(2024-05-11). The students did not invent the encampments. We inherited them. mondoweiss.net 
The student intifada draws its conviction from Palestinian and anticolonial resistance.
johnmenadue.com (2024-05-11). USA materiel supply to Israel's genocide paused 
President Biden has, at long last, halted the immediate supply of large bombs and other heavy munitions to Israel and acknowledged that these same munitions have been used in the Israeli attack on Palestine previously. At least one shipment of these munitions was paused last week: 1,800 2,000lb bombs and 1,700 500lb bombs 'that might be used in Rafah'. | | The Biden administration is at long, long last considering the consequences of unquestioningly facilitating the genocidal actions of Israel. Australia is 'deeply concerned', but as yet not actually taking any positive action. | | Israel has claimed, repeatedly, that is only pursuing targeted attacks on Hamas fighters and is doing all it can to avoid civilian casualties. These are self-evident monstrous lies; daily we see indisputable visual evidence of broad-scale destruction of every aspect of Palestinian existence.
(2024-05-11). A Palestinian teen was standing on the street with his scooter when Israeli troops shot him dead. haaretz.com A boy stands on a Tul Karm street watching as Israeli troops move toward the city's refugee camp. Soldiers fire shots from hundreds of meters away and one of their bullets slams into the boy's chest. Qais Nasrallah was 14 at his death…
(2024-05-11). United Nations General Assembly Backs Palestinian Bid For Membership. popularresistance.org The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council "reconsider the matter favourably". | The vote by the 193-member UNGA on Friday was a global survey of support for the Palestinian bid to become a full UN member — a move that would effectively recognise a Palestinian state — after the United States vetoed it in the UN Security Council last month. | The assembly adopted a resolution on Friday with 143 votes in favour and nine against — including the US and Israel [mdash…
(2024-05-11). Student Journalists Are Needed Now More Than Ever. popularresistance.org On May 3, we celebrated World Press Freedom Day, an international holiday dedicated to the importance of journalism and a free press. And, as of May 3, more than 140 journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 7—an average of five per week. In fact, in Gaza, more journalists have been killed in the first three months of the war than in all of World War II and the Vietnam War combined. | On May 5, the Israeli government raided and shut down Al Jazeera's offices in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, in the United States—where the freedom of the press is enshrined in our Constitution's First Amendment—la…
(2024-05-11). University Of California Protests Test The Limits Of Zionist Fiction. popularresistance.org On April 30, a mob of Zionist vigilantes descended onto UCLA's Palestine Solidarity Encampment, besieging it and waging horrific violence against students for hours throughout the night. On May 1, UCLA called in the LAPD to clear the encampment by force, unleashing yet another brutal attack on students before the blood from the previous night had a chance to dry. On May 2, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block hosted a town hall for UCLA alumni during which he glossed over the horrific events that took place on campus under his watch. | During his webinar, to an audience of 1000 alums unable to comment, Chancellor Block des…
(2024-05-11). Demonstrators Shout NO to Genocide Joe Outside President's Palo Alto Fundraiser. indybay.org Biden attended a reception at the Palo Alto home of former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and her husband DCVC Co-founder Zack Bogue today. Heavy police presence kept a large number of Pro-Palestine demonstrators and about a dozen zionists with Israeli flags mostly apart when both sides showed up near the reception.
(2024-05-11). Nearly 3,000 protesters arrested in US as crackdown on anti-genocide encampments continues internationally. wsws.org In addition to double-digit arrests at the University of Pennsylvania and MIT, police at the University of Calgary in Canada and the University of Arizona conducted tear gas-filled sweeps of anti-genocide encampments Thursday night.
(2024-05-11). US Orders Troops to Leave Niger. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon has ordered more than 1,000 US soldiers to leave Niger and deploy to other countries in the region, POLITICO reported. Talks with local officials are ongoing, however, and the Joe Biden administration hopes to reverse the drawdown before a final timeline is set. The withdrawal is planned over "the next several months" and …
(2024-05-11). Boeing 737-300 catches fire on runway in Senegal, injures 10. wsws.org It is only a matter of time before more people are killed on Boeing planes, repeating or exceeding the tragedies of the two 737 MAX 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019.
(2024-05-11). South Africa Urges ICJ to Order Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza's Rafah. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — South Africa has appealed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to mandate Israel's withdrawal from Rafah as part of additional emergency measures over the war in Gaza, the UN's principal legal body stated.
(2024-05-11). Biden's shifting 'red line' allows Israel to keep getting away with murder. mondoweiss.net 
Biden threatened Israel with pulling military aid if it invades Rafah, but Israel is attacking anyway. It won't face consequences so long as Biden remains vague on what amounts to sufficient grounds for suspending military aid.
(2024-05-11). Stop the US-backed Israeli attack on Rafah! wsws.org The assault on Rafah is being funded, armed, and politically directed by US imperialism.
(2024-05-11). oPt: Chaos and panic in Rafah as malnourished infants, people in wheelchairs and injured patients among those ordered to leave. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Islamic Relief | As Israel orders more people to evacuate parts of central and northern Rafah today, Islamic Relief staff in Gaza report scenes of utter chaos and panic. | More than 150,000 people have fled Rafah in recent days, and around 300,000 people are now affected by the evacuation orders as Israel's attack on Rafah spreads and intensifies. Many people are walking miles to search for shelter, carrying whatever possessions they can. Extremely vulnerable people including malnourished infants, elderly people, injured and sick patients, and people with sever…
(2024-05-11). Friday 5/10: USCPR Power Hour: All Out for Rafah. indybay.org Zoom | uscpraction.org/powerhour…
(2024-05-11). Israeli troops redeployed to north Gaza to curb reorganization of Hamas. haaretz.com U.S. says it's 'reasonable to assess' Israel has violated Intel' law in Gaza, but won't suspend arms aid ‚ñ France demands Israel to immediately halt assault on Rafah ‚ñ Large blazes broke out in northern Israel following over 30 rockets launched from Lebanon ‚ñ White House: U.S. watching Israel's Rafah operation with concern ‚ñ Senior Hamas official says Netanyahu wants the far to continue ‚ñ IDF names four soldiers killed in Gaza combat…
(2024-05-11). Palestinians flee Rafah as crossings remain closed. electronicintifada.net People "looking for safety where there's none" as Israel issues new evacuation orders in Gaza's north and south.
(2024-05-11). Israel orders new 'evacuations' in Rafah as military action expected. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-05-11). Monday 5/13: Israel Out of Rafah – Demonstration in Monterey. indybay.org Monterey Conference Center plaza. Gather at the plaza in front of the Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, corner of Del Monte and Alvarado St. in Monterey, CA.
(2024-05-11). IDF says 300,000 people evacuated Rafah in south Gaza to humanitarian zone ahead of Israeli operation. haaretz.com Months after the IDF said it had destroyed Hamas' military capabilities in north Gaza, Israeli troops are being redeployed to the area to curb the reorganization of Hamas battalions. The army also announced evacuation orders for more areas of Rafah in southern Gaza…
(2024-05-11). Israel is obliged to let Gaza refugees in: a response to Alice Edwards. mondoweiss.net 
UN special rapporteur on torture Alice Edwards is asking Arab states to shoulder the responsibility for the refugees that Israel created. Israel must let them in as the state that is responsible for their displacement and the denial of their rights.
(2024-05-11). Humanitarian aid critically needed in Gaza: UN agencies. muslimmirror.com Geneva : Days after the Israeli army took control of the Rafah crossing, UN agencies have reiterated the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza and emphasised the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. Volker Turk, the UN Human Rights Chief, issued a statement on Friday condemning actions that endanger the entry and distribution of critically needed humanitarian …
(2024-05-11). Wednesday 5/15: Nakba Day – Economic Blockade for Rafah. indybay.org Cinemark Century, 1500 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View…
(2024-05-11). Aid Agencies Are Running Out of Food as Israel Expands Assault on Rafah. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-11). Toronto school promoting Israeli military deemed 'charity'. mondoweiss.net 
Canada's largest private high school recently organized a genocide solidarity trip in which students cooked for Israeli soldiers. In a sane world, the school's charitable status would be revoked.
(2024-05-11). Public statement from Emory arrestees. mondoweiss.net 
The arrests and violence against protesters are meant to tire the movement for liberation and scare us into complacency. They are afraid of the power we hold as a collective.
(2024-05-11). Israel IDF Genocide "Hero" in Teaneck, Short Notice, Sunday May 12, 7pm, The Saddest Mothers Day in History with Two Mothers Killed Every Hour in Gaza Over Last 7 Months. fightbackbetter.com FightBackBetter staff is unaware if there is a protest planned but it is legit to protest the presense of a…
(2024-05-11). Our husbands shall not come to us, reeking with carnage, for caresses and applause — This Mothers Day Lets Commit Our Time and Energy to Ending the Genocide — 2 Mothers in Gaza Killed Every Hour! fightbackbetter.com "In the United States, the origins of the official holiday go back to 1870, when Julia Ward Howe — an…
(2024-05-11). Teaneck Cops Arrest Council Meeting Citizen Attenders at Mayor's Demand. fightbackbetter.com 
On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, a grim declaration resounded through the halls of Teaneck — the death of freedom of speech. Layla Graham, a steadfast resident, engaged in an act of civil disobedience during a Township council meeting. With a sign held high and an audible alarm sounding off at ten-minute intervals, Layla sought to draw attention to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. However, her peaceful protest was met with an excessive display of force. | When an older gentleman yelled out in her defense, the mayor decided that he also must be removed. Layla stood up in his defense and told the officers to get their…
(2024-05-11). "How do you think to end violence?", Silo. pressenza.com The Humanist International held a meeting on 4 May 2024 to discuss "How to end violence", with the participation of political and social organizations and individuals from 9 countries (Angola, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Spain, India, Togo, and Uruguay). | In the conclusions of the meeting, it was agreed to draft a declaration to the UN on the current genocide in Gaza and to denounce all wars in other regions of the planet, as well as the systematic violence against indigenous peoples. A team was formed with some of the participants of the meeting to draft it. | This meeting on 4 May was the beginning of o…
(2024-05-11). 1,000 Grandmothers' Action Calls for End to Genocide. indybay.org As the UN General Assembly today announced its adoption of a resolution in support of full-member status for Palestinian Statehood, activists from Code Pink and others were visiting the offices of U.S. senators in the Hart Senate Office Building to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end…
(2024-05-11). "It's the working class' turn to stop business as usual and demand change": Workers speak out against police crackdowns. wsws.org Across the United States, workers are speaking out against the Gaza genocide and the police attack on students being conducted by both pro-war parties.
(2024-05-11). United by Genocide: Eurovision boycotted over Israel's participation. bdsmovement.net 
(2024-05-11). Sri Lankan university students, academics and workers support US students opposing Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org "The opposition of students and workers in America and Europe to the war against Palestinians in Gaza is encouraging. We must oppose the world from being dragged into a third nuclear world war for the interests of a handful of imperialists." — University of Kelaniya student.
(2024-05-11). May 11, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Julie Fowlis — Dh'èirich mi moch, b' fheà rr nach do dh'èirich Patrick Lawrence: University — An Attack on Intelligence 'Genocide Joe' Suffers Another Mortifying Slap-Down at the United Nations, by Mike Whitney UN Vote Was for Palestinian Membership, Not Statehood, by Joe Lauria 'Barbaric': Whistleblowers Further Expose Israel's Torture of Detained Palestinians, by Jake Johnson Carnival Rides, by James Howard Kunstler Antisemitism and Antizionism: A Dangerous Conflation, by Rabbi Yakov M. Rabkin Biden's war on Gaza is now a war on truth and the right to protest, by Jonathan Cook N…
(2024-05-11). Japanese university encampments established against Gaza genocide. wsws.org Japanese students have expressed solidarity with protesters on campuses in the US who have faced a wave of vicious police crackdowns.
(2024-05-11). Letters of protest: Colleges suppress dissent while closing their eyes to genocide, extended version. mronline.org 
As a former college teacher, one who witnessed the attacks on those who protested against the War in Vietnam and who studied the repression on campuses during the McCarthy period, I became so appalled at what was being done to our brave and courageous college students that I began to write letters to the leaders of what are, in reality, academic enterprises.
(2024-05-11). UC Alumni Open Letter Sign On, No Donations Until Divestment. indybay.org As alumni of the University of California (UC), we demand that the UC Regents call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, fully divest from weapons manufacturers and other targets of the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and immediately increase and formalize protections for current students, staff and faculty who are Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and those who are vocally condemning the genocide and calling for a ceasefire.
(2024-05-11). Geopolitical Paradigm Shifts and Coping with Psychopaths. libya360.wordpress.com Tariq Marzbaan and Nora Hoppe interview Professor Sergei A. Karaganov Tariq Marzbaan and Nora Hoppe interview Professor Karaganov from Russia's leading public foreign policy organisation, conversing with him on an array of issues, including Western escalation against Russia, the war in Ukraine, colonialism, and the genocide in Gaza. It is clear that the Anglo-Saxon industrial-military-media…
(2024-05-11). Using A Fictional Antisemitism Crisis To Support A Real Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au One of the most frustrating things happening in the world right now is the way people of conscience are doing everything they can to bring a stop to Israel's US-backed atrocities in Gaza, and Israel supporters are responding to this by pointing at an epidemic of "antisemitism" which has no existence outside their own imaginations‚Ää—‚Ääbut we're all expected to pretend i…
(2024-05-11). Working people in Iran oppose crackdown on rights, attacks on Israel. themilitant.com While the reactionary bourgeois-clerical regime in Iran has tried to mount large demonstrations in solidarity with Hamas since its Oct. 7 pogrom against Jews in Israel — a massacre planned and carried out in close collaboration with Tehran — turnout has been markedly small. | That's because large numbers of working people in Iran oppose the regime and its trampling of democratic, political and union rights; its persecution of religious minorities; its discrimination against Baluch, Arabs, Kurds and other oppressed nationalities; and its violent attacks on women who violate the rulers' reactionary dres…
(2024-05-11). From PropOrNot to New Lines: How Washington is weaponizing media. mronline.org If you read the Wikipedia entries for many alternative media outlets, they are written off as fringe conspiracy websites pushing debunked foreign propaganda. MintPress News, for example, is described as a "far-left news website" which "publishes disinformation and antisemitic conspiracy theories."
(2024-05-11). A Modest Proposal: The UN General Assembly and Palestinian Recognition. dissidentvoice.org Despite being described in some circles as such, the latest vote in the United Nations General Assembly on Palestine's status is hardly extraordinary. For one, it does not vest the Palestinian territories with statehood but burnishes its credentials to join the club. It pushes those scrappy, desperate entities so despoiled and abused into deeper involvement …
(2024-05-11). Surprising Rising Seas "Must Reads" dissidentvoice.org Sea levels are surging along the US coastline, exceeding 30-year expectations. Scientists are confused, concerned, searching for answers. In that regard, an excellent new series by The Washington Post d/d April 29th, 2024, "Must Reads" is an eye-opening view into the impact of global warming in real time with real people and real images. For …
(2024-05-11). The Plot to Kill JFK. dissidentvoice.org 
During my many years of teaching at different universities, nearly all my colleagues insisted that Lee Harvey Oswald alone assassinated President Kennedy, even while the general public questioned such a conclusion. This disparity between gown and town always amused and informed me that something in the "higher education" world was low indeed. Despite the fact …
(2024-05-11). NZ delivers humanitarian supplies to disaster-hit PNG provinces. asiapacificreport.nz 
PNG Post-Courier New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Zwart and PNG Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph welcomed a C-130 Hercules to Port Moresby this week to support Papua New Guinea's response to the March 24 earthquake and recent severe flooding. "Papua New Guinea has requested New Zealand's assistance to transport emergency relief items from Port Moresby…
(2024-05-11). History Of US Activism For Palestine. popularresistance.org There is a long history of muted protests for Palestine on college campuses. Imagine, Palestine never drew the attention of the American left in the 1960s and 1970s. Few Americans knew the word Palestinian before the assassination by Palestinian American, Sirhan Sirhan. | Most leaders of the American left (including Michael Harrington and Jerry Rubin) were staunch Zionists and thought of Israel as a progressive project in the midst of reactionary Arab countries (not that progressive Westerners were free of the racism that afflicted conservative Westerners). | The AFL-CIO and all affiliates of the Democratic Party…
(2024-05-11). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Editor's notes: The list below is CPJ's most recent and preliminary account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not include all of these casualties until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since…
(2024-05-11). 'End Israeli Apartheid': Naledi Pandor Urges Progressive Forces to Push for Palestinians' Rights. libya360.wordpress.com Palestine Chronicle "Progressive forces need to push for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, which has been systematically denied since the British mandate." South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, has said "it has never been so urgent for progressive forces around the world to come together in…
(2024-05-11). Canadian State Clashes with Pro-Palestine Student Encampments. libya360.wordpress.com Marthad Shingiro Umucyaba A wave of university encampments, designed with the common goal of getting the respective universities to divest from Israel, among other goals, have faced state backlash throughout North America, including Canada. NATO, particularly in the colonies of the United States and Canada, have taken the gloves off and are prepared to brutalise…
(2024-05-11). Israel-Gaza war: Hamas says ceasefire efforts back at square one. scmp.com The militants blamed Israel for effectively rejecting a deal proposed by mediators through the amendments it made.
(2024-05-11). As US Pauses Sending Weapons to Israel, Campus Protests Escalate. thealtworld.com
(2024-05-11). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-11). US says Israel's use of American weapons in Gaza may have violated international law. scmp.com However, the US State Department report stops short of saying military aid should be cut off, citing lack of evidence due to the chaos of war.
(2024-05-11). oPt: New Evacuation Orders in Northern Gaza Deepens Misery. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: American Near East Refugee Aid | A Report from Anera's Team in Gaza | Our Gaza staff are reporting the alarming news of new and unexpected evacuation orders, issued by the Israeli military, for all of the North Gaza Governorate. Our team lead in Gaza tells us: | "Today marked another devastating day here. The people of Gaza are in a fight for survival. We were in the north preparing for aid distributions early this morning when leaflets fell from the sky calling for an immediate evacuation (we had a 15-minute warning) of 200,000 people. Shortly after, a huge ex…
(2024-05-11). How You Can Help Stop Israel's Carnage In Gaza. youtube.com Interview with Omar Barghouti – from December 2023.
(2024-05-11). President Asks Artists to Debunk Western Hypocrisy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called for the disclosure of the Western civilization's true face and its blatant support for the Israeli regime's genocidal crimes through the medium of art and cultural means.
(2024-05-11). Iraqi Resistance Leader Denounces Israeli Strikes on Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The leader of an Iraqi resistance group strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks on Syria, targeting facilities of the Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba group, emphasizing that Iraqi anti-terror fighters are in a state of war with the occupying Tel Aviv regime.
(2024-05-11). Delayed State Dept. Report Covers for Israeli Crimes Committed With US Arms. truthout.org Foreign policy and human rights experts on Friday sharply condemned the Biden administration's delayed report to Congress about Israeli assurances regarding U.S. weapons use in the Gaza Strip and the delivery of humanitarian aid. The historic assessment stems from National Security Memorandum 20, which President Joe Biden issued in February. NSM-20 requires Secretary of State Antony Blinken "to… |
(2024-05-11). Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two Civilians, Wounds Several in South Lebanon. news.antiwar.com At least two people were killed on Friday when Israeli drones carried out an attack on a team of maintenance workers in southern Lebanon's Tayr Harfa. Several other civilians were also reported wounded in the attacks. The attack targeted maintenance workers who were repairing telecommunications systems, killing one. A subsequent drone attacked killed a rescue …
(2024-05-11). Whistleblowers Further Expose Israel's Torture of Detainees. consortiumnews.com
(2024-05-11). Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two Civilians, Wounds Several in South Lebanon. news.antiwar.com At least two people were killed on Friday when Israeli drones carried out an attack on a maintenance workers team in southern Lebanon's Tayr Harfa. Several other civilians were also reported wounded in the attacks. The attack went after the maintenance workers who were repairing telecommunications systems, and subsequently attacked and killed a rescue workers …
(2024-05-11). Glenn Beck's UNHINGED Request of Israel! youtu.be
(2024-05-11). UAE rules out role in administration of Gaza after conflict. middleeasteye.net 
UAE rules out role in administration of Gaza after conflict | Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed says his country won't provide 'cover' for Israel in Gaza
| | United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at a meeting with the Hungarian foreign and trade minister in…
(2024-05-11). U.S. says 'reasonable to assess' Israel violated international law in Gaza, but won't halt arms aid. haaretz.com The admistration's assertion that Israel is not obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid — even qualified as an 'ongoing assessment' — will likely be the most contentious element of a report that will assuredly gain significant criticism from across the political spectrum…
(2024-05-11). USA & Israel defy world in vote to make Palestine full UN member. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
143 countries, representing the vast majority of the world, voted at the UN General Assembly to support giving Palestine full membership. They were opposed by the US, Israel, and seven other small states, representing just 5% of the global population.
(2024-05-11). Israel-Gaza war: UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership. scmp.com The 143-9 vote does not give the Palestinians full UN membership, but simply recognises them as qualified to join.
(2024-05-11). Egypt and Iran: Together an obstacle to prevent Israel from winning everything. uwidata.com Reporting from Cairo, Egypt Ending the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, which has been going on for months, is no longer a bilateral issue that can be ended by settling the concerns of both parties, each vis-à -vis the other. The war has turned into a complex and intertwined issue, with international and regional parties …
(2024-05-11). My friend, Nasrallah's biggest fan. haaretz.com From the moment we met, in London, Randala and I were nearly inseparable. We had so much in common. But she was from Lebanon and I from Israel, and eventually she became obsessed with radical Islam…
(2024-05-11). Monday 5/13: Protest Congressman Huffman's Lavish Support of Israel's War Crimes. indybay.org Outside of Lagunitas Brewery, 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma…
(2024-05-11). Dutch contestant Joost Klein expelled from Eurovision final amid anti-Israel protests. scmp.com Swedish police say a man was questioned for threatening a Eurovision employee inside Malmo Arena following the competition's second semi-final.
(2024-05-11). Rabbi Kahane: A Look into Unapologetic Jewish Supremacism and Terror. muslimskeptic.com Recently, an individual named Reuven Kahane was arrested for deliberately driving his car straight into a group of anti-Zionist protesters, leaving at least one individual injured, as reported by The Times of Israel. But, as they have highlighted, he's also the "cousin of the infamous extremist rabbi Meir Kahane." As such, I though it only …
(2024-05-11). Venezuela on Alert Amid US Air Force Overflights in Guyana. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino condemned the announcement of the deployment of US F-18 fighter jets in Guyana and said that the Venezuelan Integral Aerospace Defense System has been activated amid this threat and provocation. | On Thursday, May 9, Minister Padrino López posted on his social media a statement of the US Embassy in Guyana which noted, "Today, at 2: 00 pm, with collaboration and approval from the Government of Guyana, two US Navy aircraft F/A-18F Super Hornets, embarked on the USS George Washington, will conduct a GDF-coordinated and approved overflight over Georgetown and its surroundin…
(2024-05-11). Why Do Corrupt People Steal From Us Again and Again, Without Legal Controls Functioning? orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — May 4, 2024 | We hear and read about thefts and mega-thefts of public assets and we ask ourselves a question that may seem naive or stupid: why can the control mechanisms, which are many and diverse, not prevent it? | Well, let us try to find an answer that is neither naive nor anything like that. To do this, we will use some clichés and jargons from our political and journalistic lexicon. | Society of accomplices | Let us start by stating that the recent PDVSA-Crypto plot has shown us what was once called "a society of accomplices," which from what we can see is more valid than eve…
(2024-05-11). White Residents Of Baton Rouge, Louisiana To Form Separate City. popularresistance.org The State Supreme Court in the southern US state of Louisiana, on April 26, gave the city of St. George the right to secede from the larger capital city of Baton Rouge. This has cleared the way for a group of wealthy white Baton Rouge residents to carve out a majority-white enclave of the largely Black city—recalling the history in the US of segregation and white flight. | Wealthy, white residents of Baton Rouge have been trying to secede from the rest of the city in some shape or form for over a decade. In 2012, a group of parents went to the state legislature to propose the creation of a separate school d…
(2024-05-11). Rise Of Militarized Policing In Response To Black Dissent. popularresistance.org Since the mid-1960s, the militarization of U.S. police, counter-insurgency, and the surveillance capacity of the civilian law enforcement establishment, then relatively new, has today reached extraordinary levels of sophistication and questionable degrees of constitutionality. | The accelerated militarization of America's police agencies began exponentially to explode during the later years of the Vietnam War, as widespread student anti-war protests of the late sixties reached their zenith. During the same period, the Civil Rights mass movement of Black people for social and political equality in the South began…
(2024-05-11). In Africa They Say, 'France, Get Out!'. popularresistance.org On 2 October 1958, Guinea declared its independence from France. Guinea's President Ahmed Sékou Touré clashed against France's President Charles De Gaulle, who tried to strong arm Touré into abandoning the project for independence. Touré said of De Gaulle's threats, 'Guinea prefers poverty in freedom to riches in slavery'. In 1960, the French government launched a covert operation called Operation Persil to undermine Guinea and overthrow Touré. The operation was named after a laundry detergent, used to wash away dirt. This provides a clear window into the French attitude toward Touré's government.
(2024-05-11). Locked-Out Firefighters Picket Boeing. popularresistance.org The aerospace giant Boeing locked out 125 firefighters across multiple facilities in Washington state May 4 after contract negotiations broke down. | "We want to be out there working and protecting the community of Boeing employees," said firefighter Jon Riggsby, vice-president-elect of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local I-66. "But the company won't allow us." | Boeing firefighters are on hand for fueling, takeoffs, and landings. They also respond to any medical emergencies at company facilities in Seattle, Everett, Renton, Auburn, and Moses Lake. | They're the first line of defense to prevent the spread of flame and tox…
(2024-05-11). Antifascism After Gaza. popularresistance.org Over the past few years, discussions of fascism in the United States have, unsurprisingly, followed an electoral cadence, focused more on the presidency of Donald Trump — past and possibly future — than on the formidable far-right mobilization taking place through private foundations and state legislatures. In many ways, that's justified, considering fascism has historically required, for its successful seizure of power, an electoral and constitutional process, in tandem with militias and vigilantism. But today's so-called "fascism debate" — an academic and intellectual disp…
(2024-05-11). Automated Apartheid: Walking Through Hebron Smart City. scheerpost.com 
By Mnar Adley / MintPressNews Asilent sentinel watches over every corner in the bustling streets of Hebron, the largest city in the West Bank, where the ancient echoes of history collide with the modern hum of daily life. This sentinel is not a person but a network of surveillance technology known ominously as the "Hebron …
(2024-05-11). Glenn Greenwald: Russia Responds to Threats from West with Nuclear Weapon Drills. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-11). Top UN News: A Week in Review. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-11). As an Incarcerated Person, I Feel Connected to the People of Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-11). ScheerPost is a Finalist in Six SoCal Journalism Award Categories. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-11). See You in August: García Márquez's Novel Never to Be Published. telesurenglish.net The most famous Colombian writer of the 20th century, Gabriel García Márquez (Gabo), died on April 17, 2014, in a remote neighborhood of Mexico City at the age of 87. Ten years after his death, his children have decided to launch what would be his last novel written during his lifetime. | RELATED: | Among Gabo's literary works, the world famous "One Hundred Years of Solitude" stands out. This work started him on a path that would lead him to win the Novel Prize f…
(2024-05-11). New Doctors Are Avoiding Residencies in States With Abortion Restrictions. truthout.org Isabella Rosario Blum was wrapping up medical school and considering residency programs to become a family practice physician when she got some frank advice: If she wanted to be trained to provide abortions, she shouldn't stay in Arizona. Blum turned to programs mostly in states where abortion access — and, by extension, abortion training — is likely to remain protected, like California, Colorado… |
(2024-05-11). No Contract, No Pirouettes — Ballet Dancers Are Organizing for Labor Rights. truthout.org As they perform Swan Lake, dancers at Miami City Ballet in Florida have been facing a union-busting campaign from the company's management. Their case went to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which ruled on May 8 in favor of the dancers seeking to unionize, clearing the way for a union election on May 14. These dancers are just one group in a wave of ballet companies unionizing with the… |
(2024-05-11). General Strike Brings Argentina to a Halt Over Milei Austerity Program. truthout.org Argentina's primary trade union federation on Thursday held another nationwide general strike, the second called since President Javier Milei, a far-right economist, took office in December and began pursuing sweeping austerity and deregulation. The South American nation's unions organized the strike "in defense of democracy, labor rights, and the living wage," according to a statement from the… |
(2024-05-11). University Leaders Are in the Wrong. Students and Faculty Won't Back Down. truthout.org The student encampment movement is expanding as faculty find new ways to intensify participation and solidarity. Teachers across the country are providing an example of how the wider community concerned about ending the assault on Gaza can do more than stand on the sidelines of today's solidarity movement. On May 8, faculty at The New School in New York City initiated the first faculty encampment. |
(2024-05-11). Plan to Crack Down on Unhoused People Spells Disaster for Philadelphians. truthout.org The city of Philadelphia has released a 100-day Public Safety Plan with a section focused on cleaning up the "open-air drug market" in the city's Kensington neighborhood. The release follows recent reports that the city's jails are violent and understaffed, leading criminal legal advocates to call for a different solution to protect vulnerable communities living on the streets. The 100-day report… |
(2024-05-11). Here's Why Russia's Making A Fresh Push Into Ukraine's Kharkov Region. thealtworld.com The five objectives that are enumerated in this piece encapsulate what Russia nowadays aims to achieve after over two years of intense proxy warfare with NATO. | Zelensky
(2024-05-11). With a Modest Financial Transactions Tax, Jim Simons Would not Have Been Superrich. cepr.net The New York Times reported that Jim Simons, the founder of Medallion hedge fund, died this week. As a result of his fund, according to the article, he accumulated more than $20 billion over his lifetime. Simons was a math genius who had made many important breakthroughs in various areas of math. Back in the …
(2024-05-11). China and U.S. jointly intensify climate action. ecns.cn China and the United States will intensify technical and policy exchanges on realizing their respective goals on energy transitions, and promote bilateral cooperation and capacity building on methane emissions control.
(2024-05-11). Upgraded China-Hungary ties boost bilateral cooperation and beyond. ecns.cn China and Hungary on Thursday elevated their relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era.
(2024-05-11). Xi returns to Beijing after state visits to France, Serbia, Hungary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Saturday morning after wrapping up state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary.
(2024-05-11). Xi attends farewell event held by Hungarian PM Orban. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan attend a farewell event at the invitation of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his wife in Budapest, Hungary, May 10, 2024.
(2024-05-11). Chinese FM slams US' false narrative on UN Resolution 2758. ecns.cn In response to some U.S. officials' unfounded claims about UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, hyping the so-called "undetermined status of Taiwan" and advocating for the island of Taiwan's participation in UN meetings and activities.
(2024-05-11). Most powerful geomagnetic storm in 20 years observed. ecns.cn An extreme geomagnetic storm was observed early Saturday morning, the most powerful occurring in nearly 20 years, a meteorological expert said.
(2024-05-11). Construction of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge in progress. ecns.cn The Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, which connects Changzhou and Taixing cities, is 10.03 kilometers long in Jiangsu Province. The complex is the world's first cross-river facility combining highway, intercity railway and ordinary roads.
(2024-05-11). Starry night with rare aurora borealis in N China. ecns.cn A beautiful Milky Way arches over a rare aurora borealis in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 11, 2024. The aurora activity was related to recent geomagnetic storms on Earth.
(2024-05-11). Eight more travel endorsements issued for Hong Kong and Macao. ecns.cn Eight more cities were allowed to issue individual travel endorsements for trips to Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions from May 27.
(2024-05-11). Insights | Serbian scholar enjoys enriching experience in China for 14 years. ecns.cn Nataša Radosavljević-Gaberova, who is from Serbia, said in an interview with China News Network that over the 14 years in China, she has had the privilege of immersing herself in various aspects of Chinese culture, and it's been a wonderfully enriching experience.
(2024-05-11). China's CPI up 0.3% in April. ecns.cn China's consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.3 percent year-on-year in April, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Saturday.
(2024-05-11). More cities to open flights to Hungary. ecns.cn The number of Chinese cities with direct flights to Budapest will increase to seven starting this summer, including Shenzhen and Guangzhou in Guangdong province, making Hungary the most frequented destination for Chinese tourists in Central and Eastern Europe.
(2024-05-11). China warns United States not to play 'Taiwan card'. ecns.cn China on Friday urged the United States to strictly abide by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, and refrain from exploiting Taiwan to contain China, a move which is doomed to fail.
(2024-05-11). China Brand Day 2024 held in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 8th China Brand Day 2024 opened at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center on Friday, demonstrating the world influence of Chinese brands.
(2024-05-11). Ode to Yunnan Tea | the Slow Life of French Musician Couple "Mixian" in Yunnan. ecns.cn The French musician couple"Mixian"has settled in Fengyu, a paradise in Dali, Yunnan Province. The permanent spring, rich and colorful ethnic music, and the long-standing Pu'er tea culture all appeal to them.
(2024-05-11). 'New starting point' for 75-year ties. ecns.cn The friendship became even more mature on Thursday as the two countries decided to elevate their ties to new heights into an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era.
(2024-05-11). PLA monitors, expels U.S. guided-missile destroyer in China's Xisha territorial waters. ecns.cn The Southern Theater Command will always stay on high alert, resolutely defending national sovereignty, security, and the peace and stability in the South China Sea, Tian added.
(2024-05-11). Chinese ambassador arrives in New Delhi. ecns.cn China's new Ambassador to India Xu Feihong arrived in New Delhi on Friday to assume office, vowing to promote sound and steady development of China-India relations.
(2024-05-11). China hits back at US crackdown against tech industries. ecns.cn Chinese ministers on Friday hit back at the U.S. crackdown against Chinese tech industries, vowing that the country will take all necessary measures to safeguard its own rights and interests.
(2024-05-11). Dinosaur fossil find in Fujian a game changer. ecns.cn Chinese and foreign scientists in Fujian province have discovered large dinosaur tracks, which they said are the largest known Deinonychosaur tracks ever found and have led to the establishment of a new footprint genus species.
(2024-05-11). China delivers space data to Pakistan. ecns.cn On Friday, China delivered to Pakistan the data obtained by a small experimental satellite jointly developed by researchers from both countries, according to the China National Space Administration.
(2024-05-11). Xi stresses breaking new ground in ideological, political education. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to continuously break new ground in ideological and political education at schools in the new era.
(2024-05-11). Solar flares to endure, seen as no harm to us. ecns.cn This year has seen a rise in the frequency and intensity of solar activity, a trend expected to persist without having a significant impact on people's daily lives, meteorological experts said.
(2024-05-11). ITVGate: AstraZeneca pays doctors to promote vaccines on ITV. expose-news.com Every year, members of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry are required to disclose money that has been paid to healthcare professionals. Disclosures for the year 2022 reveal that AstraZeneca paid …
(2024-05-11). US doesn't need to sign up to the Pandemic Treaty for it to take effect; One Health has already been rolled out through federal government institutions. expose-news.com The International Health Regulations (2005) are already being "strengthened" with a One Health approach and One Health is embedded in the Pandemic Treaty. However, the United Nations and the World Health Organisation …
(2024-05-11). Our Freedom Has Gone — Probably Forever. expose-news.com Since 1988, when Dr. Vernon Coleman first exposed the AIDS scare as an exaggerated lie, he has faced targeting from governments and secret service agents. This targeting has led to isolation, punishment …
(2024-05-11). Press Release: Princeton Admininistration Stonewalls Student Encampment / Hunger Strike Negotiations. fightbackbetter.com 
Princeton, New Jersey, May 11 | Two weeks into the Princeton Gaza Solidarity Encampment and one week into a student-led hunger strike, Princeton administrators have stonewalled negotiations with representatives of the encampment on their demands for divestment. Instead of making tangible commitments, administrators backpedaled on opening negotiations and merely directed representatives to existing institutional processes, which protest…
(2024-05-11). "Find It" A Song for Gaza by Eva Jaber . . . Wiping the Tears Ed. fightbackbetter.com 
Start your day off with this song about Gaza by my incredibly talented niece, Eva.
(2024-05-11). Donald Trump's son Barron gives 'commitments' more value over father. geo.tv 
Republican National Convention scheduled from July 15 to July 18 in Wisconsin…
(2024-05-11). How rich were rulers of India's Hyderabad who used diamonds as paperweights. geo.tv 
Reign of hereditary rulers of Hyderabad, India, lasted two centuries…
(2024-05-11). Europa e Medioriente Due Scenari della Stessa Guerra. globalresearch.ca Sulla Piazza Rossa a Mosca, il 9 Maggio, si è svolta la Parata per il 79 ∞ Anniversario della Vittoria della Grande Guerra Patriottica del 1941-1945 contro la Germania nazista. Vi hanno partecipato oltre 9.000 militari con 75 sistemi d'arma …
(2024-05-11). Mali: Situation of Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons and Returnees (as of 30 April 2024). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, World | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached Map.
(2024-05-11). China: ICRC Director General's visit reflects growing engagement with China. icrc.org News release | The Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Pierre Krà§henbàºhl, concluded a 3-day visit to China on May 9, 2024.
(2024-05-11). SJSU Sit-In in Solidarity with Palestine. indybay.org Students at San Jose State University are organizing a sit-in in solidarity with Palestine beginning today, May 9 from 10am to 8pm on Clark Lawn. SJSU For Gaza, an autonomous and anonymous group of students not affiliated with any clubs, announced the sit-in on social media and has released a set of demands of the university. Students also announced that Imam Amir Abdul-Malik Ali is scheduled to speak at 6: 30 PM during day one of the sit-in.
(2024-05-11). Tuesday 5/14: Join WAMM Phytotherapies and the Hook Outlet at City Hall to Stand for Safe Access. indybay.org City Hall, 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-11). Tohono O'odham Students, Elders Name Arizona's Newest Wild Jaguar. indybay.org SAN XAVIER, Tohono O'odham Nation, May 9, 2024 — Students from schools on the Tohono O'odham Nation, as well as groups of elders and nearly 1,000 Tribal members, have voted to name the newest detected wild jaguar to enter the United States from Mexico. The name chosen is O: ·π£had àëu: kudam, which means "Jaguar Protector" in the O'odham language. (O: ·π£had àëu: kudam is pronounced OH-shahd NOO-KOO-dum.)…
(2024-05-11). Monday 5/20: Ethnic Studies in PVUSD – Community Town Hall. indybay.org Watsonville High School Cafeteria, 250 E Beach St, Watsonville…
(2024-05-11). Negotiations Fail, UC Santa Cruz-Gaza Solidarity Encampment Prepares for Police Repression. indybay.org Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UC Santa Cruz and UCSC Divest have issued a joint press release announcing that negotiations with the university have failed, due primarily to a policy intervention directed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Today, the groups issued the following press release on behalf of students encamped at the UCSC-Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
(2024-05-11). Community Rallies for Ethnic Studies Outside PVUSD School Board Meeting. indybay.org WATSONVILLE, CA, May 8, 2024 — Nearly a full school year has passed since the Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) School Board in a shock move declined to renew its contract with Community Responsive Education (CRE), which had been guiding the district in its realization of ethnic studies as both a curriculum and a mode of community engagement. CRE is an ethnic studies consulting firm headed by Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, an ethnic studies professor and a nationally recognized educator who teaches at San Francisco State University. Since that time, the Watsonville community, which is almost ninety…
(2024-05-11). Aramark at Yosemite Receives Second Marginal AOR in a row. Triggers contract cancelation. indybay.org NPS says that Aramark has "Created An Unacceptable Risk of Damage to Park Resources."
(2024-05-11). Tuesday 5/14: Support Concord Renters – Pack City Council Chamber. indybay.org Concord City Council Chamber, and Overflow Room | 1950 Parkside Drive | Concord, CA 94519…
(2024-05-11). Saturday 5/11: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-05-11). Berkeley Students, Teachers and Parents Push Back. indybay.org Rally at Berkeleys Old City Hall sends message that Berkeley School System will not succumb to McCarthy style intimidation…
(2024-05-11). Saturday 5/11: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee, 1122 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2024-05-11). Thursday 5/23: Corky Lee's Asian America Fifty Years of Photographic Justice. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2024-05-11). When Students Are a Shock to the System. indybay.org War Culture Hates the Ethical Passion of the Young. Appearing in TomDispatch…
(2024-05-11). Saturday 5/11: Down with the sales tax, up with land values: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the American Youth Hostel Lobby | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-05-11). Saturday 5/11: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Palestine is still the issue" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-05-11). Monday 5/13: Workers & Students Unite and Fight for Palestine. indybay.org Science and Engineering Library, UC Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-11). Continental Club Hosts Zionist Event, Attendees Get Covered In Red Paint. indybay.org Zionists Make The Mistake of Holding An Event in West Oakland…
(2024-05-11). Sunday 5/12: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-05-11). Antifascism After Gaza. inthesetimes.com
(2024-05-11). Viggo Mortensen blasts Argentina's Milei, calling him 'a clown' and 'a puppet of the right'. latintimes.com The actor spent most of his childhood in the South American country and has always been vocal about his connection with it…
(2024-05-11). Cancun's hidden divide: For some residents of this resort town, the beach seems a world away. latintimes.com According to local authorities and media, violence has increased since 2018 due to increased flows of weapons and turf wars…
(2024-05-11). Pro players group wants the 2025 Club World Cup in U.S. to be rescheduled, but FIFA pushes back. latintimes.com The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to be played between June 15 and July 13 of 2025 in the United States…
(2024-05-11). Texas judge dismisses rioting charges against hundreds of migrants who rushed a border gate. latintimes.com The same judge had previously dismissed 140 other cases related to a similar incident. A district attorney, in turn, presented misdemeanor charges.
(2024-05-11). Why I've quit Labour to campaign for Greens and Independents. leftfootforward.org Hilary Schan is a councillor in Worthing and former Co-Chair of the Labour campaign group Momentum. | I've quit the Party I've given eight years of my life to. When While it's no surprise that the 'prince of darkness', who is reportedly advising Sta…
(2024-05-11). Tory MP faces calls to resign for banning asylum cases from his surgery. leftfootforward.org Marco Longhi, the Conservative MP for Dudley North, has come under criticism for saying he has instructed staff not to deal with asylum seeker cases. | Speaking to the House of Commons, Longhi said that he wanted to "put the people of Dudley first." | "I have stopped the large number of so-called asylum seekers from attending my surgeries and I have instructed my office to not deal with asylum cases for two reasons. | "As MPs, we have zero authority, zero mandate or influence over Home Office decisions. We have very limited resources and I, for one, want to dedicate my resources to putting Dudley people first…
(2024-05-11). Daily Mail's 'New Dawn for Britain' front page resurfaces on Europe Day. leftfootforward.org May 9 marked Europe Day, held annually to celebrate peace and unity in Europe. The date celebrates the anniversary of the 'Schuman declaration,' presented by French foreign minister Robert Schuman on May 9, 1950. Schuman set out a proposal for a new type of political cooperation in Europe, one which would help prevent war between European nations. The idea set by Schuman is considered to have been the beginning of the European Union. | Events and activities took place across Europe in celebration of the historic day. A Europe Day hashtag trended online, with pro-Europeans in Britain sharing their solidarity wi…
(2024-05-11). Will Sunak now shift to the left or right? leftfootforward.org In a bid to see-off more humiliating defections, there is likely to be more of the same desperation to get flights to Rwanda off the ground, more speeches littered with US-imported culture war rhetoric, and still more pledges to control spending to pave the way for tax cuts from the Prime Minister.
(2024-05-11). Putin's Ultimatum Shows NATO No Mercy. libya360.wordpress.com France and the U.K. have taken the lead in provoking Russia as David Cameron's green light for Ukraine to use U.K. weapons on Russian territory and Macron's insistence on NATO troops to Ukraine has Putin once again warning the bloc of certain doom. What happens next will shock you. Former US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer…
(2024-05-11). Britain At War: The Final Warning. libya360.wordpress.com Christopher Black On May 26, 2023, I wrote an article titled, Britain At War-Provoking the Consequences, attempting to warn the people of Britain and the West that their role in the war against Russia makes them a direct party to the conflict and that, as a consequence, Russia has the right to attack them. It seems the…
(2024-05-11). Ecuador: US Secret Services Enabled Kidnapping of Jorge Glas. libya360.wordpress.com Aidan Jonah A well-placed individual speaking on the condition of anonymity has informed The Canada Files that US secret services embedded in Ecuador — through spying on Mexico's embassy — ensured President Daniel Noboa knew of Mexico's plan to get former Vice President Jorge Glas to Mexico after granting him political assembly, enabling Noboa to…
(2024-05-11). U.S. Dooms Itself to Defeat in Peaceful Competition with China. libya360.wordpress.com John Ross Janet Yellen awkwardly bows to CCP official during Beijing trip Superficially in the recent period the U.S. has attempted to display two apparently contradictory sides of its policy to China. First hand Treasury Secretary Yellen visited China, showing off her (possibly genuine) like of Chinese food, engaging in a normal human way with…
(2024-05-11). Palestine — awakening the conscience of the World — Reverend Munther Isaac. marktaliano.net READ MORE: |
(2024-05-11). Jordanian authorities shut down Muslim Brotherhood-linked TV station. middleeasteye.net 
Jordanian authorities shut down Muslim Brotherhood-linked TV station | Closure of the network comes amid a crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism in Jordan | | A demonstrator holds a sign that says "From Amman, greetings to the American students" during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, in…
(2024-05-11). 77% of top climate scientists think 2.5 ∞C of warming is coming-and they're horrified. mronline.org 
"I expect a semi-dystopian future with substantial pain and suffering for the people of the Global South," one expert said.
(2024-05-11). Gaza ceasefire proposal—Full Text. mronline.org 
Below is the full proposal for Gaza ceasefire and prisoners exchange, which was accepted by Hamas on Monday.
(2024-05-11). The crisis of liberalism. mronline.org 
Modern liberalism was developed in response to the Bolshevik Revolution during the capitalist crisis of the inter-war period, as a way of resolving that crisis, and other similar crises that could arise in future, without transcending capitalism.
(2024-05-11). UN member nations vote overwhelmingly to back Palestinian membership bid. muslimmirror.com UNITED NATIONS : The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider Palestine's request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The world body approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 …
(2024-05-11). Ziauddin Sardar: A polymath of some magnanimity. muslimmirror.com By Dr. Bilal Ahmad Dar When we talk about the intellectuals, philosophers and thinkers of the contemporary era, Ziauddin Sardar sits on the highest pedestal because of his polyvalent personality. Ziauddin Sardar is a British-Pakistan scholar, cultural critic, public speaker, intellectual of high repute, specializing in Muslim thought. He was born in Dipalpur, Pakistan in …
(2024-05-11). If we have to take this country forward, we will have to take all communities together: Sharad Pawar. muslimmirror.com Veteran politician Sharad Pawar has reaffirmed his strong allegiance to the Nehru-Gandhi ideology while emphasizing the importance of unity and inclusivity in India's societal fabric. Speaking at a public event, Pawar's remarks resonated with a wide audience, particularly in light of recent political developments and discourse. "We admire the Nehru-Gandhi ideology. We will not go …
(2024-05-11). 140 cr people have to fight against dictatorship, says Kejriwal walking out of jail. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : After his release from Tihar Jail on Friday evening, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told a large gathering of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters that the 140 crore people of the country will have to fight together against dictatorship. "I said I will come out soon, now I have arrived. Crores of …
(2024-05-11). Renowned Islamic scholar and Chancellor of Jamia Darussalam Oomerabad, Maulana Kaka Sayeed Ahmed Oomeri, passes away. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk Renowned Islamic scholar and Chancellor of Jamia Darussalam Oomerabad, Maulana Kaka Sayeed Ahmed Oomeri, has passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Oomerabad, Tamil Nadu. He also held the esteemed position of Vice President of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB). Maulana Kaka Sayeed Ahmed Oomeri hailed from …
(2024-05-11). Modi's hate speeches spark a wave of sympathy for Muslims, leading to veteran politicians advocating for Muslim reservation. muslimmirror.com Modi's hate speeches have inadvertently sparked a wave of sympathy for Muslims, leading to veteran politicians openly advocating for Muslim reservation. By Syed Zubair Ahmad Modi's relentless attacks on Congress in the context of Muslims have been a recurring theme over the years, but during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, they seem to have reached …
(2024-05-11). University of California workers could launch strike to reject repression of student protests. peoplesdispatch.org UAW Local 4811, representing student workers from the University of California system, are holding a strike vote in response to the university's actions against pro-Palestine protesters…
(2024-05-11). On Nurses Day, struggles continue for better conditions amid unfulfilled promises. peoplesdispatch.org Ahead of another International Nurses Day on May 12, health workers continue to struggle for fair working conditions and safe staffing levels in the sector…
(2024-05-11). The principle of Landless Solidarity and the recent rains in Rio Grande do Sul. peoplesdispatch.org With five settlements facing major flooding, the MST has launched a campaign to support those affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul…
(2024-05-11). Laos denounced US strategy of maximum pressure against Cuba. plenglish.com Xamneau, Laos, May 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador Enna Viant denounced here the multidimensional strategy of maximum pressure applied today by the U.S. government against Cuba, which includes the reinforcement of the prolonged economic, financial, and commercial blockade.
(2024-05-11). What do Zara and H&M have to do with illegal deforestation? pressenza.com For more than a decade, the British NGO Earth Sight has been tracking the fate of 816,000 tons of cotton linked to human rights abuses and deforestation in the Brazilian Cerrado. The cotton was made into clothing and then sold in Inditex and H&M stores in Spain, most of which carry the Better Cotton sustainability label. Inditex is one of the largest textile companies in the world. Its headquarters are in Arteixo, a suburb of A Coruña in Galicia. Its subsidiaries include Pull&Bear, Bershka, and Zara. The Swedish company H&M operates worldwide through shops and online sales. | Dirty cotton: | For more than…
(2024-05-11). Butterflies And Batons: The Dog Star Rises Over American Campuses. progressivehub.net RJ ESKOW | THE ZERO HOUR…
(2024-05-11). Afghanistan flash floods: Over 200 killed, several missing, homes damaged after intense floods hit Baghlan. ptcnews.tv Afghanistan flash floods: The recent devastating flash floods in Baghlan, Afghanistan, have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, with several others reported missing. The floods, triggered by intense rainfall, wreaked havoc in the region, leaving behind a trail of destruction and loss. Rescue efforts are underway to locate and aid those who have been affected by this natural disaster.The overwhelming floods in the region caused thousands of homes to be completely destroyed or seriously damaged, leaving communities to deal with the consequences of the disaster. | As per the sources, the floods have occurred…
(2024-05-11). Poemario de Fina García Marruz será presentado en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 may (RHC) Las miradas perdidas, poemario de la escritora Fina García Marruz (1923-2022), publicado por la Editorial Letras Cubanas, será presentado hoy en el tradicional espacio Sábado del Libro, en la céntrica Calle de Madera, a un costado de la Plaza de Armas de La Habana Vieja.
(2024-05-11). Destacan primera de 12 visitas de Fidel Castro a Brasil. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 11 may (RHC) El 29 de abril se cumplieron 65 años de la primera de 12 visitas a Brasil del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, destacó este sábado el embajador de la isla caribeña Adolfo Curbelo.
(2024-05-11). Díaz-Canel recibió a director general de Onudi (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 may (RHC) El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, sostuvo un encuentro con el director general de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Industrial (Onudi), Gerd Màºller, de visita en la isla, trascendió este sábado.
(2024-05-11). IRC: At least 250 lives lost in major flooding in Afghanistan; thousands of families cut off from essential services. reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Source: International Rescue Committee | IRC: At least 250 lives lost in major flooding in Afghanistan; thousands of families cut off from essential services | Kabul, Afghanistan , May 11, 2024 — Major flooding has hit at least seven provinces in Afghanistan, with over 250 lives lost and thousands more stranded without access to services. | Alongside the tragic loss of life, infrastructure including roads and power lines, has been destroyed in Baghlan, Ghor, Kunduz, Badakhshan, Samangan, Badghis and Takhar provinces. The International Rescue Committee is preparing to scale up its emerg…
(2024-05-11). DR Congo: DRC: 12 civilians killed and 20 injured in shell blasts on two encampments in North Kivu. reliefweb.int Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: Action on Armed Violence | On Friday 4th May, twin shell blasts Congolese army spokesman Lt. Colonel Ndjike Kaiko blamed the two attacks on the rebel group known widely as M23, who have alleged connections to Rwanda. However, the group M23 has den…
(2024-05-11). United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia. reliefweb.int Country: Liberia | Source: World Health Organization | Monrovia, Liberia — The Ministry of Health in collaboration with partners has commenced a four-day nationwide polio campaign, which begins on May 10, 2024, with the aim of responding to an outbreak of the circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 2. This crucial campaign is conducted concurrently with Sierra Leone, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. The cross-border initiative aims to immunize all eligible children, including those crossing national boundaries. | The campaign's primary objective is to protect the health of children under…
(2024-05-11). World: African Development Bank and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute partner to advance evidence-based conflict prevention and resilience building in Africa. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: African Development Bank | On the sidelines of the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, the African Development Bank and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further advance their collaboration. | The agreement builds on the existing cooperation between both organizations and underlines their joint commitment to deepen the understanding of drivers of fragility and insecurity, and to promote actions that prevent conflicts and build resilience in Africa. | Speaking on the partnership, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade…
(2024-05-11). WHO steps up emergency-care training in Ukraine amid ongoing war. reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Source: World Health Organization | As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, WHO is introducing a new basic emergency-care course for health-care workers to improve their skills in providing initial emergency care to critically ill patients. It also incorporates a train-the-trainer model that will enable participants to become national instructors who educate other medical personnel. | All health-—Åare workers — whether in emergency care, primary care, nursing or any other field — need to know how to assess and treat life-threatening conditions. For a country deal…
(2024-05-11). Afghanistan: Flash floods kill at least 200 people including children. reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Source: Save the Children | KABUL, 11 MAY 2024: Flash floods in Baghlan in Northern Afghanistan have killed at least 200 people – including children – with many more injured, according to the de facto authorities. Thousands of homes have been destroyed or damaged, with many areas still cut off. | About 600,000 people – of which an estimated 310,000 are children – live in the five districts in Baghlan that have been severely impacted by the floods. Save the Children is sending a 'clinic on wheels' with mobile health and child protection teams to support children and their families. | Arsh…
(2024-05-11). Afghanistan Joint Child Protection AoR and Education Cluster – Localization Initiative Dashboard, October 2023. reliefweb.int 
Country: Afghanistan | Sources: Education Cluster, UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-05-11). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and USAID Partner to Support White Helmets in Northwest Syria[EN/AR]. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Denmark, Syrian Arab Republic, United States of America | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | Istanbul, Türkiye – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a two-year partnership aimed at supporting the Syria Civil Defence's ("White Helmets") life-saving activities in northwest Syria and building the capacity of the organization to respond to future needs. | Through the agreement, the MFA committed 20 million Danish Kroner ($2.8 million in U.S. dollars) in an…
(2024-05-11). Madagascar: Coordination, convergence and change from the grass roots up. reliefweb.int Country: Madagascar | Source: UN News Centre | How can people be best supported during humanitarian crises with limited aid budgets and what can be done to help those same people break out of the cycle of dependency caused by multiple crises and move towards more sustainable development? | Those are the questions that
(2024-05-11). Statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on the attack in Al Fasher. reliefweb.int 
Country: Sudan | Sources: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan | Please refer to the attached file. | (Port Sudan, 11 May 2024) — I am gravely concerned by the eruption of clashes in Al Fasher | despite repeated calls to parties to the conflict to refrain from attacking the city. | I reiterate – the violence threatens the lives of over 800,000 civilians who reside in Al Fasher. | I am equally disturbed by reports of the use of heavy weaponry and attacks in highly populated | areas in the city center and the outskirts of Al Fasher, re…
(2024-05-11). DR Congo: République démocratique du Congo : Tableau de bord humanitaire (période de rapportage : janvier-mars 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-05-11). Zimbabwe: UNICEF: Put Children at centre of climate investments. reliefweb.int Country: Zimbabwe | Source: UN Children's Fund | Climate-induced emergencies like El Nino impact severely on children | Harare, 10 May 2024 — As Zimbabwe faces the effects of climate-induced El Niño, UNICEF is taking proactive steps to highlight the profound impact of climate change on children. Under our climate campaign "Invest in Climate, Invest in Children!" we are launching a petition to urge government entities, development partners, and the private sector to prioritise children in their climate investments. | The increasing frequency and severity of climate-related hazards pose significant risks t…
(2024-05-11). Kenya: Eastern Africa: Heavy rains and flooding Flash Update #2 (10 May 2024). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, United Republic of Tanzania | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | HIGHLIGHTS | Heavy rains and flash floods have affected an estimated 848,773 people, including 350,155 displaced, in Kenya, Somalia, Burundi and Tanzania. | In the coming period, heavy rain and flash floods are projected to continue in some areas across Kenya and Tanzania. | There is an urgent need to scale up multi-sectoral response in the affected areas, including food, healthcare, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) inter…
(2024-05-11). 'Gag' order on Trump is attack on free speech. themilitant.com For a second time, Judge Juan Merchan threatened to throw presidential candidate Donald Trump in jail for his public comments. Merchan's assault on free speech came in response to a prosecutor's motion for sanctions against Trump for an alleged violation of a gag order during his New York trial on charges cooked up by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat. | "Going forward, this court will have to consider a jail sanction," Merchan said May 6, after fining Trump $1,000 for saying, "The jury was picked so fast — 95% Democrats," April 22. "The area's mostly Democrat. It's a very unfair situation…
(2024-05-11). Biden, bipartisan Congress expand FBI spy powers. themilitant.com After a yearlong dispute, Democrats and Republicans reached a bipartisan agreement April 20 to renew and expand secret spy powers contained in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. In the process, they advanced steps to try to refurbish the reputation of the FBI, the capitalist rulers' political police. | The law lets the government snoop on any non-U.S. citizen living abroad and any U.S. citizens that these noncitizens email, text or call without needing to get a warrant. | To reach the agreement, amendments were added that supposedly curtail the spy agencies' powers, including limits on the number of agent…
(2024-05-11). Railroad, port workers in Canada vote to go on strike. themilitant.com MONTREAL — Some 9,300 freight workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National — Canada's largest railways — and over 1,200 Montreal port workers have voted by big majorities to strike for better contracts. The rail workers are members of the Teamsters and the port workers are represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 375. | Rail workers rejected a series of concessions, including being forced to work 12-hour shifts rather than 10; a cut from 10 to five days for personal leave, which can be taken whenever workers need them; and job combinations that will pave the way f…
(2024-05-11). Millions turn out to celebrate May Day in Cuba. themilitant.com Millions turned out to celebrate May Day across Cuba, as they have since the Cuban Revolution triumphed. Above, rally in Holguín May 1. In Havana some 200,000 gathered at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune square, joined by Army Gen. Raúl Castro, a central leader of the revolution, and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. | Speaking at the rally, Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, general secretary of the Central Organization of Cuban Workers (CTC), described the impact of Washington's unrelenting economic war on Cuba. "In the face of these challenging circumstances we have dedicated the celebration of the world p…
(2024-05-11). A road forward amid capitalist world disorder. themilitant.com The capitalist rulers in the U.S. triumphantly declared the birth of a "new world order" after they emerged as top dog out of the second imperialist world slaughter in 1945. They declared another giant step forward with the collapse of the Stalinist regimes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in 1990-91. | But neither Washington, nor any of its rivals, won the Cold War. The U.S. rulers' Iraq war in 1991 showed that what lay ahead was not decades of an American Century, but sharpening imperialist conflicts. | In the years that followed, the U.S. rulers have proved incapable of winning wars in Iraq, Afghanistan…
(2024-05-11). 25, 50, and 75 years ago. themilitant.com May 24, 1999 : | The U.S.-organized NATO forces bombed the central market and a hospital in Nis, Yugoslavia, in midday May 7, killing 14 civilians. They blasted the Chinese embassy in downtown Belgrade that night, killing three people. | As protests erupted around the world over the embassy bombing, Washington stepped up its campaign of destroying factories, infrastructure and working-class neighborhoods across Yugoslavia. The resulting death toll is rising. These events reveal a bit more of the brutal face of imperialism. | "Age-old ethnic rivalries" are not the cause of the carnage in Yugoslavia. The ri…
(2024-05-11). Richter campaigns with bakery workers in Chicago. themilitant.com CHICAGO — Workers changing shifts or on break at Alpha Baking Co. here May 7 talked with Dennis Richter, running mate of Rachele Fruit, the Socialist Workers Party candidate for president, as he shook hands with workers and campaigned there. | "Inflation keeps going up," said one worker. "We may be in a conflict here when our contract expires soon." Richter pledged that if the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers members do go on strike, supporters of the Rachele Fruit for president campaign will help organize solidarity. "All workers need to fight for cost-of-living adjustments in our c…
(2024-05-11). Unionists rally on May Day to boost workers' struggles. themilitant.com Hotel workers and other unionists across the country took the May Day workers' holiday to hold marches and rallies marking strikes and other fights with the bosses. Below are a few examples. | Over 1,000 D.C. hotel workers march on May 1: | BY ARRIN HAWKINS | WASHINGTON — Chants of "What do we want? A contract!" echoed through the streets as hotel workers marched here May 1. UNITE HERE Local 25 represents over 7,000 hospitality workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. | The UNITE HERE union set May 1 as a day of action in the U.S. and Canada. Union contracts covering 40,000 workers at 230 hotels are…
(2024-05-11). Castro: 'Debt to imperialist banks is unpayable, immoral'. themilitant.com
(2024-05-11). Egypt's Ministry of Planning and Economic Development unveils strategy to invest in economy of Ismailia Governorate. tvbrics.com 
The plan, which covers the 2023/24 fiscal year, includes 333 innovative projects that require a significant investment of EGP 6.5bn…
(2024-05-11). UAE tourism market offers tool for calculating the carbon footprint of hotels. tvbrics.com 
This tool helps UAE to achieve climate neutrality by 2050‚Å…
(2024-05-11). India demonstrates growth in cashless payments. tvbrics.com 
Digital infrastructure is becoming a key element of the country's identity in the world…
(2024-05-11). China's Ukraine point man closes Middle East diplomacy trip marked by call to 'cool down the situation'. scmp.com Envoy who visited Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE said to have encountered general agreement with Beijing's push for restraint and direct dialogue.
(2024-05-11). Russia Claims Gains in Ground Offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv Region. themoscowtimes.com President Zelensky said a "fierce battle" was under way in Kharkiv, a region that has been mostly under Ukrainian control since fall 2022.
(2024-05-11). Ukraine War Day #808: Z Assassination Plot — Real or B.S? — Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2024-05-11). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-11). Robert Altman's Thieves Likes Us (1974): "What is robbing a bank compared with founding a bank?" wsws.org The socially intriguing and historically authentic film was an opportunity for the director to reveal his attitude towards American capitalism during the Great Depression.
(2024-05-11). Australian government hails High Court ruling backing indefinite immigration detention. wsws.org The Labor government's determination to proceed with its immigration bill as fast as possible shows that its imprisonment and deportation plans go far beyond the up to 200 detainees directly affected by the verdict.
(2024-05-11). Foreign Affairs article lays out path for war against China. wsws.org According to the author, war planning must be "embedded" within the economic agencies of the US.
(2024-05-11). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org South Korea: Costco workers demand better pay and conditions; India: Air India Express workers strike over new employment terms; Australia: Wilmar Sugar mill workers walkout for higher wages in Queensland; Submarine maintenance workers in South Australia down tools; Fiji Water bottling plant workers strike.
(2024-05-11). Australia: Union bureaucracy blocks NSW nurses and midwives' demand for 30 percent pay rise. wsws.org Nurses and Midwives Association officials ended the May 3 meeting before members could vote on a motion to double their wage claim and take up a campaign of industrial action.
(2024-05-11). Florida deputy kills airman after entering the wrong apartment. wsws.org Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was in his off-base apartment when he was fatally shot by a deputy, who was responding to a disturbance call in a difference apartment.
(2024-05-11). Healthcare giant Steward Health Care files for Bankruptcy. wsws.org Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy in Dallas this week threatening the closure of more than 30 hospitals. This will have a devastating impact on more than 30,000 healthcare workers and more than two million patients.
(2024-05-11). Canada Post, announcing major losses, demands massive concessions from workers. wsws.org The announcement of a $748 million loss last year comes as the Crown corporation is in the midst of negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers bureaucracy over contracts for 42,000 Urban Postal Operations workers and 8,000 rural and suburban mail carriers.
(2024-05-11). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.
(2024-05-11). Police: 5 Tanzanian miners killed after gold mine collapse. independent.co.ug 
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | At least five artisanal miners were killed and four others injured after a gold mine collapsed in the Morogoro region of eastern Tanzania, police said Friday. The gold mine, named Alcaeda, collapsed on Wednesday at 4 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) following torrential rains that hit the Ulanga …
(2024-05-11). Uganda says geopolitical tensions, climate change key risk factors to revenue collection. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said on Thursday that ongoing geopolitical tensions, tightening global financial conditions, and climate change are key risk factors to the country's revenue collection. The ministry, in its Fiscal Risk Statement for the financial year 2024/2025, which starts July 1 this year, …
(2024-05-11). The 'Man from Snowy River' makes a comeback. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-11). Weight-loss surgery before kidney transplantation improves health and eligibility of patients with obesity and renal failure, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy promotes relatively rapid weight loss, reduces obesity-related health issues and improves eligibility for kidney transplantation for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and obesity, according to new research from Mayo Clinic. Patients with advanced chronic kidney failure and severe obesity often are not considered for kidney transplantation, but according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, sleeve gastrectomy can improve high-risk patients meeting the criteria for transplantation. The…
(2024-05-11). TVNZ breached union pact when deciding on programme cuts, ERA rules. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News Television New Zealand has breached its collective agreement with the E t≈´ union when deciding on discontinuing programmes, the Employment Relations Authority has ruled. It was announced in March that 68 staff members who work for news programmes Midday and Tonight, consumer justice programme Fair Go, current affairs programme Sunday, and the youth…
(2024-05-11). World Report] Organisations vie for control over pandemic financing. thelancet.com Global health organisations are competing for influence over financing for pandemic preparedness and response in the new pandemic accord. By Ann Danaiya Usher.
(2024-05-11). Tehran Welcomes Book Enthusiasts with 35th Edition of International Book Fair. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The 35th iteration of the Tehran International Book Fair is underway here in the Iranian capital, heralding a literary celebration for enthusiasts worldwide.
(2024-05-11). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-05-11). Hormone therapy: Four things a Mayo Clinic women's health specialist wants you to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many women experience night sweats during menopause Hormone therapy is a treatment that uses medications containing hormones like estrogen or progesterone to replace those the body stops producing during menopause. It can be a powerful tool for managing menopausal symptoms. "While hormone therapy can significantly improve quality of life and overall health for many women, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution," says Dr. Taryn Smith, a Mayo Clinic internist and women's health specialist. She emphasizes the…
(2024-05-11). Technical glitches frustrate census exercise in Gulu district. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Population and Housing census exercise faced major challenges on Friday in several villages in Patiko Sub-County in Gulu district following technical glitches encountered on tablets used by enumerators. Geoffrey Otim, an enumerator at Teladwong C village in Patiko Sub- County told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that …
(2024-05-11). Human Rights Campaign names Mayo Clinic Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's three largest campuses completed a joint submission to the Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Health Equality Index (HEI) survey and achieved the highest score possible. Together, the Arizona, Florida, and Rochester campuses were collectively recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare. Of the more than 1000 hospitals participating, only 384 achieved the top score and the leader designation. Forming an enterprise HEI survey workgroup, LGBTI+ Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) leaders from each site and…
(2024-05-11). Gov't to release shs366.85 billion to fund National ID exercise. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is yet to release the balance of shillings 366.85 billion to National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to finance the coming mass enrollment and renewal of National Identification Cards to Ugandans. The nationwide exercise is scheduled to kick off on June 1st, 2024 and will run until September 30, …
(2024-05-11). Auroras sparkle as massive solar storm strikes Earth, threatening to disrupt satellites, power grids. scmp.com The strongest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years hit Earth, lighting up the night skies from northern Europe and Australasia.
(2024-05-11). Correspondence] High-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement for hip hemiarthroplasty. thelancet.com We read with interest Nickil R Agni and colleagues' Article on the WHiTE 8 trial.1 This study has substantial implications for doctors concerned about antibiotic resistance and its effect on patient care. Given the high expectations for the potential of high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement in reducing the rate of deep surgical site infections following hip hemiarthroplasty, the WHiTE 8 trial's findings were surprising. The statistically insignificant difference in the rate of deep surgical site infections at 90 days post-randomisation between the high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement group and the standard c…
(2024-05-11). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org
(2024-05-11). Correspondence] High-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement for hip hemiarthroplasty — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We would like to thank Yi Liu and colleagues, Yang Liu and Hua Fa, and Po-Jui Chu and colleagues for their Correspondences about our WHiTE 8 trial.1 Regarding long-term follow-up, Liu and colleagues raise an important point. Nearly all the literature pertaining to long-term outcomes following deep surgical site infection around a hip arthroplasty comes from planned surgery, most commonly hip replacement for arthritis.2 These reports show that deep surgical site infection has implications for patients in the long term.
(2024-05-11). The Budget Circus is coming to town. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-11). Editorial] Motor neuron disease: improving quality of life for patients. thelancet.com This week, The Lancet published the findings from COMMEND, the largest clinical trial to date of a psychological intervention for people with motor neuron disease (MND). This devastating, incurable neurodegenerative disease results from the loss of motor neurons in the motor cortex and spinal cord, causing progressive paralysis and eventual death. More than half of people with MND die within 2 years of a diagnosis. Rates of depression and anxiety in patients are high. Given the dire prognosis, interventions that can improve the quality of remaining life for patients are vital.
(2024-05-11). Peru President Dina Boluarte's brother and lawyer arrested over alleged influence peddling. scmp.com Nicanor Boluarte is accused of working to appoint government officials in exchange for money and an agreement to gather signatures to register a political party.
(2024-05-11). Georgia: International solidarity with Georgian civil society. fidh.org More than forty-five human rights organisations from around the world, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning the efforts of the Georgian government to introduce the law on the transparency of foreign influence.
As human rights defenders across the globe, we are deeply troubled by efforts of the Georgian government to stifle civil society voices (…) | – |
(2024-05-11). Charity: Over 15,000 Kenyan children may not resume learning due to flooding. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | More than 15,000 children in Kenya will be unable to return to school next week due to heavy rains and floods that have submerged or destroyed at least 62 primary schools across the country, a global charity said on Friday. Save the Children said the informal settlements in the Kenyan …
(2024-05-11). Electrospinning biotherapies of tomorrow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The future of healing disease may involve a syringe, a high voltage power supply and polymer solutions coming together to engineer tissue. Mayo Clinic researchers are studying these different elements now using an electrospinner, a device that whips biotherapeutic fibers into a scaffold — or platform — for spinning regenerative biotherapeutics. An electrospinner is almost like a medical spinning wheel or loom. An electrospinner unleashes electrical forces that churn chemical solutions into nano- or microscopic…
(2024-05-11). US and China set to meet this year in Azerbaijan to discuss methane emission reductions. scmp.com News of the summit, slated to take place during the UN's top climate conference, shared after the two sides' new envoys met in Washington for talks.
(2024-05-11). Correspondence] Women's health amidst Sudan's civil war. thelancet.com Sudan is facing its most severe humanitarian crisis since gaining independence in 1956. The history of conflicts in Sudan is long and heterogeneous, moving from foreign colonisation to internal ethnic and religious disputes, including almost 20 military coups interspersed with shorts periods of democracy.
(2024-05-11). The political difference between billionaires and everybody else. theduran.com
(2024-05-11). Cold war 2.0 would exact a much higher economic price. scmp.com It is starting to look as if the changes in global economic ties will lead not to a hot war but a new ice age where US- and China-aligned blocs coexist in an environment of slow growth and tension…
(2024-05-11). UN Security Council Urges Probe into Gaza Mass Graves. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The UN Security Council issued a call for an investigation into mass graves recently discovered near medical facilities in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-11). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.
(2024-05-11). War Culture Hates the Ethical Passion of the Young. znetwork.org
(2024-05-11). Study: 63% of TVET graduates get employed within one year. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A study conducted by Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board-UBTEB reveals promising employment outcomes for technical, vocational education, and training (TVET) graduates. The study, which is the first of its nature in the TVET sector, indicates that 63 percent of graduates from various institutions can secure employment within the first …
(2024-05-11). Experts: Accessible treatments not helping severe patients of asthma. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists at the Makerere University Lung Institute have urged the government to revise its essential lists of medicines and incorporate medicines that work well for patients who suffer from severe asthma. This recommendation is being made after a study found that 25.6 percent of the over a thousand asthmatic patients …
(2024-05-11). TikTok automatically tags external AI-generated content as Chinese version Douyin works on similar standard. scmp.com Douyin is working on technologies similar to what has been adopted by TikTok to automatically label artificial-intelligence-generated content (AIGC).
(2024-05-11). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org
(2024-05-11). Barron Trump passes on being delegate at dad's nomination. scmp.com The ex-US president's youngest son will not be representing Florida at the Republican Party convention, a statement from his mother Melania Trump's office says.
(2024-05-11). Georgia: Parliament must drop the legislation on "transparency of foreign influence" fidh.org Georgian authorities' attempt to reintroduce the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence is an attack against civil society and independent media. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center call on the Parliament of Georgia to reject the adoption of this legislation, which is not compatible with the respect of the rights to freedom of association and expression.
Paris-Geneva-Tbilisi, May 7, 2024 — On May 1, 2024, the (…) | – |
(2024-05-11). NZ's first Pinoy Green MP Francisco Hernandez talks climate policy and activism. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Barangay New Zealand's Rene Molina has interviewed the country's first Filipino Green MP Francisco Hernandez who was sworn into Parliament yesterday as the party's latest member. This is the first interview with Hernandez who replaces former Green Party co-leader James Shaw after his retirement from politics to take up a green investment…
(2024-05-11). Parents asked to regulate internet usage among learners. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps, Hellen Seku has encouraged parents to regulate children's access to the internet to ensure that they don't rely on it for knowledge. Seku said one of the core values of patriotism is to love and attain knowledge, but most Ugandans below …
(2024-05-11). Correspondence] High-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement for hip hemiarthroplasty. thelancet.com In contradiction to results from previous studies, Nickil R Agni and colleagues' Article1 on the WHiTE 8 randomised controlled trial showed that high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded bone cement resulted in a similar risk of deep surgical site infection at 90 days post-operation compared with standard care single-antibiotic loaded bone cement for patients aged 60 years or older with intracapsular hip fractures treated with hip hemiarthroplasties. Although the authors presented several baseline characteristics associated with increasing incidence of surgical site infection following hip hemiarthroplasties, such as ciga…
(2024-05-11). 5 things to know about stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A stroke can happen at any time and to anyone. You might be talking to your loved one and notice they're suddenly slurring their words. Or, while grocery shopping, you realize you can't move your hand to pick up a jar from the shelf. You can go from feeling as usual to feeling sick within a matter of seconds to minutes. Here are five key things to know about stroke: 1. Strokes affect the oxygen…
(2024-05-11). 'Our Injuries Will Heal, but the Georgian Government's Reputation Will Not'. bylinetimes.com 
Since then, there have been at least eleven vicious physical assaults against high-profile government critics in the South Caucasian country. Hundreds of others have received anonymous phone calls threatening them and their families, with posters plastered all over the Georgian capital of Tbilisi denouncing almost every prominent opposition politician, journalist, activist and NGO representative as 'enemies of the people' — a term with especially totalitarian resonances in the former Soviet space. | The brutal crackdown comes as Georgian oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili's ruling party, Georgian Dream, charge…
(2024-05-11). Obituary] Alasdair Macintosh Geddes. thelancet.com Infectious diseases physician and renowned antimicrobial trialist. Born in Fortrose, Scotland, on May 14, 1934, he died in Birmingham, UK, on April 9, 2024, aged 89 years.
(2024-05-11). Travel Notes, St Petersburg, April-May 2024: fourth and final installment. gilbertdoctorow.com We come to Russia, to Petersburg for a lot more than the pleasures of High Culture. A bigger incentive is people, our good and long time friends here. I already mentioned in passing in my first installment that we met up with friends Masha and Ivan (names changed to protect their privacy) from Moscow who …
(2024-05-11). Mbappe announces PSG departure at end of season. independent.co.ug 
MARSEILLE | Xinhua | Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, without revealing his next destination. But according to multiple media reports, he will join the La Liga powerhouses Real Madrid after the season ends. "I wanted to announce to you …
(2024-05-11). 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 ultraviolet (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…
(2024-05-11). HIV self-testing kit launched. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has launched the Community CheckNow HIV-self-testing kit. The kits are meant to help communities know their HIV status in real-time. The kits were launched on Thursday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. In a speech delivered for him by Vice President Jessica Alupo, President Museveni emphasized the need …
(2024-05-11). FOUND CLIP: Biden Said The Exact OPPOSITE of What He's Doing Now! youtu.be
(2024-05-11). World Report] Lebanese hospitals prepare for escalating war. thelancet.com Medics are preparing as best they can despite shortages of personnel and equipment. Clotilde Bigot reports.
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Q&A: Managing migraine: What's right for me? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've dealt with migraine attacks for years. So has my mom. I typically manage by using over-the-counter pain medication that includes caffeine as soon as my symptoms begin. Then, if my migraine doesn't improve, I use a prescription triptan medication. But my headache days have been increasing, and my doctor suggested I try a newer preventive migraine medication. Can you please explain more about medication options? ANSWER: Migraine is a neurologic disorder….
(2024-05-11). 'Kurds Are One of Us': Ayatollah Khamenei. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has highlighted the strong bonds between Iran and the Kurdish communities.
(2024-05-11). A Manifesto for upholding human rights in the European Union. fidh.org At a time when democracy, the rule of law, and freedoms are under threat in the Union, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations are launching a Manifesto for human rights aimed at the candidates for the upcoming European elections in June. The goal? To urge them to commit to 10 priorities to uphold human rights during their next mandate.
| The Manifesto is available in several languages and is currently being translated into numerous European (…) | – |
(2024-05-11). Must democratising the media be bad for democracy? independent.co.ug 
Why the masters of the digital revolution's attention game typically produce more noise than enlightenment COMMENT | CARSTEN BROSDA | Sometimes, the fulfillment of a promise feels like punishment. When the radio was invented more than 100 years ago, the German playwright Bertolt Brecht observed that its full potential could be explored only after it had …
(2024-05-11). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention of Anar Mammadli. fidh.org In a context of increasing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, more than 30 organisations including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders call for the immediate release of Anar Mammadli and urge the authorities of Azerbaijan to end reprisals against human rights defenders in the country.
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities' detention of Anar Mammadli, (…) | – |
(2024-05-11). Mayo's new 'omics' strategy leaps into the future. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Imagine a future where healthcare is tailored precisely for you, right down to the molecules deep inside your cells. Targeted treatments and preventive strategies are customized to your genome. Your personal medical roadmap outlines hereditary genetic variants, provides guidance on environmental risks and offers strategies for maintaining heart health and preventing cancer, making it as distinct as your DNA. At the core of this future are "omics" technologies, which measure and analyze various molecules at…
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals suggest reducing stroke risk and knowing the signs. 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 www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl7U_3jTpAQ&… Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read…
(2024-05-11). Correspondence] The 67th UN CND—upholding human rights in drug policy. thelancet.com Addressing the harms associated with drug use, illicit transnational drug trade, and the policies tied to them is one of the greatest policy challenges of our time—with intersectionalities to health, economics, and security. Restrictive interpretations by many Member States of the International Drug Control Conventions over the last 60 years have led to mass incarceration, lack of due process and fair trial, disproportionate sentencing, corporal punishment, ineffective compulsory drug treatment centres, extra-judicial killings, and iniquitous death penalty.
(2024-05-11). Beyond weight loss: Bariatric surgery may reduce cancer risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When you think about obesity, you may not connect it to cancer. However, researchers long have suspected a link between certain cancers and weight. Among those are endometrial, ovarian, colon, liver, pancreatic and postmenopausal breast cancers, which together contribute to 15 to 20% of all cancer deaths in the U.S. Cancer risk increases with obesity More than one-third of adults in the U.S. are considered obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is the measure…
(2024-05-11). NIOC Inks MoUs Worth $8 bln to Develop Joint Oil, Gas Fields. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs), valued at $8 billion, with a number of Iranian production and exploration companies with the aim of developing joint oil and gas fields in the country.
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Q & A: Heart failure during pregnancy — what you should know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm in the first trimester of my pregnancy, and I know that heart disease runs in my family. What are the warning signs of heart failure during pregnancy? How can I safely manage or prevent this? ANSWER: First of all, congratulations on being proactive and voicing your concern for yourself and your baby. There are some specific cardiovascular conditions, such as heart failure, which occur during pregnancy. Symptoms from this can overlap…
(2024-05-11). UN Assembly Overwhelmingly Supports Palestinian Bid for Membership. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted overwhelmingly in favor of endorsing a Palestinian request for full UN membership, recognizing its eligibility and urging the UN Security Council to reconsider the matter positively.
(2024-05-11). US military bases and aircraft in Pacific 'most vulnerable' to Chinese missile strikes, lawmakers warn. scmp.com In a letter to the navy and air force chiefs, 13 Congress members said 'China can attack all US bases in the region', demanding the Pentagon boost passive defences.
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are gallstones? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid, called bile, in your gallbladder. They range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Dr. Irving Jorge, a Mayo Clinic general surgeon, says people who experience pain and other symptoms from gallstones usually require gallbladder removal surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/o5Snl52wSps Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2024-05-11). Never mind China, restoring US shipbuilding glory is a pipe dream. scmp.com Rebuilding the US shipbuilding sector will take decades, if at all possible, and diluting China's dominance will mainly benefit shipbuilding powerhouses like South Korea and Japan.
(2024-05-11). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2024-05-11). Correspondence] High-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement for hip hemiarthroplasty. thelancet.com Nickil R Agni and colleagues' Article1 reports results for the use of high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement for hip hemiarthroplasty in a UK clinical trial, providing important insights into the management of surgical site infections. We would like to highlight a potential limitation in the criteria for participant enrolment in the trial, which did not mention participants' medical histories, medications, or lifestyles. Considering underlying conditions that are associated with infection risk (such as for diabetes, malignancies, lupus, etc) is essential,2 as these can weaken the immune system (making it more di…
(2024-05-11). Comment] Offline: A peculiar indifference. thelancet.com "Everything I thought was wrong." With those powerful yet disarming words, Linda Villarosa begins her study of America's most intractable pathology—racism. Under the Skin: Racism, Inequality, and the Health of Our Nation was published in 2022 and its messages should be central to the political debates emerging today, in advance of the US Presidential election later this year. Racism, she argues, "is the American problem in need of an American solution". But racism is, of course, more than an American problem.
(2024-05-11). Perspectives] AI-enabled opportunistic medical scan interpretation. thelancet.com Machine digital eyes can glean far more information from a scan than human experts can readily detect or accurately decipher. It may not be long before a chest x-ray report comes back with your risk of heart attack and stroke over the next decade, your coronary calcium score, your heart ejection fraction, the presence of leaky valve, and whether you have type 2 diabetes (figure). Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) make this scenario likely in the coming years. This advance is an unanticipated, opportunistic output of deep learning AI.
(2024-05-11). UCMs Hampering Technological Progress of States, Iran Bemoans. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian UN envoy denounced the countries that resort to illegal and restrictive unilateral coercive measures against others, saying such arbitrary actions suppress the technological development of other nations and impede their ability to respond to and recover from ICT threats.
(2024-05-11). Tough away games for Man City and Arsenal as title race goes to the line. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The tension at the top of the Premier League continues this weekend with both Arsenal and Manchester City away from home in their head-to-head duel for the title, while Aston Villa entertain Liverpool in a game that looks to be more important for Villa's top-four hopes than Liverpool's slim title …
(2024-05-11). Flash floods wash away Napak bridges. independent.co.ug 
Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several bridges in Napak district have been washed away by flash floods, leaving residents stranded. The most affected areas are in the sub-counties of Lotome, Kangole Town Council, Poron, and Apeitolim. For instance in Poron Sub County, the bridge was washed away forcing the forces to reallocate their Yankee Battalion military …
(2024-05-11). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org
(2024-05-11). 2 women charged with spraying MeToo graffiti on nude painting at Paris museum. scmp.com They defaced 'The Origin of the World', a nude painted by French artist Gustave Courbet, and four other works at the Pompidou-Metz museum.
(2024-05-11). Xi Jinping, his tour over, leaves behind a Europe split by how to deal with China. scmp.com The Chinese president upgraded relations with Serbia and Hungary, but in France made few if any concessions to reduce the flood of Chinese imports into the EU.
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advances in minimally invasive kidney stone surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Most small kidney stones can pass on their own. However, kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause bleeding, kidney damage or ongoing urinary tract infections may require surgical treatment. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo Clinic urologist, explains some of the different surgical options for removing kidney stones. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/jGO6cb3XT2o Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing pediatric falls. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Trauma Awareness Month. It's a time to spread awareness about injury prevention and trauma. Falls are the No. 1 cause of nonfatal injuries among children up to 14 years old in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health. Many of these pediatric falls happen at home or on the playground. Tom Halada, a Mayo Clinic registered nurse and pediatric trauma coordinator, says some of these injuries can be prevented. Watch: …
(2024-05-11). Iran Condemns Canada's Move against IRGC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a motion passed by Canada's House of Commons to add the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to an official list of "terrorist organizations".
(2024-05-11). Refugee ration cuts risk social damage. independent.co.ug 
Research shows the worst effects of these ration cuts are yet to be seen as social networks are pushed to the brink COMMENT | MAJA SIMONSEN NILSEN | Refugees in Uganda are turning to increasingly desperate measures to support themselves and their families following drastic reductions in humanitarian aid, yet our research suggests the worst effects …
(2024-05-11). Correspondence] Airborne pathogens: controlling words won't control transmission. thelancet.com WHO has proposed new terminology for "pathogens that transmit through the air".1 The stated rationale is that "[d]uring the pandemic, the terms 'airborne', 'airborne transmission', 'droplets' and 'aerosols' were used in different ways, by different stakeholders, which contributed to confusion in communicating how this pathogen was transmitted".1 The report proposes that use of the unqualified terms airborne and airborne transmission in the context of infectious disease transmission should be avoided.
(2024-05-11). Landslides triggered by heavy downpour kill 8 in western Uganda. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | At least eight people have been killed by landslides triggered by torrential rains in Uganda's border district of Kasese on Thursday, a government official said on Friday. Joe Walusimbi, resident district commissioner for Kasese, told Xinhua by telephone that landslides swept several areas in Kyarumba and Kyondo sub-counties, leaving eight …
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can honey help my cough? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My family's colds are still lingering from the winter season, and I can't seem to kick this pesky cough. I've heard honey can help. Is it true? ANSWER: While we make think of honey as a pantry staple and natural sweetener for our morning tea or breakfast pastry, honey has long been used as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial substance. Topical use of honey can aid in healing burns, and research says that…
(2024-05-11). European Elections 2024: FIDH calls on European election candidates to commit to human rights. fidh.org
(2024-05-11). A year in, New York's pioneering public power law makes uneven progress. grist.org 
This story was originally published by One year ago, New York state passed one of the country's most ambitious clean energy and climate justice laws. The
(2024-05-11). Iran Throws Weight behind Palestine's Full UN Membership. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations expressed Tehran's strong support for Palestine's full membership in the UN, describing it as a first step and a pivotal moment in addressing the historical injustices endured by the Palestinian people.
(2024-05-11). Perspectives] The poetics of Crohn's disease. thelancet.com In her 2013 essay collection, Meaty, the comedian and writer Samantha Irby quips that, "as autoimmune diseases go", her diagnosis of Crohn's disease "is one of the least glamorous of the bunch". As a patient with Crohn's disease myself, I can see why. Those who experience this chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract know all too well the stigmas and shame that can accompany its symptoms. Unsurprisingly, Crohn's disease rarely appears in literature not tinged with a self-help ethos.
(2024-05-11). Iran Produces over 74 mln Tons of Petrochemicals in One Year. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An official at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said 74.3 million tons of petrochemical products were produced in the country in the last Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024).
(2024-05-11). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Is emotional eating sabotaging your weight-loss efforts? Emotional eating is eating to suppress or soothe negative emotions, such as stress, anger, fear, boredom, sadness and loneliness. It often leads to eating too much, especially overeating foods that are sweet, fatty and high in calories. And this can sabotage your weight-loss efforts.‚Å Recommendations to begin breast cancer screening…
(2024-05-11). Donald Trump hush money judge wants Michael Cohen to keep quiet before testimony. scmp.com The star witness, who was the ex-US president's former lawyer, had spoken on social media while wearing a T-shirt depicting Trump behind bars.
(2024-05-11). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?
(2024-05-11). Perspectives] Art, plunder, fragile fault lines. thelancet.com At the beginning of this decade, tremors rumbling within the inherited conventions of global health research erupted. Questions about the location, cultural backgrounds, and race and ethnicities of researchers, editors, and funders came under the spotlight. It seemed possible to imagine a world where new voices could be taken seriously and afforded the same attention and generosity routinely offered to white experts on public health in low-income and middle-income countries. Works of fiction can act as a reminder that these concerns are not unique to global health and bring fresh perspectives on representation, l…
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Q & A: Does collagen really help fight wrinkles and aging? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I see ads for collagen powder and supplements everywhere now, and my sister swears by it for fighting wrinkles. Does it actually help prevent aging? What exactly is collagen? ANSWER: Collagen has been seen in the media in regard to having anti-aging properties. At least 30% of your body — skin, bones, tendons, organs — is made up of collagen. Collagen is a protein of the supportive tissue of the skin, which…
(2024-05-11). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Q&A: Coronary calcium scan evaluates heart disease and stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently had a CAT scan of my chest as an evaluation for pneumonia. I didn't have pneumonia, but I got an unexpected high calcium score in my coronary arteries. Does the calcium I eat affect this? I thought calcium was related to bone health? Now I'm being evaluated for my risk of heart disease and stroke. Should others in my family get their calcium score? ANSWER: A coronary calcium scan is…
(2024-05-11). More than 300 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: World Food Programme. scmp.com Authorities and non-governmental groups have deployed rescuers and aid, warning that some areas have been cut off by the flooding.
(2024-05-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: May is National Women's Health Month Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kHXecY28KEk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Treating breast cancer may include personalized therapies or surgery. …
(2024-05-11). Ovarian cancer: New treatments and research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day. Three cancers — ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer and primary peritoneal cancer — are commonly called ovarian cancer. They arise from the same kind of tissue and are treated similarly. "The ovaries and fallopian tubes are so anatomically close to each other that we sometimes can't tell if the cancer is coming from the ovary or the fallopian tube," says S. John Weroha, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo…
(2024-05-11). The Heat: Columbine 25 Years Later. america.cgtn.com 
April 20, 1999 is a day etched in the memories of many Americans who watched 24-hour news coverage of a mass shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. Two gunmen shot and killed twelve fellow students and a teacher and injured two dozen others. | Since then, mass shootings at schools have happened with numbing frequency across the United States. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-05-11). US-China trade war: Reports say Biden administration to hit Beijing with tariffs on EVs, strategic sectors. scmp.com The US will impose new, elevated tariffs that focus on key industries including electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells, according to Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal.
(2024-05-11). US fund for countries facing Beijing 'coercion' on Taiwan proposed in Congress. scmp.com 'Taiwan Allies Fund' would encourage nations that 'lack the economic or political capability to effectively respond' to retaliation from China.
(2024-05-11). oPt: Déclaration de Catherine Russell, Directrice générale de l'UNICEF, sur les opérations militaires et la fermeture des frontières à Rafah, dans la bande de Gaza. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Children's Fund | NEW YORK, le 9 mai 2024 — ´ L'intervention humanitaire de l'UNICEF et de ses partenaires dans la bande de Gaza, dont dépend la vie des enfants et des familles qui s'y trouvent, ne peut être menée sans carburant. Celui-ci est en effet nécessaire pour acheminer des fournitures vitales, à savoir des médicaments, des traitements contre la malnutrition, des tentes et des conduites d'eau, ainsi que pour permettre au personnel d'atteindre les enfants et les familles dans le besoin. Or, l'intensification des opérations militaires dans l…
(2024-05-11). Unrwa: al menos 110.000 palestinos se han desplazado de Rafah. telesurtv.net Por su parte, la OCHA precisó que la mayoría de estas personas desde el comienzo del genocidio fueron obligadas a desplazarse cinco o seis veces.
(2024-05-11). oPt: Declaración de Catherine Russell, Directora Ejecutiva de UNICEF, sobre las operaciones militares y el cierre de fronteras en Rafah, Gaza. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Children's Fund | NUEVA YORK, 9 de mayo de 2024 – "La respuesta humanitaria de UNICEF y nuestros aliados —de la que dependen las vidas de todos los niños, las niñas y las familias de la Franja de Gaza— exige disponer de combustible. Necesitamos el combustible para transportar suministros vitales —medicamentos, tratamientos para la desnutrición, tiendas de campaña y tuberías de agua—, así como personal para atender a los niños, niñas y familias necesitados. Pero la intensificación de las operaciones militares en la zona de Rafah y el c…
(2024-05-11). Ataques israelíes dejan decenas de civiles muertos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Medios palestinos indicaron que al menos diez personas murieron y otras resultaron heridas a causa de un bombardeo israelí en el centro de la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-05-11). Número de palestinos asesinados se acerca a los 35.000 en Gaza. telesurtv.net Este sábado, el Ministerio de Salud de Gaza publicó su informe diario, que muestra el impacto de la actual agresión israelí, que dura 218 días.
(2024-05-11). oPt: Israà´l : des expertes de l'ONU avertissent que la retenue des recettes fiscales et la révocation des dérogations bancaires pourraient paralyser l'économie palestinienne. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Human Rights Council | GENààVE (le 25 avril 2024) — Couper unilatéralement les banques palestiniennes du système bancaire mondial constituerait une violation des principes fondamentaux du droit international, ont averti aujourd'hui deux expertes de l'ONU* après l'annonce d'un Ministre israélien menaàßant de révoquer une dérogation de protection délivrée chaque année à deux banques en Israà´l en lien avec des institutions financières palestiniennes. | ´ Couper unilatéralement les banques palestiniennes du système bancaire mondi…
(2024-05-11). Buenos Aires: Investigan causas del choque de trenes que dejó un saldo de 30 heridos, dos en estado grave. cubadebate.cu Unas 30 personas fueron hospitalizadas, dos de ellas con heridas graves, debido al choque de un tren de pasajeros con otro de mantenimiento, ocurrido el viernes en Buenos Aires, según reportaron autoridades del servicio de emergencias de la ciudad SAME. El responsable del SAME, Alberto Crescenti, negó a la prensa la existencia de víctimas fatales.
(2024-05-11). Herederos de la Victoria desfilaron en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Este 10 de mayo, herederos de la Victoria se sumaron desde La Habana a la Marcha del Regimiento Inmortal en la que el pueblo ruso portan los retratos de sus antepasados caídos en la Gran Guerra Patria. Por primera vez, rusos y cubanos realizan juntos esta marcha para recordar que el 9 de mayo es más que un día de conmemoración a los más de 25 millones de soldados y civiles soviéticos que murieron durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
(2024-05-11). Dan a conocer nómina que intervendrá en partidos preparatorios para la Liga de Naciones de Voleibol. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Voleibol (FCV) informa que serán 12 los jugadores que intervendrán en los partidos preparatorios para la Liga de Naciones 2024, los próximos días 17 y 18 de mayo en Misiones, Argentina. Continúan los esfuerzos conjuntos con el Inder para garantizar los visados que posibiliten disponer de nómina completa en cada fase del evento.
(2024-05-11). A lo lejos, øel nuevo hogar? cubadebate.cu Poco menos de dos años han transcurrido desde que el huracán Ian afectara los hogares de más del 50 % de las familias pinareñas. En la provincia, hasta marzo, se han logrado recuperar 59 860 de las más de 102 200 afectaciones provocadas por el meteoro, informó Andrés Martín Carmona, director provincial de Vivienda en el territorio.
(2024-05-11). Escuela Nacional de Ballet abre matrícula para niños y niñas residentes en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Escuela Nacional de Ballet, que lleva el nombre del gran pedagogo cubano Fernando Alonso, convoca a todos los niños y niñas residentes en La Habana interesados en estudiar ballet a realizar las inscripciones en la sede del centro. Los aspirantes deben presentarse por la entrada situada en Calle Morro, entre Colón y Trocadero, desde el 13 de mayo hasta el 12 de julio.
(2024-05-11). Presidente de Ecuador y su familia cuestionados por escándalo medioambiental. radiohc.cu Quito, 11 may (RHC) Un proyecto inmobiliario a cargo de una empresa de Lavinia Valbonesi, esposa del presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, generó un cuestionamientos durante la semana que hoy concluye debido a que las obras destruirían manglares de un bosque protegido.
(2024-05-11). Denuncian en Laos estrategia de máxima presión de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Xamneau, Laos, 11 may (RHC) La embajadora cubana en Laos, Enna Viant, denunció aquí la estrategia multidimensional de máxima presión que aplica hoy el gobierno de Estados Unidos contra su país, la cual incluye el reforzamiento del prolongado bloqueo económico, financiero y comercial.
(2024-05-11). GIFMM Colombia: Puntos de atención para población refugiada y migrante en Medellín – abril 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Colombia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Sources: Grupo Interagencial sobre Flujos Migratorios Mixtos, R4V | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | En este mapa podrás ver los puntos de atención activos en la App GIFMM Contigo para la ciudad de Medellín, en el que los socios del Grupo Interagencial de Flujos Migratorios Mixtos (GIFMM) ofrecen servicios de manera gratuita a personas que han llegado desde Venezuela (Refugiadas, Migrantes y Colombianas Retornadas)…
(2024-05-11). Reportan al menos diez muertes en México por ola de calor. telesurtv.net Los Servicios de Salud de San Luis Potosí informaron que más de 40 personas han necesitado ser hospitalizadas por golpes de calor y deshidratación.
(2024-05-11). Policía utiliza gases lacrimógenos en campus de Tucson, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La policía disolvió varios campamentos de manifestantes antisionisyas en varios campus a medida que se acercaban las graduaciones.
(2024-05-11). Denuncian asesinato de líder social en Norte de Santander, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según Indepaz, con este asesinato suman ya 63 los líderes asesinados en lo que va de año.
(2024-05-11). Registran disturbios en Chad luego de los resultados de las elecciones. telesurtv.net El movimiento antigubernamental Wakit Tama aseveró que durante las elecciones detectaron varias irregularidades.
(2024-05-11). Inundaciones en Afganistán dejan al menos 300 muertos. telesurtv.net Además, el PMA detalla que las corrientes de agua han destrozado a "más de 1.000 casas".
(2024-05-11). Irak solicita a la ONU no extender su misión en el país. telesurtv.net En una carta enviada a través del encargado de negocios en funciones de la misión iraquí en Naciones Unidas, Abas Kazem Obaid, Al Sudani enfatiza que la UNAMI representa una forma de cooperación bilateral entre Irak y la ONU, y que su presencia debe respetar la soberanía del país.
(2024-05-11). Consejo Presidencial de Transición de Haití anuncia cambios operativos. telesurtv.net Cuatro políticos asumirán el poder en turnos de cinco meses, respectivamente, hasta que se realicen las elecciones generales…
(2024-05-11). Aumentan a 114 los muertos por inundaciones en sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net Las fuertes lluvias en el sur del país, son una de las peores tragedias climáticas de la historia de Brasil y se cree que en las próximas horas la situación pueda empeorar.
(2024-05-11). Siete fallecidos tras precipitarse autobús a un río en Rusia. telesurtv.net El chofer de autobús fue detenidos tras el accidente y el Ministerio del Interior ruso notificó que se ha abierto una causa penal por imprudencia temeraria.
(2024-05-11). Continúan movilizaciones en apoyo al presidente Nicolás Maduro. telesurtv.net Ante el apoyo, el dirigente ha dejado su agradecimiento y ha estado al tanto de los grupos de venezolanos que condenan el injusto cerco por parte de EE.UU.
(2024-05-11). Siria condenó el genocidio sionista en Gaza ante la ONU. telesurtv.net Durante su intervención en la Asamblea General de la ONU, el embajador sirio enfatizó que conceder a Palestina membresía plena en la ONU es un compromiso con los principios del Derecho Internacional y la Carta de las Naciones Unidas…
(2024-05-11). Reprimen y desalojan a manifestantes propalestinos en Canadá. telesurtv.net Con gases lacrimógenos y granadas aturdidoras que volaron entre la multitud, el cuerpo represivo desalojó a quienes protestaban en la Universidad de Calgary.
(2024-05-11). Declaran inconstitucional estado de excepción en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Corte Constitucional, en su dictamen de mayoría, determinó que el Decreto Ejecutivo 250 no logró justificar la existencia de un conflicto armado interno, tal como lo establece la jurisprudencia previa del tribunal.
(2024-05-11). Presidente electo de Panamá cuestiona a oposición venezolana. telesurtv.net El mandatario electo manifestó que lo realizado con el exdiputado opositor Juan Guaidó "fue una gran ficción".
(2024-05-11). Inundaciones en Afganistán dejan alrededor de 50 muertos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades afganas indicaron que la cifra de fallecidos a causa de las inundaciones en la provincia de Baghlan podría aumentar en las próximas horas.
(2024-05-11). Presidente Maduro inaugura el Festival Mundial "Viva Venezuela" telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano afirmó que se está construyendo una base sólida de la identidad nacional.
(2024-05-11). Bolivia se solidariza con Brasil por inundaciones al sur del país. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de Brasil informaron este viernes que a causa de las lluvias que azotan el sur del país ya suman 114 muertos, 146 desaparecidos y casi dos millones de damnificados.
(2024-05-11). Fiscalía peruana abre diligencias a presidenta Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El inicio de las investigaciones a Dina Boluarte se conoció un día después de que el Gobierno anunciara la desactivación del grupo policial anticorrupción.
(2024-05-11). Condenan a Steve Bannon a cuatro meses de prisión por desacato. cubadebate.cu La Corte de Apelaciones del Circuito de Washington DC confirmó la condena a cuatro meses de prisión de Steve Bannon, ex asesor de Donald Trump, por desacato al Congreso. Bannon, de 70 años, fue uno de los principales estrategas de la campaña presidencial de Trump en 2016 y ocupó el cargo de jefe de estrategia política en la Casa Blanca durante los primeros siete meses de su mandato.
(2024-05-11). Presidente de Rusia felicita a Donetsk y Lugansk por aniversario de independencia. radiohc.cu Moscú, 11 may (RHC) El presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, felicitó este sábado a los habitantes de las repúblicas populares de Donetsk y Lugansk con motivo del décimo aniversario de su formación, informó el sitio web del Kremlin.
(2024-05-11). Cinco obras para recordar al pintor Salvador Dalí. telesurtv.net A lo largo de carrera artística, Salvador Dalí incursionó en la fotografía, el cine y la literatura; pero su mayor legado se encuentra en sus 1.500 pinturas.
(2024-05-11). Establecen 23 provincias dominicanas bajo alerta por vaguada. telesurtv.net Asimismo se exhorta a la población ubicada en las riberas del río Yaqué del Norte, desde la presa en Santiago hasta su desembocadura en Montecristi, tomar medidas preventivas.
(2024-05-11). Choque de tren con locomotora en Argentina deja decenas de heridos. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencias (SAME), no hubo víctimas fatales. En menos de una hora, los pasajeros fueron rescatados de la formación y trasladados a hospitales.
(2024-05-11). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.
(2024-05-11). Promoverá Foro Internacional Timbalaye análisis del legado histórico y cultural derivado de la trata de esclavos. cubadebate.cu El VII Foro Internacional Timbalaye se celebrará en las ciudades italianas de Tarquinia, Roma, Baia Domizia y Passo Oscuro los días 19, 22, 23 y 25 de mayo de 2024. El encuentro se centrará en el tema "Cuba en movimiento: Reflexiones en la antropología, la literatura, la música y la danza a partir de las Rutas de las personas esclavizadas".
(2024-05-11). Putin felicita a Donetsk y Lugansk por aniversario de independencia. telesurtv.net El 11 de mayo de 2014 tuvieron lugar los referendos de independencia de las repúblicas populares de Donetsk (RPD) y Lugansk (RPL).
(2024-05-11). Estudiantes en Suiza y Austria protestan a favor de Palestina. telesurtv.net La semana pasada en las universidades suizas de Ginebra y Lausana se movilizaron activistas y estudiantes a favor del pueblo palestino.
(2024-05-11). Conoce algunas curiosidades de Bob Marley, la leyenda del Reggae. telesurtv.net A través de sus canciones, el jamaiquino Bob Marley transmitió mensajes de amor, conciencia social y justicia.
(2024-05-11). Nigeria confirma más de 150 muertos por la fiebre de Lassa. telesurtv.net Las autoridades sanitarias confirmaron un aumento de casos en los estados de Ondo, Bauchi, Gombe y Taraba.
(2024-05-11). Inaugurarán Festival Mundial Viva Venezuela, Mi Patria Querida. telesurtv.net En otro momento del festival, se presentará el culto a San Antonio de Padua del estado Lara. En el Bloque Tuyero participarán artistas como Francisco Pacheco, Juan Carlos Aponte, José Miguel, Arteaga y Mario Díaz.
(2024-05-11). Ascienden a 34.943 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El número total de heridos aumentó a 78.572 personas tras los constantes ataques del ejército de ocupación.
(2024-05-11). Sudáfrica pide a CIJ cambiar medidas contra Israel por genocidio. telesurtv.net Este genocidio de Israel contra Palestina, ha dejado más de 34.000 personas asesinadas.
(2024-05-11). Universitarios ingleses se unen a protestas en apoyo a Gaza. telesurtv.net Las autoridades británicas —como también ha sucedido en manifestaciones en otros países del mundo— han ordenado a la policía el desalojo de los protestantes.
(2024-05-11). Aumentan a 231.000 las solicitudes de empleo en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las capacidades de empleo de abril, fueron más débiles de lo esperado, pues solo se sumaron 175.000 nuevos puestos.
(2024-05-11). Concluye campaña electoral en Cataluña, España. telesurtv.net Gobierne quien gobierne Cataluña después del domingo, los socialistas o los independentistas, en la oposición seguirían los conservadores españoles del Partido Popular.
(2024-05-11). Universitarios en Italia se manifestaron a favor de Palestina. telesurtv.net Estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Milán se instalaron con carpas como parte de la iniciativa lanzada por colectivos estudiantiles de todo el país bajo el nombre de "intifada estudiantil".
(2024-05-11). Presidente de Rusia designa a Mijaíl Mishustin como primer ministro. telesurtv.net El presidente Vladímir Putin firmó el Decreto como establece el párrafo 'a' del artículo 83 de la Constitución rusa.
(2024-05-11). Avanza Rusia con la liberación de cinco localidades en Járkov. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el Ministerio de Defensa ruso, las fuerzas del Kremlin también conquistaron la aldea Keramik, en la República Popular de Donetsk…
(2024-05-11). Los muertos por las inundaciones en Brasil llegan a 127. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades de Rio Grande do Sul, las inundaciones han afectando a 1.95 millones de personas.
(2024-05-11). Miles de yemeníes se manifiestan en apoyo a Palestina. telesurtv.net Los yemeníes marcharon bajo el lema de "Escalada por escalada, con Gaza hasta la victoria".
(2024-05-11). Detectan nuevo tumor maligno a dictador Alberto Fujimori. telesurtv.net El dictador peruano fue excarcelado a fines de 2023 a partir de un indulto humanitario recibido en 2017 por el entonces presidente Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
(2024-05-11). 'Bushnell's Men' Hack 30,000 Western Printers In Protest Of Gaza. popularresistance.org A hacker group dedicated to the memory of Aaron Bushnell, who burned himself to death in February in protest of Israel's genocide in Gaza, has hacked into printers worldwide, causing them to print flyers promoting Bushnell's message. | The hacker group, Bushnell's Men, posted a message on its Telegram page on 14 March stating, "Due to the press boycott of the genocide in Gaza by countries profiting from the war, 'The Bushnell's Men' as a hacker group is committed to exposing the reality via printing this paper through over 30,000 printers across the world." | The message stated further, "We ask all truth-seekers…
(2024-05-11). The Platform of ATTAC CADTM Morocco. cadtm.org
(2024-05-11). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-05-11). The World Bank and the IMF: the creditors' bailiffs. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-11). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-05-11). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org
(2024-05-11). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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(2024-05-11). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org
(2024-05-11). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-11). The singularity and importance of the 1st World Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre from 17 to 19 May 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-05-11). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org
(2024-05-11). Israeli media: Israeli police disperse a demonstration in 'Tel Aviv' using water pumps and arrest the wife of one of Hamas' hostages. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-11). Israeli media: 'Israeli Army' initiated a military operation in Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-11). Israeli media: A military helicopter landed at Beilinson Hospital near 'Tel Aviv'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-11). Hezbollah Achieves More Precise Strikes on IOF Sites, Strikes Iron Dome Bases. english.almanar.com.lb In solidarity with the people of occupied Palestine and the resistance in the Gaza Strip, and amidst Zionist aggression on several villages in South Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance on Saturday persistently targeted Israeli occupation sites near the Lebanese-Palestinian borders. Hezbollah military media released a series of statements outlining the conducted attacks and their outcomes: First …
(2024-05-11). Gaza Civil Defense: Over 10,000 martyrs remain trapped under rubble, awaiting rescue. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-11). Hezbollah S.G. Sayyed Nasrallah to deliver a speech on the eighth martyrdom anniversary of commander Mustafa Badreddine on Monday, May 13, at 5:00 p.m. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-11). Sayyed Nasrallah to Deliver a Speech Monday. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's Secretary General, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, is set to deliver a televised speech on Monday, May 13, at 05: 00 p.m. (Beirut time), as part of a memorial ceremony marking the eighth martyrdom anniversary of Hezbollah commander Martyr Sayyed Mustafa Badreddine. The event will take place at Al Mahdi High School — Hadath.
(2024-05-11). Al-Qassam Brigades' Military Spox: "Nadav Bublabil," a UK citizen, succumbed to wounds inflicted when IOF aircraft targeted his detention site a month ago, along with prisoner "Judith Weinstein" english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-11). Video | Hamas' Al-Qassam Announces the Death of British-Zionist Captive in Gaza due to IOF Strikes. english.almanar.com.lb Martyr Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades announced the death of the Zionist hostage Nadav Bublabil, a 51-year-old holding British citizenship, due to injuries sustained when IOF aircraft targeted his detention site over a month ago, along with the Zionist hostage "Judith Feinstein." In a post on his Telegram account, the spokesman for the brigades, Abu Obaida, …
(2024-05-11). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance: Direct hits achieved as our fighters targeted the Zionist site of Al-Sammaqa in the occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-05-11). South Africa asks ICJ to order Israel withdraw from Rafah. newarab.com 
In the ongoing case brought by South Africa, which accuses Israel of acts of genocide against Palestinians, the World Court in January ordered Israel to refrain from a…
(2024-05-11). Gaza: Israel assaults Rafah, orders further evacuations. newarab.com 
Israel has given new The areas of evacuation include the blocks of Al-Jnaina, Khirbet al-Adas and the al-Adari neighbourhoods and Shaboura camp. Residents have been told to go to al-Mawasi, a designated Israeli humanitarian zone. | Israel's continued push into Rafah comes following warnings from the US…
(2024-05-11). Why is Macklemore's pro-Palestine song called Hind's Hall? newarab.com 
In his song titled 'Hind's Hall', the Grammy-award-winning rapper admonishes the US government, telling President Joe Biden "blood is on your hands" and declaring that he will not vote for him in the upcoming November election. | Macklemore, best known for 2010s hi…
(2024-05-11). NGO sounds alarm over Palestinian detainee torture by Israel. newarab.com 
The Prisoners' Affairs Commission (PAC) and the Palestine Prisoners' Society (PPS) said they hold the Israeli Prison Administration responsible for the fate of 59-year-old Ibrahim Hamed. | According to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, a prisoner held in Israel's Gilboa Prison gave initial testimonies to say…
(2024-05-11). US says Israel use of American arms likely violated intl law. newarab.com 
The Biden administration said on Friday that The finding of "reasonable" evidence to conclude that the
(2024-05-11). US' Blinken does not report Israel violating weapons terms. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State The report, citing three officials, added that the State Department was reviewing the
(2024-05-11). 'Genocide song contest': How Eurovision split Malmà∂. newarab.com 
At least 10,000 people marched through the streets in Sweden's third-largest city, Malmà∂, during the second round of Draped in The…
(2024-05-11). As Israel expands attacks in Rafah, Palestinians are trapped. newarab.com 
"We are escaping death in Rafah and rushing into hell in the central of For months, about 1.5 million people were displaced to the city of
(2024-05-11). Azmi Bishara comments on Rafah, ceasefire, US campus protest. newarab.com 
(2024-05-11). What does Israel's invasion mean for Rafah's hospitals. newarab.com 
Health services in Gaza are under intense strain as Israel's seventh-month-long offensive took a new turn this week with the invasion of the southern
(2024-05-11). Lebanon's Hezbollah says fires rockets at Israel after deadly strike. newarab.com 
Israel and
(2024-05-11). Netanyahu criticised for controversial Dr Phil interview. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister In the interview, Netanyahu also admitted his government failed to defend Israel on 7 October, but stopped short of assuming personal responsibility. |
(2024-05-11). Was Dutch Eurovision contestant dropped over Israel tension. newarab.com Dutch contestant Joost Klein has been dropped from Saturday's Despite Klein's disqualification being due to an incident with a female production crew member, there had been widespread speculation that it was connected to tension between Klein and the Israeli contestant. | Klein had failed to perform at two dress rehearsals on Friday in the Swedish city of Malmo, and organisers had said they were investigating an "incident." | "Swedish police have investigated a…
(2024-05-11). Whistleblowers detail abuse at Israeli detention camp. newarab.com 
(2024-05-11). Australian footballer calls for Israel suspension at FIFA. newarab.com 
Retired Australian athlete Craig Foster is the latest figure in the football world to criticise Israel and call for its suspension, following its Foster joined calls for Israel's ban on Friday, supporting the The PFA h…
(2024-05-11). Mandela's grandson calls out David Lammy on Gaza protests. newarab.com 
The grandson of famed South African president Lammy, who made an appearance in Washington DC on Wednesday, shared his disagreement with th…
(2024-05-11). UAE rebukes Netanyahu claim Gulf state could help run Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-05-11). Iranian parliament vote sees increase in conservative seats. newarab.com 
Voters had been called to cast ballots again on Friday in regions where candidates failed to gain enough votes in the March 1 election, which saw the lowest turnout – 41 percent – since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. | Candidates categori…
(2024-05-11). UNGA asks Sec Council to reconsider Palestine membership. newarab.com 
The UN General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant Palestine new "rights and privileges" and called on the Security Council to favourably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. | The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9, with 25 abstentions. | The United States
(2024-05-11). US student Gaza protests have been largely peaceful: study. newarab.com 
The overwhelming majority of Over 500 d…
(2024-05-11). MENA Sports Wrap: Olympic blow for Tunisia as Saudi triumphs. newarab.com 
There was more Olympics action in the Arab world as Meanwhile, former Kuwaiti Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad faces a 15-year IOC ban for forgery. | In Ireland, Bohemian FC women's team are set to make history by playing a charity match with the Palestine women's national…
(2024-05-11). UN Security Council seeks inquiry into mass graves in Gaza. newarab.com 
The In a statement, members of the council expressed their "deep concern over reports of the discovery of mass graves, in and around the Nasser and Al-Shifa medical facilities in Gaza, where several hundred bodies, including women, children and older pers…
(2024-05-11). India's top court releases jailed Modi opponent on bail. newarab.com 
India's top court on Friday ordered a jailed opponent of Prime Minister
(2024-05-11). Australia says Palestinian UN membership bid builds peace momentum. newarab.com 
Australia voted on Friday with the overwhelming majority of the UN General Assembly in backing the resoluti…
(2024-05-11). HRW slams German ban of Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah. newarab.com 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the The ban means that a non-citizen is expelled from one member state and is prevented from returning to the whole Schengen area, which consists of 26 European countries, for up to five years or longer. | "Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah has seen first-hand the atrocities taking place in Gaza," Yasmine Ahmed, UK Director at HRW, said. | "G…
(2024-05-11). US uni dismisses professor for verbally abusing Muslim woman. newarab.com 
In a statement released on Thursday, ASU President Michael Crow said Jonathan Yudelman was "no longer permitted to be on campus and will never teach here again." | The statement was issued after ASU had placed Yudelman on leave and launched an investigation into his harassment the Muslim woman at a pro-Palestine march, wh…
(2024-05-11). More than 300 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: WFP. newarab.com 
More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple
(2024-05-11). Wife of detained journalist raises alarm over poor health. newarab.com 
The wife of a detained Iman Mahrous, the wife of Ahmed Subai, wrote a passionate plea on Facebook on Wednesday, calling for his freedom, saying the media worker's health was seriously deteriorating due to a lack of medical care by prison authorities. | According to Mahrous, despite requests from the union, there have been no reports provide on the tests…
(2024-05-11). Rukban IDP camp 'starving' as Syrian regime cuts off food. newarab.com 
The camp has been under siege since 2018, as both the Syrian and Jordanian authorities refuse to allow aid to enter the area. | Residents of the camp rely on a few smugglers to transport food and other basic goods into the camp,…
(2024-05-11). Kuwait Emir dissolves parliament, suspends some constitution articles. newarab.com 
The Emir also suspended some of the constitutional articles for a period not exceeding four years during which all aspects of the democratic process will be studied. | The powers of the National Assembl…
(2024-05-11). Iraq calls for UN mission's departure by 2025. newarab.com 
The government of In the document sent to the Security Council, Iraqi Prime Minister
(2024-05-11). Pro-Palestine professor launches campaign against Labour MP. newarab.com 
A British-Palestinian professor is running on a pro-Gaza platform in Birmingham Selly Oak, UK—a constituency with a significant Muslim population—against a prominent Labour MP. | Kamel Hawwash, a professor at the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham and former head of the Hawwash, a former Labour member, will run under the banner of Reliance, a "disruptor" group field…
(2024-05-11). Israel orders evacuation of central Rafah as it prepares to expand invasion. presstv.ir The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to evacuate areas in center of Rafah, in a further indication that the regime is preparing to expand its military operations in the city.
(2024-05-11). Wounded Gazans rushed to hospital following airstrike on Rafah. presstv.ir Injured Palestinians are rushed to Kuwait Hospital following an Israeli bombardment of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-11). French university students set up tents, protest against Israel's attack on Rafah. presstv.ir Dozens of student protesters demonstrated in front of Sciences Po University in Paris, denouncing Israel's recent attack on Gaza…
(2024-05-11). US campus protests: Columbia affiliate college fully divests from Israel. presstv.ir Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine describes the move as the beginning of the domino effect.
(2024-05-11). Colombia's president calls on ICC to issue arrest warrant Netanyahu. presstv.ir Colombia's president calls on the ICC to issue an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister over the genocide in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-11). Explainer: Why did Iran organize first intl. conference on nuclear science? presstv.ir The first international nuclear conference in the central Iranian city of Isfahan aimed to present new and fundamental developments in the field of nuclear science.
(2024-05-11). UN General Assembly resolution urges fresh vote on Palestinian statehood. presstv.ir The UN General Assembly passes a resolution, urging the world body's Security Council to reconsider Palestine's request for full UN membership.
(2024-05-11). Gaza mass graves: Victims 'executed' at point blank range. presstv.ir The bodies of 80 Palestinians have been uncovered from three mass graves at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital.
(2024-05-11). 'UK flown 200 spy missions over Gaza in support of Israel'. presstv.ir A report says the UK has flown 200 spy missions over Gaza in support of Israel, adding that the International Criminal Court could investigate British officials over complicity in war crimes.
(2024-05-11). Funeral of mother, son killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon. presstv.ir Mourners carry the coffins of May Youssef and her 12-year-old son, who were killed in an Israeli strike against a southern Lebanese village.
(2024-05-11). Another Palestinian journalist killed in Gaza, tally rises to 143. presstv.ir Another Palestinian journalist has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, bringing to 143 the number of journalists killed since the beginning of the bloody Israeli onslaught in early October.
(2024-05-11). Iran welcomes UN resolution to revive Palestine's membership bid. presstv.ir A senior Iranian diplomat says the admission of Palestine as a full member of the UN is a first step and a pivotal moment in addressing the historical injustices endured by the Palestinian people.
(2024-05-11). Yemen's intelligence dismantles Israeli espionage network. presstv.ir Yemeni intelligence agencies have identified and arrested members of an Israeli espionage network involved in gathering intelligence about Yemeni missile and drone capabilities.
(2024-05-11). Hamas welcomes UN resolution for Palestine's membership bid. presstv.ir Hamas has welcomed the adoption by the UN General Assembly of a resolution recommending the Security Council to reconsider the membership of Palestine.
(2024-05-11). Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protest in Bangladesh. presstv.ir Thousands of Bangladeshi students march in Dhaka in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and with pro-Palestinian student protests around the world.
(2024-05-11). Tensions high as recession-weary Argentines march to president's residence. presstv.ir Riot police were deployed against a protest march seeking to head to the president's residence of Olivos.
(2024-05-11). Pentagon orders withdrawal of all US troops from Niger. presstv.ir The US military has ordered its troops to pull out from Niger following the cancellation of a military agreement by the African country's new leaders.
(2024-05-11). Asa'ib leader: Iraqi resistance in state of war with Zionist regime. presstv.ir The leader of an Iraqi resistance group says fighters from the country's anti-terror factions are in a state of war with the occupying Tel Aviv regime.
(2024-05-11). Gaza aid operations at risk of imminent shutdown, UN agencies warn. presstv.ir Dwindling food and fuel stocks could force aid operations to grind to a halt within days in Gaza as vital crossings remain shut, forcing hospitals to close and leading to more children dying of hunger, United Nations aid agencies warned on Friday.
(2024-05-11). Security Council urges 'immediate' probe into Gaza mass graves. presstv.ir The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate and independent investigation into reported mass graves near hospitals in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-11). Agent of Zionist entity: Lies peddled by 'Campaign Against Antisemitism' exposed. presstv.ir Gideon Falter, the ringleader of the discredited 'Campaign Against Antisemitism', has been exposed as a 'liar and troublemaker'.
(2024-05-11). Drone shows scale of flood devastation in southern Brazil. presstv.ir Residents of a flooded city in Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul faced the huge scale of devastation in the region.
(2024-05-11). Iran among top producers of radiopharmaceuticals, high-quality heavy water: AEOI chief. presstv.ir Iran's nuclear chief says the country is among top producers of radiopharmaceuticals and high-quality heavy water in the world.
(2024-05-11). Pro-Palestinian protesters take to the streets in Chile. presstv.ir Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters march to the US Embassy in Santiago to protest the Gaza war.
(2024-05-11). Smoke clouds billow over Berlin after fire at factory with chemicals storage. presstv.ir A large fire at a Berlin metalworking factory on the outskirts of the German capital led to plumes of black smoke on Friday.
(2024-05-11). Leader calls for strong parliament as Iranians vote in election runoff. presstv.ir Iranians have voted in a runoff election for the remaining seats in the country's parliament, with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calling for a strong turnout.
(2024-05-11). Iran strongly condemns 'unwise' Canadian motion against IRGC. presstv.ir Iran has hit out at an "unwise" motion at the Canadian House which calls on the Ottawa government to designate Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group.
(2024-05-11). Venice: Police clash with pro-Palestine protesters at G7 Justice meeting. presstv.ir Clashes erupted between police and demonstrators in Venice during a protest against the G7 Justice meeting.
(2024-05-11). The Stats on Palestinian Terrorism — 2000 to April 2024. sonar21.com 
I have completed the initial cleanup of the data posted on the website of the Apr 30, 2013 — Evyatar Borov…
(2024-05-11). Israel's Arab Ally Rebukes Netanyahu For Dragging UAE Into 'Rebuild Gaza' Plan | Details. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-11). Putin's Artillery Attack On Kharkiv Surprises Zelensky; Russian Forces Push 1 KM Inside Vovchansk. hindustantimes.com On May 10, Russian forces took Ukrainian Army by surprise as they launched an unexpected ground assault on northeastern region of Kharkiv. Ukraine says that Russian dropped guided aerial bombs and directed artillery fire towards Kharkiv. Reuters even reported that the Russian forces made small inroads inside the region. In some cases like the village of Vovchansk, they pushed 1 km inside the territory. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…