanish prime minister, defense minister and the US and Ukrainian embassies in Spain in protest against Spain sending weapons and funds to Ukraine. Initially charged with terrorism for making "letter bombs," a Spanish court ordered the conditional release of González on April 14, with precautionary measures.] | Now that the courts consider that there are no indications of a seco…
(2023-05-09). "A Forced Decision", Putin Says on Victory Day. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, on Moscow's Red Square, Russia, the Russian President Vladímir Putin, gave a speech in celebration of the Victory Day, a day that commemorates the triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II. Putin spoke about the conflict in Ukraine; noted the importance of remembering the sacrifices made during World War II and honoring those who fought for victory and those who fight today. | Related: | During his speec…
(2023-05-09). No to war! Reject the pro-imperialist alliances of the Turkish ruling class! Build the Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi! wsws.org The May 14 Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections are being held against the backdrop of the danger of a nuclear world war amid NATO's escalating war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2023-05-09). Zelensky's Rage At Europe's Temporary Grain Restrictions From Ukraine Is Counterproductive. thealtworld.com What's unacceptable isn't Europe's temporary restrictions on Ukrainian grain, but Zelensky's ungrateful rage and zero-sum demands of regional farmers, not to mention that his country's agricultural products should be exported to hungry Global South states per the "grain deal" and not the comfortably fed EU. | The best actors have a knack for improvisation, something that Zelensky completely lacks as proven by his counterproductive rant against Europe's temporary grain restrictions from Ukraine. France's
(2023-05-09). Neo-Nazi terror threat grows as Ukraine fighters jailed in France. thegrayzone.com The arrest of two heavily armed French neo-Nazis returning from Ukraine highlights a looming problem for NATO states sponsoring the proxy war, and their conspiracy of silence on the nature of the threat. On April 24th 2023, two French neo-Nazis were jailed for 15 months, nine of which were suspended, for possessing assault rifle ammunition. The pair had returned to Paris from Ukraine two days earlier, and were arrested at customs. Both were on the radar of French domestic spying …
(2023-05-09). Arkansas Army National Guard Takes Over Multinational Training for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). Two More Militants Of Azov Nazi Battalion To Face Trial For Killing Civilians. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 9, the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia reported that two militants of the Ukrainian Nazi Azov battalion will face the trial for the murder of civilians. | The Prosecutor's Office of the Donetsk People's Republic has approved an indictment in a criminal case against Ivan Bochkarev, a 24-year-old driver-shooter of the reconnaissance platoon of the separate special purpose detachment "Azov" and Dmitry Kanuper, a 23-year-old machine gunner of the first platoon of the rec…
(2023-05-09). Russian & Soviet Flags Banned at Berlin Victory Day. scheerpost.com 
A court in Berlin has outlawed the display of the Russian and Soviet flags on May 8 and 9 celebrations of victory over Nazi Germany because they can "convey a readiness for violence."
(2023-05-09). Russia Will Win War Unleashed Against It: Putin Declares At Vicotry Day Parade. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | On May 9, the annual Victory Day parade is taking place in Moscow's Red Square. The parade marks the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory over the Nazis in the Great Patriotic War. | In his speech, President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russians on Victory Day, recalled the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and addressed the key ongoing events. | The President emphasized that the civilization is now at a turning point."A real war has once again been unlea…
(2023-05-09). China and Russia Join Hands Militarily — Alastair Crooke. thealtworld.com
(2023-05-09). Ukrainian media asks 'who should be next' after car bombing of Russian writer. thegrayzone.com A Ukrainian media group partnered with BBC, Der Spiegel and other Western outlets polled readers on which Russian intellectual should be assassinated following a car bomb attack on writer Zakhar Prilepin. The Biden administration has greenlit Kiev's campaign of terror. Hours after Russian writer and activist Zakhar Prilepin was nearly killed in a targeted car bomb, a popular Ukrainian news agency submitted a poll that asked its readers, "Who do you think should be next in the Russian pantheon of …
(2023-05-09). Putin Promises Victory in the War Unleashed Against Russia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin guaranteed that Russia will emerge victorious from the war that the Western countries and their ideology of supremacy have unleashed against it. | RELATED: | "I congratulate you on the holiday, on Victory Day. A war has been unleashed against Russia, but we have defeated terrorism, and we will cope with this. We will protect ourselves and Donbass. We want to see a future of peace, freedom, and stability," he sai…
(2023-05-09). Russian army begins assault on last bastion in Artiomovsk. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Russian units mobilized reserve soldiers and began the assault on the last bastion of the Ukrainian troops in the city of Artiomovsk, Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov informed on Tuesday.
(2023-05-09). The Final Folly of the Western World. thealtworld.com The victory over President Trump of the military/security complex has condemned the United States and its European, Canadian, Australian, and Japanese empire to irreversible decline. Trump's intention to "normalize relations with Russia" was perceived by the powerful military/security complex, about which both President Eisenhower and President John F. Kennedy warned, as a threat to its budget, power, and primacy. Thus was launched by the CIA and FBI the long and ongoing era of false charges against an American President, both in office and out, by the security services of the United States. | The consequence is…
(2023-05-09). Russian 'Laser-Partisans': We Won In 1945, We Will Win Now! southfront.org
(2023-05-09). Two Worlds: May 6 and May 9. libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan King Charles III wearing the insignia of His Majesty. London and Moscow are the scene of great collective events. Each one expresses its own values. In England, the splendors mask the origin of rich ornaments, stolen without scruples. In Russia, celebrating the martyrs of the Second World War is a commitment to the…
(2023-05-09). US Media Promotes Absurd Claim that Russia Staged Attack on Kremlin. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). Is NATO's North Atlantic Naval Command at Norfolk in the Russian Crosshair? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). Douyin asks publishers to clearly mark AI-generated content. ecns.cn Douyin, the Chinese version TikTok will require publishers to clearly mark content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) to help users distinguish between virtual and real items"ÄÇ…
(2023-05-09). Japanese, South Korean leaders meet ahead of G7 summit in Hiroshima. wsws.org While the two leaders denounced the supposed threat posed by North Korea, their real purpose is closer collaboration in unison with the US in preparation for war with China.
(2023-05-09). Workers To Starbucks: Time To Negotiate. popularresistance.org At Starbucks regional headquarters in Manhattan on May 1, staff were setting up an office pizza party when they heard a chant coming from the hallway of their fifteenth floor glass-enclosed office. | "Who are we? We are partners! Who are we? We are workers!" chanted a dozen Starbucks workers as they filled the reception area, many wearing shirts saying "Partners? Prove It. WE are Starbucks." | Headquarters staff fled into back offices as the café workers traded off reading sections of a written statement with their demands—the chief one being that the company negotiate with the union and stop retaliating ag…
(2023-05-09). NT Labor gives fracking the go-ahead, despite First Nations' objections. greenleft.org.au First Nations people, farmers and communities across the Northern Territory have condemned NT Labor's decision to approve exploration permits for shale gas fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. Pip Hinman reports.
(2023-05-09). Big Oil pumps $9.4 million into lobbying California officials in 2023's first quarter. indybay.org WSPA and Big Oil wield their power in 8 major ways: through (1) lobbying; (2) campaign spending; (3) serving on and putting shills on regulatory panels; (4) creating Astroturf groups; (5) working in collaboration with media; (6) sponsoring awards ceremonies, including those for legislators and journalists; (7) contributing to non profit organizations; and (8) creating alliances with labor unions.
(2023-05-09). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Pilots at Southwest have voted by 99 percent for strike authorization, while 3,000 CN Rail workers have apparently ratified a new two-year agreement.
(2023-05-09). Hundreds of Clarios workers strike Toledo, Ohio battery plant to fight pay cuts. wsws.org United Auto Workers officials were forced to call the strike after workers rejected a UAW-backed tentative agreement by 99 percent.
(2023-05-09). In vote marred by irregularities, Teamsters ram through contract to shut down Philadelphia Coca-Cola strike. wsws.org Workers were never given copies of the contract before voting, and balloting partly took place in a "voting bus" sent to the picket line.
(2023-05-09). End of COVID-19 global health emergency doesn't mean leaving epidemic unattended: Chinese health authority. ecns.cn The end of the COVID-19 global health emergency does not mean leaving the epidemic unattended but shows that hazards caused by the epidemic can be effectively controlled with current capabilities.
(2023-05-09). Progressives move into Chicago mayor's office and city council next week. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO — "Happy May Day 2023, Chicago! May we always stand in solidarity with workers everywhere to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to organize. "Never forget: the power of the people is what built this city and makes Chicago strong." So tweeted Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, a labor leader, Chicago Teachers …
(2023-05-09). New Hampshire Republicans want to erase Communist leader Elizabeth Gurley Flynn from history. peoplesworld.org 
CONCORD, N.H. (AP)—A historical marker dedicated to a New Hampshire labor activist who championed women's rights and was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union—but who also joined the Communist Party and was sent to prison—has drawn objections from Republican officials and scrutiny from the governor. Known as "The Rebel Girl" for her fiery …
(2023-05-09). Turkish President Hikes Public Worker Salaries by 45 Pct. telesurenglish.net At a signing ceremony for the Public Collective Labor Agreement on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a 45 percent wage hike for 700,000 public workers ahead of May 14 elections. | RELATED: | "We are increasing the wages by 45 percent, including the welfare share. With this protocol, we determine the framework of the wages that approximately 700,000 of our brothers will receive in the 2023-2024 period," he said. | The minim…
(2023-05-09). A new Republican assault on children: overturning labor laws. nationofchange.org It seems unimaginable that we are backsliding into the era of exploiting child labor. But that's precisely what the GOP appears to be doing.
(2023-05-09). Labor Organizers Launch a New Model for the Fight Against Private Equity. truthout.org On May Day, a small group of labor advocates and workers weaved through midtown Manhattan, stopping at the shiny corporate headquarters of several firms with names like KKR, Sycamore Partners, Apollo Global Management, BC Partners and Roark Capital Group. Most people don't recognize these names, or if they do, know very little about them. But these are some of the wealthiest and most influential… |
(2023-05-09). Argentina's rising poverty. america.cgtn.com 
Poverty in Argentina is increasing, with an inflation rate over 100% hitting low-income sectors the hardest.
(2023-05-09). No Politics But Class Politics: Class, Identity, Inequality. socialistproject.ca 
In his recent book, Poverty, by America, Matthew Desmond writes, "Poverty might consume your life, but it's rarely embraced as an identity. It's more socially acceptable today to disclose a mental illness than to tell someone you're broke."
(2023-05-09). Starbucks doubles down on intimidating Ithaca workers, permanently closes all stores. peoplesworld.org 
ITHACA, N.Y.—"100% union. 100% closed. 100% immoral." That's how members of Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) sum up the company's plan to shutter all its stores in Ithaca, N.Y., on May 26. Workers at the Commons location, by the city's popular pedestrian mall, learned of the closures at work on Friday. District Manager Andrew Sugar read …
(2023-05-09). Mounting anger among Canadian federal workers over PSAC's sellout agreements. wsws.org Anger at the union's abandonment of the workers' demands for wage increases that keep pace with inflation, job protection measures, and the right to work remotely is so strong among rank-and-file workers that a major PSAC component union has felt compelled to issue a call for a "No" vote.
(2023-05-09). Labour 'betrays millions of young people' after dropping pledge to abolish university tuition fees. mronline.org 
Students and education unions slammed Labour's "betrayal of millions of young people in desperate need of hope" today after the party's increasingly right-wing leadership dropped a pledge to abolish cripplingly high university tuition fees.
(2023-05-09). England's local elections confirm Labour's disconnect from working class. wsws.org Labour's election strategy is to disenfranchise as many people as possible, then beat the Tories among a narrow middle-class constituency on right-wing policy issues carefully curated by both parties.
(2023-05-09). NYPD Arrest Photojournalist Who Was Covering Their Response To 'Justice For Jordan Neely' Vigil. thedissenter.org 
NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell singles out photojournalist Stephanie Keith as police respond to a "Justice for Jordan Neely" vigil (Screen shot from The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on press freedom and whistleblowers. Here's a Independent photojournalist Stephanie Keith, who was covering the New York Police Department's response to a planned &ldq…
(2023-05-09). Israel Kills 13, Including Women & Children, in Airstrikes Targeting Militant Leaders in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Israel launched surprise airstrikes in Gaza overnight, targeting three commanders of the Islamic Jihad militant group, who were assassinated in their homes. The attacks killed a total of 13 people, including the wives and children of the men. The Israeli attack broke a ceasefire that had been reached last week after a spike in violence following the death of Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan in Israeli custody. "As the occupying power, Israel has the obligation to protect the civilian population," says Phyllis Bennis, author and fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. "Instead, we're s…
(2023-05-09). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — May 9, 2023. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2023-05-09). Iran Strongly Condemns Israel's Airstrikes on Gaza Strip. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip earlier in the day. | RELATED: | He highlighted the necessity of an "immediate, effective, deterrent and coordinated" action by Muslim states to stop Israel's "crimes," after the Israeli attacks on Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants in the Gaza Strip that killed at least 13 people, including women,…
(2023-05-09). Israel Kills 13 Palestinians During Airstrikes in Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Thursday morning, Israeli warplanes intensified airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing 13 Palestinians, including three leaders of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement (PIJ). | RELATED: | The Palestinian authorities reported that the Israeli airstrikes were carried out in the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip and in Gaza City. | The Health Ministry in Gaza said that the killed in the attac…
(2023-05-09). Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 13, including 4 children. peoplesdispatch.org At least 13 Palestinians, including four children, were killed and dozens injured in the latest round of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. The airstrikes, which started late on Monday night, targeted a number of residential and civilian areas in the blockaded Gaza strip. Israeli military sources claimed that only military sites and compounds belonging to the …
(2023-05-09). The WGA Strike Has Ramifications That Go Well Beyond Hollywood. progressivehub.net HAMILTON NOLAN | THE GUARDIAN…
(2023-05-09). Rocket Strike on a Market. jamanetwork.com They don't fly screaming out of doors and windows. They stumble about, unnerved by their surroundings.
(2023-05-09). "Order in the Gulf Death Imposes"—Poetry and War. jamanetwork.com Many readers associate poetry with sublime themes like beauty and love. Yet we need only think of poets such as Homer and Wilfred Owen, and more recently Yehuda Amichai and Yusef Komunyakaa, to be reminded that the horrors of war have long been an archetypal subject of its urgent address. In "Rocket Strike on a Market," we see why this is so: poetry, perhaps, creates a kind of "order in the gulf/death imposes." Where there is chaos and destruction, the poet is witness, showing us the broken walls of a bombed market and the torn limbs of shoppers in its fragmented, jaggedly enjambed lines. The poem is clinically a…
(2023-05-09). China's COVID fight a guidebook for the future. ecns.cn China took the lead in sharing COVID-19 information and virus control experience, as well as in supplying vaccines and sending medical teams, during the global fight against the disease.
(2023-05-09). Three Face Felonies for Allegedly Flyering Near Home of One Georgia Trooper Tied to Killing of Forest Defender. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-09). King Charles III: Policing the Republican Protests. dissidentvoice.org In Britain, pageantry has always been a palliative and plaster for the dark and dismal. Be it in times of crisis, the chance to put on an extravagant show, usually at vast expense, is not something to forego. Central to this entertainment complex is the Royal family, that archaic vestige of an era that refuses …
(2023-05-09). Painful memories of May 2021. electronicintifada.net Israel is bombarding Gaza again — on the second anniversary of a devastating attack.
(2023-05-09). It's a Long Way From New York City: On the Beat in Donetsk With Political Satirist Randy Credico. covertactionmagazine.com Randolph "Randy" Credico has been around the block. Friend of luminaries such as Roger Waters, George Galloway and the late William Kunstler (to name but a few), Randy has been relentlessly committed to defend the proverbial "little guy" while taking on the powerful. (He repeatedly ran against senior Democrats such as Chuck Schumer and Andrew …
(2023-05-09). Did Intel-Linked Dataminr Play Sinister Role in Hunter Biden Laptop Suppression? mintpressnews.com 
How a CIA-linked social media spying tool may have been used to monitor, censor, suppress, and even ban anyone who liked, linked, or commented on the Biden Hunter laptop story.
(2023-05-09). Settler Leo Dee And The Blood-Stained Israeli Consensus. popularresistance.org Occupied Palestine — When Leo Dee, a bereaved Jewish Settler from Efrat, spoke after the death of his wife and two daughters, he spoke about right and wrong, about making the world a better place. He said one must never blame the victim and support the perpetrators of terrorism. About ten years ago, he made the decision to move his family from the UK to occupied Palestine to a vicious, racist supremacist settlement in the West Bank called Efrat. | Efrat sits on the road between Bethlehem and Hebron. It was built on Palestinian land in an area filled with Palestinian towns and villages and known for its wond…
(2023-05-09). When do wary Dems take down the rightwing 'terrorist front' with a fierce battle plan? nationofchange.org Start by calling the Republican Party a terrorist organization, with unholy alliances to autocratic, racist extremism backing violent, fascist rule.
(2023-05-09). First they burned books, then people: Lessons of the Nazis' 1933 book blaze. peoplesworld.org 
How can memorials powerfully remind us of past horrors? How can they keep the atrocities of the past alive and relevant? "The Empty Library," Micha Ullmann's Berlin memorial commemorating the fascist book blaze—when on May 10, 1933, some 20,000 works by a great number of German and international authors were devoured by the flames before …
(2023-05-09). The Anglo-American Hand Behind the Rise of Fascism Then and Now. thelastamericanvagabond.com This May 9th, the world will celebrate Victory Day. For those who have not closed their eyes to the integration of leading unreconstructed Nazis, Italian Fascist, and Japanese fascists into the Anglo-American intelligence complex after World War Two this celebration is bitter sweet to say the least. In West Germany, the head of Nazi intelligence,
(2023-05-09). Venezuela celebrates the victory of the Red Army over fascism. plenglish.com Caracas, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrated the victory of the Red Army over Nazi Germany, on the 78th anniversary of the triumph over fascism.
(2023-05-09). Norway honors memory of Red Army soldiers. plenglish.com Oslo, May 9 (Prensa Latina) A solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to the Soviet soldiers who liberated Norway from the Nazi invaders took place today at the Vestre Gravlund cemetery in this capital.
(2023-05-09). 'This land is our life': Indigenous Shipibo-Konibo-Xetebo people defend forest from illegal destruction in Peru. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in 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.
(2023-05-09). US interventionism in the Peruvian justice system and the coup d'état against Pedro Castillo. peoplesdispatch.org 
Suspicions were raised after the US Ambassador to Peru posted a photo with Peru's Attorney General. Peruvian activist and jurist José Carlos Llerena Robles argues that US interventionism in the Peruvian justice system has much deeper roots…
(2023-05-09). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: U.S. Activists Face Harassment From Authorities Upon Return From Cuba IACHR Slams Peru's De Facto Government for Human Rights Violations Against Protesters South African Court Rules in Favor of NUMSA and Others in Load Shedding Case, Asks State to Ensure Power Supply to Critical Facilities Iran and Syria Call for …
(2023-05-09). Weapons Trafficking: NATO Expansion & Wishful-thinking … journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-09). Justice for Jordan Neely: Friend Remembers Dancer as "Gentleman" as Calls Grow for Killer's Arrest. democracynow.org 
Eleven people were arrested at a protest in New York on Monday demanding justice for Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old unhoused Black man who was choked to death on a subway car last week by another passenger. Neely was well known as a dancer and Michael Jackson impersonator. He was crying out that he was hungry, when he was fatally attacked on the train by a 24-year-old former marine named Daniel Penny, who was questioned by police but released without charges. The city medical examiner has ruled Neely's death a homicide. The subway killing comes as New York is facing a growing population of unhoused people who…
(2023-05-09). NATO's Great New Idea: 'Let's Start a War with China!'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). DM visit: Portugal aids Georgia's NATO-EU absorption, seizure of Abkhazia, S. Ossetia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseMay 9, 2023 Juansher Burchuladze hosted the Minister of Defense of Portugal For the first time in the history of independent Georgia, Minister of Defense of Portugal Helena Carreiras paid an official visit. She was hosted by the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Juansher Burchuladze. After the official welcoming ceremony, a bilateral …
(2023-05-09). NATO urged not to create divisions. ecns.cn The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which is led by the United States, should reflect seriously on the crimes it has committed and stop creating divisions and turmoil.
(2023-05-09). Expert Warns Drought Could Keep Food Prices High in Spain. telesurenglish.net The ongoing and intense drought conditions may lead to a persistent increase in food prices in Spain, said Jaume Bernis, a member of the Coordinator of Farmers and Ranchers Organizations (COAG). | Related: | "If there's a lack of homegrown products due to drought, then they (food) will have to be brought in from abroad, and at prices that are higher than those produced here. This means the prices the consumer pays f…
(2023-05-09). Senator Whitehouse: 275 of 315 Pages of GOP Debt Limit Bill Are Big Oil Favors. truthout.org As congressional Republicans unite around their plan to hold the economy hostage in order to advance their extremist debt limit package, some Democrats are pointing out that the vast majority of the bill is dedicated to favors for the fossil fuel industry. Last week, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on the Limit, Save, Grow Act, dubbed the "Default on America" bill by Democrats. |
(2023-05-09). The Heat: U.S. Gun Violence. america.cgtn.com 
Another mass shooting in the United States leaves several people dead at a shopping mall. U.S. President Biden is urging Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines but will anything change? And, the political showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling, why Republican Senators say …
(2023-05-09). Biden nukes Korea, builds anti-China alliances. mronline.org 
Although it was widely believed that the U.S. continued to secretly deploy nuclear weapons in Korea, this move by the Biden administration is a blatant violation of the denuclearization treaty.
(2023-05-09). Aussies Say No to Nuclear Sub Base at Port Kembla, Support Rally In San Francisco Against US Base. 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…
(2023-05-09). More US Activists Face Harassment By Authorities Upon Return From Cuba. popularresistance.org On May 7, several members of the US-based National Network on Cuba (NNOC) who had participated in the May Day Brigade, were detained and harassed by US Customs and Border Patrol upon arrival to the United States from Cuba. | The NNOC released a public statement on the evening of May 7, emphasizing that "In face of persecution, we reaffirm our right to travel to Cuba. Solidarity is not a crime — the US blockade is!" They added that several of the people who were detained by CBP also had their electronics seized and some were even threatened with jail time. | The harassment of their brigade members comes just…
(2023-05-09). UN Visits Minneapolis To Investigate Human Rights After Pressure Campaign. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, Minnesota – United Nations human rights investigators visited six U.S. cities that have been in the spotlight in recent years for police-involved killings of African Americans. The Minnesota visit comes after Twin Cities based activists organized petitions and letters to get the human rights panel to include Minneapolis in its tour. | On May 2, the Urban League in North Minneapolis hosted two United Nations' (UN) panelists and a room full of members of the Twin Cities Black American and African communities, along with the press, for a community listening session. At least 80 people were in attendance…
(2023-05-09). Hydropolitics: An Interview With Erik Swyngedouw. popularresistance.org Water is not, and has never been, a standalone issue. Over the past 20 or 30 years, in a context of increasing concern with access to water in terms of quality, particularly in the global south, there has been an extraordinary amount of activism around water: access, struggle, ownership, etc. What has that done to systematically change the configuration of access to water? Almost nothing. | Clearly the highly triaged and uneven access and distribution of water is a major issue. It's the number one cause of premature mortality in the world. Poor access to water is a concern that many activists share. Something has…
(2023-05-09). 'Whole Process People's Democracy' in China: What does it mean? peoplesworld.org 
The expulsion of two African American representatives from the Tennessee state legislature recently is only the latest in what seems to be a never-ending series of attacks on democracy in the United States. Add to it the endless voter suppression tactics like racist purges of voter rolls, bans on mail-in ballots, restrictive voter ID hurdles, reduced …
(2023-05-09). Indian defense minister visits Maldives to strengthen strategic ties. wsws.org The Maldives is being torn by intensifying geopolitical and military rivalries between China, on the one hand, and India and the US, on the other.
(2023-05-09). Xi meets representatives to 10th Conference for Friendship of Overseas Chinese Associations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday met with representatives to the 10th Conference for Friendship of Overseas Chinese Associations at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, Xi expressed warm welcome to the representatives and extended sincere greetings to overseas Chinese around the world.
(2023-05-09). China's trade with BRI countries maintains fast growth rate. ecns.cn China's trade with countries along the "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) maintained rapid growth in the first four months this year, with imports and exports increasing by 16 percent year-on-year, 10.2 percentage points higher than the national average, according to customs statistics.
(2023-05-09). Hebei unveils mountain carving featuring porcelain making. ecns.cn A mountain carving themed on the Cizhou kiln has been"ÄÄunveiled at Fengfeng mining area in Handan, north China's Hebei Province. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-09). The 'Two-State Solution' masks a One-State Reality in Israel/Palestine. therealnews.com 
The debate on a just future to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine has often pivoted around the question of a two-state or one-state solution. In a recent article for
(2023-05-09). Talk World Radio: James Bamford on Israelgate and Nordstream. scheerpost.com 
By David Swanson / Let's Try Democracy This week on Talk World Radio we're discussing Israelgate and Nordstream. Our guest, journalist James Bamford, has a new book called Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence, and recent articles in The Nation, one called "The Candidate and the Spy," another "The Nord Stream Explosions: …
(2023-05-09). East Palestine rail wreck prompts congressional re-regulation plan. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Sometimes it takes a disaster to get a bipartisan congressional majority to get off its ass and do something for the country. In this case, the disaster was the Feb. 3 East Palestine, Ohio, freight train wreck and its noxious aftereffects. On May 10, the Senate Commerce Committee will thrash out legislation to start re-regulating …
(2023-05-09). 21 May, Portland: Nakba75 — Resistance Until Reclamation Demonstration and Palestine Festival. samidoun.net 
Sunday, 21 May 1: 30 pm SW Park Ave & SW Madison St. Portland, OR Info: www.instagram.com/p/Cr9OQkTSIkY/ Join CSPP PDX, SUPER @ PSU, and the Palestine solidarity community on Sunday, May 21st at 1: 30 PM at SW Park Ave & SW Madison St. for a rally and festival on the 75th anniversary of an-Nakba, the catastrophe …
(2023-05-09). 13 May, Seattle: Nakba75 — Resist Until Return! samidoun.net 
Cal Anderson Park, North Lawn Saturday, May 13, 12pm Seattle, WA Info: www.instagram.com/p/CrfD6xKr3Zw/ Join @super_uw, @falastiniyat, and @samidounseattle for a community gathering, rally, and march to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the ethnic cleansing of Palestine—Al-Nakba— and create a space to channel our grief into action. We will uplift 75 years of Palestinian sumud (steadfastness) and unified resistance to …
(2023-05-09). 13 May, NYC: Palestine Takeover for #Nakba75. samidoun.net 
Saturday May 13th 2 PM 72nd & 5th Ave Bay Ridge Brooklyn Info: www.instagram.com/p/Cr4Jt9XOmwS/ Samidoun NY/NJ will be joining Within Our Lifetime for this important event! Join us for a takeover of Bay Ridge, the heart of the Palestinian community in NYC, to celebrate Palestinian resistance, life, culture, food, music and the ongoing struggle for …
(2023-05-09). Victory Day Amid Year-Long War Against The West. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-09). Wildfires have burned nearly one million acres in western Canada. peoplesworld.org 
Nearly a million acres have been destroyed in wildfires across the western Canadian province of Alberta, with more than 30,000 people forced to evacuate and oil production forced to halt after a state of emergency was declared this weekend. The province, which is the country's largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, has discontinued the production of the …
(2023-05-09). Free Cuba to Free Ourselves. By: Calvin Wu. midwesternmarx.com 
We left Havana on May 3. Tired after days of seminars, meetings with locals, and cultural activities, I was able to begin unpacking and relax, unlike many others returning home to the United States who ended up being detained at the airports of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and Newark. They were granted special permission to visit Cuba under the US blockade that has been in place for more than sixty years (except for a short reprieve from 2014—2017). Yet, despite legal documents and …
(2023-05-09). What happens if U.S. Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling? america.cgtn.com 
Top U.S. Republican and Democrat lawmakers are meeting President Joe Biden at the White House as they try to hash out a deal to raise the debt ceiling.
(2023-05-09). Texas mourns after weekend of violence. america.cgtn.com 
Weeks ahead of the anniversary of deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the state saw another weekend of violence.
(2023-05-09). PFAS contamination and the scourge of cancer in Odawa nation. therealnews.com 
230 bright blue dots are plotted on an official gray
(2023-05-09). Roger Thompson's Anti-Clancy Quest. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2023-05-09). Kennedy v. Kennedy for U.S. President. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Many Americans are disgusted with the demonstrably low quality of the two leading prospective nominees of America's political Parties for the Presidency: Trump and Biden. Even the leading alternative prospective contestants, Ron DeSantis and Kamala Harris (if Biden gets booted by the DNC because he is so depressing to so many voters) are no better, and maybe are ev…
(2023-05-09). Mass Protests Erupt After Imran Khan Arrested In Pakistan. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 9, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Pakistan arrested the former head of government, chairman of the opposition Movement for Justice (Tehreek-e-Insaf party) party Imran Khan. He was taken into custody after a court hearing of the Islamabad High Court in the case of embezzlement of funds of the Al-Qadir Trust Fund. | According to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Pakistan, Rana Sanaullah, Imran Khan was summoned to court several times, but he ignored the summons, that's w…
(2023-05-09). Military Situation In Syria On May 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-09). A Kingly Proposal: Letter from Julian Assange to King Charles III. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by To His Majesty King Charles III, | On the coronation of my liege, I thought it only fitting to extend a heartfelt invitation to you to commemorate this momentous occasion by visiting your very own kingdom within a kingdom: His Majesty's Prison Belmarsh. | You will no doubt recall the wise words of a renowned playwright: "The quality of mercy is not strained.
(2023-05-09). The Nord Stream Explosions: New Revelations About Motive, Means and Opportunity. scheerpost.com 
As new details emerge about the pipeline blasts, they also prompt questions: What did US intelligence know about the biggest whodunit of the century, when did they know it, and how did they know it?
(2023-05-09). War for Profit: A Very Short History. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-09). DeSantis' Anti-Press Bills Seem Dead, but Don't Celebrate Yet. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-09). 15 May, Boston: Nakba75 — Liberate the Land from the River to the Sea! samidoun.net 
Resist. Reclaim. Return! | Nakba75 Boston. | Join us to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. Cambridge City Hall. 5/15/23 @ 5pm. More info: From Nakba to victory: liberate the land from the river to the sea! Uphold resistance!
(2023-05-09). Finding Reconnection through the Power of Human Touch. dissidentvoice.org 
The famous "rescuing hug" I was recently reminded of the incredible story of the "rescuing hug" photo (above). To sum up the basics: Kyrie and Brielle Jackson were born on October 17, 1995 — 12 weeks ahead of their due date. Kyrie weighed only 2 pounds, 3 ounces. Brielle was even smaller and far more …
(2023-05-09). What is a Conspiracy Theorist Who Gets it Right? dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-05-09). Here's The Real Goal Of Supreme Court Corruption. levernews.com 
(2023-05-09). Motorist Drives SUV Into Group of Migrants in Texas: 8 Dead, Mostly Venezuelans. orinocotribune.com 
This Sunday, social media was shocked after the images spread of a man running over a group of migrants, mostly Venezuelans, waiting at a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas. The incident caused the deaths of eight people and left 11 injured. The victims' identities have not been disclosed by authorities. | In the early morning of Sunday, a Range Rover SUV driving at high-speed plowed into a group of at least 30 people waiting for a bus to arrive in front of the Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center migrant shelter. | The vehicle drove onto the sidewalk, where most of the victims were seated waiting for the bus, and…
(2023-05-09). Selected Articles: The Royal Crowning of King Charles III and the WEF's Great Reset. globalresearch.ca 
By The Coronation of King Charles III will be remembered, if indeed it is remembered, for the pronouncement by the Archbishop of …
(2023-05-09). Paying tribute to the victims of genocide in Namibia. mronline.org 
Every year, descendants of the Nama-Ovaherero tribes gather at Swakopmund Memorial Park Cemetery in Namibia during the month of March to pay tribute to their ancestors who were victims of the genocide that took place from 1904-1908.
(2023-05-09). Georgia Anti-Abortion Law Adds "Unborn Dependents" to Tax Code. truthout.org This story was originally published in English at Prism. This tax season in Georgia, some people were asked an unexpected question: "Were you pregnant in 2022?" It's the first time anyone in the U.S. has seen the impact of a fetal personhood law on their tax forms. Georgia initially passed its controversial "fetal heartbeat" bill in 2019, which banned abortion at the point of electrical activity… |
(2023-05-09). Israeli forces must be held accountable for killing of journalists: CPJ. peoplesdispatch.org According to the CPJ, in the last 22 years, Israeli defense forces have killed at least 20 journalists, 18 of them Palestinians. All the killings have taken place inside the occupied Palestinian territories…
(2023-05-09). Israel demolishes EU-funded school in West Bank, draws criticism. peoplesdispatch.org EU funds had been used in the construction of the Jubbet Adh Dhib school in the Bayt Ta'mar village, east of the city of Bethlehem, which was demolished on Sunday despite a pending court appeal…
(2023-05-09). Syria kills terrorist ringleaders, confiscates Israeli weapons. plenglish.com Damascus, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Syria's Security Forces on Tuesday killed two ringleaders of the Islamic State terrorist group (Daesh, in Arabic) and confiscated their weapons, some of which were Israeli-made.
(2023-05-09). Berlin police ban a series of pro-Palestine demonstrations. wsws.org The basic right of freedom of assembly is being repressed with increasing ruthlessness in Germany.
(2023-05-09). Behind the faàßade of humanitarian aid and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. thealtworld.com The humanitarian paradigm for Palestinians is not working, the UN should be informed. On the assumption that the Institution holds a shard of respect towards human rights. For several years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), has been warning of a funding deficit that affects its provision of services. Recently, the World Food Programme (WFP)
(2023-05-09). Charles III Coronation Ignored Imperialism, Colonialism, Genocide, Trauma, Deadly Colonial Legacy & Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Dr Gideon Polya Perhaps billions around the world saw at least part of the coronation of King Charles III and marvelled at the pomp, the pageantry and the glorious choral music. The colourful military uniforms and the final parade of thousands of British and Commonwealth military forces testified to past imperial glory. However the lavish…
(2023-05-09). Syria Readmitted To The Arab League, Is This The End Of The War? thelastamericanvagabond.com After over a decade of separation, the Syrian Arab Republic was readmitted to the Arab League this Sunday, in a move that has dealt a blow to Washington's Middle East agenda, exciting some and causing outrage amongst others. The Syrian war that began in 2011 still hasn't officially ended, so what impact will this normalization
(2023-05-09). Rio De Janeiro To Host G20 Summit In 2024. telesurenglish.net The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro will host the Group of Twenty (G20) heads of state summit in 2024, Rio state governor Claudio Castro announced. | RELATED: | On his official Twitter account, the governor said that "it's official! Rio will host the G20 heads of state summit next year. The twenty largest world economic powers will gather, plus ten other nations that will be invited, for a total of thirty." | The G20 summit is scheduled for November 2024, w…
(2023-05-09). Donald Trump Guilty of Sexual Abuse. telesurenglish.net Donald Trump, former President of the United States, is guilty of sexual abuse against the writer E. Jean Carroll, according to the opinion of a jury in Manhattan. | Related: | The jury took just three hours to reach its verdict. Tuesday's ruling emphasized that while Trump did not commit rape, he is liable for assault with respect to the complainant's allegation. | Carroll accused Trump of raping her in a Fifth Avenue department store dressing r…
(2023-05-09). Ecuador: President Lasso's Impeachment Moves One Step Forward. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the National Assembly began the debate to decide whether the impeachment trial against Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso moves to a phase in which legislators will vote for or against his removal. | RELATED: | The discussion in plenary began with the presence of 117 out of 137 lawmakers. They must analyze the charges against Lasso since the Oversight Commission President Fernando Villavicencio prepa…
(2023-05-09). Brazilian 'Freedom Rocker' Rita Lee Died. telesurenglish.net On Monday night, Rita Lee Jones, known as one of the most popular figures in Brazilian music, died at the age of 75 after suffering from lung cancer. | RELATED: | "Rita Lee left us. She was ever-changing, revolutionary, democratic, defender of women's rights, defender of animals, defender of sexual freedom. She was bold, creative, shameless, and great. I send you an ecological hug by telepathy to the rings of Saturn, wh…
(2023-05-09). Türkiye: Shipping Containers to Be Used as Voting Booths. telesurenglish.net With many public buildings still damaged across Türkiye's 11 southern provinces following devastating twin earthquakes on February 6, special containers have been set up to facilitate voting on Sunday's elections. | RELATED: | The custom-made 21 square meters containers will house two voting booths on the back corners for earthquake victims to vote in privacy, while election officials will be seated in the middle to mon…
(2023-05-09). Let the Mexicans Choose Supreme Court Judges!: AMLO. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) announced that he will send a constitutional reform initiative so that citizens directly elect the members of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ). | RELATED: | During his morning press conference, he recalled that this proposal is not new since the Mexican people directly elected the judges in the time of President Benito Juarez, when the liberal Constitution of 1857 was in for…
(2023-05-09). Haiti: Gang Related Violence Left 600 Dead in April. telesurenglish.net At the presentation of his latest report on Tuesday, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warned that a vicious cycle is taking shape in Haiti due to the appearance of vigilantes who take the law into their own hands to fight armed gangs. | RELATED: | During the first quarter of the year, at least 846 people were killed, 393 were injured, and 395 were kidnapped, according to the Human Rights Service…
(2023-05-09). AMLO Urges U.S. To Tackle Gun Violence on Border. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), urged the U.S. decision-makers to adopt effective policies to stop gun-related violence in the regions situated on either side of the U.S.-Mexican border. | Related: | During his regular briefing, López Obrador spoke particularly to Governor Greg Abbott of Texas and Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida to prioritize the implementation of measures to r…
(2023-05-09). UNICEF Provides Libya With 55,000 Doses of Measles Vaccines. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported that 55,000 doses of measles vaccine were supplied to Libya for the purposes of mitigating and managing the ongoing measles outbreak in the southern region of the country. | Related: | "In partnership with the Libyan Ministry of Health and the Libyan National Center for Disease Control, UNICEF Libya procured 55,000 doses of the Measles and Rubella (MR)…
(2023-05-09). Tunisian Minister for Strengthening Economic Ties With Spain. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Saied, issued a call for the consolidation of economic ties between Tunisia and Spain, as well as the implementation of mutually beneficial cooperation programs. | Related: | According to Saied, during an official meeting, Xiana Mendez Bertolo, Spanish Deputy Minister for Commerce, and himself, discussed the progress made under the existing cooperation programs. | Saied also stated that they…
(2023-05-09). Amid growing anti-immigrant hate, 8 killed as driver plows into group near migrant shelter in TexasÔøº. nationofchange.org "I can only describe it as a hate crime. It was motivated by hate."
(2023-05-09). Texas GOP's top anti-groomer crusader resigns over sexual misconduct with teenage aide. nationofchange.org The lawmaker was facing an expulsion hearing after an internal investigation found he had furnished a 19-year-old staffer with alcohol and later tried to intimidate her into silence about what transpired and their relationship.
(2023-05-09). Saturday 5/20: Workplace Organizing Training. indybay.org 333 Hegenberger Road; | Oakland, CA 94621; | 4th Floor…
(2023-05-09). Breaking: LA Valley College Building Delayed Till 2025. indybay.org $100 million dollar building sold to taxpayers as needed for low-income students will open a almost decade late. In the meantime low income San Fernando Valley students have struggled with mold, asbestos, and flooding.
(2023-05-09). Thursday 5/25: Organizing Your Workplace is First Step in Changing The World with UK authors. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | SF, CA 94102…
(2023-05-09). Venezuela: Opposition Mayor Arrested for Alleged Hate Speech. venezuelanalysis.com Ernesto Paraqueima reportedly made disparaging comments about local children with autism.
(2023-05-09). Analysis: WI Taxpayers Fund Anti-LGBTQ Schools Through State Voucher Program. truthout.org A number of private schools in Wisconsin that receive public funding through the state's school voucher programs discriminate against LGBTQ students and students with physical or mental disabilities, according to an analysis published earlier this month. Wisconsin's school voucher programs distribute taxpayer funds that would typically go to public school districts to students seeking to attend… |
(2023-05-09). Study: Without Reforms, Conservative Justices Will Run Supreme Court Until 2065. truthout.org A new analysis from a number of law and political science professors finds that, if current trends continue, the liberal bloc of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court will remain in the minority until at least 2065, barring any immediate reforms. The study sought to examine the potential outcomes of "court packing," or increasing the number of Supreme Court justices beyond the current nine in order… |
(2023-05-09). Protests Erupt Across Pakistan After Former Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested. truthout.org Supporters of Imran Khan took to the streets of Pakistan nationwide in angry protest Tuesday after the former Prime Minister was arrested on corruption and embezzlement charges — allegations the champion cricketer turned progressive politician has denied and says are politically motivated. The protests erupted in various cities — including Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Lahore — clashed with… |
(2023-05-09). Judge Bans Trump From Posting About Hush Money Case Evidence on Social Media. truthout.org ANew York judge on Monday banned former President Donald Trump from sharing evidence related to his criminal hush money case on social media. Judge Juan Merchan's order, which sided heavily with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation, stated, "any materials and information provided by the People to the Defense in accordance with their discovery obligations … shall be used solely… |
(2023-05-09). To Push Back GOP Extremism, Democrats Must Reinvest in Southern Communities. truthout.org After a mass shooting in Nashville took the lives of young children, educators and a school custodian, three legislators in Tennessee rightly raised their voices demanding commonsense gun reform. The legislators, Representatives Justin Pearson, Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson were the subject of votes by Republican legislators to eject them from the Tennessee House of Representatives. |
(2023-05-09). Yet another mass shooting in the US kills eight people, including three children. peoplesdispatch.org On Saturday, May 6, 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia opened fire in a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people and injuring seven. Shortly after, Garcia himself was killed by police. Three of the victims Garcia killed were children. Garcia killed three people out of a family of four, leaving behind only William Cho, aged six. …
(2023-05-09). CEO Pay On The Rise As Inflation Increases & Eating Skittles Is Unsafe For Humans. trofire.com CEO pay is now 324 times higher than average worker pay — one of the largest gaps in history. And, a lawsuit claims that Skittles are unsafe for human consumption — and they may be right. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Transcript: *This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos. …
(2023-05-09). The Telegraph is still trying to help fox hunting by publishing very creative claims. thecanary.co The Telegraph has reported on a letter that claimed foxes are suffering a "catastrophic decline" because of the hunting ban. However, it left out some important details about the letter's motivations. But that shouldn't come as a surprise from a paper that's elbow-deep in the dying hunting industry. Careful with the truth In an article headlined …
(2023-05-09). Massachusetts Activists Demand An End To Sanctions In Latin America. progressivehub.net CELINA DELLA CROCE | PEOPLES DISPATCH…
(2023-05-09). Bernie Sanders Unveils Push For $17-An-Hour Federal Minimum Wage, Citing State Increases. progressivehub.net ARIANA FIGUEROA | FLORIDA PHOENIX…
(2023-05-09). Why Do We Keep Feeding The Merchants Of Death? progressivehub.net DR. JOSEPH MERCOLA | MERCOLA.COM…
(2023-05-09). The Future of Clinical Trials in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. jamanetwork.com Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) currently affects about 100‚ÄØ000 individuals in the US, and millions globally. Patients living with IPF experience disabling symptoms and progressive loss of lung function. The 2 treatments approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat IPF, nintedanib and pirfenidone, slow disease progression but do not stop or reverse lung fibrosis. Both drugs are poorly tolerated by a substantial number of patients, and use is further limited by high cost and lack of perceived benefit on symptoms and quality of life. Many patients with IPF are eager to participat…
(2023-05-09). The Role of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Patients With Severe Alcohol-Related Hepatitis. jamanetwork.com Few effective pharmacologic therapies are available for alcohol-related hepatitis. In patients diagnosed with alcohol-related hepatitis, greater severity of liver injury and systemic inflammation are associated independently with early mortality. Three months after a diagnosis of alcohol-related hepatitis, patients who continue to use alcohol had poorer prognosis than those who abstained (no alcohol relapse, 66 deaths in 8451 patient-months observed; relapse of ‚â•30 g/d, 55 deaths in 2654 patient-months; hazard ratio, 2.89; P‚Äâ<‚Äâ.001).
(2023-05-09). Trends in Deaths From Falls Among Adults Aged 65 Years or Older in the US, 1999-2020. jamanetwork.com This study examines trends in deaths from falls among adults aged 65 years or older by sex and by race and ethnicity between 1999 and 2020 in the US.
(2023-05-09). Five-Year Sales for Newly Marketed Prescription Drugs With and Without Initial Orphan Drug Act Designation. jamanetwork.com This study evaluates sales revenue earned in the first 5 years for newly marketed brand-name drugs with and without an initial orphan drug designation.
(2023-05-09). Regulatory Submission Characteristics and Recalls of Medical Devices Receiving 510(k) Clearance. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study reported the association between characteristics of predicate devices and recalls of medical devices relying on substantial equivalence to the devices cleared under the 510(k) submission pathway. The analysis relied on the ability to collect information on predicate devices using an algorithm that extracts unique predicate medical device identifiers.
(2023-05-09). High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Standard Oxygen Therapy and Length of Hospital Stay in Children With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent randomized clinical trial reported that children who received early high-flow nasal oxygen therapy for mild to moderate acute hypoxemic respiratory failure had a significantly longer length of stay in the hospital than those who initially received standard oxygen therapy. Although we appreciate the authors' list of hypotheses for why children allocated to high-flow oxygen therapy had a prolonged length of stay, we believe there may be some other important explanations for this trial's finding.
(2023-05-09). Regulatory Submission Characteristics and Recalls of Medical Devices Receiving 510(k) Clearance—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Dr Rathi's comments describe a fundamental challenge when studying 510(k) medical devices. Researchers can observe individual clearances, but when are devices actually different or new? Changes not related to device design that seem trivial ex ante could affect patient safety ex post. Labeling changes could nudge physicians to use devices more or less appropriately, while changes in manufacturing processes may improve or compromise device quality.
(2023-05-09). High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Standard Oxygen Therapy and Length of Hospital Stay in Children With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply The Letter by Dr Hsu and colleagues provides further insight into the reasons why children who were randomized to high-flow nasal oxygen therapy had a longer length of hospital stay than children treated with standard oxygen therapy in our study. We agree with the Letter authors' comments, except that our study protocol provided no additional observation period after cessation of high-flow oxygen therapy, so this factor could not have substantially contributed to the results. We support the notion that there are excessive ICU admissions for infants with bronchiolitis. The PARIS-2 trial excluded infants w…
(2023-05-09). Effect of Prophylactic Antibiotics on Mortality in Severe Alcohol-Related Hepatitis. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial assesses the effect of administration of prophylactic amoxicillin-clavulanate vs placebo on 60-day mortality in patients hospitalized with severe alcohol-related hepatitis.
(2023-05-09). Ziritaxestat, a Novel Autotaxin Inhibitor, and Lung Function in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. jamanetwork.com These 2 randomized clinical trials compare the efficacy and safety of 2 doses of the autotaxin inhibitor ziritaxestat vs placebo in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
(2023-05-09). Diagnosis and Management of Cirrhosis and Its Complications. jamanetwork.com This narrative review summarizes current evidence regarding the diagnosis and management of cirrhosis and its complications.
(2023-05-09). Abdominal Pain and Hypotension in a 70-Year-Old Woman. jamanetwork.com A 70-year-old woman with hypertension, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, and gallstones had 3 days of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Abdominal computed tomography showed a thickened gallbladder wall with intraluminal air adherent to the duodenum and a gallstone in the middle ileum with proximal bowel distension. What is the diagnosis and what would you do next?
(2023-05-09). Informing a Rational Approach to Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Open Pancreatoduodenectomy. jamanetwork.com Despite numerous advances in perioperative care, surgical site infection (SSI) remains a frequent complication after major abdominal surgery, with gastrointestinal procedures among the highest risk for infection. Besides the increased length of stay and overall costs of care, SSIs are the most common indication for readmission after surgery. Antimicrobial prophylaxis given during the perioperative period is an essential, evidence-based aspect of SSI prevention. The choice of prophylactic regimen in patients undergoing a surgical procedure should include an agent effective against the most likely infecting organis…
(2023-05-09). Piperacillin-Tazobactam Compared With Cefoxitin as Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Pancreatoduodenectomy. jamanetwork.com This phase 3 randomized clinical trial examines the effect of broad-spectrum perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis on postoperative surgical site infection incidence compared with standard care antibiotics (cefoxitin).
(2023-05-09). Study: No More Than 6 Teaspoons of Added Sugar per Day. jamanetwork.com Moderate-quality evidence has tied high intake of sugars, particularly those containing fructose, with a range of poor outcomes, such as obesity in children, coronary heart disease, and depression, according to an umbrella review of 73 meta-analyses that included 8601 studies, a majority of which were observational.
(2023-05-09). Research Shows Air Pollution Promotes Lung Cancer. jamanetwork.com Particulate matter in the environment measuring less than 2.5 μm promotes lung cancer by spurring the growth of lung cells with preexisting oncogenic variants, according to an analysis of epidemiological evidence combined with results from mouse and human cell models.
(2023-05-09). Blood Donor Sex Not Tied to Recipient Survival. jamanetwork.com Despite previous observational research suggesting that blood from female donors resulted in worse outcomes among transfusion recipients, a recent randomized clinical trial involving 8719 patients showed that the sex of red blood cell donors did not influence outcomes.
(2023-05-09). Rule Tackles Medicare Advantage Marketing, Prior Authorization. jamanetwork.com Under a finalized rule that aims to smooth disruptions in care, approved prior authorizations for Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries will be valid for as long as they are medically necessary, according to an announcement by the US Department of Health and Human Services. A health care professional will also need to review refusals of coverage based on medical necessity before MA plans can issue a denial.
(2023-05-09). Report: Mass Shooter In Texas With Hispanic Name Has Links To White Supremacist Groups. moguldom.com Eight shoppers, including three small children, were shot dead Saturday and seven others injured at a mall in Allen, Texas, by a 33-year-old with an AR-15 rifle who wore tactical gear and a clothing patch during the attack with the insignia RWDS, short for "Right Wing Death Squad." Texas had the most mass shootings of …
(2023-05-09). Rymir Satterthwaite Files Supreme Court Motion to Force Paternity Test: Jay-Z Is My Daddy. moguldom.com For more than 10 years, Rymir Satterthwaite has been trying to prove that hip-hop billionaire Jay-Z is his father. Now he's taking his fight to the Supreme Court. Satterthwaite, 30, has filed a motion to force Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, to take a paternity test. Satterthwaite filed a motion to unseal court …
(2023-05-09). What Is A Harriet Tubman Statue Doing At The CIA? 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Harriet Tubman was a freedom fighter who helped hundreds of slaves escape. She was also a spy for the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2022, the CIA erected a statue depicting Tubman at its headquarters in Langley, Va. Here are three things to know. 1. Tubman, the spy or intelligence collector Tubman was one of the …
(2023-05-09). Victory Parade on Red Square. libya360.wordpress.com
(2023-05-09). The Saharawi Struggle: Spanish MEP Idoia Villanueva Ruiz Exposes the Truth. libya360.wordpress.com Mohsen Abdelmoumen Spanish MEP Idoia Villanueva Ruiz. D. R. Mohsen Abdelmoumen: You recently denounced the fisheries agreement in place between Morocco and the European Union, which is currently the subject of legal proceedings. What are the reasons for your protest? MEP Idoia Villanueva Ruiz: It is the European, and broadly the international legal framework, that give…
(2023-05-09). Xenophobic Title 42 Ends, Biden's Immigration Reform Nowhere to Be Found. itsgoingdown.org Report from Indigenous Action on mutual aid work along the so-called US/Mexico border as Title 42 is set to end. Indigenous Action recently supported @abolition.yumacounty (on Instagram) at the "US-Mexico" border. They are a crew of radical femme and queer folks who provide essential supplies to Indigenous people and other asylum seekers who are kept…
(2023-05-09). Anarchist Political Prisoner Dan Baker Needs Support! itsgoingdown.org Call from New York City Anarchist Black Cross (NYC-ABC) to support anarchist and antifascist prisoner Daniel Baker. Daniel Baker is an anti-fascist activist who was arrested on January 15, 2021 for social media posts that called for defense against possible far-right attacks in the wake of the January 6th riots. Daniel was facing up to…
(2023-05-09). Final Straw: Trans Resilience in Texas. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw speaks with guests on the unfolding situation in Texas. Listen and Download HERE Our interview with journalist and community organizer, Kit O'Connell (of the Texas Observer), and anarchist and activist lorén (of QTPIE or Queer and Trans People Illuminate Everything). Both folks are trans folks in…
(2023-05-09). Dr. Clare Craig shares some facts about "vaccines" with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. expose-news.com At the beginning of 2022, the UK launched a Covid-19 Inquiry to investigate the "preparedness and resilience" of the UK's response to the covid pandemic. Diagnostic pathologist Dr. Clare Craig was asked …
(2023-05-09). Charles "The Great Reset" King and Global Britain using the Commonwealth, Five Eyes and City of London to exert influence. expose-news.com This week, Charles was crowned King of the United Kingdom and the other 14 Commonwealth realms. But that is not all. He has also become head of the British Commonwealth, head of …
(2023-05-09). The Illusion of Progress: Unmasking the Dark Side of Agenda 2030. expose-news.com In the shadowed corridors of power, hidden beneath the veil of global initiatives, lies an agenda that promises a utopian future but may lead us down a dystopian path. Agenda 2030, hailed …
(2023-05-09). Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested. peoplesdispatch.org Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said the government was "crossing a red line" and has asked its supporters to take to the streets. There are already reports of demonstrations against Khan's arrest taking place in different parts of the country.
(2023-05-09). üéß MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: V for Vendetta (w/ Evan from LOTP). levernews.com
(2023-05-09). Cuba to prioritize improvement of primary health care. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Tuesday maintains among its priorities the improvement of primary health care as a first step to achieve the well-being and quality of life of the population.
(2023-05-09). 71 Argentineans learn to read and write with Cuban literacy method. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The government of the Argentinean province of Tierra del Fuego informed that 71 people learned to write and reade with Cuba's Yo si puedo (Yes, I Can), and assured that the program offers more opportunities to citizens and guarantees rights.
(2023-05-09). Debate in Cuba on agricultural health from sciences. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, May 9, (Prensa Latina) An analysis from sciences on the current actions on animal care becomes the main objective of the 4th International Seminar on Agricultural Health (SISA 2023) held at the Plaza America Convention Center in Varadero.
(2023-05-09). Cuba reports 24 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Tuesday reported 24 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of contagions to 103 at present, and no deaths.
(2023-05-09). Cuba: International Civil Engineering Workshop in pursuit of tourism. plenglish.com Camagàºey, Cuba, May 9 (Prensa Latina) For a province that is home to one of the largest construction projects for tourism in Cuba, the Second International Meeting of Civil Engineering Students in the north, in Cayo Cruz, is an incentive today.
(2023-05-09). Venezuela Celebrates Syria's Return to Arab League. orinocotribune.com Venezuela celebrated Syria's return to the Arab League after the decision was made by the foreign ministers of member countries during a meeting in Egypt. | The information was released by the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry through its social media accounts, publishing a communique by the government of Venezuela welcoming the decision. | On Sunday, May 7, the Council of the League of Arab States held with foreign ministers in Cairo, Egypt, unanimously decided the return of Syria its seat in the Arab League. The resolution adopted by the foreign ministers bears the number 8914 and confirms that, as of May 7, the part…
(2023-05-09). King Charles: Patron of a Disgraced Regiment. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). "Watching Charlie's Coronation": The Disenchanted Glass. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). The Federal Reserve Cartel. The Roundtable and The Illuminati. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). Global Britain and King Charles' Great Reset. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). The Difference Between Secrets and Lies. Can the White House Even Understand the Difference? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). Syria Returns to Arab League with Saudi Arabia at the Helm. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). Newly Released Images of Massive US Embassy Compound in Lebanon Prompt Questions. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). Government of Bolivia confirms stability with results. plenglish.com La Paz, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, highlighted today the recovery of health, education, the reconstruction of the economy and progress towards industrialization two and a half years into his government.
(2023-05-09). NASA launches two satellites in the US to hunt and study hurricanes. plenglish.com Washington, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) today launched the first two satellites of its new hurricane-hunting constellation called the Tropics Network.
(2023-05-09). Cuban province strengthens nutrition for vulnerable groups. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban western province of Matanzas is strengthening the nutrition of malnourished and underweight children who suffer from celiac disease, and pregnant women, with the inclusion of quail eggs in their diet.
(2023-05-09). Panama is under Sahara dust. plenglish.com The warning issued until Tuesday indicates that the most affected areas are the Guna Yala region and Colon, Veraguas, Cocle, West Panama, Panama, Darien, Herrera, and Los Santos provinces. | The institution stated in its press release that dust particles can affect people sensitive to allergic conditions and respiratory diseases, such as those with asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and cancer, as well as pregnant women and children. | The Sahara dust reduces air quality, which increases pollution, it adds. | North America, the Caribbean, and South America are the most affected regions, specialists noted.
(2023-05-09). Monday 5/8: Potluck! EBPG National Cohousing Weekend Recap and Ecovillage/Permaculture Workshop. indybay.org
(2023-05-09). Saturday 5/20: For Black Trotskyism. indybay.org Oakland Public Library–Main Branch | Auditorium (downstairs), 125 14th Street, Oakland | Between Oak and Madison, 8-minute walk from Lake Merritt BART | (The Oakland Public Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of meetings or meeting room users.)…
(2023-05-09). Friday 5/5: Toward Abolitionist Horizons: 25 Years of Critical Resistance with Angela Davis. indybay.org McKenna Theatre | San Francisco State University | 1600 Holloway Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94132 | (or free live stream)…
(2023-05-09). Friday 6/2: Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: SPULU. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-05-09). Thursday 5/18: BIPOC Bonfires. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz…
(2023-05-09). Sudán se enfrenta a una crisis de desplazamientos por conflicto. telesurtv.net Dos facciones militares que perpetraron juntas un golpe de Estado en 2021 se disputan ahora el poder y mantienen enfrentamientos armados en varios puntos de Sudán.
(2023-05-09). Comisión de Seguridad Vial de La Habana informa sobre labores de mantenimiento en Túnel de la Bahía. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana informa a los usuarios que los días 9 y 10, a partir de las 9: 00am en el Túnel de la Bahía se realizarán labores de mantenimiento a los viales, motivo por el cual existirá limitación en la circulación, aplicándose medidas de regulación del tránsito.
(2023-05-09). Cristina Fernández involucra a Bullrich en ataque en su contra. telesurtv.net La vicemandataria argentina Cristina Fernández de Kichner sugiere que Bullrich, exministra de Seguridad y aspirante a la presidencia, estaría encubriendo el intento de asesinato…
(2023-05-09). China llama a EE.UU. a "reflexionar sobre los pasos en falso" telesurtv.net La reunión puede allanar el camino para más intercambios de alto nivel luego de que los contactos de alto nivel entre Beijing y Washington se congelaron en febrero.
(2023-05-09). El 6 de mayo en Londres y el 9 de mayo en Moscú, imágenes de dos mundos. thealtworld.com 
Londres y Moscú son escenarios en estos días de dos grandes eventos colectivos. Aunque coinciden en el mes de mayo, cada uno de esos dos eventos es la expresión de los valores bien definidos de dos culturas nacionales. En Inglaterra, oropeles y festejos desvían la atención del origen de joyas y pedrerías a menudo robadas sin escrúpulos. En Rusia, se recuerda el heroísmo de los caídos en la Segunda Guerra Mundial y ese homenaje se traduce en compromiso colectivo por la defensa de la Patria. En Londres, el éxito se juzga según lo que se ha logrado acaparar. En Moscú, la medida del éxito está en lo que se hace en be…
(2023-05-09). Deux mondes, mis en scène les 6 et 9 mai. thealtworld.com 
Londres et Moscou sont le théâtre de grands événements collectifs. Chacun exprime des valeurs qui lui sont propres. En Angleterre, les fastes masquent l'origine de riches ornements, souvent volés sans scrupule. En Russie, célébrer les martyrs de la Seconde Guerre mondiale est un engagement au même sacrifice pour la patrie. À Londres, la réussite se mesure à ce que l'on a accaparé. À Moscou, elle s'évalue à ce que l'on a fait pour les siens. | Les fêtes du 6 mai à Londres et du 9 mai à Moscou ont été des mises en scènes visant à manifester deux mondes étrangers l'un à l'autre. | LA MISE EN SCààNE DU ROY…
(2023-05-09). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: øComenzó la campaña electoral en Estados Unidos? mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Con el anuncio de Trump y Biden de que aspiran a ser nuevamente presidentes de los Estados Unidos ya se ha lanzado la campaña electoral en ese país øPero realmente comienza ahora o no ha cesado desde las elecciones de noviembre de 2020? A esta y otras interrogantes responderán este martes en la Mesa Redonda reconocidos estudiosos sobre la realidad estadounidense.
(2023-05-09). Sube a 12 los muertos por bombardeo israelí a la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino advirtió que la cifra de decesos por el reciente bombardeo pueda aumentar en las próximas horas.
(2023-05-09). ONU pide a Israel respetar derecho de niños palestinos a la educación. telesurtv.net Según la ONU, al menos 58 escuelas que atienden a 6.500 niños enfrentan amenaza de demolición.
(2023-05-09). Sube a 13 los muertos por bombardeo israelí a la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino advirtió que la cifra de decesos por el reciente bombardeo pueda aumentar en las próximas horas.
(2023-05-09). Bombardeo israelí contra la Franja de Gaza deja nueve muertos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino advirtió que la cifra de decesos por el reciente bombardeo pueda aumentar en las próximas horas.
(2023-05-09). Indonesia condena ataque contra miembros de Asean en Myanmar. telesurtv.net Myanmar ha estado atrapada en una espiral de violencia y agitación económica desde que el ejército derrocó al Gobierno electo en 2021.
(2023-05-09). Arnaes y Magdiel, los colores de una derrota. cubadebate.cu Para una agencia de prensa bien fácil saldría un titular: "Caen dos cubanos en el debut del mundial de judo". Para los más críticos de este deporte cualquier idea que no pase por reconocer las derrotas sería un intento de justificar los reveses. Para quienes estamos viendo el sacrificio cotidiano de cada uno de ellos y nos toca cronicar es preferible hablar de colores.
(2023-05-09). Matanzas: Entregarán viviendas a familias afectadas por incendio en la Base de supertanqueros. cubadebate.cu Esta semana se entregarán 18 viviendas a familias cuyos inmuebles resultaron afectados en el incendio de grandes proporciones ocurrido en la base de supertanqueros en agosto de 2022. El resto de las casas, hasta completar el número de 26, debe concluirse en lo que resta del mes, según aseguró Mario Sabines Lorenzo, gobernador de la provincia.
(2023-05-09). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 93 MW en el horario pico nocturno de este martes. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer no se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación. La disponibilidad del SEN a las 07: 00 horas es de 2562 MW y la demanda 2215 MW con todo el SEN con servicio, durante el horario diurno se estima que no ocurran afectaciones al servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación. Se mantienen las limitaciones en la generación térmica.
(2023-05-09). Arrestan al ex primer ministro de Paquistán por relación con el caso de Al-Qadir Trust. cubadebate.cu Este martes arrestaron al ex primer ministro de Paquistán Imran Khan, en el Tribunal Superior de Islamabad, al que había acudido para solicitar la libertad bajo fianza en relación con varios expedientes abiertos en su contra. Según Geo News, la detención fue efectuada por la Oficina Nacional de Responsabilidad, con participación de los efectivos de los Rangers.
(2023-05-09). Miremos desde los satélites: Los vórtices de Von Kármán. cubadebate.cu Volvemos hoy nuevamente a valernos de la información satelital, que nos permite ver casi cada rincón del planeta y es capaz de mostrarnos desde otra perspectiva los fenómenos que ocurren en nuestro mundo, algunos de los cuales pasan desapercibidos desde la superficie terrestre.
(2023-05-09). António Guterres: "Un acuerdo de paz real en el conflicto en Ucrania es actualmente imposible" cubadebate.cu Según el secretario general de Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, un acuerdo de paz real en el conflicto en Ucrania es actualmente imposible. "Desafortunadamente, creo que en este momento no es posible una negociación para la paz. Las dos partes están convencidas de que pueden ganar", aseguró Guterres en entrevista con el diario español El País.
(2023-05-09). Celia Sánchez Manduley, la más autóctona flor de la Revolución. cubadebate.cu Con este texto dedicado a la Heroína del Llano y de la Sierra Celia Sánchez Manduley, nombre imprescindible de la Revolución Cubana, Cubadebate contribuye a rescatar el pensamiento del Doctor Armando Hart Dávalos, de conjunto con el proyecto Crónicas, dedicado salvaguardar y conservar el patrimonio que atesora el Fondo Personal de Archivo del Dr. Armando Hart Dávalos, por su valor histórico, social y político, para contribuir al conocimiento, el estudio, la investigación…
(2023-05-09). Rusia asegura que Ucrania organiza actividades terroristas. telesurtv.net El jefe de la inteligencia militar ucraniana, Kiril Budánov, aseguró matar a ciudadanos rusos en cualquier parte el mundo hasta la victoria de Ucrania.
(2023-05-09). Maestros haitianos exigen mejoramiento de condiciones de vida. telesurtv.net En ese contexto, se inició una huelga escolar que han anunciado se mantendrán "hasta que se cumplan las demandas".
(2023-05-09). Bolivia amplía vacunación contra influenza hasta los 12 años. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud detalló que el inmunizante trivalente protege de fuertes Infecciones respiratorias y exhortó a la población indicada a vacunarse.
(2023-05-09). Registran 202 tiroteos masivos en EE.UU. en lo que va de 2023. telesurtv.net En lo que va del presente mes de mayo, aún se reportan 15 tiroteos.
(2023-05-09). Presidente Maduro llama a mantener batalla para denunciar el saqueo de Citgo. telesurtv.net El mandatario recordó que Citgo es una empresa cotizada en unos 13.000 millones de dólares y que cuenta con más de 10.000 estaciones de gasolina en EE.UU.
(2023-05-09). Acusado de homicidio autor de atropello a migrantes en Texas. telesurtv.net No se ha descartado que el hecho fuera intencional, por lo que los cargos recibidos podrían cambiar y aumentar.
(2023-05-09). OMS insta a continuar vigilancia por brote del virus de Marburgo. telesurtv.net La OMS refirió que se han fortalecido aún más las funciones de respuesta crítica.
(2023-05-09). López Obrador hablará con Joe Biden sobre temas migratorios. telesurtv.net El presidente López Obrador ha señalado que su gobierno podría seguir recibiendo a migrantes por razones humanitarias.
(2023-05-09). Vladimir Putin advierte que la humanidad se encuentra en riesgo. telesurtv.net Putin acusó a las élites occidentales de promover "actos sangrientos, golpes de Estado, sembrar el odio, la rusofobia y el nacionalismo agresivo".
(2023-05-09). ONU reconoce que no hay condiciones para la paz en Ucrania. telesurtv.net "Desafortunadamente, creo que en este momento no es posible una negociación para la paz", señaló el secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres.
(2023-05-09). Presidente Maduro llama al pueblo venezolano a mantenerse en batalla para denunciar saqueo de Citgo. telesurtv.net El mandatario recordó que Citgo es una empresa cotizada en unos 13.000 millones de dólares y que cuenta con más de 10.000 estaciones de gasolina en EE.UU.
(2023-05-09). Oposición paraguaya protesta contra resultados electorales. telesurtv.net Miembros de distintas organizaciones de camioneros anunciaron que también se movilizarán desde este lunes en varios puntos del país para exigir al TSJE los mismos reclamos.
(2023-05-09). ONU suspenderá ayuda a cientos de miles de palestinos. telesurtv.net Se afectarán los vales mensuales de 10,3 dólares que recibían los palestinos, así como la entrega de alimentos.
(2023-05-09). Lanzador matancero Renner Rivero entra a la lista de los cero-cero. cubadebate.cu El lanzador matancero Renner Rivero propinó hoy el juego de cero jits-cero carreras número 64 en la historia de las series nacionales de beisbol. Lo hizo en el estadio Victoria de Girón, de Matanzas, en partido ante los Vegueros de Pinar del Río que concluyó con pizarra de 6×0.
(2023-05-09). Intervencionismo norteamericano en el sistema de justicia peruano y el Golpe de Estado contra Pedro Castillo. peoplesdispatch.org Read in English here El 13 de abril la embajadora norteamericana en el Perú Lisa Kenna publicó en su cuenta personal de Twitter una foto con la fiscal de la nación peruana Patricia Benavides, a modo de compartir la reunión en la cual ambas conversaron "sobre la importancia de avanzar con las investigaciones de incidentes …
(2023-05-09). Murió Rita Lee, la reina del rock brasileño o "la patrona de la libertad" cubadebate.cu Murió a los 75 años Rita Lee, una de las más grandes cantantes y compositoras de la historia de la música brasileña, luego de ser diagnosticada con cáncer de pulmón. "Comunicamos el fallecimiento de Rita Lee, en su residencia, en Sao Paulo al final de la noche de ayer, rodeado de todo el amor de su familia, como siempre deseó", divulgó la familia de la artista.
(2023-05-09). Corte Suprema de Brasil aceptó las denuncias contra otras 250 personas por su supuesta participación en el intento de golpe de Estado. cubadebate.cu La víspera, la Corte Suprema de Brasil aceptó las denuncias contra otras 250 personas por su supuesta participación en el intento de golpe de Estado contra el presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva el pasado 8 de enero. Con esta última decisión, el supremo brasileño suma alrededor de 550 personas procesadas desde inicios de año por seguidores de Bolsonaro.
(2023-05-09). Consejo de Estado convoca a Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado, conforme a lo establecido en la Constitución de la República en el Artículo 122, inciso d), acordó disponer la celebración de la Segunda Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su X Legislatura, para el día 25 de mayo de 2023 a las 9: 00 a.m., en el Palacio de las Convenciones. Conozca la agenda de trabajo.
(2023-05-09). Venezuela y Guinea-Bissau consolidan relaciones de cooperación. telesurtv.net El mandatario Umaro Sissoco Embaló arribó el domingo a Venezuela para realizar una visita oficial de trabajo.
(2023-05-09). Detectan primer caso autóctono de dengue en Uruguay desde 2020. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud Pública confirmó un caso de enfermedad por virus Dengue en una persona sin antecedentes de viaje.
(2023-05-09). Reportan dos muertos tras caída de avioneta en Pastaza, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Se trata de una aeronave tipo Cessna 182 de la compañía Aerokashurko con matrícula HC-CJL.
(2023-05-09). Las 5 lecciones de vida para aprender de Nelson Mandela. telesurtv.net Mandela, cambió para siempre la historia de Sudáfrica, un país colonizado por los europeos y sometido desde principios del siglo XX al régimen del apartheid.
(2023-05-09). Aumenta cifra de migrantes varados en frontera chileno-peruana. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 300 migrantes quedan todavía en zona fronteriza entre Chile y Perú, la mayoría de nacionalidad colombiana y ecuatoriana.
(2023-05-09). ONU confirma más de 600 asesinatos en Haití en el mes de abril. telesurtv.net Según la ONU en los tres primeros meses del 2023 se han reportado 846 asesinatos, además de 393 heridos y 395 secuestrados.
(2023-05-09). Comunidad mundial condena bombardeos de Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net Varios países árabes junto con otros Estados, Naciones Unidas y la cancillería palestina pidieron a Israel detener la agresión.
(2023-05-09). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este martes 9 de mayo? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este martes 9 de mayo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país. Estas tasas son las establecidas por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) y las casas de cambio (Cadeca) para las operaciones de canje y recanje de moneda.
(2023-05-09). Confirman dos nuevos casos de malaria en Huetar Caribe, Costa Rica. telesurtv.net Algunos de los síntomas de la malaria son fiebre intermitente, escalofríos, dolor abdominal, fatiga, diarrea, náuseas y vómito.
(2023-05-09). Venezuela celebra decisión de Sala de Cuestiones Preliminares de CPI. telesurtv.net Venezuela continuará haciendo uso de las acciones y mecanismos previstos en el Estatuto de Roma y el Derecho Internacional para defender la verdad.
(2023-05-09). Justicia anula parte de reforma electoral de López Obrador. telesurtv.net Al conocer la decisión en contra de la reforma electoral, el secretario de Gobernación de México acusó a la Suprema Corte de Justicia de estar contra el pueblo. | La propuesta del presidente López Obrador busca modificarlas leyes electorales de comunicación social y de responsabilidades administrativas.
(2023-05-09). Mayoría de ecuatorianos respalda destitución de Guillermo Lasso. telesurtv.net Según el sondeo de opinión el 80.5 de los consultados desaprueban la gestión de Guillermo Lasso y 76 por ciento lo encuentra culpable de corrupción.
(2023-05-09). Pakistán y Afganistán abogan por impulsar nexos bilaterales. telesurtv.net "Mantuvieron un intercambio sincero y profundo sobre temas clave de interés mutuo", señaló la Cancillería pakistaní.
(2023-05-09). Las 3 del día: Sobre un yacimiento de gas en Mayabeque y el Memorial Capablanca (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu En esta emisión de las 3 del día resumimos lo más importante acontecido esta jornada en nuestra web. Abrimos con la explotación de un yacimiento de gas en la provincia de Mayabeque y sus beneficios para el país. Al cierre, compartimos noticias deportivas, en especial del Memorial Capablanca de ajedrez.
(2023-05-09). Recuperan cuerpos de los mineros fallecidos en Yanaquihua, Perú. telesurtv.net Según la Fiscalía local, concluyó a las 22: 50 (hora local) la labor de rescate ejecutada por los equipos de la policía.
(2023-05-09). Parlamento ecuatoriano definirá juicio contra presidente Lasso. telesurtv.net Según el artículo 8 de la Ley Orgánica de la Función Legislativa, para definir el hecho se requerirá de mayoría simple.
(2023-05-09). Rusia destaca fortalecimiento de relaciones con Kirguistán. telesurtv.net "Rusia es el mayor inversor de Kirguistán", refirió el presidente ruso Vladimir Putin.
(2023-05-09). Procesan a otros 250 acusados por intentona golpistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net Tras el intento golpista, las autoridades brasileñas, anunciaron la detención de unas 2.000 simpatizantes bolsonaristas.
(2023-05-09). Arrestan en Islamabad a exprimer ministro paquistaní Imran Khan. telesurtv.net El inspector general de policía de Islamabad confirmó el arresto del líder del Movimiento por la Justicia de Pakistán.
(2023-05-09). Extrema derecha chilena se afianza en elección de consejeros. telesurtv.net La corrección de un error de tipeo ocurrido en la pequeña comuna altiplánica de Colchane hizo variar este lunes los primeros resultados difundidos en la víspera por el Servicio Electoral.
(2023-05-09). Avanza proyecto de incremento de salario mínimo en Chile. telesurtv.net La iniciativa fue aprobada casi por unanimidad en la Comisión de Trabajo sin votos en contra.
(2023-05-09). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 9 de mayo de 2023. cubadebate.cu