(2023-05-21). Western Delusions About Russia and Ukraine Are Genuine. sonar21.com 
If you think that the policy towards Russia, which is shaped by the perceptions and beliefs of the Washington status quo, is not seriously screwed up, think again and watch…
(2023-05-21). Eric Zuesse: How Utterly Untrustworthy America’s Mainstream ‘News’ Media Are. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by The U.S. war against Russia is based not only on lies by the U.S. government and its ‘news’ media about
(2023-05-21). How to Destroy Russia. 2019 Rand Corporation Report: “Overextending and Unbalancing Russia” globalresearch.ca Force the adversary to expand recklessly in order to unbalance him, and then destroy him. This is not the description of a judo hold, but a plan against Russia elaborated by the Rand Corporation, the most influential think tank in the USA.
(2023-05-21). Shutting Down The Israeli Arms Industry. popularresistance.org Even as Israel’s war against Palestine continues unabated, a new movement has arisen in the United Kingdom, challenging the Israeli war machine — and it has been winning some impressive victories. | Founded in 2020, Palestine Action is a grassroots activist movement that seeks to end British complicity in Israeli war crimes by shutting down arms manufacturing sites across the U.K. Today, Lowkey welcomes back Palestine Action co-founder Huda Amori to talk about the rise of her organization that has taken the country by storm and has weapons manufacturers fleeing. Born in the U.K., Amori is a Palestinian-Iraq…
(2023-05-21). The Ukraine Refugee Question. popularresistance.org Last Saturday the Washington Post published an exposé of classified American intelligence documents showing that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, working behind the back of the Biden White House, pushed hard earlier this year for an expanded series of missile attacks inside Russia. The documents were part of a large cache of classified materials posted online by an Air Force enlisted man now in custody. A senior official of the Biden administration, asked by…
(2023-05-21). Russia to resume regular flights to Cuba in July. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Russia will resume regular flights to Cuba starting on July 1, the vice president of that country’s Government, Dmitri Chernyshenko, who is visiting this capital, announced.
(2023-05-21). Durham Report Reveals The Real Threat To ‘Democracy’. popularresistance.org Six years and millions of dollars later, the “Durham report” released on May 15th confirmed once again what a few of us had the nerve to argue before all of the reports and stories that subsequently emerged — that “Russiagate” was the most massive fraud ever perpetrated on the U.S. public by a section of the capitalist rulers and represented a maturing of a form of U.S. neofascism unique to this historical moment. | The public may have forgotten that during the Trump Administration U.S. Attorney General Bob Barr assigned John H. Durham as special counsel to review the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation…
(2023-05-21). Arab Leaders: Foreign Interference In Arab World Must Come To An End. popularresistance.org At the conclusion of the 32nd annual Arab League summit hosted by Saudi Arabia on 19 May, the regional bloc issued a joint declaration calling for an end to foreign interference in the region and reaffirming their support for Palestinian liberation. | “We call for stopping foreign interference in the domestic affairs of Arab countries and categorically reject all support for the formation of armed groups and militias outside the scope of state institutions,” the joint statement reads. | It also stressed that the Israeli occupation of Palestine remains “one of the key factors of stability in the region” and condem…
(2023-05-21). African Initiative on Ukraine Settlement Cements Africa’s New Global Role: Pundit. orinocotribune.com By Muhammad Nooh Osman — May 19, 2023 | Earlier this week, South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that Moscow and Kiev had agreed to receive a mission of African leaders with their peace initiative on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov later confirmed that the African mission was planning to visit Russia in mid-June or early July. | The mission of African countries to Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict between the two neighbors is “very encouraging and unexpected,” given that African nations have not previously directly addressed conflicts outside th…
(2023-05-21). African Initiative on Ukraine Settlement Cements Africa’s New Global Role. orinocotribune.com By Muhammad Nooh Osman — May 19, 2023 | Earlier this week, South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that Moscow and Kiev had agreed to receive a mission of African leaders with their peace initiative on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov later confirmed that the African mission was planning to visit Russia in mid-June or early July. | The mission of African countries to Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict between the two neighbors is “very encouraging and unexpected,” given that African nations have not previously directly addressed conflicts outside th…
(2023-05-21). How Ukrainian Army Fled Bakhmut (Videos). southfront.org 
On May 20, units of the Wagner PMC fully captured the territory of the city of Bakhmut. The main events unfolded in the afternoon of May 19. AFU units fled Bakhmut en masse, abandoning their positions. This was despite the fact that the Ukrainian army had some success on the flanks of the Bakhmut grouping of Russians. | All the while the Ukrainian president Zelensky is outside the borders of his warring country. He is traveling comfortably around the World, using NATO airplanes. The Commander-In-Chief of t…
(2023-05-21). Russia Says West Providing F-16s to Ukraine a ‘Colossal Risk’. news.antiwar.com A Russian official said Saturday that the Western plans to provide Ukraine with American-made F-16 fighter jets bring “colossal risks” after the US announced it would sign off on European countries delivering the aircraft. “We see that Western countries are still adhering to the escalation scenario. It involves colossal risks for themselves,” said Russian Deputy …
(2023-05-21). Military Situation In Bakhmut Area On May 21, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Russian forces fully secured the city of Bakhmt | On May 25, Wagner fighters would begin to withdraw its units for Bakhmut. Their positions will be transferred to units of the Russian Armed Forces, according to Prigozhin | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Berkhovsky water reservoir | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue south of Ivanivske | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Khromove | MORE ON THE T…
(2023-05-21). Bakhmut Folds: Russia Takes City + Ukraine’s Struggle Against Toll of Attrition. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for May 22, 2023: | — Russian Ministry of Defense claims the Donbass city of Bakhmut/Artyomovsk has been fully taken by Russian forces; — Western analysts claim the city’s capture will not “turn the tide” of the conflict, ignoring the war of attrition taking place superseding territorial advances; | — The US is sending another weapons package to Ukraine featuring an unspecified amount of ammunition for HIMARS, artillery systems, anti-tank weapons, and both bridging and logistics equipment; | — The US is also incrementally moving in favor of sending Ukraine F-1…
(2023-05-21). Prigozhin: Wagner to Handover Bakhmut to Regular Russian Forces After Capture. news.antiwar.com Russia’s Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has said his mercenary force captured all of Bakhmut and will hand over the city to regular Russian forces on May 25. “Wagner has made no advances. Wagner today captured no territory. We have captured all the territory we promised to capture, right up to the last centimeter,” Priogzhin said …
(2023-05-21). Ukrainian Losses In Bakhmut Region And Other Frontlines Over Past Day — Russian Defence Ministry. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 20, the city of Bakhmut came under the full control of the Russian military. After the head of the Wagner PMC claimed the victory, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed the control of the city. | In its daily report dated May 21, the Ministry of Defense revealed some new details of the battle in the region over the past day. | Another road bridge used by the Ukrainian military was destroyed near the village of Ivanovskoe (Krasnoe). Another target destroyed near the village was an…
(2023-05-21). Russian defense ministry confirms liberation of Artyomovsk. plenglish.com Moscow, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Ministry of Defense on Sunday confirmed that the city of Artyomovsk, located in the Donetsk People’s Republic, has been completely liberated, and highlighted the role of the Wagner private military company and the Southern Battlegroup.
(2023-05-21). The nuclear hypocrisy of the Gang of Seven(G7) at Hiroshima today. indybay.org At the G7 Summit held this weekend in Hiroshima–where the US government dropped the first of only 2 nuclear bombs ever unleashed in human history, the G7 leaders had the audacity of professing their verbal commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world. At this very same summit, however, these 8 talking heads will once again affirm their increased deadly shipment of lethal arms–including Depleted Uranium tank shells–to further fan the murderous Ukraine war!
(2023-05-21). Biden Announces New Military Aid for Ukraine During Zelensky Meeting in Japan. news.antiwar.com President Biden on Sunday met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, and announced a new military aid package for Kyiv that’s worth $375 million. “I’m announcing the next tranche of US security assistance to Ukraine — a package that includes more ammunition, artillery, armored vehicles to bolster Ukraine’s battlefield …
(2023-05-21). Monday 5/22: End War in Ukraine visit with Rep Barbara Lee – Urge Ceasefire and Negotiations. indybay.org Outdoor event…. | Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s office, | 1 Kaiser Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 | BARTable…
(2023-05-21). French first lady visits giant panda ‘godson’. ecns.cn French first lady Brigitte Macron appeared emotional when she paid a surprise three-hour visit on Wednesday to her “godson” Yuan Meng, a giant panda in the Beauval Park Zoo, about 200 kilometers southwest of Paris.
(2023-05-21). Military Situation In Donbass On May 21, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Konstantinovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Novoyegrovka; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Kramatorsk; | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery radar…
(2023-05-21). Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Scrap Last Nuclear Arms Treaty With Russia. news.antiwar.com Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced a piece of legislation last week that would formally accuse Russia of violating New START and call on the US to withdraw from the treaty. New START is the last nuclear arms control treaty remaining between the US and Russia and places limits on the deployment of nuclear warheads and …
(2023-05-21). The FBI Must Be Held Accountable for Russiagate. thealtworld.com The long awaited US Justice Department “Russiagate” report by Special Counsel John Durham exonerated President Donald Trump from false charges and performed the important public service of making law and order conservatives aware that their beloved FBI is a criminal agency that created a false narrative for the purpose of discrediting President Trump and preventing him from reducing the dangerous tensions between the two main nuclear powers by normalizing relations with Russia. Trump’s intent would have taken away the Russian enemy necessary to the budgets and power of the US military/security complex. | Durham n…
(2023-05-21). Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to visit China. ecns.cn Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit China. During his visit, China and Russia will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations, practical cooperation and issues of mutual interest, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday at the daily press conference.
(2023-05-21). Sudan Warring Factions Sign Seven-Day Ceasefire Agreement. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire, the United States and Saudi Arabia confirmed on May 20. | The new ceasefire agreement will take effect on May 22 evening, 48 hours after it was signed in the Saudi city of Jeddah by the warring factions. The ceasefire may be extended with the agreement of both sides, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said. | In a statement, the U.
(2023-05-21). Sudan: Sexual violence and killings in Darfur ahead of ceasefire. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan: Sexual violence and killings in Darfur ahead of ceasefire | Break in Sudan’s conflict due on Monday, as fighting continues and activists in Nyala tell MEE about 24 cases of sexual assault | Sun, 05/21/2023 – 14: 30 | Smoke rises above buildings in southern Khartoum, Sudan, on 19 May 2023 (AFP) |
(2023-05-21). 25-27 May, Geneva: Exhibition of Palestinian resistance posters by Marc Rudin. samidoun.net 
As part of the action days for the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, Secours Rouge Geneva, in collaboration with Samidoun, is organizing an exhibition of posters by Marc Rudin. The Swiss revolutionary artist and internationalist who died last April was part of the Palestinian liberation struggle for years. His political posters were published by Palestinian …
(2023-05-21). NSW health workers, teachers push Labor to cancel pay cap. greenleft.org.au The NSW Health Services Union has stepped up its industrial campaign, demanding the new Labor government grant pay rises to its paramedics and other ancillary hospital staff. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic study suggests improved time efficiency, accuracy with AI-automated head and neck radiotherapy model. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study conducted by Mayo Clinic suggests artificial intelligence could potentially improve time efficiency and standardization for radiation therapy planning in patients with head and neck cancers. The validation study, published in Frontiers in Oncology, evaluated the efficiency of an algorithm trained by Mayo Clinic and developed in collaboration with Google Health. Radiation therapy planning for head and neck cancers requires a heavy time investment from multiple specialty areas due to the…
(2023-05-21). Banko Brown Murder & License To Kill: SF Press Conference At DA Brook Jenkins Office. indybay.org The murder of Banko Brown by a Walgreen security guard in San Francisco and the failure to prosecute by the District Attorney Brook Jenkins backed up by Mayor London Breed has led to fury among people in San Franicsco. Many Democratic Party officials organized a rally at Jenkins office to protest and call for prosecution. There are over 61 billionaires in San Francisco and speakers charged that there is massive ethnic cleansing going on in San Francisco with Blacks being driven out of San Francisco by a Black Mayor, District Attorney and police chief. | There is also a campaign to drive Black workers from their p…
(2023-05-21). Thursday 6/1: Jail Former SF Fed Member & Silicon Valley CEO Gregory Becker! Bankers Out Of Fed Reserve. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Reserve | 101 Market St. | San Franciso…
(2023-05-21). Protest Over CA AG Rob Bonta's Refusal To Prosecute O'Neil's Killer. indybay.org There was a protest at the San Francisco Hall of Justice and courts against the decision by California Attorney General Rob Bonta not to protest the killer of Keito O’Neil.
(2023-05-21). Georgian airline responds with boycott to the country’s president. plenglish.com Tbilisi, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Georgia’s national air carrier Georgian Airways declared President Salome Zurabishvili a persona non grata on Sunday, after she urged fellow citizens to boycott the company for resuming flights to Moscow.
(2023-05-21). 1,918+ Women and Men from California served as US Colored Troops during the US Civil War. indybay.org Globally, our unique journey from Slavery to Freedom beginning with the 1442 Transatlantic Trade in Human Cargo comes alive 2023 California State Capitol Juneteenth Celebration, in the tradition Lula Briggs Galloway, we carry on…
(2023-05-21). British delegate in Korea: We share the same struggle against poverty and war. thecommunists.org The following greeting was delivered by Comrade Joti Brar to the congress of the People’s Democracy Party (PDP) of south Korea on Sunday 14 May 2023. ***** Comrades, I bring fraternal greetings from the Communists of Britain. We are most enthused to see the vital role being played by your party all over south Korea, …
(2023-05-21). WorkWeek OEA Teachers Strike & Public Ed, WGAW Comedian Writers Speak Out, Mumia/Assange. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the Oakland Teachers Strike & Public Ed, WGAW Comedian Writers Speak Out, World Press Freedom Day Assange & Mumia & WGAW Battles Capitalists On AI…
(2023-05-21). U.S. Killed Shepherd, Not Al-Qaeda Leader In Recent Drone Strike On Syria’s Idlib — Reports. southfront.org 
A fully armed MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle taxis down the runway at an air base in Afghanistan on its way to another wartime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson). | A man killed earlier this month in a United States
(2023-05-21). US Proxies Win Thai Elections — US-Chinese Tensions Set to Grow. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — May 17, 2023 | In a development that will surely impact growing US-Chinese tensions, US-backed opposition parties have won Thailand’s May 14, 2023, general elections. | A US-backed client regime taking power in Thailand will impact China’s Belt and Road Initiative, threaten bilateral trade and tourism, and perhaps even undermine regional security. This is particularly so should Thailand now begin working more closely with Washington over matters in the South China Sea, over Taiwan, or a number of other points of contention the US seeks to use to unify the region against Beijing, but that…
(2023-05-21). Monday 5/22: Nakba 75 and No Tech For Apartheid/Project Nimbus Teach-in. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-21). Demented Policing: Tasering the Elderly. dissidentvoice.org Australia is a country addictively hostile to the elderly. Despite being a continent that speaks to immemorial origins, respect for those who age is uncommon. In The Lucky Country, that seminal, repeatedly misunderstood text, written in frustrated, sour prose, Donald Horne observes that Australia is not a place where one should grow old. And so, …
(2023-05-21). Marching To The Beat Of The Imperial Machine: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The problem that underpins most other problems in modern times is that human minds are highly hackable, and that the science of hacking them at mass scale has been advancing since Bernays over a century ago. This is what keeps people consenting to the destructive and exploitative agendas of the powerful against their own interests. | The fact that our minds are being manipulated at mass scale throughout our civilization is the most significant thing happening in the world by far, but hardly anyone talks about it, because hardly anyone knows it’s hap…
(2023-05-21). 21 May, Basel and 23 May, Zurich: Mohammed Khatib on internationalist struggles for a liberated Palestine. samidoun.net 
Sunday, 21 May 3 pm Gewerkschaftshaus Rebgasse 1, Basel Tuesday, 23 May 7: 30 pm Volkshaus Stauffacherstrasse 60, Zurich Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun, talks about the history of the Palestinian left and the importance of internationalism. We will look back at the struggles of the 1970s and 1980s, try to create a continuity, and …
(2023-05-21). Commentary: Republicans walk out of debt-ceiling negotiations. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – On Friday, May 19, Republicans walked out of debt ceiling negotiations with the Democrats. Presidential candidate Donald Trump followed with a no-compromise stance, saying the Republicans should hold out for “everything that they want.” More than a quarter of Democrat Senators who are opposed to the Republican cuts called on President Biden to overrule the debt ceiling using the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees that the national debt shall be paid. | The crisis over the debt ceiling is a result of growing polarization in the United States. Up until the 1995, Congress regularly r…
(2023-05-21). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Covid Pandemic: A “Truth Bomb” Explodes to Illuminate the War on Humanity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). 750 U.S. Military Bases Globally, $7.2 Trillion US Nuclear Weapons Expenditure Since Hiroshima, Nagasaki. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). G7 Leaders Take Aim at China, But Biden Expects ‘Thaw’ in Relations. news.antiwar.com The joint communiqué released by the Group of Seven leaders during the summit over the weekend in Hiroshima, Japan, took aim at China over several issues, but President Biden said Sunday that he expects a “thaw” in relations with Beijing. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan recently held a meeting with China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi. …
(2023-05-21). The United States of America’s Coercive Diplomacy and Its Harm. orinocotribune.com By Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People’s Republic of China — May 18, 2023 | Introduction | The United States is used to accusing other countries of using great power status, coercive policies and economic coercion to coerce other countries to obey and engage in coercive diplomacy, but in fact, the United States is the instigator of coercive diplomacy. The invention rights, patent rights and intellectual property rights of coercive diplomacy all belong to the United States. For a long time, the United States will do everything possible to coerce other countries, and the United States has a very disgraceful “d…
(2023-05-21). President Xi Jinping and presidents of the five Central Asian countries announce the official inauguration of the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism. ecns.cn On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was held successfully in Xi’an.
(2023-05-21). Xi delivers keynote address at China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered a keynote address at the China-Central Asia Summit held in the city of Xi’an, Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province.
(2023-05-21). Xi expounds on how to build China-Central Asia community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expounded on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future, when he delivered a keynote address at the China-Central Asia Summit held in the northwestern city of Xi’an.
(2023-05-21). President Xi Jinping puts forward four propositions on what kind of Central Asia to be built. ecns.cn On the morning of May 19, President Xi Jinping chaired the China-Central Asia Summit at the Xi’an International Convention Center in Shaanxi Province. He put forward four propositions on what kind of Central Asia to be built in his keynote speech.
(2023-05-21). President Xi proposes four principles on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. ecns.cn On the morning of May 19, President Xi Jinping chaired the China-Central Asia Summit at the Xi’an International Convention Center in Shaanxi Province. He proposed four principles on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future in his keynote speech.
(2023-05-21). President Xi Jinping puts forth eight proposals for cooperation between China and Central Asian countries. ecns.cn On the morning of May 19, President Xi Jinping chaired the China-Central Asia Summit at the Xi’an International Convention Center in Shaanxi Province. He put forth eight proposals for cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in his keynote speech.
(2023-05-21). Full text of President Xi Jinping’s keynote speech at China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered a keynote speech at the China-Central Asia Summit held in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. The following is the full text.
(2023-05-21). Beautiful nature of tidal flat in Fujian. ecns.cn Stunning natural wonder of tidal flat along Meizhou Island, in Putian, east China’s Fujian Province, May 17, 2023.
(2023-05-21). The PRC is becoming increasingly active in the region of Central and South Asia. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-21). A year after Texas school massacre. america.cgtn.com 
A year after the Texas school massacre, what has and hasn’t changed?>
(2023-05-21). President Biden rejects GOP demands for spending cuts. america.cgtn.com 
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are scheduled to hold an in-person meeting on May 22 to further deliberate on the debt limit. See the latest.
(2023-05-21). Military Situation In Syria On May 21, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-21). Military Situation In Yemen On May 21, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-21). Five Iranian Border Guards Killed In Clashes Near Pakistan Border. southfront.org 
File image. | Five Iranian border guards were killed in a clash in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan with armed terrorists trying to enter the country near the Pakistani border, Iranian state TV reported on May 21. | The clash took place in the town of Saravan. The terrorists fled the area with casualties, according to the state TV, which didn’t provide any additional details. Originally, it was reported that six border guards were killed in the clash. However, later the officia…
(2023-05-21). Hezbollah Holds Public Military Exercise Near Front With Israel (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | On May 21, Hezbollah held a public military exercise in southern Lebanon, just a few kilometers away from the front with Israel. | The exercise, which was attended by local and international media, was held at a camp near the Tourist Landmark of the Resistance in the town of Mleeta. Hezbollah fighters conducted tactical maneuvers during the small-scale exercise and later showcased heavy weapons, including multiple rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns and anti-tank rocket-propelled gre…
(2023-05-21). Iran’s IRGC Shares Photos Of Destroyer Carrying American, French & British Commanders. southfront.org 
USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) destroyer. Source: the IRGC via Tasnim News. | On May 21, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released photos showing United States Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton as it On her journey through the strategic strait, the destroyer was visited by Vice Adm. Bra…
(2023-05-21). Eric Zuesse: The Asian Century: We’re In It, And Should Plan For It. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by On May 3rd, Japan’s NikkeiAsia headlined
(2023-05-21). “Pro-Iranian Shiites” Iraq Only Seems “Pro-Iranian” southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Damir Nazarov. | Three years have passed since the murder of Suleimani and Muhandis, and the Iraqi resistance has not fulfilled its promise to eliminate the American presence in Iraq. Moreover, some influential figures directly connected with the resistance (Sheikh Khazali) or who are a political ally in parliament (Nouri al-Maliki) have begun to make rather contradictory statements in relation to the American presence. In early May, Sheikh Khazali, the he…
(2023-05-21). Circumventing the blockade: Pueblo a Pueblo builds grassroots food sovereignty (Part II). mronline.org 
An organization that brings together rural producers with urban consumers breaks with the dictates of the market.
(2023-05-21). ScheerPost Finalist in Nine SoCal Journalism Award Categories. scheerpost.com 
By SP Staff / Original to ScheerPost The Los Angeles Press Club recently announced the finalists for its 65th annual Southern California Journalism Awards naming ScheerPost staff and contributors as finalists in nine categories. ScheerPost’s founder and publisher Robert Scheer is a finalist for two awards, including audio journalist of the year for his award-winning weekly …
(2023-05-21). Jerusalem: Itamar Ben Gvir declares Israel ‘in charge’ of Al-Aqsa during visit. middleeasteye.net 
Jerusalem: Itamar Ben Gvir declares Israel ‘in charge’ of Al-Aqsa during visit | Hamas slams visit by far-right minister, which comes days after ultra-nationalist march through Jerusalem | Sun, 05/21/2023 – 09: 34 | Itamar Ben Gvir, flanked by Israeli police officers, greets people gathered in front of Damascus Gate, leading to the Old City of Jerusalem, during the annual “flag march” to mark Jerusalem Day,…
(2023-05-21). Bahrain to restore diplomatic relations with Lebanon. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-21). ‘We were just singing’: Tunisian students stunned after satirical song imprisonment. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-21). Economic sanctions make populations in targeted countries poorer, sicker and vulnerable. peoplesdispatch.org According to a study published by CEPR, rich and developed countries in the West have increased the use of illegal unilateral punitive measures despite being aware of their ill effects on people…
(2023-05-21). US, British, French Naval Commanders Transit Hormuz Strait in Message to Iran. news.antiwar.com The Middle East-based naval commanders from the US, British, and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz on a US warship on Friday in an unusual show of force aimed at Iran. The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet said its commander, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, made the transit with his British and French counterparts aboard the …
(2023-05-21). The Yemen War Can Be Over — If Biden Wants It. progressivehub.net RYAN GRIM | THE INTERCEPT…
(2023-05-21). The WEF “Cyber Attack” Scenario: Another Crisis “Much Worse than Covid”, Paralysis of Power Supply, Communications, Transportation. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). The WEF and WHO — Are They Running a Death Cult? A WHO / Pharma controlled Worldwide Tyrannical “health system” globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). Electromagnetic and Informational Weapons: The Remote Manipulation of the Human Brain. globalresearch.ca Editors Note: | We bring to our readers this carefully documented review article by Mojmir Babajek first published in 2004. | While the text deals with a number of complex scientific processes, the implications of these findings are far-reaching. This study also …
(2023-05-21). The Dark Origins of the Davos Great Reset. globalresearch.ca Klaus Schwab is little more than a slick PR agent for a global technocratic agenda, a corporatist unity of corporate power with government, including the UN, an agenda whose origins go back to the beginning of the 1970s, and even earlier.
(2023-05-21). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). The CO2 Narrative: The Truth About ‘Net Zero’: A Diabolical Agenda Sold as a Saviour Formula. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). The Lord of “Vaccines” and the “Health Terrorist Ideology”. Where Do You Think this Is Going? Get Off that Crazy Train. globalresearch.ca “A tyrant needs above all a tyrant-state, so he will use a million little civil servant tyrants who each have a trivial task to perform, and each will perform that task competently, and without remorse”
(2023-05-21). The Worldwide Network of US Military Bases (2001-2005). globalresearch.ca The Global Deployment of US Military Personnel…
(2023-05-21). Historical Analysis of the Global Elites: Ransacking the World Economy Until ‘You’ll Own Nothing’. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-21). The Left group in the European Parliament. europarl.europa.eu Mick Wallace speaking at the European Parliament.
(2023-05-21). Communal Socialism in Venezuela w/ Chris Gilbert. socialistproject.ca
(2023-05-21). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 15. thelastamericanvagabond.com Join us on today’s episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two
(2023-05-21). The Deadly LNP/Spike Protein Design & The New modRNA Ferritin Nanoparticle Universal Flu Injection. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/20/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-05-21). Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis. tomdispatch.com He appointed three conservative Supreme Court justices who shocked the nation with rulings that dramatically took away rights. He sided with the racists who used “states’ rights” to push through undemocratic policies locally. And he’s the only American president who lost a reelection bid but returned to office in the following election. Yes, I’m thinking of former New York governor and Democrat Grover Cleveland who first won the presidency in 1884, lost his reelection bid in 1888, only to successfully regain the presidency in 1892 against then-incumbent Benjamin Harrison. In 2024, Donald Trump hopes to repeat tha…
(2023-05-21). US Will Unblock Venezuela Fund Agreed in Mexico Talks. venezuelanalysis.com The Biden administration has reportedly greenlighted the release of Venezuelan frozen resources for social programs after six months of stalling.
(2023-05-21). From Beyond the Death of Beyond Vietnam. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-21). Milwaukee: Fire and Police Commission bend to police, suspend policy on release of video footage during Republican National Convention in July 2024. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement by the Coalition to March on the RNC 2024. | A fight is underway in Milwaukee over Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 575, which forces the police to release video of police crimes in a timely manner. This is a policy won after two years of dedicated organizing by the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, a coalition partner, and affected Milwaukee families. The SOP is already under attack by the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) and Wisconsin GOP leaders in Madison, but now the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) has voted as of T…
(2023-05-21). President Maduro, 5 Years After Re-election: Venezuela Remains United. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-21). Scottish government scraps mask use in social care settings. wsws.org The Scottish government scrapped the use of masks in health and social care settings, four days after the World Health Organisation falsely declared the pandemic emergency over.
(2023-05-21). British police Taser 11 year-old boy and 93 year-old man with dementia. wsws.org With an additional 8,000 officers in England and Wales carrying Taster guns, it means that 25,000 out of 123,000 cops—one in five—are armed.
(2023-05-21). This week in history: May 22-28. wsws.org
(2023-05-21). Fascism and big business in Succession’s “America Decides” episode. wsws.org The 62-minute episode has an unquestionably unnerving quality. It provides an artistic and accurate depiction of the breakdown of democracy and the lurch toward fascism by the American ruling elite.
(2023-05-21). Jeddah Meeting Unites the Arab League With Damascus. strategic-culture.org While there may be division between Qatar and Syria now, they are united in their support of seeking the freedom of Palestine. | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was met at the airport by Prince Badr, who is the Deputy Emir of Makkah Province, walked with al-Assad into the reception room, where they sat and exchanged pleasantries. This marks the first Arab League summit attended by al-Assad since 2011, when Syria was suspended after the U…
(2023-05-21). Debt ceiling negotiations reveal how evil the system is. indybay.org The Evil Face To The Debt Ceiling Negotiations…
(2023-05-21). Cracking Down On Pay To Play. levernews.com This week, I published a two-month long
(2023-05-21). “Fentalyfe” Poster Campaign Redecorated. indybay.org Right-wing poster campaign installations calling for police and criminalization were redecorated in SF…
(2023-05-21). Electores turcos inscritos en el extranjero concurren a segunda vuelta. t.co Se instalaron 3.461 urnas en 167 puntos localizados en 73 países. Hay más de 3.4 millones de electores inscritos en el extranjero.
(2023-05-21). Only 13 Percent of Methane Emissions Are Actually Regulated, Study Shows. truthout.org Methane — a potent greenhouse gas and the second biggest driver of global warming after carbon dioxide (CO‚ÇÇ) — had its moment in the spotlight in 2021. Over 100 countries signed on to the Global Methane Pledge to cut emissions by 30% compared to 2020 levels by 2030. This is a useful goal, but our new research shows that something is still missing: stringent policies to eliminate methane emissions. |
(2023-05-21). Fascism Is Rising, But It Does Not Have to Be Our Future. truthout.org Most organizers are exhausted, striving to balance the impossible load of community crises, family crises and urgent campaigns. Addressing long-term visionary campaign work can feel particularly challenging in these times of increased attacks from the right. Organizers are reeling within a political terrain where the left is working to preserve reproductive justice and bodily autonomy… |
(2023-05-21). Panama’s presidential pre-candidate defends a life with dignity. plenglish.com Panama City, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Leading up to the 2024 general elections, independent Presidential Pre-candidate Maribel Gordon defended the Life with Dignity project for Panama, which currently receives growing popular support.
(2023-05-21). Cuba mourns death of writer Anton Arrufat. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), Luis Morlote, lamented the death of renowned poet, narrator and playwright Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner, at the age of 87 in Havana on Sunday.
(2023-05-21). Cuban President Diaz-Canel laments death of author Anton Arrufat. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel the death early on Sunday of renowned writer Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner, at the age of 87.
(2023-05-21). Cuban president participates in Meteor 2023 practical exercises. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel participated on Sunday in the practical exercises of the Meteor 2023 maneuver in order to be better prepared for weather events and other dangers of natural, technological and health origin.
(2023-05-21). Cubans bid farewell to Anton Arrufat with admiration and respect. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Havana-based Casa de las Americas, Abel Prieto, expressed his sorrow on Sunday for the death in this capital of renowned writer Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner (2000), at the age of 87.
(2023-05-21). Demand in Argentina to remove Cuba from list of US Terrorist list. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 21 (Prensa Latina) United States President Joe Biden must remove Cuba from an ignominious list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism, Argentinean political scientist Atilio Boron demanded on Sunday.
(2023-05-21). Modi and Lula agree to strengthen ties between India and Brazil. plenglish.com Tokyo, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva agreed on Sunday to strengthen bilateral relations at a meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, the first between the two dignitaries.
(2023-05-21). Renowned writer and playwright Anton Arrufat dies in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The renowned Cuban poet, storyteller and playwright Anton Arrufat, National Literature Award winner (2000), died at the age of 87, the Ministry of Culture reported on Sunday.
(2023-05-21). US Prosecutors’ Power Under Espionage Act Grows With Teixeira Detention. thedissenter.org
(2023-05-21). DNA contamination and cancer-causing agent SV40 found in Pfizer’s covid injections. expose-news.com It’s not just the spike protein and the mRNA that are a problem. Both Pfizer and Moderna covid injections also have DNA contamination and Pfizer’s covid injection contains SV40 promoters. Microbiologist Kevin …
(2023-05-21). EcoHealth documents show the development of the covid virus/vaccine bioweapon and the plan to infect populations. expose-news.com The debate as to what caused the covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing and is likely to be ongoing for some time. Karen Kingston argues that the cause of the pandemic was a …
(2023-05-21). The rebels fighting tyranny need our support; how do we do that? expose-news.com As our regular readers will know there was a recent attempt on our editor’s life. Why would The System do this? Because our editor belongs to a special group of people — …
(2023-05-21). President Maduro, 5 Years After Reelection: Venezuela Remains United. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-21). Apocalyptic Catastrophe Looms: Deagel’s Horrific 2025 Depopulation Forecast is supported by Official Excess Death Figures in the Millions & Confidential Pfizer Documents. expose-news.com
(2023-05-21). Lebanese Army Says It Arrested Senior Al-Qaeda Leader. southfront.org 
Image is based on the flag of Lebanon | On May 20, the Lebanese military announced that it arrested a senior leader of al-Qaeda during an operation in the northern town of Deir Amar. | The operation took place on May 19, the army said in a statement, identifying the captured senior terrorist by his initials only, T.M.”T.M. is one of the most prominent leaders of al-Qaeda and the founder of its cells in Lebanon,” the statement reads. | According to the army, the senior al-Qaeda leader played a key role in establishing Fatah al-Islam…
(2023-05-21). Senior SDF Commander, Three Fighters Killed In Roadside Bomb Attack In Syria’s Deir Ezzor. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: sdf-press.com | On May 20, an armored vehicle of the United States-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was hit with a roadside bomb near the town of Abu Khashab in the northern countryside of Deir Ezzor. | In an initial statement, the SDF said that three of its personnel, including a senior commander, were wounded in the attack, adding that the attack was likely orchestrated by ISIS cells. | Later however, Sputnik reported, citing local sources in Deir Ezzo…
(2023-05-21). Yellow alert declared in Ecuador on El Niño Phenomenon. plenglish.com Quito, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Risk Management Secretariat (SGR) declared a yellow alert for the possible occurrence of El Niño phenomenon, which is keeping experts in Ecuador on alert.
(2023-05-21). Storming In: Struggle in Atlanta Against Cop City Continues Despite Repression. itsgoingdown.org Report from Atlanta, as demonstrations continue against the Cop City project in the face of ongoing repression. On May 15th, around 500 people assembled in the atrium of the Atlanta City Hall. To date, this is the largest local participation in a protest (fundraisers, concerts, parties, etc. not included) for the movement to defend Weelaunee…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iShun0adjek Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday — treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some…
(2023-05-21). Consumer Health: What do you know about malaria? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Malaria Day will be observed Tuesday, April 25, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially fatal disease. Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect red blood cells. This is when people typically develop malaria symptoms. Because the parasites…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can aspirin make your breathing worse? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring allergies feel bad enough for people with nasal congestion and asthma symptoms. But imagine if aspirin is the culprit that makes everything feel worse and you didn’t know it. For some people with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), also known as Samter’s triad, it can be a challenging and long road to diagnosis. Dr. Angela Donaldson, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, focuses her research on this difficult to diagnose condition. Learn about AERD in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: …
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: African Americans and heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an African American woman in her 40s. I recently had a well-woman checkup done and was told that I also should have a cardiac workup. Although I don’t eat as healthy as I should and high blood pressure and cholesterol run in my family, I have not begun menopause yet. Why do I need to be concerned about heart disease now? ANSWER: Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs and symptoms of asthma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asthma is a global issue. It’s estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It’s a chronic disease that makes it hard to breathe. Asthma often starts in childhood, but can develop in people of any age and is common in adults as well. Symptoms of asthma can range from mild to life-threatening. Dr. James Li, a Mayo Clinic allergist, talks about the signs and symptoms of asthma in this Mayo Clinic Minute. …
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can significantly disrupt a person’s daily life. Some people suffer in silence because of painful stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation. These symptoms can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. IBS affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. “Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 10% of U.S. adults,” says Dr. Brian Lacy, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic in a new era of discoveries with rapid genome sequencing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National DNA Day on April 25 marks the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953 and the Human Genome Project’s completion in 2003. The discovery of DNA’s double helix structure 70 years ago propelled a revolutionary shift toward individualized medicine. Today, new genome sequencing technologies could help Mayo Clinic scientists fuel a new whirlwind of genomics discoveries. One of the sophisticated sequencing technologies, arriving at Mayo Clinic in May, will give the ability to put…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic study puts price tag on cost of menopause symptoms for women in the workplace. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Menopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, joint aches and cognitive difficulties damage the quality of life for millions of women. They also can adversely affect women in the workplace. A newly published Mayo Clinic study puts numbers on that cost: an estimated $1.8 billion in lost work time per year and $26.6 billion annually when medical expenses are added, in the U.S. alone. “The takeaway for…
(2023-05-21). The silent liver disease experts warn is on the rise among Hispanics and children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Two months after his liver transplant, Juan Silva with his wife, Gisela Juan and Gisela Silva have a lot to smile about these days. One reason why, they are back to enjoying home-cooked together. “Oh man, I can eat more now,” says Juan. “Before I didn’t want to eat anything because it would mess up my stomach and stuff because something wasn’t working right.” That led Juan to his doctor’s office where a series of…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in Uruguay. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Montevideo to assist patients, their families, referring physicians, and insurance companies and brokers. The office joins several around the world established to serve people interested in connecting with Mayo Clinic. The Montevideo office staff, fluent in Spanish and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville,…
(2023-05-21). Menopause: Ensuring a tranquil transition. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The average age for menopause in the U.S. is 51. For some women, menopause can be challenging, but a greater understanding of the symptoms and treatments can help smooth this natural transition. Here are answers to common questions women have about menopause: How do I know if what I’m experiencing is menopause? Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It’s triggered by a natural decline in female hormones released by the ovaries,…
(2023-05-21). Be safe when flooding occurs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — With the snowmelt and recent rains, the National Weather Service says major flooding has occurred or is forecast along the Mississippi River in portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Health care professionals at Mayo Clinic Health System have several health-related tips to stay safe if the water rises. “First and foremost, be safe. Do not walk, swim, drive or ride in a car through floodwaters,” says Michael Bassett, M.D., family medicine…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It’s a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Poor sleep can be linked to stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone’s risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic vascular neurologist, explains why poor sleep can be linked to stroke. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-05-21). Ready to Run: Train your mind as you train your body for race day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don’t overlook the mental aspects of performance. Most experts know the importance of mental training. Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile under four minutes, said, “It’s the brain, not the heart or lungs, that’s the critical organ.” Mental barriers All athletes, no matter how strong or physically gifted, can struggle to be successful if they…
(2023-05-21). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….
(2023-05-21). Nucleus RadioPharma to open manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Facility aims to manufacture next generation of radiopharmaceuticals ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nucleus RadioPharma, a radiopharmaceutical company founded by Eclipse and Mayo Clinic, announced today it has received approval from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its economic incentive request to support a facility in Rochester. The facility will be based in the Two Discovery Square building within Destination Medical Center’s Discovery Square District. Nucleus was established to address the acute manufacturing…
(2023-05-21). ‘We Do Not Need a School for Assassins’: Hours of Public Comment Unanimously Against ‘Cop City’. scheerpost.com 
By Alex Binder / Unicorn Riot Atlanta, GA — Hundreds of Atlantans spoke out against the proposed authorization of $33.5 million taxpayer dollars for the Atlanta Police Foundation to fund the construction of ‘Cop City’ during the public comment section at city council on Monday. The council is expected to vote on the funding on June 5. …
(2023-05-21). In 2022, Exonerations Hit a Record High in the U.S. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-21). Samidoun joins #Nakba75 events in Switzerland highlighting 75 years of Palestinian, Arab and international resistance. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is currently participating in a series of events organized by a coalition of groups in Switzerland. The week of action, for #Nakba75, includes exhibitions, cultural events, demonstrations and political events highlighting the Palestinian people’s liberation struggle through 75 years of ongoing Nakba. As the call to the week noted, “The …
(2023-05-21). Journalist Details 15 of the Most Damning Allegations in Sexual Misconduct Complaint Against Giuliani. scheerpost.com 
By Alex Henderson / AlterNet After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Rudy Giuliani’s admirers in the mainstream press hailed him as “America’s mayor.” Giuliani, in those days, had a reputation for being a moderate Republican who had no problem making bipartisan deals with Democrats. When he gave a very nuanced speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention, …
(2023-05-21). Why the Right Embraces Military-Veteran Vigilantes. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-21). Reportan incendio en fábrica de pinturas en Ecatepec, México. telesurtv.net El Cuerpo de Bomberos de Ciudad de México informó que el incendió fue extinguido y se realiza la remoción y el enfriamiento del lugar.
(2023-05-21). Putin felicita al Grupo Wagner por liberación de Artyomovsk. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa ruso anunció temprano en el día que la ciudad de Artyomovsk (Bakhmut) había sido completamente liberada.
(2023-05-21). Ejército y grupo FAR en Sudán acuerdan nueva tregua humanitaria. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a un comunicado emitido por Arabia Saudita y Estados Unidos, fuerzas que están catalogándose como mediadores “las dos partes acordaron facilitar la distribución de la ayuda humanitaria”.
(2023-05-21). Aumenta a 850 cifra de muertos por conflicto armado en Sudán. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, el Sindicato de Médicos de Sudán dijo que 3.394 civiles también resultaron heridos en la violencia cuando las hostilidades entran en su sexta semana.
(2023-05-21). Fiscalía mexicana retira la acusación penal contra mujer indígena. telesurtv.net La noticia supone una victoria para Ruiz, de 23 años y originaria de Oaxaca, y para México, un país que cuenta miles de asesinatos de mujeres cada año.
(2023-05-21). Londres niega impacto en la salud y el medio ambiente de sus municiones de uranio empobrecido. cubadebate.cu Londres ha utilizado durante mucho tiempo municiones de uranio empobrecido y no ve nada sobrenatural en ello, dijo Barbara Woodward, representante permanente de Gran Bretaña ante la ONU. “Se trata de un componente estándar y no tiene nada que ver con armas o capacidades nucleares”, afirmó. También señaló que no ha habido efectos sobre la población.
(2023-05-21). Rusia acusa que Cumbre del G7 busca contener a Beijing y Moscú. telesurtv.net En Occidente se formuló la tarea de no solo “vencer a Rusia en el campo de batalla”, sino “eliminarla como competidor geopolítico”, dijo el ministro de Asunto Exteriores ruso.
(2023-05-21). Constituyen nueva asociación de personas con discapacidad en Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Cubana de Personas en Situación de Discapacidad Intelectual (ACPDI) es un sueño hecho realidad, anunció hoy en Twitter Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, titular del Ministerio del Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS). El MTSS es el órgano de relación de la naciente asociación, que constituye un nuevo paso en pos de la plena inclusión social en la Mayor de las Antillas.
(2023-05-21). Detienen al presunto asesino de una familia matancera. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Interior informó que capturó al presunto responsable del homicidio de una familia que vivía en las afueras de la ciudad de Matanzas. El sujeto fue detenido en la playa Jibacoa, en la provincia de Mayabeque, cuando intentaba salir del país. Entre los objetos que le fueron ocupados se encontraron evidencias que lo vinculan con el crimen.
(2023-05-21). Estudio asegura que el peso de los rascacielos está hundiendo a Nueva York. cubadebate.cu Un equipo de geólogos de Estados Unidos determinó las tasas de hundimiento natural de la ciudad de Nueva York por el enorme peso de sus rascacielos, indicó la revista Earth’s Future. El modelo determinó un ritmo de sumergimiento de uno a dos milímetros por año, “con algunas áreas muchas más rápidas”, aseguró el escrito.
(2023-05-21). Unión Eléctrica estima que no ocurran afectaciones por déficit de capacidad de generación. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para el horario pico nocturno de este domingo una disponibilidad de 2 760 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 600 MW, para una reserva de 160 MW. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas, no se pronostica afectación en este horario por déficit de capacidad de generación.
(2023-05-21). Condenan presencia del ministro israelí en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net La visita del Ministro de Seguridad Nacional de Israel, Itamar Ben-Gvir, se produce días después de que miles de nacionalistas judíos marcharan por la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén.
(2023-05-21). Rusia acusa al G7 de destruir la estabilidad global. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Exteriores ruso destacó que los resultados de la cumbre en Hiroshima son “decisiones politizadas, destinadas a trazar líneas de división en las relaciones internacionales”.
(2023-05-21). Saharauis celebran aniversario 50 del Frente Polisario. telesurtv.net Se cumplen cinco décadas del inicio de la lucha armada. Presidente Gali subraya que esa fue la respuesta a los intentos de socavar los derechos de su pueblo.
(2023-05-21). Denuncian masacre de cuatro menores indígenas en Caquetá, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz puntualizó que este crimen múltiple constituyó la masacre número 36 ocurrida en el país suramericano en lo que va de 2023.
(2023-05-21). Estampida en estadio de El Salvador deja al menos 12 muertos. telesurtv.net Protección Civil de El Salvador precisó que los todos los fallecidos mayores de edad.
(2023-05-21). Griegos emiten su voto para renovar el parlamento. telesurtv.net El padrón electoral está compuesto por un total de 9.813.595 ciudadanos, que deberán escoger a los nuevos diputados de listas presentadas por 35 partidos políticos.
(2023-05-21). Presidente cubano recibe a ministro de Turismo de Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net El presidente de la Junta Directiva del Fondo Saudita para el Desarrollo hizo explícito el agradecimiento de Arabia Saudita a Cuba, por apoyar que el Reino sea la sede de la Exposición Universal 2030.
(2023-05-21). Aeropuertos detienen actividad por cenizas del Popocatépetl en México. telesurtv.net Durante la última revisión de pistas y testigos ya no se encontró ceniza volcánica, por lo que se determinó abrir operaciones en el AICM a partir de las 10: 00 (hora local)…
(2023-05-21). El ADN parrandero que corre por las venas remedianas (+ Fotos, Video y Podcast). cubadebate.cu Nacido y criado en Remedios, Daniel Morcillo Nápoles es un apasionado de las parrandas y confiesa que lleva la tradición en su ADN øCómo podría ser diferente? Si esta música la escuchó desde la cuna y cuan ødo pudo caminar ya le daba la vuelta a la plaza cada 24 de diciembre vestido de rojo. Si de rojo, porque Daniel es del barrio de San Salvador y para que no quede duda, lleva un gallo en su sombrero.
(2023-05-21). Iroel Sánchez: “Al estado socialista le conviene una sociedad civil activa” cubadebate.cu Me parece que hay dos problemas esenciales que luego se derivan en más. Uno es el incumplimiento del principio de distribución socialista del que tanto se habla, o sea, no hay relación adecuada entre el aporte y los ingresos de las personas. Y en otro orden, todavía arrastramos muchas prácticas igualitaristas que terminan generando más desigualdad. Cuando le das lo mismo a todo el mundo, lo necesite o no.
(2023-05-21). Incendio consume más de 8.500 hectáreas en Cáceres, España. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades, es el viento el mayor problema para apagar este siniestro que empezó el pasado miércoles en la zona de Pinofranqueado y está catalogado como de nivel dos de peligrosidad.
(2023-05-21). Feministas mexicanas exigen anular sentencia contra mujer indígena. telesurtv.net Roxana Ruiz fue condenada a seis años de prisión por uso excesivo de la fuerza cuando mató en defensa propia a un hombre que la había abusado sexualmente .
(2023-05-21). Reportan 125 muertos en un doble ataque en el centro de Nigeria. telesurtv.net A pesar de que en la región se registran continuos enfrentamientos entre pastores y agricultores, organizaciones sociales acusan a grupos paramilitares.
(2023-05-21). Fuerzas rusas establecen control sobre la ciudad de Artiómovsk en Donetsk. telesurtv.net La batalla por el control de la ciudad se convirtió en el centro del conflicto que estalló en febrero pasado.
(2023-05-21). Estampida en estadio de El Salvador deja al menos nueve muertos. telesurtv.net Protección Civil de El Salvador precisó que de los fallecidos, siete son hombres y dos mujeres, todos mayores de edad.
(2023-05-21). Suspenden a candidato presidencial que lidera encuestas en Guatemala. telesurtv.net La Sala Sexta del Tribunal de lo Contencioso Administrativo otorgó un amparo provisional al partido Cambio, que impugnó la Asamblea Nacional de Prosperidad Ciudadana.
(2023-05-21). Entregarán a Francisco carta con denuncias de pederastia en Bolivia. telesurtv.net “Es nuestra obligación manifestar que todo el pueblo boliviano siente repudio y molestia por estos hechos” agregó la alcaldesa.
(2023-05-21). Segundo terremoto sacude a Nueva Caledonia. telesurtv.net El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos declaró que el sismo se produjo a una profundidad de unos 36 kilómetros.
(2023-05-21). 62 SNB: Santiago de Cuba divide honores con Guantánamo y sigue de líder. cubadebate.cu En rol de visitante, Santiago de Cuba dividió honores este sábado en doble juego contra Guantánamo y conservó la cima de la tabla de posiciones de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, que mañana dejará caer las cortinas de sus décimas subseries particulares.A primera hora en el estadio Nguyen Van Troi, los Indios del Guaso dejaron al campo 9-8 a la tropa del mentor Eddy Cajigal.
(2023-05-21). Nebraska aprueba ley para penalizar el aborto y los cuidados a menores trans. cubadebate.cu La legislatura estatal de Nebraska, en EEUU, votó este viernes a favor de promulgar una ley que penaliza el aborto a partir de las 12 semanas de gestación y los cuidados médicos para las personas transgénero menores de 19 años. Después de la votación en el Parlamento estatal, la legislación pasará a la oficina del gobernador Jim Pillen, del Partido Republicano.
(2023-05-21). Acoso a Buena Fe o un regreso de torquemada. cubadebate.cu Yo acabo de leer cierto manifiesto del autodenominado Consejo Europeo Cubano, —grupo que en su fundación declara haber entendido lo que puede hacer la Unión Europea para “arrodillar y destruir la dictadura militar de La Habana”—, en el que se explican las razones por las cuales promueven el acoso y la censura del dúo musical cubano Buena Fe, que actualmente se halla de gira por España.
(2023-05-21). Celebran homenaje póstumo a intelectual cubano Iroel Sánchez. telesurtv.net Sánchez era reconocido por su activa labor como dirigente cultural, periodista, analista político, escritor, editor y realizador audiovisual.
(2023-05-21). Asesinan a firmante de la paz en el centro de Colombia. telesurtv.net Alfonso Correa Zapata excombatiente de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP) se encontraba realizando su proceso de reincorporación.
(2023-05-21). China confirma el descubrimiento de su mayor reserva de oro. cubadebate.cu El Departamento de Recursos Naturales de la provincia de Shandong, en el este de China, reportó el descubrimiento de 200 toneladas adicionales de oro en la mina de Xiling, en la ciudad de Laizhou, informó el jueves Global Times.El reciente hallazgo eleva la reserva acumulada total de oro de la mina a 580 toneladas, convirtiéndola en el depósito individual de dicho metal precioso más grande del país.
(2023-05-21). Argentina debuta con victoria en el Mundial Sub 20 de Futbol. telesurtv.net La albiceleste juvenil se presenta en su Copa del Mundo con apretado triunfo ante Uzbekistán; Estados Unidos gana y Guatemala cae.
(2023-05-21). Granmenses rinden tributo a José Martí por aniversario de su caída en combate (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Aquel 19 de mayo, hace ya 128 años, José Martí montado en su caballo, es impactado por tres disparos. Desde la provincia Granma este sábado se le rindió tributo, en el mismo sitio donde cayera en combate: Dos Ríos, Jiguaní. Allí, se dieron cita, jóvenes, educandos, trabajadores y pobladores del lugar.
(2023-05-21). Congreso peruano autoriza ingreso de tropas estadounidenses en el país. cubadebate.cu El Congreso de Perú autorizó el arribo al país de elementos de las fuerzas armadas estadounidenses para labores de cooperación y entrenamiento a militares y policías de la nación andina. Lo hizo con una votación de 70 votos a favor, 33 en contra y cuatro abstenciones. Las tropas operarán entre el 1ro de junio y el 31 de diciembre.
(2023-05-21). Suman 140 palestinos asesinados por fuerzas de Israel en 2023. telesurtv.net En la Franja de Gaza, Naciones Unidas ha verificado inicialmente el asesinato de 33 palestinos y todavía se está verificando una muerte adicional.
(2023-05-21). Conoce las propiedades del té y sus beneficios para la salud. telesurtv.net Consumir una taza de esta bebida tiene múltiples beneficios para nuestro organismo porque contiene antioxidantes, reduce el estrés y baja los niveles de hipertensión, entre otros.
(2023-05-21). Tiroteo en el norte de México deja 10 muertos. telesurtv.net Según testigos, los atacantes llegaron en una camioneta gris y, posteriormente, comenzaron a disparar a las personas.
(2023-05-21). Uruguay Sends Ambassador to Venezuela After 7 Years. orinocotribune.com 
The Uruguayan government has sent an ambassador to Venezuela after a gap of seven years. | Eber da Rosa Vásquez, who has been named for the position, is a career politician and diplomat. From 2005 to 2015, he was a senator for the center-right National Party, and from 2015 to 2020 served as the governor of the Tacuarembó department. | AHORA// Recibimos al Dr. Eber Da Rosa Vasquez, nuevo embajador de la República Oriental del Uruguay ante la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. °Bienvenido y éxito en el inicio de sus funciones! — Rander Pe…
(2023-05-21). China rechaza declaración del G7 sobre asuntos internos del país. telesurtv.net China instó además al G7 a dejar de involucrarse en “pequeños círculos” cerrados y exclusivos y dejar de reprimir a otros países.
(2023-05-21). Desarrollan prueba dinámica para elecciones de gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales. cubadebate.cu La prueba dinámica con vistas a las elecciones de los gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales de Cuba se realiza hoy para comprobar los aseguramientos necesarios del acto de votación a celebrarse el próximo día 28. Durante el ejercicio se simulará la realización del sufragio, el escrutinio, el cómputo y la validación de los resultados.
(2023-05-21). Guardacostas frustran operación de narcotráfico internacional al norte de Holguín. cubadebate.cu Un total de 17 contenedores, con 340.7 Kg de marihuana, fueron asegurados por fuerzas del Ministerio del Interior, como resultado del plan de medidas para fortalecer el sistema de enfrentamiento al narcotráfico internacional y de las acciones de cooperación entre las Tropas Guardafronteras de Cuba y el Servicio de Guardacostas estadounidense.
(2023-05-21). Conoce la obra de Andrés Eloy Blanco. telesurtv.net Entre las creaciones de este ilustre poeta y escritor venezolano destacan el humor y la identidad nacional.
(2023-05-21). India y Brasil acordaron afianzar sus relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Modi y Lula, quienes participan como invitados en la Cumbre del Grupo de los Siete (G7) analizaron la asociación estratégica de los dos países.
(2023-05-21). Autoridades salvadoreñas inician indagatorias de trágica estampida. telesurtv.net El hecho ocurrió en el estadio Cuscatlán, donde aficionados esperaban ver el partido entre Alianza y FAS.
(2023-05-21). Honduras prolonga estado de excepción para luchar contra pandillas. telesurtv.net La medida fue decretada en diciembre del año pasado y estará vigente hasta el 5 de julio.
(2023-05-21). Detienen a cuarto marino implicado en homicidio en Iquique, Chile. telesurtv.net El fiscal José Rivera confirma detención de un cuarto funcionario de la Armada por el homicidio de un hombre con discapacidad y en situación de calle.
(2023-05-21). Pueblo uruguayo no olvida a víctimas del terrorismo de Estado. telesurtv.net Multitudinaria participación en la 28 Marcha del Silencio. Exigen justicia y recuerdan a los casi dos centenares de detenidos desaparecidos durante la dictadura cívico-militar.
(2023-05-21). Reportan más de 36.000 desplazados por inundaciones en Italia. telesurtv.net La distribución de ayuda se dificulta en Emilia Romaña. Hay cerca de 500 caminos cerrados, se han registrado 305 derrumbes y es imposible contabilizar las inundaciones.
(2023-05-21). Cuba y Rusia concretan nueva etapa de nexos económicos. telesurtv.net Durante el foro se suscribieron ocho documentos referidos a cuestiones como la macroeconomía, la inteligencia artificial, el suministro de trigo y el desarrollo de empresas mixtas.
(2023-05-21). Suben a 24 las provincias dominicanas en alerta por vaguada. telesurtv.net Entre las provincias en alerta amarilla, el COE puntualiza a Montecristi, Santiago Rodríguez, Valverde, Santiago, La Vega y otras.
(2023-05-21). Reportan accidente de carro cargado de combustible en Holguín. cubadebate.cu En Loma de la Gloria, Holguín, se produjo este sábado un accidente al volcarse un carro cisterna cargado de combustible diésel.El vehículo siniestrado pertenece a Transcupet Holguín. Aunque hasta el momento no se reportan daños humanos, se llevan a cabo acciones para recuperar parte del combustible y un plan de contingencia para garantizar la seguridad de la población.
(2023-05-21). Al menos seis muertos tras ataque armado en el sur de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Policía Nacional ya se ha desplazado al sitio para controlar la situación e iniciar con las investigaciones.
(2023-05-21). Rechazan persecución judicial contra vicepresidenta argentina. telesurtv.net Militantes kirchneristas celebran plenarios de apoyo a Cristina Fernández. Organizan participación en acto del próximo 25 de mayo en Buenos Aires.
(2023-05-21). Rusia advierte a Occidente sobre enviar aviones F-16 a Ucrania. telesurtv.net Según el viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, los países occidentales correrán “riesgos colosales” si entregan a Ucrania cazas F-16.
(2023-05-21). Prevén ola de calor este fin de semana en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La temperatura máxima podría llegaría hasta los 39 grados en el oriente, aunque podrían darse marcas superiores.
(2023-05-21). Conozca las tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 21 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 domingo 21 de mayo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-05-21). Meteoro 2023: Participa Díaz-Canel en ejercicio en Planta de Gas Manufacturado de Marianao. cubadebate.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, presenció esta mañana el ejercicio práctico realizado en la Planta de Gas Manufacturado, del municipio capitalino de Marianao, como parte del Meteoro 2023.
(2023-05-20). What to expect at the 76th World Health Assembly. peoplesdispatch.org In Geneva, Switzerland, the World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing for its 76th World Health Assembly (WHA 76), which kicks off on May 21, 2023 and is set to wrap up on May 30. The ten-day conference will see participation from delegations from across the world. Activists, civil society organizations, and journalists have also arrived in the city to make interventions and cover the event. | The WHA is taking place shortly after the Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, WHO played a key role in supporting health systems around th…