(2023-01-14). Mass unrest continues in Peru following police massacres. wsws.org Widespread unrest continued in Peru this week following the massacre of 17 persons on Monday by Peruvian police in the southeastern Andean City of Juliaca.
(2023-01-14). Japan's contentious plan to dump Fukushima radioactive water into sea to start in spring or summer. ecns.cn The Japanese government on Friday said a controversial plan to release radioactive wastewater from a crippled nuclear plant in Japan's northeast into the Pacific Ocean will start in the spring or summer.
(2023-01-14). After fascist assault in Brasilia, Lula points to military coup threat. wsws.org Lula concluded that, had he agreed to the operation suggested by his defense minister, "the coup was going to happen."
(2023-01-14). Brazil Coup & Labor, US CIA AFL-CIO Attack On Mexico Ford Workers, TWU Pres & MLK & ILWU10. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the Brazil Coup & Labor, The US CIA AFL-CIO Attack On Mexico Ford Workers, TWU President John Samuelson On SWA meltdown, MLK, Labor & The ILWU With Retired ILWU 10 Secretary Treasurer Clarence Thomas…
(2023-01-14). Far-right premier of Australia's largest state admits to having worn a Nazi uniform. wsws.org Dominic Perrottet claimed that he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday as a result of "naivete" and historical ignorance.
(2023-01-14). US and NATO send tanks to fight Russia. wsws.org The sending of main battle tanks to Ukraine is, without a doubt, the most reckless and escalatory measure taken by the US and NATO in the war to date.
(2023-01-14). US and Japan accelerate war drive against China. wsws.org The joint statement and comments by Biden and Japanese PM Kishida are premised on a lie: that the US and its allies are simply responding to Russian and Chinese provocations and aggression.
(2023-01-14). The Decline and Fall of Nazi-Infested Ukraine. strategic-culture.org By Stephen LENDMAN | What hegemon USA created, Russia is systematically annihilating. | And there's nothing that the empire of lies and its Western vassals can do to change the course of history. | In challenging Russia militarily, they bit off more than they can chew and swallow. | Russia is a preeminent military power, China heading in the same direction — while the US-dominated West is in decline. | The battle to demilitarize and NeNazify Ukraine is proceeding as planned. | Russia's liberation of Soledar assures deNazification of Artyomovsk to follow. | These triumphs hasten the end of Nazi occupation th…
(2023-01-14). Sunday 1/22: Stop US Wars! Disband NATO! Money for Jobs and Education Not for the Pentagon! indybay.org Gather at the Lake Merritt Columns, Oakland at 1 p.m. March to the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland…
(2023-01-14). Negotiated Solution – No Alternative! indybay.org NATO intervention seems unlikely so far, after U.S. President Biden ruled out direct military intervention even in the run-up to the war…Nevertheless, a further escalation of the war cannot be ruled out. At present, the powerless left has only the option of fighting for peace and of educational work: of emphasizing the survival necessity of a post-capitalist system transformation… (TKonicz)…
(2023-01-14). Sunday 1/22: Stop US Wars! Disband NATO! Money for Jobs and Education Not for the Pentagon! indybay.org Gather at the Lake Merritt Columns, Oakland at 1 p.m. March to the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland…
(2023-01-14). Negotiated Solution – No Alternative! indybay.org NATO intervention seems unlikely so far, after U.S. President Biden ruled out direct military intervention even in the run-up to the war…Nevertheless, a further escalation of the war cannot be ruled out. At present, the powerless left has only the option of fighting for peace and of educational work: of emphasizing the survival necessity of a post-capitalist system transformation… (TKonicz)…
(2023-01-14). ExxonMobil: Suppressing Science and Climate Change. dissidentvoice.org 
Villains often have the best tunes. In some cases, they also have the best evidence. The tendency in the latter is to suppress or distort that evidence if it is contrary to their interests. Exxon, now ExxonMobil, the world's largest oil and gas company, has revealed, much like tobacco companies of the past, that excellent …
(2023-01-14). Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy. orinocotribune.com By John Perry Jan 10, 2023 | A review of the report Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy, edited by Sara Flounders for the Sanctions Kill campaign and Sanctions imposed without United Nations endorsement are illegal. That is why they could be legally imposed on South Africa by a resolution of the UN General Assembly in 1962, but are unlawful when imposed by one government, often with selected allies, against any other country, for whatever reason. Known correctly as…
(2023-01-14). China Reopens Its Borders. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. | ‚Ä¢ China reopens its borders | ‚Ä¢ COVID-19 frontline rural doctors | ‚Ä¢ Jack Ma gives up Ant Group | ‚Ä¢ China moves to climate-adaption…
(2023-01-14). Foreign trade growth set to continue. ecns.cn Against external headwinds such as cooling prospects for overseas demand and lingering geopolitical conflicts, China's foreign trade in goods is expected to keep expanding this year, according to experts and business executives on Friday.
(2023-01-14). Regulators draft plan to stabilize realty. ecns.cn China's financial regulators have drafted an action plan for improving the balance sheets of quality property developers in an effort to defuse financial risks to the real estate sector and assist the property market to form a virtuous cycle.
(2023-01-14). Cambodia forecasts 4.6 mln air passengers in 2023 after China's reopening: spokesman. ecns.cn Cambodia is expected to attract 4.6 million air passengers in 2023 after China's optimization of its pandemic control policies on Jan. 8, a spokesman said on Saturday.
(2023-01-14). China urges UK to stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs. ecns.cn China urges the UK to respect China's sovereignty and stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.
(2023-01-14). China urges U.S., Japan not to become disrupters of a stable Asia-Pacific: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China urges the United States and Japan to abandon the Cold War mentality and ideological bias, stop creating imaginary enemies and stop trying to sow the seeds of a new Cold War in the Asia-Pacific, and not to become disruptors of a stable Asia-Pacific, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
(2023-01-14). Visit of Islamic scholars to Xinjiang region refutes smearing on China. ecns.cn A delegation of Islamic figures and scholars visited China's Xinjiang region and witnessed firsthand the region's developments and stability, which proved again some media's lies about the region cannot cover up the truth and the practices of using Xinjiang topics to smear China are doomed to fail, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Friday.
(2023-01-14). CPC's advancement of self-governance at grassroots level. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) has continued to advance its strict self-governance in all respects at the beginning of the new year.
(2023-01-14). No local Omicron XBB.1.5 infections detected in China so far. ecns.cn There have been no local cases of the COVID-19 Omicron XBB.1.5 detected in China so far, according to a virology expert at a press conference for COVID-19 response held Friday.
(2023-01-14). Cross-border travel gets boost from new policies. ecns.cn Officials said on Friday that China's optimized immigration policies are accelerating the recovery of cross-border business and exchanges, and refuted groundless criticism of the nation's anti-epidemic achievements.
(2023-01-14). China's Yiwu in full swing as Lunar New Year orders boom. ecns.cn As the Spring Festival approaches, Yiwu International Trade Market in east China's Zhejiang Province has entered the peak season of selling goods related to the Lunar new year.
(2023-01-14). Ferry transfer from Zhongshan to Hong Kong resumes service. ecns.cn A ferry bound for Hong Kong set sail from Zhongshan, south China's Guangdong Province on Friday. It marks the resumption of ferry services from Zhongshan to Hong Kong, which have been suspended for nearly three years.
(2023-01-14). [Correspondence] Medical education reforms in China. thelancet.com Julio Frenk and colleagues1 put forward education for life as a guiding principle for health-professional education after the COVID-19 pandemic. We concur with the need for a radical rethink of medical education systems worldwide, and would like to share responses and reflections from China at a time that coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Peking University Health Science Center (PUHSC; figure).
(2023-01-14). China launches 3 new satellites. ecns.cn A Long March 2D carrier rocket carrying the Yaogan 37 satellite and other two satellites – Shiyan 22A and Shiyan 22B – blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China, on Friday.
(2023-01-14). Tibet's GDP grows 3 pct in 2022. ecns.cn The gross domestic product (GDP) of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region is estimated at 216.5 billion yuan (about 32.2 billion U.S. dollars) for 2022, up about 3 percent from the previous year, said Yan Jinhai, chairman of the regional government.
(2023-01-14). China Southern launches direct Dalian-HK flight. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines Flight CZ8365 took off from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport on Friday, marking the airline officially opened its direct flights between Dalian and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2023-01-14). Jiangxi grain producer offers farmers $1.06 million annual bonus. ecns.cn Ling Jihe, a renowned rice grower in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi province, offered 7.2 million yuan ($1.06 million) annual bonuses to his contract farmers.
(2023-01-14). 59,938 COVID-19 related deaths reported at Chinese hospitals from Dec. 8 to Jan. 12. ecns.cn A total of 59,938 COVID-19 related deaths were reported at hospitals across China from Dec. 8 to Jan 12, with an average age of 80.3 years old, said an official from the National Health Commission at a press conference on Saturday.
(2023-01-14). Xinjiang going forward in right direction: World Muslim Communities Council leader. ecns.cn The rapid development of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region proves that the region is moving in the right direction, said Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, chairman of the World Muslim Communities Council, during a recent visit to Xinjiang.
(2023-01-14). 59,938 COVID-19 related deaths reported across Chinese hospitals from Dec. 8 to Jan. 12. ecns.cn A total of 59,938 COVID-19 related deaths were reported at hospitals across China from Dec. 8 to Jan 12, with an average age of 80.3 years old, said an official from the National Health Commission at a press conference on Saturday.
(2023-01-14). China has sufficient energy supply for Spring Festival holiday: official. ecns.cn China has sufficient energy supply and management mechanisms to help cope with peaks in energy use amid cold waves and the Spring Festival holiday, a senior official said Friday.
(2023-01-14). A Moscow Meeting Shatters Fantasies of a Syrian 'Confederation'. strategic-culture.org 
By Malek AL-KHOURY | The newly-initiated Syrian-Turkish rapprochement talks are headed in Damascus' favor and the "Turkish concessions" derided by opponents are just the start, insiders tell The Cradle. | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has already abandoned his dream of "praying in the Umayyad Mosque" in Damascus. But sources say this will be swiftly followed by further concessions that will throw a wrench into the ambitions of Syria's opposition factions. | An undivided Syria | There will be no "federalism" or "confederation" — western codewords for the break up of the Syrian state — at these…
(2023-01-14). DADA NEW YEAR: Tristan Tzara's Boom, Boom, Boom. mronline.org 
I know I'm not the only one thinking that our world has lost its mind. It's not easy being some relatively sane person nowadays. At the best of times, politics is bankrupt. At its worst, it's toxic, dominated by demagogues, liars and cheats. Their falsehoods fly wholesale, rarely disgruntling masses of people, let alone damaging a demagogue's political career.
(2023-01-14). Fauci's Lies, Self-driving Car Accidents, Assisted Suicide, and More. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-01-14). The French working class organizes to defeat Macron's pension reforms. mronline.org 
The Macron-led government is making a new bid to push controversial pension reforms, calling to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64.
(2023-01-14). Friday 1/20: Biden: Declare a Climate Emergency! Joye Braun Day of Action Bay Area Rally. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-01-14). Will Japan and India become permanent members of the UN Security Council? journal-neo.org
(2023-01-14). Prince Harry's Game of Thrones. strategic-culture.org
(2023-01-14). Colombia's prosecution blocks talks to dismantle paramilitary groups. colombiareports.com Colombia's prosecutor general's office on Friday refused to lift arrest warrants of paramilitary leaders, effectively blocking the government's peace process. Deputy Prosecutor General Martha Marcera wrote Peace Commissioner Danilo Rueda…
(2023-01-14). Critical Thinking and Non-compliance. dissidentvoice.org Astute writer Mickey Z reveals how complex non-compliance/non-conformity can be in "
(2023-01-14). American Healthcare System. dissidentvoice.org I have a newly-discovered health problem, where during the day, my blood pressure readings are quite normal, or we might even say somewhat on the low side, 105-65. During the night, when I am sleeping, however, the very same indicators are just too high, 168-92. My doctor, a very dedicated physician and caring human being …
(2023-01-14). Saturday 1/14: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Sons of Eilaboun" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-01-14). The Smithsonian is Missing — Whitewashing History and Harboring Native American Remains. indybay.org The Smithsonian is concealing from the public its collection of Native American remains. The Smithsonian paid bounties for Native American skulls for racist studies resulting in grave robbing, executions of Native people and the Massacre at Sand Creek. Today, the Smithsonian refuses to make the facts public, and delays the return of Native American remains to their homelands for reburial by dodging the NAGPRA law.
(2023-01-14). Trader Avraham Eisenberg Thought His $110M Crypto Score Was Legal: U.S. Government Handcuffs Him, Alleging Manipulation, Fraud. moguldom.com The U.S. government has filed federal charges against Avraham "Avi" Eisenberg, a self-described "applied game theorist" and cryptocurrency trader who was arrested in Puerto Rico on Dec. 26 for stealing $110 million in digital assets from Mango Markets, a Solana-based crypto exchange. Holders of Mango's native token, MNGO, can lend, borrow, swap, and use leverage …
(2023-01-14). Sunday 1/15: Martin Luther King: Land & Liberty. indybay.org Martin Luther King: Land & Liberty | Sunday, January 15 ∑ 7: 00 — 8: 00pm | Google Meet joining info | Video call link: meet.google.com/oty-tvzx-qkx…
(2023-01-14). The Fun Way to Deal with the Debt Ceiling. cepr.net Like all good Keynesian economists, I'm a big fan of the platinum coin. The law explicitly allows the Treasury to print platinum coins in any denomination. That means it absolutely could deal with the debt ceiling by printing a platinum coin denominated for $1 trillion and selling it to the Fed. This would not count …
(2023-01-14). Comicomment: A 'new' Cold War toolkit. ecns.cn
(2023-01-14). Xiaonian: Prologue of the Spring Festival. ecns.cn In the Chinese lunar calendar, the 23rd or 24th of the 12th month are the Kitchen God Festival days, also known as Little New Year, or Xiaonian.
(2023-01-14). Cradle of Civilization: Yungang Grottoes. ecns.cn
(2023-01-14). [Perspectives] Kumanan Rasanathan: committed advocate of equity in health. thelancet.com Kumanan Rasanathan, public health physician and Executive Director of the Geneva-based Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, quotes the 19th-century physician and polymath Rudolf Virchow, who famously suggested that "medicine is a social science, and politics nothing more than medicine on a large scale". Rasanathan, in addition to his medical qualification, has a degree in politics and a master's in public health. In retrospect, he describes Virchow's aphorism as "one of the key principles of my career", explaining that "to have trained in medicine, politics, and public health has been a good preparati…
(2023-01-14). Monday 2/20: MLK Day of Service at the Farm. indybay.org Homeless Garden Project Farm | 100-198 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz…
(2023-01-14). INDYRADIO updates: Guantánamo 21, Wikileaks Down. indybay.org Washington DC protests demand Guantánamo close after 21 years of hell,but no one wants to mention Wikileaks server is down.
(2023-01-14). [Perspectives] Narrative medicine, narrative practice, and the creation of meaning. thelancet.com Medical interest in the study of narratives, whether those of patients or doctors, goes back a long way. However, the field of narrative medicine emerged in the late 20th century and is associated in many people's minds with two seminal texts. One was Narrative Based Medicine: Dialogue and Discourse in Clinical Practice, a collection of essays edited by two British academic general practitioners, Trisha Greenhalgh and Brian Hurwitz. The other was Narrative Medicine: Honoring the Stories of Illness by the US physician and literary scholar Rita Charon.
(2023-01-14). [Correspondence] Pseudovesicular appearance in Sweet's syndrome: important yet easily missed — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We are thankful to Ya Bin Zhou for the helpful comment about the appearance of skin lesions in the suspected diagnosis of Sweet's syndrome. Detailed physical examination is paramount to add up features that could narrow the differential diagnosis. In this case, and as Zhou shrewdly noticed, the dermal plaques have a vesicle-like appearance. Some of the other lesions (not shown in the Clinical Picture)1 indeed had a morphology similar to small bullae. Neutrophilic dermatoses, and specifically Sweet's syndrome, have different variants.
(2023-01-14). CIA Pushes For Dismissal Of Lawsuit Against Alleged Spying On Assange Visitors. shadowproof.com The Central Intelligence Agency and former CIA director Mike Pompeo notified a federal court in New York that they intend to push for the dismissal of a lawsuit that alleges that they were involved in spying against attorneys and journalists who visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Ecuador's London embassy.
(2023-01-14). [Clinical Picture] Spontaneous rupture of Achilles tendon xanthomas in a case of familial hypercholesterolaemia. thelancet.com A 70-year-old man attended our hospital reporting a 2-week history of swelling and aching of his left ankle. He did not report any recent trauma or excessive physical activity.
(2023-01-14). Thursday 2/2: Essential: How the Pandemic Spurred A Radical New Phase in the Labor Movement with Author. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-01-14). Saturday 2/11: Get Your Ticket To Mars! 2nd Launch To Artists, Musicians,Poets & 1937 GM Flint Occupation. indybay.org Twitter Headquarters | 1355 Market St. | San Francisco…
(2023-01-14). Local Code Pink Joins Organizations World Wide To Demand Closure of US Guantanamo Prison. indybay.org Action at UC Berkeley law school also demands prosecution for John Yoo, provider of legal "rational" for torture…
(2023-01-14). Sunday 1/22: San Jose: Women's March for Roe's th Anniversary. indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA, 95113…
(2023-01-14). More Bay Area right-wing extremists supporting election deniers and Freedom Caucus. indybay.org Election Deniers and Right-Wing Extremist Members Of The Freedom Caucus:…
(2023-01-14). Doing business with Fit "N" Furry Pet Resort in Petaluma may be a threat to our democracy. indybay.org Extremist Fascist Right-Wing Pet – Training Center Pet:…
(2023-01-14). Think Big Tech's Thousands of Layoffs Indicate a Coming Recession? Think Again. cepr.net Los Angeles Times See article on original site Amazon is laying off more than 18,000 workers. Salesforce is shedding 8,000, and Twitter has let go thousands more. While we should never minimize the difficulties of people facing an unexpected layoff, these announcements by major tech companies are not a large-scale tragedy for the American economy. …
(2023-01-14). January 6 Riot LIVE! Helping to Propel the War on Domestic Terrorism and More! file:/Users/rain/Dropbox/_data/_rss/globalresearch.ca.xml
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hearty and heart-smart winter soups. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org By December, the summer vegetable gardens have all been harvested. Winter fruits and vegetables are now on the menu. Elizabeth J. Bailey, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says traditional winter vegetables can be satisfying and healthy in meals like salads and soups. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/LOWujA2zjrI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some types of melanoma. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/IB8JeZ4nhkY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Glaucoma — the 'silent thief of sight'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: During my recent eye exam, the eye doctor used a machine to blow a puff of air into each of my eyes. It felt like I was in a video game, but I was the target. It didn't hurt, but it did startle me. What does this test measure and how is it helpful in evaluating my vision? Is this something I need to have regularly repeated? ANSWER: Vision tests are always important to…
(2023-01-14). Consumer Health: Do you know the symptoms of glaucoma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about treating this group of eye conditions. About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and it's the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to abnormally high pressure in your eye. Elevated eye pressure is due to a buildup of…
(2023-01-14). Consumer Health: What do you know about blood donation? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is National Blood Donor Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about blood types and the need for blood donation. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Daily needs include 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma. People need a blood transfusion for many reasons. Some may need blood during surgery. Others depend on it after an…
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pediatric pectus excavatum. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We've noticed an indent in our son's chest since he was about 6 years old. Our pediatrician diagnosed this as pectus excavatum but said that it was nothing to worry about. Six years later, he's starting to complain that his heart is racing, and he experiences loss of endurance and shortness of breath with exercise. We are very concerned and wondering if we need another opinion. I've heard surgery may be necessary for…
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: When chest discomfort becomes something to worry about. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chest discomfort and pain account for more than 6.5 million emergency department visits in the U.S. each year. Discomfort can be the first sign of a serious heart event or a symptom of other medical conditions. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says people should seek medical care at the first sign of chest pain. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Of7FXH2aJTY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are superbugs? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, prevent the spread of disease and reduce serious complications of disease. But misusing antibiotics can lead to drug resistance and strains of superbugs. Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains what your care team may ask of you before prescribing an antibiotic. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/N1nL8S0fVWo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2023-01-14). Science Saturday: MayoComplete next-generation sequencing — Transforming comprehensive cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For patients facing a cancer journey, navigating diagnosis and treatment can be extremely daunting. Fear of the unknown is compounded by a confusing ocean of emerging information on discoveries and technological advancements. While each wave of progress brings about new types of treatment, including targeted and immune therapies linked to improved outcomes, the cancer's nuances must be understood for these pioneering treatments to work. Laboratory testing offers crucial information to help patients traverse the shifting…
(2023-01-14). 4 ways to reduce risks of cervical cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org HPV plays a role in causing most cervical cancer. Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. "While it isn't clear what sparks the cervical cells to change their DNA, it is certain that HPV plays a role," says Kristina Butler, M.D., a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. "Over 85% of the general…
(2023-01-14). New year, new goals, new edition of 'The Mayo Clinic Diet'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Each new year brings new hope and many weight loss goals that often go unrealized. "The foundation of any weight loss program, whether it involves different types of programs, medications, procedures ≠ ≠— it does get down to lifestyle and diet and physical activity. The way people go about this sometimes isn't productive. Just starving and trying to exercise for a couple of hours a day usually doesn't work well," says Dr. Donald Hensrud, an internal…
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Winter skin protection tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Winter weather changes can negatively affect the skin — the body's largest organ. Colder temperatures and a lack of moisture in the air can damage unprotected skin, especially on the face and hands. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ppcOBDumjMc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic expert provides perspective on FDA approval of another experimental Alzheimer's drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking. A monoclonal antibody, lecanemab, shows promise in removing amyloid plaques from the brain, according to phase 3 trial results. Amyloid plaques are one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease, according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, a neurologist…
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Weight loss and willpower. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What does it take to make meaningful, lasting lifestyle changes? Some may argue it takes a fair amount of willpower to develop new habits, but a person can't rely on willpower alone. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and editor of "The Mayo Clinic Diet," offers strategies that can help people achieve their weight loss goals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/oxLwLnvU6vA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10)…
(2023-01-14). What is cardiac arrest? A Mayo Clinic heart expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac arrest as it is more formally known, is a medical emergency. It happens when an event, usually an electrical disturbance, quickly and unexpectedly causes your heart to stop working. It's not the same as a heart attack and is called sudden because it seems to happen without warning. Dr. Christopher DeSimone, a Mayo cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in abnormal cardiac rhythm, answers questions about cardiac arrest, the differences between cardiac arrest…
(2023-01-14). 1-2-3 approach to eating fruits and veggies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Is it a challenge for you to eat all five servings of fruits and vegetables every day? The 1-2-3 approach can help you pack in all your servings — and more — throughout the day. Get six servings by eating: 1 serving with breakfast 2 with lunch 3 with dinner and snacks Remember that the serving size for fruits and vegetables is about 4 to 6 ounces. Measurements for one serving can differ depending on…
(2023-01-14). Healthy Weight Awareness Month. Mayo Clinic innovations can help you lose weight, keep it off. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo Clinic experts available to talk about obesity epidemic in America and innovations in weight loss procedures January is Healthy Weight Awareness Month — and a time when many consider a fresh start with healthier eating and exercise habits. Consider these stats on obesity in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Forty-one percent of Americans are considered obese. And by 2030, an estimated 50% of Americans will be obese….
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Helix collaborate to provide comprehensive suite of laboratory services to biopharma customers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Laboratories, a leading reference laboratory, and Helix, the nation's leading population genomics and viral surveillance company, today announced a new strategic collaboration that will provide biopharma customers access to a comprehensive joint laboratory offering for research and development initiatives across the drug development lifecycle. The offering will include a full spectrum of testing capabilities that leverages both Helix's suite of next generation sequencing capabilities and Mayo Clinic Laboratories' portfolio of more than 3,800…
(2023-01-14). Rising cases of COVID-19 variant, XBB.1.5. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Flu cases and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rates are beginning to drop in the U.S.; however, reported cases of COVID-19 are increasing. A new COVID-19 omicron variant, XBB.1.5, is spreading quickly and being closely monitored, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "What we are learning about this new variant, XBB.1.5, is that it spreads much more easily compared to the previous variants, and almost twice more likely to spread compared to the previous variants," says Dr. Raj Palraj, an infectious diseases…
(2023-01-14). Celebrating international relationships, past, present and future. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was 100 years ago that Dr. Charles Mayo visited France and met with famed physicist Marie Curie, the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize. That meeting helped to set the stage for her research collaboration with Mayo and the relationship between Mayo and France that continues today. Celebrating those past, present and future relationships was the reason for a news conference held at Mayo Clinic on Friday, Jan. 6. Ambassador of France to…
(2023-01-14). The Myth of the "Moderate Republican" — and Why It's So Dangerous. indybay.org Moving the right-goal posts…
(2023-01-14). How Sanctions Contributed to Venezuela's Economic Collapse. orinocotribune.com
(2023-01-14). Sunday 1/15: MLK Jr. Day Belonging Workshop: A Weekly Practice Space w/ OBI. indybay.org Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 701 Mission Street | San Francisco CA 94103…
(2023-01-14). RV Human Rights Activists Challenges Santa Cruz City Police Violations. indybay.org Reggie Meisler, civil liberties defender of unhoused rights, is waiting for an answer to his January 9th letter to Santa Cruz City Manager Matt Huffaker, Mayor Fred Keeley, Police Chief Rudy Escalante, and the S.C. City Council. Meisler calls for Huffaker to direct his SCPD to stop harassing and uprooting those whose vehicles are their shelter by misusing the "abandoned vehicle" tagging law.
(2023-01-14). Argentina: Represión para el saqueo de los bienes comunes. indybay.org Argentina: Represión para el saqueo de los bienes comunes | Brutal agresión policial en San Nicolás: NO a la impunidad! | Red Latina sin fronteras | Enero 7 del 2023…
(2023-01-14). Democrat Barbara Lee Wants Millions of Gov Funds For Billionaire Fisher's A's Stadium. indybay.org Democratic Party politician Congresswomen Barbara Lee is supporting spending $182 million of US DOT funds for GAP A's billionaire owner John Fisher's stadium project. While thousands are homeless in Oakland, she wants to spend millions on Fisher's privately owned stadium project.
(2023-01-14). Sunday 1/22: Make 2023,Year of Hope & Possibility-Come Kick it,Share Dinner & Get to Know theRevolution. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…
(2023-01-14). [Comment] Offline: The mathematics of danger. thelancet.com Rishi Sunak, the UK's Prime Minister, last week announced his ambition that all school students would study some form of mathematics to the age of 18 years. He was sharply criticised by those who either hated maths at school or have prospered in life with little knowledge of mathematics. But Sunak's motivation was sound. 8 million adults in England have the numeracy skills of primary school children. In a world where quantitative and statistical capabilities will become ever more important, he was right to draw attention to the importance of mathematics.
(2023-01-14). Sunday 1/15: EVENT POSTPONED: Santa Cruz Prepares. indybay.org Resource Center For Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 9 60…
(2023-01-14). San Francisco State Administration Reaffirms Support for Racism. indybay.org The San Francisco State administration has openly supported the racist Zionist line that Judaism equals Zionism and being critical of Israel is "anti-semitic"
(2023-01-14). Saturday 1/21: 2023 Lunar New Year Festival in Mill Valley. indybay.org Terra Marin School, 70 Lomita Dr, Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2023-01-14). [World Report] 10 years on—high-risk practices on the London gay scene. thelancet.com A decade after The Lancet investigated the explosion of high-risk drug practices on the London gay scene, Tony Kirby and Michelle Thornber-Dunwell return to analyse the landscape today.
(2023-01-14). Press Conference: Defend the African Community's Right to Economic Self-Determination. indybay.org What: Press Conference: Defend the African Community's Right to Economic Self-Determination, and Human and Civil Rights on this MLK Day! | When: Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 10am | Where: Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles, 3742 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 | Who: African People's Education & Defense Fund and Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles | Black Star Industries and Uhuru Foods and Pies…
(2023-01-14). Teachers union pushes through sellout contract to avert a strike in Akron, Ohio. wsws.org The concessions contract agreed to by the union effectively cuts teachers' pay and meets none of their demands for safe working conditions.
(2023-01-14). Tech firms, crypto companies, Goldman Sachs announce major layoffs. wsws.org The raising of interest rates by central banks, led by the US Federal Reserve, is the primary driver of of layoffs aimed at suppressing demands by workers for wage increases to combat inflation.
(2023-01-14). "The weapons help no one, it's just about economic interests"—SGP continues campaign for Berlin state election. wsws.org In its election campaign for the Berlin House of Representatives, the SGP is fighting for the construction of an international movement of workers and youth in opposition to the war policy of the ruling class.
(2023-01-14). Sri Lankan government endorses arrest and detention of YouTuber. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) condemns the arrest of Sepal Amarasinghe, demands his immediate release and the abolition of the draconian laws used to detain him.
(2023-01-14). Growing support for far right and targeting of Trudeau within Canada's military. wsws.org A fascistic "Make Canada Great Again" rant from a highly-decorated retired officer was greeted with rapturous applause by the large numbers of senior Canadian Armed Forces officers in attendance.
(2023-01-14). Workers back Will Lehman protest over voter suppression in UAW election. wsws.org "My local can get the word out to every member about a golf outing," one worker said, "but they couldn't inform us about the election."
(2023-01-14). Shawn Fain and Ray Curry debate launches fraudulent UAW runoff election. wsws.org Two hand-picked candidates of the UAW bureaucracy, who each received less than 4 percent of the vote of the eligible membership, participated in an online debate Thursday.
(2023-01-14). Ultraviolet light and indoor air disinfection to fight pandemics: A technology long overdue—Part 2. wsws.org The ability to disinfect indoor spaces remains a critical public health endeavor. Ultraviolet technology is an important tool that has been employed for more than a century. The report reviews the current issues behind air disinfection and the history of ultraviolet disinfection.
(2023-01-14). Australian rank-and-file health workers support Pampas pastry workers. wsws.org "We urge Pampas workers to vote 'no' to the UWU-management agreement and form a rank-and-file committee to discuss and develop a campaign for secure jobs, a real wage increase and improved working conditions."
(2023-01-14). Rock guitar great Jeff Beck dies at 78. wsws.org Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, who emerged during the culturally tumultuous period of the mid-1960s, died suddenly January 10 at the age of 78.
(2023-01-14). Australia: Pampas workers call on colleagues to vote "no" to union sell-out. wsws.org "The union isn't celebrating a win for the workers, they're celebrating that there'll be more money in their own pocket. They're celebrating their own bank account."
(2023-01-14). US political warfare escalates: House committees launch probes of Biden's mishandling of classified documents. wsws.org On Friday, one day after Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel to investigate President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents, Republican-led House committees launched their own investigations.
(2023-01-14). [Correspondence] Pseudovesicular appearance in Sweet's syndrome: important yet easily missed. thelancet.com Juan Bañares and colleagues1 reported a case of Sweet's syndrome, but an important diagnostic clue was neglected. Typical skin lesions of Sweet's syndrome are painful erythematous plaques or nodules.2 The lesions have a pseudovesicular appearance due to prominent papillary dermal oedema.2 The pseudovesicular appearance is an important diagnostic clue of Sweet's syndrome for dermatologists but often neglected by non-dermatologists. The diagnostic criteria for Sweet's syndrome were not mentioned either.
(2023-01-14). [Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Vaduganathan M, Docherty KF, Claggett BL, et al. SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure: a comprehensive meta-analysis of five randomised controlled trials. Lancet 2022; 400: 757—67—In this Article, the Research in context panel has been corrected to clarify that SOLOIST-WHF included patients hospitalised for worsening heart failure, irrespective of ejection fraction. Also, the p value for the test for heterogeneity in Figure 2H has been corrected to 0 ∑0067. These corrections have been made to the online version as of Jan 12, 2023.
(2023-01-14). S Korean police refer 23 officials to prosecution over Halloween crowd crush. ecns.cn South Korean police said Friday that it referred 23 government officials to the prosecution on professional negligence.
(2023-01-14). The Heat: Biden Classified Documents. america.cgtn.com 
President Biden faces mounting questions, after classified documents are discovered at his Delaware home and a private office. Could this discovery tarnish his presidency and sideline his agenda? This week, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel to lead the investigation into how …
(2023-01-14). Chinese vice premier to attend WEF annual meeting, visit Switzerland. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2023 and visit Switzerland from Jan. 15 to 19 at the invitation of Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the WEF and the government of the Swiss Confederation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced here Friday.
(2023-01-14). El podcast de Cubadebate: øQué podemos esperar de los sucesos en Brasil? (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Una semana después de la entrega de la banda presidencial a Lula llegaba el caos: marchas multitudinarias hacia las sedes de los poderes del Estado brasileño que culminaron con la toma de las instalaciones por parte de los manifestantes. øQuién está detrás de estos hechos? øQué relación guardan con otros intentos de la derecha de boicotear a los gobiernos progresistas o de izquierda en la región?
(2023-01-14). Demandan investigar a Jair Bolsonaro por delito de incitación. telesurtv.net Solicitan ampliar investigaciones contra el expresidente de Brasil por incurrir en actos que incentivan a que otras personas violen la ley.
(2023-01-14). Piden incluir a Bolsonaro en investigación por actos en Brasilia. telesurtv.net El pedido, firmado por integrantes del Ministerio Público Federal, sugirió que Bolsonaro había incitado de manera pública a las manifestaciones antigubernales.
(2023-01-14). Perú: Presentan denuncia contra los 19 ministros del gabinete de Boluarte. cubadebate.cu La legisladora peruana Kelly Portalatino presentó este sábado una denuncia contra los 19 ministros que conforman el gabinete de la presidenta designada Dina Boluarte, quien reiteró que seguirá en el cargo, pese a las manifestaciones que reclaman su renuncia. La denuncia es por la presunta comisión de los delitos de homicidio y heridas graves contra ciudadanos.
(2023-01-14). Confirman que líder campesino de Cusco, Perú, murió tras disparo. telesurtv.net Remo Candia Guevara murió en el departamento de Cusco, tras ser herido por arma de fuego durante las protestas contra el Gobierno.
(2023-01-14). Presentan denuncia contra gabinete de Boluarte por represión de protestas en Perú. telesurtv.net Las protestas han sido reprimidas por las fuerzas de seguridad, que han dejado un saldo de cerca de muertos y centenares de heridos y detenidos.
(2023-01-14). Continúan las movilizaciones en Perú para exigir renuncia de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo indicó que en esta jornada fueron reportadas movilizaciones y concentraciones en unas diez provincias.
(2023-01-14). Exigen la liberación de dirigentes sociales en Ayacucho, Perú. telesurtv.net Desde la Cnddhh advirtieron que la persecución a los líderes sociales sólo agudizará la polarización en el país suramericano.
(2023-01-14). De la Masacre de Rosewood a Martin Luther King: øHacia dónde vamos? cubadebate.cu El Día de Año Nuevo representa la posibilidad de un nuevo comienzo y la oportunidad de fijarse nuevas metas. Sin embargo, para los residentes afroestadounidenses de la localidad de Rosewood, estado de Florida, el 1 de enero de 1923 —hace 100 años— fue el comienzo de una semana de violencia y asesinatos en masa llevados a cabo por una turba de gente blanca enardecida que atacó e incendió por completo esa localidad de población mayoritariamente negra hasta dejarla prácticamente convertida en cenizas.
(2023-01-14). Camiela: "Escribimos canciones intentando ser poetas que le maquillan al mundo las manchas" cubadebate.cu Camila Daniela cree fehacientemente que el mundo necesita poesía, pero no se queda con los brazos cruzados, toma su bajo eléctrico y lleva al pentagrama los versos sobre el amor que le vienen a la mente. Está consciente de que vivimos un mundo de rapidez, donde lo breve es mejor y, en busca de una marca, ya no será más Camila Daniela, al menos en el mundo artístico: su música saldrá bajo el sello de Camiela.
(2023-01-14). Después de 61 años: La Serie Nacional sigue siendo el rey. cubadebate.cu Este 14 de enero comenzará la final de la I Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. Quiso la feliz coincidencia que fuera exactamente 61 años después que nacieran las Series Nacionales, evento rey en cuanto al espectáculo socio cultural del país. Y que no parece resistir competencia alguna, por más que necesita oxigenarse con detalles organizativos.
(2023-01-14). La opinión del lector: øVenta de pollo en una escuela? cubadebate.cu La verdad es que cada vez que "inventamos" algo nuevo es para peor. En el municipio de Diez de Octubre, más que mejorar, es terrible lo que inventaron: distribuir los productos en escuelas, usando sus aulas (escuela Alvarado, en Espadero y Figueroa) y comenzando a las cinco de la tarde. Hasta las tres de la madrugada despachando pollo.
(2023-01-14). Proyecto Ciudad Inteligente: Pensando en la ciudadanía y el patrimonio. cubadebate.cu Hace 15 años comenzó la Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana (OHCH) su estrategia de transformación digital, para, desde el empleo de las nuevas tecnologías, facilitar la vida de los habitantes de La Habana Vieja y beneficiar a los cientos de miles de personas que visitan anualmente el Centro Histórico de la capital. A inicios de 2023, aquella estrategia, devenida proyecto Ciudad Inteligente, muestra resultados palpables.
(2023-01-14). Cuba entre los 52 destinos recomendados para viajar en 2023 por The New York Times. cubadebate.cu Cultura, gastronomía y bellezas naturales son cualidades que tuvo en cuenta el diario estadounidense The New York Times para que Cuba figure hoy en un listado de 52 sitios a los que recomienda viajar en 2023. Cuba ocupa el lugar 27 en el listado de recomendaciones, pintorescos lugares escogidos sobre la base de sus enormes bondades patrimoniales y naturales.
(2023-01-14). Díaz-Canel recibe a la ministra de Estado de Asuntos Exteriores y Cultura de la India. cubadebate.cu "Es un placer recibirla durante su primera visita a Cuba, que esperamos no sea la última", aseguró el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista, y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al dar la bienvenida en el Palacio de la Revolución en la tarde de este viernes a la ministra de Estado de Asuntos Exteriores y Cultura de la República de la India, Meenakashi Lekhi.
(2023-01-14). Las 3 del día: Lo que fue noticia este 13 de enero (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores del podcast "Las 3 del día". Este viernes 13 de enero de 2023 le damos un repaso a lo que acontece en Cuba y el resto del mundo. | Superintendencia del Banco Central de Cuba informa sobre procedimiento judicial ante Tribunal en Londres | Confirman hallazgo de exoplaneta casi del mismo diámetro que la Tierra por el telescopio James Webb | La Habana celebra el Día del Trabajador Eléctrico | Estas noticias se abordan aquí en "Las 3 del día", el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. En la voz de nuestros editores, periodistas y colaboradores escucha…
(2023-01-14). Luis Javier Paradela y Alianne Matamoros, mejores futbolistas de Cuba en 2022. cubadebate.cu Los mejores futbolistas de Cuba en el año 2022 son Luis Javier Paradela y Alianne Matamoros. En el futsal, el atleta más destacado resultó Iduán Martínez y entre los juveniles destacaron Dairon Reyes y Shayla Hernández. Además, la Comisión Nacional de Fútbol anunció cambios en el formato de la 107 Liga Nacional de Fútbol, que comenzará el 11 de febrero próximo.
(2023-01-14). Al Mayadeen estrenará mañana serie documental "Enigma de la Revolución cubana" cubadebate.cu La red informativa Al Mayadeen estrenará mañana la serie documental "Enigma de la Revolución cubana", para dar voz a la resistencia de su pueblo. El presidente del canal panárabe aseguró que la obra audiovisual de cinco capítulos, de casi una hora de duración cada uno, transmite un mensaje no solo del pasado de Cuba, dirige su discurso al presente.
(2023-01-14). Declaración y pago de tributos en el 2023: Detalles que debes conocer. cubadebate.cu Según informó la ONAT en su portal web este año todos los trabajadores por cuenta propia (TCP), tanto los del régimen general (RG) como los del simplificado (RS), deben presentar la declaración jurada (DJ) del Impuesto sobre los Ingresos Personales correspondiente al ejercicio fiscal 2022, según dispone la Ley No.157 del Presupuesto del Estado para 2023.
(2023-01-14). El tiempo: Condiciones invernales en el occidente y centro. cubadebate.cu Estará parcialmente nublado y nublado en ocasiones en las regiones occidental y central con algunas lluvias en la costa norte del centro durante la madrugada, que serán más escasas en el occidente. En el oriente se nublará desde el final de la mañana con algunos chubascos y lluvias que ocurrirán principalmente en su costa norte durante la tarde y noche.
(2023-01-14). Informan sobre cambios en el calendario de la Serie del Caribe de Béisbol de Gran Caracas 2023. cubadebate.cu El campeón de la I Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano será protagonista del primer partido de la Serie del Caribe de Béisbol de Gran Caracas 2023, el venidero 2 de febrero, pero no en el nuevo estadio La Rinconada, sede principal de la cita. Ello trasciende de un reciente anuncio realizado por los organizadores, que trasladaron el partido entre Cuba y Curazao.
(2023-01-14). La Habana: Entregan ocho viviendas a damnificados por accidente en el hotel Saratoga. cubadebate.cu En la calle Vives, entre Carmen y Figura, en la Habana Vieja, fueron entregadas ocho viviendas a familias afectadas con la explosión del hotel Saratoga, ocurrida el pasado 6 de mayo de 2022. Los inmuebles, que tienen hasta cuatro cuartos, según la cantidad de miembros de los núcleos, solo requieren para su culminación algunos detalles eléctricos.
(2023-01-14). La Habana: Participa Díaz-Canel en reunión para evaluar potencialidades de los territorios. cubadebate.cu Este sábado continúan en La Habana las reuniones que encabeza el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, con el propósito de evaluar las potencialidades de cada territorio para lograr que el 2023 sea un mejor año.
(2023-01-14). OMS recomienda uso de la mascarilla en el enfrentamiento a la covid-19. cubadebate.cu En las pautas contra la covid-19 publicadas la víspera, la OMS continúa recomendando el uso de la mascarilla para la población. La organización enfatiza en que las personas sospechosas o que sufran el padecimiento, tengan comorbilidades o estén en un lugar cerrado, deben usar la mascarilla para proteger a sus allegados y a sí mismos.
(2023-01-14). Todo listo para la gran final de la I Liga Élite: Agricultores vs Portuarios (+ Encuesta). cubadebate.cu Los equipos de Portuarios y Agricultores sostendrán hoy el primer encuentro de la final de la I Liga Élite del béisbol cubano, en un tope a un máximo de siete juegos. Si los choques llegan cerrados a los finales es cuando los ahora visitantes podrán aspirar a la victoria, para la cual resulta vital también mejorar el aspecto defensivo, que no brilló en su cruce con Centrales.
(2023-01-14). Italia confirma 84.076 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en una semana. telesurtv.net En rasgos generales, los contagios se redujeron en un 38,2 por ciento, mientras que las muertes un 25,7 por ciento.
(2023-01-14). OMS actualiza las pautas sanitarias contra la Covid-19. telesurtv.net La OMS sugiere que un paciente salga antes del tiempo de aislamiento establecido si se realiza un test de antígenos y da negativo.
(2023-01-14). Mueren diez personas por accidente vial en Maharashtra, India. telesurtv.net Los heridos fueron trasladados inmediatamente al hospital, donde se declaró que la condición de unos pocos era crítica.
(2023-01-14). República Checa realiza elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net Un total de 15.000 colegios electorales abrirán sus puertas para que los ocho millones de ciudadanos ejerzan su derecho al voto.
(2023-01-14). Denuncian despidos injustificados de maestros en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Bases Magisteriales rechazó además la unión de grados y secciones, lo que provocó la eliminación del sobresueldo.
(2023-01-14). Salvador Valdés Mesa recorrió centros de interés económico de Sancti Spíritus (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa, inició este viernes un recorrido por centros de interés económico de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus, en aras de conocer las potencialidades de los municipios para su desarrollo.
(2023-01-14). Gong Lijiao, Su Bingtian elected as CAA vice presidents. ecns.cn Star sprinter Su Bingtian and Olympic shot put champion Gong Lijiao have been elected as vice presidents of the Chinese Athletics Association (CAA), the country's governing body of the sport confirmed on Friday.
(2023-01-14). Papa Francisco envía mensaje al pueblo de Cuba por el aniversario 25 de la visita de Juan Pablo II. cubadebate.cu La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Cuba dio a conocer un mensaje enviado por el Papa Francisco al pueblo cubano en ocasión del aniversario 25 de la visita pastoral de Su Santidad Juan Pablo II a nuestro país. Juan Pablo honró a Cuba con su visita entre el 21 y el 25 de enero de 1998, y fue recibido y despedido por el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. En su mensaje, el Papa Francisco califica aquella visita como "un momento de gracia y bendición para todos".
(2023-01-14). Cuba ratifica compromiso y apoyo al Frente Polisario en congreso de esa organización árabe. cubadebate.cu Este sábado Cuba ratificó en la segunda jornada del XVI Congreso del Frente Polisario su compromiso y apoyo a esta organización árabe en su lucha por la independencia y soberanía del pueblo saharaui. Yudí Rodríguez Hernández, miembro del Secretariado del Comité Central del PCC, reiteró la solidaridad de su país con la causa de este pueblo.
(2023-01-14). Destacado humorista cubano Luis Silva protagonizará serie animada cubana "Titoverse" cubadebate.cu Luis Silva, luego de triunfar en la televisión y en teatros por casi dos décadas como Pánfilo en su exitoso programa "Vivir del Cuento", llegará al cine a través de la serie de dibujos animados Titoverse, conformada por veintiséis capítulos monotemáticos, coproducidos por los Estudios de Animación del ICAIC y el creador, coguionista y director de la misma, Daniel Martín.
(2023-01-14). Unidad 1 de Felton recibirá mantenimiento programado en febrero. cubadebate.cu La Unidad 1 de la termoeléctrica Lidio Ramón Pérez, de Felton, recibirá mantenimiento programado en febrero. Actualmente, aporta al Sistema Eléctrico Nacional 235 MW, 25 por debajo de su capacidad de diseño. Así le fue confirmado al vice primer ministro, Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, quien volvió a visitar la planta.
(2023-01-14). Investigan a 6 militares en Colombia por abuso sexual a menor. telesurtv.net El presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro, por su parte, se comprometió a investigar el hecho hasta determinar y castigar a los responsables.
(2023-01-14). Frente Polisario saharaui inicia su XVI Congreso en Dakhla. telesurtv.net El evento se llevará a cabo bajo el lema "Escalada de los combates para expulsar la ocupación y completa soberanía".
(2023-01-14). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 40 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el serviciobdesde las 18: 02 horas hasta las 18: 48 (46 minutos). La máxima afectación en el horario de la noche fue 95 MW a las 18: 30 horas, coincidiendo con la hora pico. La disponibilidad del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional a las 07: 00 horas es de 2115 MW y la demanda 1650 MW, sin afectación al servicio por déficit de capacidad en el SEN.
(2023-01-14). Costa Rica registra 5.712 nuevos casos de la Covid-19 en una semana. telesurtv.net El incremento respecto a la última semana del 2022 es de 734 nuevos casos, cuando se contaron 4.978 pacientes contagiados.
(2023-01-14). México Zapatista: La teoría sobre la Hidra y cómo destruirla… indybay.org México Zapatista: La teoría sobre la Hidra y cómo destruirla construyendo la autonomíA (notas sobre el seminario…
(2023-01-14). Denuncian plan británico de vigilancia a migrantes irregulares. telesurtv.net Ministerios del Interior y de Justicia se proponen rastrear las 24 horas del día a migrantes irregulares sujetos a deportación y en libertad bajo fianza.
(2023-01-14). Reportan primera muerte por chikungunya en Paraguay. telesurtv.net La fallecida por la enfermedad tenía 73 años de edad y tenía antecedentes de salud.
(2023-01-14). Fiscalía boliviana suma cargos contra exgobernador Camacho. telesurtv.net La decisión de agregar al cargo por terrorismo los de cohecho y seducción de tropas fue dada a conocer al Juzgado Décimo de Instrucción Penal Cautelar de La Paz.
(2023-01-14). Elevan a 12 las provincias dominicanas en alerta por vaguada. telesurtv.net Entre las provincias declaradas se encuentran Monte, Santiago Rodríguez, Hermanas Mirabal y otras.
(2023-01-14). Ejército ruso dice tener control de la ciudad de Soledar. telesurtv.net Según Moscú, el control sobre la ciudad permite cortar las rutas de suministro de las fuerzas ucranianas en la ciudad de Artiómovsk.
(2023-01-14). Detienen a exministro de Justicia en el Gobierno de Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net Anderson Torres es investigado en conexión con el violento ataque contra las sedes de los tres poderes del Estado en Brasil.
(2023-01-14). Bolsonaro será investigado por actos golpistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net El magistrado Alexandre de Moraes accedió a incluir al ultraderechista, quien se encuentra en Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) en las investigaciones.
(2023-01-14). Venezolanos retornan de Perú mediante Plan Vuelta a la Patria. telesurtv.net Hacen el vuelo desde Lima un total de 251 connacionales. Hasta la fecha suman 9.761 los repatriados desde Perú mediante este programa.
(2023-01-14). Gobierno de Ayacucho reclama la renuncia de presidenta peruana. telesurtv.net Los 17 miembros de la administración regional votaron a favor de la decisión donde además se rechazan a los mandos militares.
(2023-01-14). Imputan al presunto asesino del expremier japonés Shinzo Abe. telesurtv.net El 8 de julio del año pasado, Abe estaba dando un discurso de campaña electoral del Senado frente a la estación Saidaiji en Nara cuando fue tiroteado por Tetsuya Yamagami.
(2023-01-14). Presidente argentino entrega 178 viviendas en Buenos Aires. telesurtv.net Para poder realizar esta acción el Gobierno de Fernández debió invertir 1.860 millones de pesos argentinos (cerca de 10.280.000 dólares).
(2023-01-14). Tropas de Amhara inician retirada de región etíope de Tigray. telesurtv.net La operación está contemplada en el acuerdo de paz para la región. A la despedida asistió el jefe adjunto del Estado Mayor etíope, general Abebaw Tadesse.
(2023-01-14). Bolivia rechaza declaraciones de EE.UU. sobre asuntos internos. telesurtv.net Las declaraciones del canciller se basan en las palabras del subsecretario de Estado Brian A. Nichols sobre los sucesos en Santa Cruz…
(2023-01-14). Inflación en República Dominicana alcanza el 7,83 % en 2022. telesurtv.net Se registró 0,96 por ciento en diciembre con respecto a noviembre por el incremento del costo de los productos agropecuarios.
(2023-01-14). Trabajadores de jornales solidarios continúan huelga en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Para extender el programa se hace necesario la presentación en el Parlamento de un proyecto de ley por el Ejecutivo.
(2023-01-14). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 14 de enero. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 14 de enero en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-01-13). Russian Armed Forces Gaining Momentum In Donbass Following Liberation Of Soledar. southfront.org 
A destroyed vehicle of Kiev's forces | As MSM, the Washington establishment and its Kiev puppets pretend that they do not see photos and videos of Russian troops in Soledar, the Russians have been developing momentum in the area. With the liberation of the town of Soledar, the main point of clashes moved to the nearby railway station of Sol, northwest of the town. Fighting was also reported in the eastern vicinity of Blagodatnoe (west of Soledar) and Krasnopolievka (northeast of Sol). | It's interesting to note that Kiev's…
(2023-01-13). How Ukraine Suffered a Humiliating Defeat in Soledar. libya360.wordpress.com Vladislav Ugolny Fighters from the Wagner Group have completely surrounded the Donbass town of Soledar and are now clearing the extensive tunnel network in the town's salt mines, the head of private military company, Evgeny Prigozhin, claimed. The news came after weeks of intense battles in an area which sources from both sides, but especially those…
(2023-01-13). Russian Defense Ministry claims it took control of Ukraine's Soledar. tribune.com.pk 
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on Friday it took Ukraine's city of Soledar under control on Thursday evening. | The full control over Soledar makes it possible to cut off the supply of Ukrainian troops in the city of Bakhmut and block the army, ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said at a press briefing in Moscow. | Konashenkov praised the role of the air forces and the artillery in capturing Soledar, saying they carried out strikes at the Ukrainian army, hindering the transfer of reserves, supply of ammunition, and attempts to withdraw the troops to other lines of defense. | On Wednesday, Wagner Group,…
(2023-01-13). Ukrainian Militants Are Proud Of Their Dirty Bombs On Donbass Front Lines. southfront.org 
| Amid the ongoing heavy battles in Bakhmut, Wagner fighters reported that Ukrainian soldiers are using unidentified chemical weapons in an attempt to stop Russian advance. | According to Wagner fighters, most recently, Ukrainian forces used this chemical weapon on the street of Trudovye Rezervy in Bakhmut on January 7. As a result of the attack, Russian soldiers got severe burns. They were evacuated from the battlefield and hospitalized. |
(2023-01-13). Why the CIA attempted a 'Maidan Uprising' in Brazil. mronline.org 
The failed coup in Brazil is the latest CIA stunt, just as the country is forging stronger ties with the east.
(2023-01-13). Stronger Ties, Cooperation with China Expected as Brazil's Lula Returns to Presidency. infobrics.org Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's return to the Brazilian presidency is expected to energize China-Brazil relations and cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, and help promote common prosperity around the world…
(2023-01-13). The Heat: Brazil Political Unrest. america.cgtn.com 
What's behind the violent protests in Brazil? Are they a threat to democracy there? Last Sunday, thousands of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the three most important federal buildings, the presidential palace, Congress and the Supreme Court. The demonstrators reject the outcome …
(2023-01-13). Opinion: Donald Trump And Jair Bolsonaro Are 2-of-a-Kind — The Racist Kind. moguldom.com Donald Trump's presidency was marked by racism, from calling Haiti and countries in Africa shitholes to telling "The Squad" to go back to where they came from. Jair Bolsonaro's presidency was marked by denying the existence of racism in Brazil and failing to adequately protect Brazil's rich Black and African history. Trump and Bolsonaro are …
(2023-01-13). Brazil on edge after attacks on government buildings. america.cgtn.com Brazil's federal government has taken over security in the capital of Brasilia through January. The country remains on edge after the attacks that ransacked the capital's key government buildings. CGTN's Lucrecia Franco shows us what's going on in Rio de Janeiro.
(2023-01-13). Like Jan. 6 rioters, Brazil coup participants plotted openly online. peoplesworld.org 
MIAMI (AP) — The map was called "Beach Trip" and was blasted out to more than 18,000 members of a public Telegram channel called, in Portuguese, "Hunting and Fishing." But instead of outdoor recreation tips, the 43 pins spread across the map of Brazil pointed to cities where bus transportation to the capital could be …
(2023-01-13). A Brazilian Take on Solutions to Traffic and Climate Change. america.cgtn.com They're sophisticated, electric-assisted tricycle taxis. They're manufactured in Shanghai and assembled in Brazil. Many believe they're precisely what Rio de Janeiro hopes will help its commitment to eliminate fossil fuels by 20 . Lucrecia Franco has more on the trikes that are providing employment and bringing …
(2023-01-13). Pelé meant the world to us Africans. workers.org 
By Tafi Mhaka The following article first appeared on aljazeera.com on Dec. 31, 2022. The death of football legend Pelé has saddened millions of football [soccer] fans. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the Brazilian star has touched hearts and captivated minds across the world. In Africa, he has been celebrated, . . . |
(2023-01-13). Miss Universe Wants to Ethnically Cleanse Donbas. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). How the Crisis This War is Causing Will End with Most Americans Supporting Russia. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea From the Facebook page of Russell Bentley, the Texan who joined to help the Donbass liberation fighters In his article for International Socialist Review about the American Civil War, Donny Schraffenberger observes how the crisis the country underwent largely brought about a shift in consciousness among the white proletariat: The vast majority of poor whites weren't abolitionists….
(2023-01-13). U.S.-backed coup regime has murdered 46 demonstrators. mronline.org 
In Peru, the death toll has risen to at least 46 following the December 7 U.S.-backed coup overthrowing democratically elected socialist President Pedro Castillo.
(2023-01-13). Unrest Spreads Across Peru After Massacre of Civilians. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). CIA Coup in Peru Explodes into Violence. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Peru: Changing the Rules of the Game. libya360.wordpress.com Iroel Sánchez "America for the Americans", is the phrase Pedro Castillo delivered to close his speech at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles in April 2022, which he attended without his traditional rural schoolteacher's hat. In the midst of the schism caused by the exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua from the United…
(2023-01-13). 'We Need a Constituent Process in Peru': An Interview with Héctor Béjar. libya360.wordpress.com Lautaro Rivara and Héctor Béjar Presidential hopeful for Peru Libre, Pedro Castillo, had a bumpy ride on a mare while going to his polling station in Cajamarca. With more than 60 years of leading experience in Peruvian politics, Héctor Béjar breaks down in this exclusive interview the context and motives of the coup, and presents…
(2023-01-13). 'Coup Regime Won't Last Without Southern Provinces,' Says Observer of Unrest in Peru. towardfreedom.org Unrest continues in Peru, where 17 people were killed January 9 in the city of Juliaca, in a southern province. This comes after days of a national strike against the parliamentary coup that ousted President Pedro Castillo. Kawsachun News and Clau O'Brien Moscoso report from the ground.
(2023-01-13). Peru: Police Brutality Leaves A Minor Dead In Cusco. popularresistance.org On Thursday, the Peruvian police used tear gas and firearms to harshly repress the population, leaving a minor dead and more than 50 people injured in the city of Cusco. | Peruvians once again took to the streets in Lima and in various departments to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, the holding of early general elections this year, and the release of former President Pedro Castillo. | The National Human Rights Coordinator (CNDDHH) of Peru demanded the immediate release of the social leaders detained in Ayacucho during the protests against Boluarte. Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Aya…
(2023-01-13). Peruvian security forces massacre 17 protesters in Juliaca, Puno. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in On Monday, January 9, Peruvian security forces brutally repressed an anti-government protest in Juliaca, a city in southern Peru's Puno region, killing at least 17 protesters and leaving at least 68 others severely injured. The dead included at least two teenagers. | According to reports from local media, Peruvian police and military officers opened fire on…
(2023-01-13). NATO to deploy surveillance planes in Romania. tribune.com.pk 
NATO will deploy Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance planes to Romania to monitor Russian military activities, the alliance said on Thursday. | In order to support the Alliance's reinforced presence in the region as well as to monitor Russian military activity, NATO prepares to send surveillance aircraft, known as AWACS to Bucharest. | Also read: China COVID peak to last two-three months, hit rural areas next | "As Russia's illegal war in Ukraine continues to threaten peace and security in Europe, there must be no doubt about NATO's resolve to protect and defend every inch of Allied territ…
(2023-01-13). U.S. Army steps up training of Ukrainian combat forces in Germany. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesJanuary 13, 2023 Stepped-up training for Ukrainians on US weaponry to start in Germany next week The U.S. Army will begin training an expanded cadre of Ukrainian soldiers as early as next week at ranges in Germany, where troops will learn how to fire and maneuver with new armored fighting vehicles…. The stepped-up …
(2023-01-13). British-Run Spy Tech Powers Ukraine Proxy War. scheerpost.com Leaked files reveal the Anomaly 6 spy firm is providing intelligence to the British military through a cut-out involved in the Kerch Bridge bombing and other acts of dangerous sabotage in the Ukraine conflict.
(2023-01-13). Video: SGP rally against tank deliveries to Ukraine. wsws.org On Saturday, the Socialist Equality Party (SGP) held its first election rally in Berlin-Spandau. Top candidate Christoph Vandreier and honorary chairman Ulrich Rippert spoke against tank deliveries to Ukraine and for an international movement against war.
(2023-01-13). Peskov: Kremlin okay with Turkey providing Ukraine drones to kill Russian soldiers. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagJanuary 11, 2023 Peskov: Russia knows that Turkey sends "Bayraktar" to Ukraine It is difficult to say that the information about Turkey's shipment of cluster ammunition to Ukraine is accurate. AZERTAC reports that Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the President of Russia, said this in his statement to journalists. D. Peskov said that official Moscow …
(2023-01-13). NATO's Ominous Tank Orders for Ukraine… The Historic Spots of a Leopard. strategic-culture.org The deployment of Leopard tanks trundling towards Russia is a visceral sign of antecedent and of who stands on the right side of history. | German-made tanks, the Panzer Leopard 2, are to be deployed in Ukraine in a war that is increasingly becoming an open confrontation between the U.S.-led NATO alliance and Russia. | Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has given
(2023-01-13). Ukraine and Russia Defense Ministers Agree: The War in Ukraine Is Between NATO and Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Awaiting For New Stage Of Russian Military Operations In Ukraine. southfront.org 
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(2023-01-13). Hundreds of Ukrainian troops in U.S. to train on anti-missile batteries. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com FISM NewsJanuary 11, 2023 Ukraine update: Kyiv forces to receive defense system training in U.S. The Pentagon announced Tuesday that Ukrainian soldiers will be brought to the U.S. to begin training on the use of the Patriot missile defense system promised to Kyiv last month. "Training for Ukrainian forces on the Patriot air defense system …
(2023-01-13). How Many Ukrainian Refugees Will Return Home? independentmediainstitute.org Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine has created the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. While millions of Ukrainian refugees have since returned home, almost 2.9 million moved to Russia, according to October 2022 figures, and roughly 7.9 million were registered across Europe between February and December 27, 2022. Besides Russia, Poland …
(2023-01-13). Spain treats wounded Ukrainian soldiers, trains others to be wounded. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagJanuary 13, 2023 A new group of wounded Ukrainian servicemen will arrive in Spain for treatment On Saturday next week, a new group of Ukrainian wounded military personnel should arrive in this country for treatment in Spanish hospitals. AZERTAC reports that this was stated by the Minister of Defense of Spain, Margarita Robles. The wounded …
(2023-01-13). German Vice Chancellor Says Poland Can Send Leopard Tanks to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Germany's vice chancellor said Thursday that Berlin won't stand in the way of Poland sending German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, a move that would significantly escalate Western military aid for Kyiv and risk provoking Moscow. "There is a difference between making a decision for oneself and preventing the decision of others," Vice Chancellor Robert …
(2023-01-13). Japan and Britain sign military agreement aimed at containing China and Russia. infobrics.org Japan could train Ukrainian troops in Britain.
(2023-01-13). 'We Are Facing the Entire NATO in Ukraine': Kremlin Says, As UK Mulls Battle Tanks. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Kyiv Shows Signs of Desperation. covertactionmagazine.com Sends U.S. an SOS with huge military losses expected in Russian winter offensive A leading Ukrainian government official has admitted that a demilitarized zone to divide the battlefield, protect the Russian east of the country from the U.S. and NATO long-range assault, and partition Ukraine is in negotiation. "'We are currently being offered the Korean …
(2023-01-13). Why is NATO alarmed by a single Russian frigate. infobrics.org Equipped with up to 16 3M22 "Zircon" missiles, the Russian Navy's "Admiral Gorshkov" frigate is capable of wiping out an entire super-carrier strike group from a distance of 1000-1 0 km.
(2023-01-13). Germany in talks with Iraq over possible gas imports. tribune.com.pk 
Germany is in talks with Iraq over the possibility of importing natural gas from the oil-rich country, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday, as Berlin scrambles to diversify its energy sources to replace a drop in Russian fossil fuel shipments. | "We also talked about possible gas deliveries to Germany and agreed to stay in close contact," Scholz told journalists in a joint news conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Berlin. | Scholz did not give further details on the volumes of gas Germany hopes to import from Iraq. | Baghdad has offered opportunities to German companies to invest i…
(2023-01-13). U.S. Jackals Smelling Blood i.e. a Prohibitively Huge Potential for Profit in the Russian Arctic. strategic-culture.org
(2023-01-13). The Winds of the New Cold War Are Howling in the Arctic Circle. dissidentvoice.org 
Spiridonov Yuri Vasilyevich (Sakha), Landlord of the Moma Mountains, 2006. In 1996, the eight countries on the Arctic rim — Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States — formed the Arctic Council, a journey that began in 1989 when Finland approached the other countries to hold a discussion about the Arctic …
(2023-01-13). Syria's Assad Tells Russia Any Deal With Turkey Must Result in Turkish Withdrawal. news.antiwar.com Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told a Russian envoy on Thursday that any rapprochement with Turkey must result in Turkish forces withdrawing from Syrian territory. Alexander Lavrentiev, Russia's special envoy for Syria, was in Damascus discussing Moscow's efforts to broker talks between Ankara and Damascus. His visit came a few weeks after Moscow hosted the Syrian …
(2023-01-13). Rosneft Wants to Supply Gas to Power-of-Siberia 2 Pipeline. infobrics.org Russian oil major Rosneft wants to supply natural gas from its fields in the Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk regions to the Power-of-Siberia 2 pipeline that will supply China via Mongolia…
(2023-01-13). Biggest contract ever: Norway amasses artillery ammunition for war on eastern border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostJanuary 13, 2023 Norway Stocks up on Ammunition With Major Order Norway, a NATO member that shares a border with Russia, said Friday it would place an order for artillery shells worth 2.6 billion kroner ($263 million) to boost its ammunition stocks. The defense ministry has signed an agreement with national ammunition manufacturer Nammo …
(2023-01-13). The winds of the New Cold War are howling in the Arctic Circle: The Second Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 
In 1996, the eight countries on the Arctic rim—Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States—formed the Arctic Council, a journey that began in 1989 when Finland approached the other countries to hold a discussion about the Arctic environment.
(2023-01-13). Russia-India Trade Prospects in 2023. infobrics.org Over the past year, trade turnover between Moscow and New Delhi has grown significantly and both intend to increase these volumes during 2023…
(2023-01-13). Germany, France demand NATO nations' former African colonies join anti-Russian front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Every nation on and off the coast of the African continent has been a possession of a NATO member state except for Liberia officially. RR Deutsche WelleJanuary 13, 2023 German, French ministers want African solidarity with EuropeThe top envoys said they wanted African countries to be part of a more unified front against Russia …
(2023-01-13). Russia Dropping US Dollar for Chinese Yuan — And Fast. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). By the Numbers: The De-dollarization of Global Trade. libya360.wordpress.com F.M. Shakil Data suggests that US dollar reserves in central banks are dwindling, as is the influence of the US on the world economy. This presents a unique opportunity for regional currencies and alternative payment systems to enter the vacuum. The imposition of US trade restrictions and sanctions against a number of nations, including Russia, Iran,…
(2023-01-13). 1,2 U.S. armored vehicles, other equipment headed toward Russia's border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagJanuary 13, 2023 Reuters: The US will deploy 1,2 armored vehicles in Eastern Europe At the beginning of January, 1,2 pieces of armored equipment, including tanks, delivered to the port of Vlissingen, the Netherlands, will be deployed in Poland and the Baltic countries. AZERTAC reports with reference to Reuters agency that Abrams M1 tanks of …
(2023-01-13). Western Journalists Are Cowardly, Approval-Seeking Losers. orinocotribune.com 
By Caitlin Johnstone Jan 11, 2023 | Research conducted by New York University's Center for Social Media and Politics into Russian trolling behavior on Twitter in the lead-up to the 2016 US presidential election Which is to say that all the years of hysterical shrieking about Russian trolls interfering in US democracy and corrupting the fragile little minds of Americans — a narrative that has…
(2023-01-13). The 2023 War 'Setting the Theatre'. strategic-culture.org The China-Russia axis are lighting the fires of a structural insurrection against the West across much of the Rest of World. Its fires are aimed at 'boiling the frog slowly' | A top US Marine General, James Bierman, in a recent
(2023-01-13). Assad Says Talks With Turkey Should Be Based On Ending 'Occupation' Of Syria. southfront.org 
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russian presidential envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev in Damascus on January 12. Source: the Syrian Presidency Office. | On January 12, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that talks with Turkey should be based on the aims of ending the occupation of Syrian territory and halting support for terrorist groups in the war-torn country. | Assad made the remarks during a meeting with Russian presidential envoy for Syria Alex…
(2023-01-13). A 'Whataboutist' Response to the Useful Idiots of the Anglo-American Empire. orinocotribune.com By Dimitri Lascaris Jan 7, 2023 | Anti-imperialists often respond to criticisms of the West's official enemies (China, Russia, Iran, etc.) by pointing to the crimes of Western governments and their non-Western proxies. In the West, responses of this nature are frequently denounced as 'whataboutism.' | What does 'whataboutism' mean and where did this term originate? | According to Whataboutism or whataboutery (as in "what about…?") denotes in a pejorative sense a procedure in which a critical question or argument is not answe…
(2023-01-13). From Tesla to Twitter, wherever Elon Musk goes, lawsuits and alleged worker abuses follow. therealnews.com 
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(2023-01-13). Taiwan Defense Ministry Reveals Rare Cooperation with NATO. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-01-13). 2023 presidential election: Turkey's fate in the hands of its citizens. journal-neo.org 
Turkey, by virtue of its objective geographical position, occupies an important position in the Middle East, has a key influence on regional developments, remains relevant on NATO's southern flank and controls strategic communications at the junction of three continents (Asia, Europe and Africa). Consequently, many processes in the international system depend on Turkey's political choices …
(2023-01-13). Stop Israel's racist genocide! Free Palestine! iacenter.org By Otis Grotewohl January 10, 2023 The racist, apartheid government of Israel wasted no time in starting off the new year by murdering two young Palestinian men, while threatening further Zionist settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces murdered 22-year-old Mohammad Samer Hoshiyeh and 25-year-old Fouad Mohammad Abed on Jan. 2 in Kufr Dan, a town northwest of Jenin in the West Bank. The killings occurred after Zionist officers raided the community to demolish the homes of two other Palestinians, who had been shot down at a Jamaleh checkpoint last September. Additionally, Israeli occupiers kil…
(2023-01-13). What Next for The Anti-War Movement, with Brian Becker. mintpressnews.com Brian Becker joins Behind The Headlines host Lee Camp to talk about the history of anti-war organizing in the United States and what is in store for the anti-war movement in 2023.
(2023-01-13). Israeli forces, settlers kill five Palestinians in West Bank. electronicintifada.net Father slain after soldiers arrest his 17-year-old son in Qalandiya refugee camp.
(2023-01-13). Fake demand for "equal rights" provides cover for Ben-Gvir's supremacist views. electronicintifada.net Jewish Power colleague Zvika Fogel threatens genocide over Jerusalem tensions.
(2023-01-13). EU gives Israel green light to destroy donor aid. electronicintifada.net Brussels admits Israel has ignored its requests for compensation and has taken no action to hold Tel Aviv accountable.
(2023-01-13). Economists Radhika Desai & Michael Hudson explain multipolarity, decline of US hegemony. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson introduce their show Geopolitical Economy Hour discussing the rise of the multipolar world and decline of US hegemony.
(2023-01-13). Some Africans Can't Get Asylum in Israel Because Persecution Is Normal There. mintpressnews.com 
While the numbers of Israeli atrocities and crimes are far too many to count, from time to time we come across something that stands out. This time it is the decision of Israel's outgoing Minister of Interior to deny asylum to a woman facing female genital mutilation.
(2023-01-13). Saving Julian Assange, with John Shipton and Kevin Gosztola. mintpressnews.com Lee Camp is joined by Julian Assange's father, John Shipton and investigative journalist Kevin Gosztola to discuss the ongoing campaign to save Julian Assange from the clutches of the US national security state.
(2023-01-13). The C-17A Has Been Cleared to Transport B61-12 Nuclear Bomb to Europe. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Headlines for January 13, 2023. democracynow.org DOJ Names Special Counsel to Investigate Biden's Mishandling of Classified Documents, Tornadoes and Storms Sweep Southern States, Killing 7, World's Oceans Broke Heat Records Again in 2022, Exxon Scientists Privately Predicted Global Heating with "Breathtaking" Accuracy in the 1970s, South Korea Warns It Could Build a Nuclear Arsenal to Counter North Korean Threat, U.S. and Japan Pledge Stronger Military Ties as Biden Meets with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, LAPD Releases Video Showing Police Attack on Keenan Anderson That Led to His Death, U.N. Says Mass Expulsion of Migrants at U.S. Bord…
(2023-01-13). Trump discussed nuking North Korea and blaming other countries, book alleges. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in An updated excerpt from a book about the Trump presidency reveals that the former president had considered issuing a nuclear strike on North Korea and blaming it on another country. | The book, "Donald Trump v. The United States," authored by The New York Times's Michael Schmidt, has been updated in a new edition that will be available next week. NBC News, which obt…
(2023-01-13). Privatization Scam Threatens To Replace Traditional Medicare. popularresistance.org In 2016, the Trump administration instituted a new little-known federal agency, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, which has been moving enrollees, often without their consent, to for-profit middlemen known as Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs). Rather than saving money and supposed greater efficiency, they add to the cost of coverage by taking their own cut of profits. | As a redesign of the DCE model, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has allowed an expanded ACO REACH (Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health) program to start on January 1, 20…
(2023-01-13). New Anti-Union Law In UK Takes Aim At Strike Wave. popularresistance.org The Tory government in the UK under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is mulling new anti-strike legislation that aims to crack down on the growing worker unrest spreading throughout the country. Faced with a historic cost-of-living crisis, workers across the UK made 2022 the busiest year for strikes and worker actions since the 1980s. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) have been at the forefront of Britain's strike wave, as TRNN previously reported. They have been joined by countless workers across multiple industries, from university lecturers to mail carriers. The new anti-strike law in…
(2023-01-13). Exxon's Early Climate Models Were Creepily Accurate, New Study Finds. popularresistance.org Today, a group of researchers from Harvard University and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research released a first-of-its-kind study that shows just how excellent the predictions of Exxon's scientists were — and how the company's leadership went on to undermine those findings to our collective peril. | The new study is the first-ever systematic, peer-reviewed analysis of the fossil fuel industry's climate modeling and projections — and its authors say it could have big implications for efforts to hold Exxon and other oil companies accountable for their deceit. | Harvard researchers Geoffrey…
(2023-01-13). Students Are Making Moves To Ditch Their Profiteering Landlords. popularresistance.org As student housing reaches crisis point in the UK, one organisation is determined to break the mould — and the grip of rogue landlords — by creating co-operatives to run accommodation. | Housing for university students is in chaos. As the Guardian reported, charities are saying it's the worst crisis since the 1970s. Housing for university students is in chaos. As the Guardian reported, charities are saying it's the worst crisis since the 1970s. It noted that the company StuRents did research that: | suggests there is a shortfall of 207,000 student beds, and 19 towns and cities where there is more than…
(2023-01-13). North America's Trilateral Summit. popularresistance.org The United States, Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, January 10 vowed to tighten economic ties, producing more goods regionally and boosting semiconductor output, even as integration is hampered by an ongoing dispute over Mexico's energy policies. | U.S. President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Mexico City and pledged to beef up supply chains after weathering serious disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. | "We're working to a future to strengthen our cooperation on supply chains and critical minerals so we can continue to accelerate in ou…
(2023-01-13). What We Know About US-Backed Zero Units In Afghanistan. popularresistance.org In 2019, reporter Lynzy Billing returned to Afghanistan to research the murders of her mother and sister nearly 30 years earlier. Instead, in the country's remote reaches, she stumbled upon the CIA-backed Zero Units, who conducted night raids — quick, brutal operations designed to have resounding psychological impacts while ostensibly removing high-priority enemy targets. | So, Billing attempted to catalog the scale of civilian deaths left behind by just one of four Zero Units, known as the 02, over a four year period. The resulting report represents an effort no one else has done or will ever be able to do…
(2023-01-13). On Prison Journalism: 'The Lesson Here Is That the System Is Cruel'. popularresistance.org From 2010 to 2012, Keri Blakinger was incarcerated in state and county correctional facilities for possessing a "tupperware of heroin." Since then, she has gone on to work as a prison reporter at the Houston Chronicle, The Marshall Project and, most recently, the Los Angeles Times. In June 2022, Blakinger published Corrections in Ink, a memoir about her experience in the prison system. The book shows how Blakinger and fellow incarcerated people navigated the New York state prison system, profiling their resilience in the face of dehumanizing conditions. | Since its release, Blakinger has shared notes on Twitter f…
(2023-01-13). Lebanese Army Says It Opened Fire At Israeli Drone. southfront.org quadron 161 ("The Black Snake") marks its reopening as the only "Zik" Squadron (Hermes 4 ) in the UAV, absorbing all the "Zik" aircraft from Squadron 166 ("Firebirds"). Taken on 6 December 2020 by Amit Agronov. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On January 13, the Lebanese military announced that its troops had opened fire at an Israeli drone that violated Lebanon's airspace. | In a statement, the military said that one of its patrol was inspecting a separate violation between the town of…
(2023-01-13). World's first intelligent unmanned drone carrier enters service. ecns.cn Zhu Hai Yun, the world's first intelligent unmanned scientific research vessel has been fully operational since Jan. 12.
(2023-01-13). China COVID peak to last two-three months, hit rural areas next. tribune.com.pk The peak of China's COVID-19 wave is expected to last two to three months, and will soon swell over the vast countryside where medical resources are relatively scarce, a top Chinese epidemiologist has said. | Infections are expected to surge in rural areas as hundreds of millions travel to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holidays, which officially start on January 21, known before the pandemic as the world's largest annual migration of people. | China last month abruptly abandoned the strict anti-virus regime of mass lockdowns that fuelled historic protests across the country in late November, and final…
(2023-01-13). China delivers disciplinary punishment to 592,000 individuals in 2022. ecns.cn China delivered disciplinary punishment to 592,000 individuals in 2022, of whom 53 were provincial or ministerial-level officials, said an announcement released by China's top anti-graft body Friday.
(2023-01-13). China sends three satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March 2D carrier rocket carrying Yaogan 37 and Shiyan-22 A/B satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Jan. 13, 2023.
(2023-01-13). Mexican tourists make travel plans as China reopens. america.cgtn.com China's reopening of flights for foreign travelers is being well-received in Mexico. Tourist and business leaders there are among the many around the world making plans to visit China this year. CGTN's Franc Contreras visited with some key players in the Mexico-China tourism industry.
(2023-01-13). Pioneer of China's rural reform distributes dividends in Chongqing. ecns.cn Fangniu village, a pioneer of rural reform in southwest China's Chongqing, distributed dividends to its residents on Thursday. More than 1,000 eligible villagers received a total of 2.62 million yuan ($0.39 million) in 2022 dividends.
(2023-01-13). Winter months to see religious rituals in Tibet. ecns.cn Pilgrims began their tour of the monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, in winter.
(2023-01-13). China's import, export value reaches $6.26 trillion in 2022: official. ecns.cn Customs statistics show China's total value of import and export in 2022 reached 42.07 trillion yuan($6.26 trillion), an increase of 7.7 percent over 2021, said Lv Daliang, spokesperson of the General Administration of Customs on Friday.
(2023-01-13). Crop seeds, microbial strains tested in China's two space missions unveiled. ecns.cn The China Manned Space Agency on Friday unveiled a detailed list of crop seeds and microbial strains on board the Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 manned spaceships.
(2023-01-13). World awaits Chinese tourists' return. ecns.cn Many countries, especially the Southeast Asian countries, are awaiting the return of Chinese tourists after China optimized its COVID-19 measures.
(2023-01-13). Landmark Potala Palace at sunrise. ecns.cn Stunning scenery shows the landmark Potala Palace at first light on a winter morning in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 13,, 2023.
(2023-01-13). China launches APSTAR-6E telecommunication satellite. ecns.cn A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying APSTAR-6E telecommunication satellite blast off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 13, 2023.
(2023-01-13). A Pentagon Report on China Fuels a Military Spending Frenzy in the US. scheerpost.com 
(2023-01-13). China launches new telecommunication satellite. ecns.cn China successfully sent a new satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Friday.
(2023-01-13). Los Angeles police begin new year killing 3 people in just over 24 hours. wsws.org Takar Smith and Oscar Leon Sanchez were both shot and killed by police while Keenan Anderson, a teacher and cousin of Black Lives Matter Founder, Patrice Cullors, suffered a cardiac arrest after he was repeatedly choked and tased while in police custody.
(2023-01-13). Manchin's Chief of Staff to Become Top Lobbyist at American Petroleum Institute. truthout.org The top aide of Sen. Joe Manchin, a close ally of the fossil fuel industry, is leaving the West Virginia Democrat's office to work directly for Big Oil as a lobbyist at the American Petroleum Institute, one of the most powerful influence-peddling organizations in the United States. Axios, which first reported the news of Lance West's departure to API on Thursday, noted that "through the on-again… |
(2023-01-13). Vaccine Induced. The Story of Shawn Maldoun. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Colombia to investigate protection unit corruption. colombiareports.com 
Colombia's Inspector General announced to investigate some of the alleged corruption inside the agency in charge of protecting prominent Colombians and participants in an ongoing peace process. In a statement,…
(2023-01-13). Sunday 1/15: Santa Cruz Prepares. indybay.org Resource Center For Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 9 60…
(2023-01-13). Issues behind near death of Damar Hamlin. iacenter.org By Nigel Bouvart January 11, 2023 Damar Hamlin Buffalo, New York Bulletin: As we go to press, Hamlin has returned home to Buffalo. Unprecedented tragedy struck at the Bills-Bengals NFL game in Cincinnati Jan. 2, when 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed suddenly, following a tackle during which he was hit hard in the chest by the helmet of Tee Higgins, a Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver. After falling down, Hamlin stood up and almost immediately fell backward as he suffered a cardiac arrest. A standby ambulance was promptly backed onto the field, and EMTs administered lifesaving CPR, restarting…
(2023-01-13). Yemen War Continues Beyond Media Spotlight. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Iconic Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show hosted in Shanghai. ecns.cn The annual lantern show at Yuyuan Garden, a historical tourist site in Shanghai, has been on display and will run through February.
(2023-01-13). 'You couldn't make it up': Head of UAE oil company appointed chair of UN climate summit. nationofchange.org "This appointment risks further undermining the credibility of global climate talks and threatens the action and leadership needed for a rapid and equitable phase out of all fossil fuels."
(2023-01-13). Keenan Anderson, Cousin of Black Lives Matter Cofounder, Killed by LAPD. truthout.org Harrowing video footage released this week shows officers with the Los Angeles Police Department forcibly restraining and repeatedly using a Taser on 31-year-old Keenan Anderson — a high school teacher and cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors — following a traffic accident. Soon thereafter, Anderson was transported to a local hospital where he suffered cardiac arrest and died. |
(2023-01-13). Oppose the sellout of the New York City nurses strike! Build rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The tentative agreement reached Thursday for 7,000 striking nurses in New York City does nothing to address the core staffing issues at stake in the strike.
(2023-01-13). Special counsel appointed to probe Biden handling of classified documents. wsws.org The appointment, announced Thursday by Attorney General Merrick Garland, means both President Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are under investigation by special counsels.
(2023-01-13). Trade development potential under RCEP continues to be released: Beijing Customs. ecns.cn In 2022, Beijing Customs has issued a total of 4,304 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) certificates of origin for 137 companies, with a value of $245 million.
(2023-01-13). "Argentina, 1985": Oscar-Shortlisted Film Depicts Historic War Crimes Trial of U.S.-Backed Generals. democracynow.org 
We speak with director Santiago Mitre about "Argentina, 1985," his dramatization of the Trial of the Juntas, when a civilian court prosecuted Argentina's former military leaders for brutal crimes committed during the U.S.-backed right-wing military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983. The film just won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language and is also shortlisted for an Oscar for best international film. Mitre talks about following the landmark trial in Argentina as a boy, just a short time after the end of the dictatorship, and why he felt compelled to tell the story as a…
(2023-01-13). The myth of the 'moderate Republican'—and why it's so dangerous. nationofchange.org Those "moderates" and "centrists" are actively supporting neofascist leadership.
(2023-01-13). Thames Water online map confirms appalling sewage pollution in UK. wsws.org Since the privatisation of the water industry, dividends worth £65 billion have been paid out, while debt has risen from zero to £54 billion.
(2023-01-13). Lijiatuo double-track bridge over Yangtze River successfully closes. ecns.cn The 1,306-meter long cable-stayed bridge has two towers and two cables. With a main span of 454 meters, the bridge crosses the Yangtze River parallel to the existing Lijiatuo Yangtze River Bridge at about 52 meters upstream.
(2023-01-13). Nikole Hannah-Jones: Beyond the 1619 Project (A Latino USA Podcast). latinorebels.com In this episode of Latino USA, host Maria Hinojosa speaks with Nikole Hannah-Jones, author of "The 1619 Project," who reflects on how she's pushed ahead despite controversy, on trying to fit in at predominately white institutions, and on the importance of intersectionality.
(2023-01-13). Black English Teacher Killed By LAPD After Predicting 'They're Trying to George Floyd Me'. moguldom.com Another Black man has died after being tased seven times by police from the LAPD while being detained for his involvement in a traffic accident. Keenan Anderson, 31, died on Jan. 3, of cardiac arrest nearly four-and-a-half hours after being forcibly restrained by officers from the Los Angeles Police Department. Anderson was an educator and …
(2023-01-13). Jackson Mississippi Water Crisis Ongoing Despite DOJ And Fed Intervention, Lawmakers Debate Recall Proposal For City Officials. moguldom.com There's been a lot of finger-pointing regarding who's responsible for the egregious, years-long water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, that came to a head last year. However, that's not helping the predominately Black residents who still live daily without clean, running water. Now city lawmakers are debating proposed House Bill 370, which would permit recall elections …
(2023-01-13). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Karnataka garment workers demand higher pay; Sri Lankan electricity, rail and health workers strike over jobs and wages; Western Australia: Alumina refinery workers stop work.
(2023-01-13). UK students face severe housing shortage amid cost-of-living crisis. wsws.org The accommodation crisis has been building for years, caused by universities farming students as cash cows without providing adequate infrastructure, private owners slowing down the building of new residences, and the worsening cost-of-living crisis.
(2023-01-13). Unhealthy Homes: 'Gutted' New Orleans ordinance allows landlords to neglect run-down properties. splcenter.org
(2023-01-13). HKSAR gov't strongly opposes Britain's so-called six-monthly report on Hong Kong. ecns.cn HKSAR government has vehemently refuted the slandering remarks and ill-intentioned political attacks on the HKSAR under the successful application of the "one country, two systems" principle in the so-called Six-monthly Report on Hong Kong.
(2023-01-13). A sheriff in Louisiana has been destroying records of deputies' alleged misconduct for years. nationofchange.org
(2023-01-13). Special counsel appointed in Biden's classified documents case. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Joe Biden is facing a Department of Justice special counsel probe into his handling of classified documents dating back to his time as vice president. CGTN's Jim Spellman brings us the latest from Washington, D.C.
(2023-01-13). Censorship in New Zealand: "Disinformation Experts" Caught Spreading Lies against Alleged "Anti-Vaxx Conspiracies" globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). 24 People Face Trial for Giving Life-Saving Assistance to Migrants in Europe. truthout.org Twenty-four volunteer rescue workers connected to the group Emergency Response Centre International face trial for human smuggling in Greece for giving life-saving assistance to thousands of migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, fleeing violence, poverty and persecution. A European Parliament report described the trial as Europe's "largest case of criminalization of… |
(2023-01-13). In letter to Monitor, Will Lehman demands response to complaint over fraudulent UAW election. wsws.org The court-appointed Monitor has not responded to Lehman's official protest and is proceeding to conduct the second round between Shawn Fain and Ray Curry.
(2023-01-13). Opponents of Cop City Project in Atlanta Call for 'Weekend of Solidarity'. itsgoingdown.org 
Opponents of the "Cop City" project in so-called Atlanta, Georgia a massive corporate backed counter-insurgency police training facility that threatens to destroy the Weelaunee Forest are calling for a "weekend of solidarity with the Atlanta forest" this coming weekend, from January 13th 16th. We received this call for a weekend of solidarity…
(2023-01-13). Selected Articles: The WHO Pandemic Treaty Secret Negotiations. Crimes Against Humanity. Dr. Tedros Is in "Conflict of Interest" globalresearch.ca 
By The International Health Regulations Review…
(2023-01-13). A Remunerative Religion. Understanding the Climate Cult. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Pilgrims visit Lhasa in winter. ecns.cn Many pilgrims came to Lhasa for praying in winter.
(2023-01-13). Epitaph by Tang Dynasty calligraphy master Liu Gongquan unearthed in Xi'an. ecns.cn An epitaph relic, which was engraved with calligraphy written by renowned master Liu Gongquan of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), has been discovered in Shaanxi Province.
(2023-01-13). The Golden Globes dominated by the US war drive and identity politics. wsws.org The Hollywood establishment, firmly in the pocket of the Biden administration, did what it could Tuesday to delude and confuse the annual award ceremony's viewing audience.
(2023-01-13). Afrin Liberation Forces Share Footage Of Attacks On Turkish Army & Proxies In Syria's Aleppo. southfront.org 
, fighters of the Afrin Liberation Forces. Via the Hawar News Agency (ANHA). | On January 13, the Afrin Liberation Forces (ALF) released footage documenting some of its recent attacks on the Turkish military and its proxies in the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo. | The footage shows an attack on a Turkish military positon and an engineering vehicle near the town of al-Bab on December 28, another that targeted a Turkish base in the village of Kimar on January 3 and two attacks th…
(2023-01-13). Wisconsin Republicans Refuse to Consider Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Use. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have indicated that they will not support efforts to legalize or decriminalize the recreational use of marijuana, despite the fact that such efforts are backed by a majority of the state's residents. Lawmakers are considering making marijuana accessible for medical reasons in the state under very specific circumstances. Currently, every state that borders… |
(2023-01-13). Trump Organization Hit With Maximum Fine of $1.6 Million for Tax Evasion Scheme. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump's company was handed a $1.6 million fine by a judge on Friday as a result of the 17 convicted felonies committed by the Trump Organization as part of its 15-year tax fraud scheme — the maximum penalty that can be handed down for such a crime in New York, but one that amounts to pocket change for the multibillion dollar company. A New York State Supreme Court judge… |
(2023-01-13). "Two World Wars are enough! Stop the warmongers!": Socialist Equality Party puts up over 6,000 election posters across Berlin. wsws.org The SGP is now visible throughout the German capital as the only party counteracting the hated war policy and social devastation that is being promoted at the federal and state levels.
(2023-01-13). Astronomers discover Milky Way galaxy's most-distant stars. tribune.com.pk 
Astronomers have detected in the stellar halo that represents the Milky Way's outer limits a group of stars more distant from Earth than any known within our own galaxy – almost halfway to a neighbouring galaxy. | The researchers said these 208 stars inhabit the most remote reaches of the Milky Way's halo, a spherical stellar cloud dominated by the mysterious invisible substance called dark matter that makes itself known only through its gravitational influence. The furthest of them is 1.08 million light-years from Earth. A light year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion km…
(2023-01-13). Dismantling the cult of Churchill. mronline.org 
Tariq Ali's new book examines the disconnect between Churchill's popular image and the larger context of his life and times.
(2023-01-13). Donor-Advised Fund Numbers Still Obscure Who's Giving and How Much. inequality.org
(2023-01-13). Watchdog Calls for Investigation Into IRS Over Repeated Failure to Audit Trump. truthout.org A government watchdog group has filed a complaint calling for an investigation into the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after the long-awaited release of former President Donald Trump's tax returns revealed that the agency had failed to conduct a full presidential audit of Trump while he was in office. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) wrote in a complaint filed this week… |
(2023-01-13). In Video: SDF Seizes Explosive Belts, IEDs From Large ISIS Cache In Syria's Al-Hasakah. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: sdf-press.com | On January 9, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that their fighters had uncovered a large weapons cache of ISIS in Syria's northeastern region. | The cache was found in the village of al-Qairouan, which is located near the key town of Tel Hamees in the northeastern al-Hasakah countryside. | Several explosive belts, improvised explosive devices and large quantities of C4 high-explosives as well as dozens of AK-47-type assault rifles and…
(2023-01-13). This Business of Burning Human Beings. davidswanson.org
(2023-01-13). Int'l Action Center honors Ka Joma. iacenter.org By Arjae Red January 12, 2023 The following remarks were made by Arjae Red at a Jan. 7, 2023, memorial honoring Ka Joma Sison, revolutionary Filipino leader, who died in December. Credit: Nahendra Khadka On behalf of the International Action Center, I would like to pay a heartfelt tribute to comrade Jose Maria Sison. He is surely one of the greatest revolutionary leaders of our lifetime. His teachings were hugely inspirational to young activists, organizers and fighters for our class, for many decades during his lifetime and for many more to come. I have been aware of the legacy surrounding Jose Maria Sison, thro…
(2023-01-13). Special counsel appointed to look into Biden's handling of classified documents. ecns.cn U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to review President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents.
(2023-01-13). Still Waiting for Freedom: A Review of P. Sainath's The Last Heroes. dissidentvoice.org 
Here's one possible trajectory for ambitious print journalists. After making your name with aggressive reporting at a smaller newspaper, move up the ladder until you are at a top paper with a prestige beat. Go on the television talk shows to pontificate. Maybe snag a regular column. Offer analyses that seem critical but make sure …
(2023-01-13). Monday 1/16: 26th Annual MLK Celebration. indybay.org Alan Harvey Theater | 800 Magnolia Ave | Piedmont, CA 94611…
(2023-01-13). Iran top diplomat hopes for restoration of Saudi ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed hope that diplomatic ties between Tehran and Riyadh could be restored through dialogue between the two regional arch-rivals, as he visited Lebanon on Friday. | Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran in January 2016, after protesters attacked its embassy in Tehran and consulate in second city Mashhad following Riyadh s execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr. | Amir-Abdollahian told a news conference in Beirut that he hoped "diplomatic missions or embassies in Tehran and Riyadh will reopen within the framework of dialogue that should continue between the two c…
(2023-01-13). The WEF's "Net Zero Carbon" Lockdown Fraud: British Protest "15-Minute Cities" Where They Will Become Prisoners of the State. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). 'Independent' Advisor Who Evaluated Pfizer Vaccine Safety Was Former Paid Pfizer Consultant. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Insurers Are Fighting To Protect Their Medicare Fraud. levernews.com
(2023-01-13). 41-year-old high-heeled male foot model attracts 1.2 million online followers. ecns.cn A 41-year-old man, a foot model for high-heeled shoes, has attracted over 200,000 followers on Chinese short video platform Douyin and his monthly trading volume reaches up to 6 million yuan (about $890,000).
(2023-01-13). 10 Most Famous Black Americans Who Were Born In North Carolina. moguldom.com North Carolina is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous state in the U.S. Located in the country's Southern region, its current population is 67.58 percent white and 21.35 percent Black or African American citizens, according to the World Population Review. One North Carolina city, Fayetteville, has the highest percentage of Black-owned businesses in the U.S., …
(2023-01-13). The Crisis of Missing Migrants: Tens of Thousands of People Have Disappeared on Their Way to Europe. democracynow.org 
Twenty-four volunteer rescue workers connected to the group Emergency Response Centre International face trial for human smuggling in Greece for giving life-saving assistance to thousands of migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, fleeing violence, poverty and persecution. A European Parliament report described the trial as Europe's "largest case of criminalization of solidarity." We're joined by New Yorker staff writer Alexis Okeowo. Their latest piece, "The Crisis of Missing Migrants," covers the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean and the tens of thousa…
(2023-01-13). They don't like it hot: Drag shows are next target for Republican lawmakers. peoplesworld.org 
(2023-01-13). Who Designed Global Guidelines for Puberty Blockers? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). British Protest 15-Minute Cities Where They Will Become Prisoners of the State. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). The Supreme Court Is About to Eviscerate the Right to Strike. truthout.org The right to strike is on trial in the Supreme Court. At stake is a 64-year-old precedent that shields workers and unions from state lawsuits while they pursue unfair labor practice claims in the federal National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). If unions have to defend against costly lawsuits, it will likely discourage them from going on strike. On January 10, the high court heard oral arguments in… |
(2023-01-13). National Guard Sent to Mexico City Subway on Sabotage Worry. latinorebels.com The mayor of Mexico City announced Thursday that 6,060 National Guard officers will be posted in the city's subway system after a series of accidents that officials suggested could be due to sabotage.
(2023-01-13). Should private property be abolished? Dublin students vote yes. mronline.org 
It was a packed room for the Trinity College Dublin Philosophical Society debate on whether private property should be abolished. I was the first speaker and spoke in an impassioned way for the motion. There was much expression of assent in the room.
(2023-01-13). Twitter Censored Posts About Natural Immunity and Vaccines After Pressure from Pfizer Board Member. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Laos: A land still scarred by the bombs of U.S. imperialism. peoplesworld.org 
PHONSAVAN, Laos—Xiengkhouang Province, in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a vast, ancient plateau extending over 6,000 square miles between the Luang Prabang mountain range in the west, and Annamite range in the east. Home to nearly a quarter-million people from five local ethnic groups that have settled in the region over the previous centuries, …
(2023-01-13). "Prevent Global Warming", Ban Gas Stoves, Restaurants Everywhere Will Fail. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Sri Lanka to slash military by a third to cut costs. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka will slash its army by a third to 135,000 personnel by next year and to 100,000 by 2030, the state minister of defence said on Friday, as the country tries to cut costs in the face of its worst economic crisis in more than seven decades. | "Military spending is basically state-borne expenditure which indirectly stimulates and opens avenues for economic growth by way of assuring national and human security," Premitha Bandara Thennakoon said in a statement. | The aim of the move is to create a "technically and tactically sound and well-balanced" defence force by 2030, Thennakoon said. | The size of Sri…
(2023-01-13). Los Angeles police begin new year killing three people in just over 24 hours. wsws.org Takar Smith and Oscar Leon Sanchez were both shot and killed by police while Keenan Anderson, a teacher and cousin of Black Lives Matter Founder, Patrice Cullors, suffered a cardiac arrest after he was repeatedly choked and tased while in police custody.
(2023-01-13). U.S. cancer deaths drop by one-third. ecns.cn The cancer death rate in the U.S. continues to decline and dropped 33 percent from 1991 to 2019, saving an estimated 3.8 million lives during that time, the American Cancer Society said Thursday.
(2023-01-13). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Mayfield, Kentucky: Rebuilding After Devastation. america.cgtn.com On December 10th, 2021, a deadly tornado ripped across Western Kentucky, causing catastrophic damage. Dozens of people lost their lives. Correspondent Dan Williams covered the story when it happened. He then went back to check on rebuilding a town; this force of nature nearly wiped …
(2023-01-13). The U.S. Finally Has an Economic Plan for a Domestic High-Tech Economy. independentmediainstitute.org Matt Thomas was driving Interstate 75 through the Detroit area about two years ago when he caught his first glimpse of "dead" cars—the partially manufactured vehicles marooned on sprawling factory lots amid the shortage of microchips needed for the autos' safety, entertainment, and GPS systems. The sight sickened Thomas not only because his own set …
(2023-01-13). Turkey's Tatar kinsmen: Ankara continues to stir Crimea separatist pot. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsJanuary 12, 2023 Tàºrkiye voices concern over prison sentence of Crimean Tatars The Foreign Ministry expressed "concern" on prison sentences of 13 years against Tàºrkiye's Crimean Tatar kinsmen Cemil Gafarov, Servet Gaziyev, Erfan Osmanov, Alim Karimov and Seyran Murtaza. "We reiterate our support to Crimean Tatars' right to live freely and safely in …
(2023-01-13). Australian Labor government defends arms exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE. wsws.org Australian companies, with the approval of the government, are dispatching weapons to despotic regimes involved in war crimes and major human rights violations.
(2023-01-13). Thursday 2/2: On Healing Justice Lineages. indybay.org
(2023-01-13). Oil Chief Exec 'Captures' COP28. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Explosion Rocks Emirate-Run Gas Complex In Northern Iraq (Video). southfront.org 
. | On January 13, an explosion rocked the Khor Mor gas complex in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region which is run by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) energy company Dana Gas. | Speaking to the Rudaw news network, Ahmed al-Mufti, undersecretary of the Iraqi Ministry of Natural Resources, said that the causes of the explosion, which didn't result in any casualties or material losses, are still unknown. | Al-Mufi didn't rule out the possibility of an attack as the cause of the explosion at the gas…
(2023-01-13). Chance The Rapper And Vic Mensa Launched The Black Star Line Festival in Ghana: 7 Things To Know. moguldom.com 
Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa started their New Year by hosting the inaugural Black Star Line Festival in Accra, Ghana. Attendees are still boasting about how dope the multi-day cultural experience was. Here are seven things to know about the Black Star Line Festival. 1. Chance and Mensa created the festival to promote unity among the …
(2023-01-13). California Sues Pharma Giants Over Inflated Insulin Prices. truthout.org California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday sued the six major companies that dominate the U.S. insulin market, ratcheting up the state's assault on a profitable industry for artificially jacking up prices and making the indispensable drug less accessible for diabetes patients. The 47-page civil complaint alleges three pharmaceutical companies that control the insulin market — Eli Lilly and… |
(2023-01-13). Southwest Airlines: Hundreds of thousands impacted by capitalist greed. workers.org 
Airlines canceled over 18,200 flights in the U.S. and hundreds more in Canada between Dec. 22 and 28, affecting millions of people. Many of the cancellations were due to the winter storm catastrophe. Winter Storm Elliot brought snow and ice and high winds to two-thirds of North America. According to . . . |
(2023-01-13). Biden's "Surprise" Grows with Reported Discovery of Second Batch of Classified Documents. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Cuba's Hero, American Spy: Ana Belen Montes. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Australia: Pampas workers are in a fight against labour-hire casualisation. wsws.org One reason why workers should vote "no"—in addition to the sub-inflation 4.5 percent nominal wage rise—is the wide scope for Pampas to maintain and extend its exploitation of labour hire workers under the proposed agreement.
(2023-01-13). The case of Virgil Griffith and other affairs of "the accomplices of the Pyongyang hackers" journal-neo.org 
On April 12, 2022, the Southern District Court of New York sentenced American programmer and former Ethereum cryptocurrency developer Virgil Griffith to 5 years and 3 months in prison for visiting DPRK and giving a lecture on cryptocurrency technologies. He initially received 20 years in prison, but his sentence was reduced after he pleaded guilty …
(2023-01-13). Brownlisted: Who Wants a Mazapán? latinorebels.com A roundup of the week's top Latino news from around the world, written by Latino Rebels senior editor Hector Luis Alamo.
(2023-01-13). AFL-CIO's MLK Conference emphasizes protecting democracy, politics, organizing. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —For the hundreds of unionists attending the AFL-CIO's annual Martin Luther King Civil and Human Rights Conference, the right-wing threat to democracy—and to workers' rights—isn't over. And, though he wasn't a scheduled speaker at the event, "Claiming Our Power, Protecting Our Democracy," this weekend at the Washington (D.C.) Hilton, it's a threat recognized by …
(2023-01-13). The Invisible Global Heat Danger Zone. dissidentvoice.org 
NASA claims that 2022 was one of the hottest years ever recorded with record-breaking heat waves around the world, as major commercial waterways, like the Danube, Po, Rhine, Yangtze, and Mississippi rivers temporarily dried up leaving humongous river barges choking in mud. But that was merely global-warming-lite. The real global warming threat is invisible. It's …
(2023-01-13). This MLK Day, Save the Fake Love. inequality.org
(2023-01-13). Texas prepares new anti-abortion bills, but activists are fighting back. liberationnews.org 
But the fight is not over: activists from dozens of organizations across five major cities in Texas are planning a statewide day of action on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
(2023-01-13). President Maduro Annual Address: 'I Am Before the Legitimate Legislative Power of Venezuela'. orinocotribune.com 
This Thursday, January 12, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, presented his annual message to the nation before the National Assembly (AN) and the country, in accordance with article 237 of the Venezuelan Constitution. "Within the first ten days following the installation of the National Assembly, in ordinary sessions," the constitution states, "the President of the Republic will present each year personally to the Assembly a message in which he will give an account of the political, economic, social, and administrative aspects of his management during the year immediately former." | The head of state be…
(2023-01-13). What We Know About U.S.-Backed Zero Units in Afghanistan. strategic-culture.org Deadly night raids. Faulty U.S. intelligence. A "classified" war loophole. Reporter Lynzy Billing's investigation offers an unprecedented insight into the civilian casualties of Afghanistan's Zero Units. | By Lynzy BILLING | ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive reporter Lynzy Billing returned to Afghanistan
(2023-01-13). Nurses strike in NYC demanding better working conditions and solutions to staffing shortage. nationofchange.org "What's going on today is that these work environment challenges have been predating COVID-19, and nurses have been experiencing many of these challenges for decades."
(2023-01-13). We Never See a Latina Mother, Daughter Like in 'Come Find Me' (INTERVIEW). latinorebels.com In Daniel Poliner's 'Come Find Me,' Victoria Cartagena and Sol Miranda play a mother-daughter pair who yo-yo in and out of each other's lives as they struggle romantically, personally, and professionally. Latino Rebels spoke with the filmmaker and the two Boricua actresses.
(2023-01-13). The Shape of Things to Come? dissidentvoice.org 
Orwellian or Wellsian?
(2023-01-13). Legendary Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo on "Argentina, 1985" and Why Democracy Is at Risk Today. democracynow.org 
Former Argentine prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo, who served as deputy prosecutor in Argentina's Trial of the Juntas and later as the first prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, is portrayed in the film "Argentina, 1985," which won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture in a Non-English Language this week. The film dramatizes the efforts of Argentina's civilian court to prosecute the country's former military leaders for brutal crimes committed during the U.S.-backed right-wing military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983. Ocampo spoke to Democracy Now! recently about that landm…
(2023-01-13). Climate Change and Migration Threatening El Salvador's Food Security. america.cgtn.com Drought, global inflation, and heavy migration. Those factors created a perfect storm in Central America for food insecurity. Alasdair Baverstock went to El Salvador to report on its high prices and food scarcity.
(2023-01-13). The right to strike in danger at the U.S. Supreme Court. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —In a complex case from Washington state, the right-wing dominated U.S. Supreme Court tackled the right to strike and whether corporate lawsuits can stop it. "The right to strike is on trial today at the U.S. Supreme Court," AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler warned in a Jan. 10 tweet about the case, Glacier Northwest, Inc. …
(2023-01-13). "America made me a Black man" therealnews.com Boyah J. Farah fled the war in Somalia arriving in the United States as a refugee with his mother and siblings when he was fifteen. His romantic dreams of America quickly ran into the dark undercurrents of American racism. Living in a housing project in Bedford, Massachusetts he was forced to discover the curse of being Black in America, the daily humiliations and small, but insidious ways he was made to constantly feel an outsider by whites. He watched as other Somali families succumbed to the poison of American racism, writing that although they had survived the war in Africa, American broke them and carr…
(2023-01-13). Iraq: New Times, Old Problems. journal-neo.org 
Despite the breakthrough after a year of domestic crisis, now that all the top leadership of Iraq has been elected and appointed, including the Parliament, the President, the Prime Minister, and the government, political stability in the country is far from certain this year. And to a large extent, the United States is to blame …
(2023-01-13). Public Libraries Continue to Thrive Despite Defunding and Privatization Attacks. independentmediainstitute.org The public sector in the U.S. has been shrinking rapidly since the 1990s as a deluge of privatization has, to various degrees, overtaken many so-called public services and institutions. Public education, for example, has been increasingly privatized by way of racist school voucher programs, and the expansion of for-profit charter schools and for-profit education management …
(2023-01-13). Diosdado Cabello: Workers' Salary is a Priority for President Maduro (+PCV). orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, January 11, the first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, stated that the salary of Venezuelan workers is the main concern of President Nicolás Maduro. During his program Con el Mazo Dando, the Chavista leader questioned the proclamations of opposition sectors of the country regarding the recent protests led by a group from the education sector that demand better salaries. | "Some gentlemen came out there talking about their support for the protests," he said, "but when the government was theirs, they endorsed the human rights violations that were committed…
(2023-01-13). EPA's proposed air pollution standards for soot could save thousands of lives. peoplesworld.org 
Late last week, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed tighter limits to one of the country's most dangerous air pollutants: fine particulate matter, or soot. But while the long-awaited move could save thousands of lives per year, health experts say it's still not enough. Soot is also known as fine particulate matter because its fragments are so small …
(2023-01-13). U.S. Spy Aircraft Spotted Ove Iraq's Border With Iran, Syria. southfront.org 
A USAF RC-135V/W Rivet Joint disconnects from a USAF KC-10 Extender after receiving fuel near Iraq on Dec. 5, 2016. (U.S. Army photo) | On January 13, an RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft of the United States Air Force (USAF) was spotted by aviation observers while conducting an unusual mission over Iraq. | The aircraft, which took off from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, flew over Iraq's Kurdistan region, near the border with Iran, then along the border line with Syria. After completing its mission, the aircraf…
(2023-01-13). Biden's Top Secret Document Problem — Is He On His Way Out? sonar21.com 
The "discovery" that Joe Biden had multiple stashes of highly classified documents begs a few salient questions that nobody, to the best of my knowledge, has answered — When were…
(2023-01-13). Venezuelan Immigrants Feeling Ostracized in Chile. america.cgtn.com According to the United Nations, 7 million Venezuelans have fled their country since 2017. The majority decided to make their way to other South American nations. But the massive flow of people often caused confrontations and social clashes. Harris Whitbeck reports on some incidents that …
(2023-01-13). Fed chief Powell defends the dictatorship of finance capital. wsws.org Speaking at a symposium in Stockholm, Sweden on central bank independence Powell made it clear that the Fed and other central banks, acting in the interests of finance capital, must be allowed a free hand in imposing the crisis of capitalism onto the backs of the working class.
(2023-01-13). NYC Nurses' Deal Is Just a Start — Health Care Advocates Demand Major Reforms. truthout.org Over 7,000 nurses, represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and employed by two major hospitals in New York City, ended their strike in the wee hours this week on January 12. Management had returned to the negotiating table to meet the nurses' primary demands for increased staffing and wage increases. These nurses, from Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Hospital… |
(2023-01-13). Thermobaric Bombs and My Appearance on The Duran. sonar21.com 
I will be writing a separate piece on the likely end of the Joe Biden President. For now I want to present something that my old friend, Command Paul Evancoe…
(2023-01-13). Seeking Higher Defense Spending: Bipartisan Committee Appointed to Advise Congress on Pentagon Budget. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Egyptian Security Forces Are Chasing ISIS Cells Outside Sinai — Report. southfront.org 
(2023-01-13). Colombian tropical seed bank protects seed biodiversity. america.cgtn.com The world lost 75 percent of its crop diversity during the twentieth century, the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization says, making the protection of the biodiversity in crops key to feeding the planet's ever-growing population. CGTN's Michelle Begue visited one of the world's largest tropical …
(2023-01-13). Imperial astrophysicists recognised for teaching and research excellence. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Professor Marina Galand and Dr Ravindra Desai have won accolades in The Royal Astronomical Society's 2023 Medals and Awards.
(2023-01-13). What It Means for Hunger to Burn Through the Pentagon's Ranks. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Mexico and Canada pledge ongoing cooperation. america.cgtn.com Mexico and Canada pledged ongoing cooperation toward what they call their 'shared future', focusing in part on the fact that they both have significant indigenous populations. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock explores the common ground, as well as the bumps ahead, for these two nations.
(2023-01-13). America's theater of the absurd. mronline.org 
Our political class does not govern. It entertains.
(2023-01-13). Asset Manager: Current Housing Price Bubble Makes 2008 'Look Quaint By Comparison'. moguldom.com 
What goes up must come down and a lot of people are worried about a repeat of the last housing crash, but no one knows what the bottom will look like following the pandemic housing boom. Leading up to the housing bust and the Great Recession of 2008, interest rates had sunk from 6.5 percent …
(2023-01-13). Requiem for a dream: 100 years after the founding of the USSR. mronline.org 
The worst crime the USSR committed, the one for which it will never be forgiven, was to have been a shared hope for a more just, more dignified and more humane society.
(2023-01-13). Pharma Fail: Arthritis Drug Accelerates Arthritis, "Miracle" Alzheimer's Drug Earns "Accelerated Approval" globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-13). Ex-Prime Minister Abe's killer indicted for murder by Japanese prosecutors. ecns.cn Japanese prosecutors on Friday indicted the man suspected of killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to local media.
(2023-01-13). Yale graduate teachers and researchers vote to unionize. peoplesworld.org 
NEW HAVEN, Conn — An historic 30 year organizing effort was victorious this week adding 3,000 new union members at Yale University as graduate teachers and researchers voted in a landslide to unionize as Local 33—UNITE HERE. The graduate teachers and researchers from all departments and professional schools cast 2,039 votes in the NLRB election …
(2023-01-13). Reminder: Conscious, Pervasive Manipulation and "Fake News" is NOT New. dissidentvoice.org 
The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in a democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, and our …
(2023-01-13). At least 7 killed as tornadoes strike southern US. tribune.com.pk 
Severe storms lashed the southern United States on Thursday evening, unleashing dozens of damaging tornadoes and leaving at least seven people dead in their wake. | The National Weather Service reported 45 possible tornadoes over the course of the day, though that number could be revised. | Six people were killed due to the storms in Alabama's central Autauga County, deputy director of emergency services Gary Weaver told AFP, without further details. | In the nearby city of Selma, a key location in the 1960s civil rights movement, a tornado ripped through the downtown area, tearing off rooftops and downing tre…
(2023-01-13). Ante Argentina, Brasil oficializa su retorno a la Celac. cubadebate.cu El ministro argentino de Relaciones Exteriores, Santiago Cafiero, recibió hoy una carta que oficializa el regreso de Brasil a la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac). El embajador del país vecino, Reinaldo José de Almeida, entregó el documento a Cafiero esta jornada, 11 días después de la toma de posesión del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
(2023-01-13). Policía de Brasil encuentra en casa de exministro propuesta de decreto para anular victoria de Lula da Silva. cubadebate.cu La Policía Federal de Brasil encontró una propuesta de decreto que plantea la introducción de un estado de emergencia para anular los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales del país. El documento mencionaba la instalación de un estado de emergencia en el Tribunal Superior Electoral (TSE) mientras Bolsonaro aún era presidente, para anular la victoria electoral del actual presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
(2023-01-13). Explota el cargador de un celular y genera un incendio en un vuelo Taiwán-Singapur. cubadebate.cu Dos pasajeros resultaron heridos luego de que un cargador portátil explotara dentro de un avión poco antes del despegue del vuelo que se trasladaba desde Taiwán con destino a Singapur. El estallido generó un incendio y generó pánico en las personas que estaban a bordo de la aeronave. El dueño de la batería externa para el celular y su acompañante sufrieron "quemaduras menores en los dedos".
(2023-01-13). Confirman que líder campesino de Cusco, Perú murió tras disparo. telesurtv.net Remo Candia Guevara murió en el departamento de Cusco, tras ser herido por arma de fuego durante las protestas contra el Gobierno.
(2023-01-13). Siguen protestas en Perú contra el Gobierno de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net La Defensoría de Perú confirmó el fallecimiento de un joven de 15 años de edad que fue herido el pasado 9 de enero en Juliaca, Puno.
(2023-01-13). øQué propuestas culturales traerá la Jornada Villanueva en Las Tunas? cubadebate.cu La Jornada Villanueva se asoma tras bambalinas. En todo el país ocurrirán actividades que recordarán los fatídicos sucesos acaecidos el 22 de enero de 1869, en el teatro habanero de igual nombre, y honrarán a la actriz cubana Verónica Lynn, Premio Nacional de la manifestación. En Las Tunas, desde este domingo y hasta el próximo, se desarrollarán variadas propuestas.
(2023-01-13). Identifican a presuntos financiadores de asalto a poderes en Brasilia. telesurtv.net El documento expedido por la AGU asegura que estas personas y entidades financiaron a los autobuses que condujeron a los perpetradores a Brasilia.
(2023-01-13). FIFA revela lista de los 14 nominados al premio "The Best", como mejor futbolista de 2022. cubadebate.cu Tras dar por cerrado el año 2022, la FIFA publicó los 14 futbolistas nominados al premio The Best, que reconoce al mejor del mundo. Messi, campeón del mundo con Argentina, y Benzema, campeón de la Champions, Liga española y actual Balón de Oro, parten como gran ventaja. Este jueves comenzaron los plazos de votación de cara a la ceremonia.
(2023-01-13). República Checa inicia jornada de elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net Un total de 15.000 colegios electorales abrirán sus puertas para que los ocho millones de ciudadanos ejerzan su derecho al voto.
(2023-01-13). Brasil impone récord de fallecidos por dengue en 2022. telesurtv.net Los estados que presentan mayores índices de incidencia de dengue fueron Sao Paulo, Goiás, Paraná, Santa Catarina y Río Grande del Sur.
(2023-01-13). Un tornado deja al menos seis muertos en Alabama, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional informó que los estados de Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee y Carolina del Norte, se encuentran bajo alerta de tormentas.
(2023-01-13). Mueren tres palestinos a manos de fuerzas israelíes en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Fuentes gubernamentales afirman que son ya nueve, de ellos tres menores, los palestinos baleados por el ejército israelí en lo que va de 2023.
(2023-01-13). Shakira, ødónde estás corazón? cubadebate.cu 'Shakira: Bzrp Music Session, Vol. 53' es el mayor estreno de una canción latina en Spotify, pero de discos como Pies descalzos, con composiciones que rozaban la poesía, a una trilogía de canciones de despecho en la que parece más bien una batalla entre reguetoneros, con el perdón de muchos, Shakira, ødónde estás corazón?
(2023-01-13). Noticias en blanco sobre la huelga de prisiones en Pensilvania. workers.org 
Filadelfia 8 de enero, 2023 — Los trabajadores encarcelados cautivos en las prisiones de Pensilvania convocaron una huelga laboral en nombre del Colectivo Revolucionario Abolicionista de los Pueblos Subalternos (SPARC). La manifestación "para protestar contra las políticas opresivas del Estado" se convocó el año pasado y estaba previsto que comenzara . . . |
(2023-01-13). Consejo Electoral Nacional: Avanza preparación de elecciones nacionales de marzo próximo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Consejo Electoral Nacional de Cuba avanza en la preparación de las elecciones nacionales a efectuarse el 26 de marzo próximo, informó este viernes el vicepresidente de ese órgano, Tomás Amarán Díaz. Aseguró que la documentación necesaria se encuentra en los Consejos Electorales de los municipios y será entregada a las circunscripciones próximamente.
(2023-01-13). OMM confirma que el 2022 fue uno de los años más cálidos. telesurtv.net El ente refirió que a ello ha contribuido el aumento constante de las concentraciones de gases de efecto invernadero.
(2023-01-13). Con Filo: Perdón que te salpique (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Los años no perdonan deudas. Este 2023 comenzó recordándonos las que nos quedan en temas de género. Escapar de siglos y siglos de machismo arraigado en un mundo hegemónico, capitalista y patriarcal es otro de los desafíos que sí o sí tenemos que saldar. Ese fue el tema principal del programa Con Filo este jueves.
(2023-01-13). Expolicía ecuatoriano confiesa femicidio de abogada en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Para el abogado de la familia Bernal, el expolicía Germán Cáceres oculta información sobre el crimen, pues no cree que haya actuado solo.
(2023-01-13). Tribunal de La Habana revoca sanción inicial e impone una nueva al trovador Fernando Becquer. cubadebate.cu La nueva decisión, basada en el Artículo 33 apartado 1, inciso b) de la Ley No. 152 de 2022 —Ley de Ejecución Penal—, obedece a que el ciudadano Becquer Cifuentes ha incurrido recientemente en graves hechos que incumplen, de manera flagrante y notoria, los requerimientos de buena conducta y respeto a las normas de convivencia social, a que venía obligado.
(2023-01-13). "El elogio oportuno" dedicó encuentro al 170 aniversario del natalicio de Martí. cubadebate.cu El espacio literario "El elogio oportuno", dedicó la tertulia de este 12 de enero al 170 aniversario del natalicio de José Martí. El encuentro tuvo lugar en la biblioteca Fayad Jamís en el centro histórico de la ciudad. El espacio literario "El elogio oportuno" toma su nombre de la propia frase martiana: "el elogio oportuno fomenta el mérito; y la falta del elogio oportuno lo desanima".
(2023-01-13). Mañana se celebrará la primera peña La Pupila Afilada de este 2023. cubadebate.cu Este viernes se celebrará en la Casa de la Amistad del Vedado capitalino, sita en 17 y Paseo, la primera peña La Pupila Afilada de 2023. En el horario habitual de seis de la tarde a nueve de la noche, el público asistente podrá presenciar una entrevista a Gloria La Riva, del movimiento de solidaridad con Cuba en Estados Unidos. La música estará a cargo del maestro Pancho Amat y su Cabildo del Son.
(2023-01-13). Presidente de Venezuela presenta su memoria y cuenta del 2022 ante la AN. telesurtv.net El mandatario resaltó los logros alcanzados por Venezuela durante el 2022 pese a las medidas coercitivas impuestas ilegalmente.
(2023-01-13). Los Leñadores no contarán con Pablo Civil para la edición 62 de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas tendrán la ausencia de su mentor Pablo Alberto Civil en la edición 62 de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol, según información suministrada a los medios de prensa por la dirección de este deporte en la provincia. Cuestiones personales conllevaron a tal decisión a Civil, quien tiene aval para apostar por un contrato en el exterior, mediante la Federación Cubana de Béisbol.
(2023-01-13). Declaran alerta verde en seis regiones de Honduras por vaguada. telesurtv.net Esta medida tiene lugar tras el pronóstico de la entrada de una vaguada prefrontal el viernes 13 de enero.
(2023-01-13). Punto Deportivo: Apuntes sobre Cuba al Clásico Mundial de Béisbol (+Video). cubadebate.cu La semana pasada en conferencia de prensa en el estadio Latinoamericano, autoridades de la Federación Cubana de Béisbol presentaron una nómina de 50 jugadores para el V Clásico Mundial. En la primera edición del Punto Deportivo de este 2023, continuamos el debate sobre el tema.
(2023-01-13). Monitorean actividad del volcán Cotopaxi en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Según la alerta emitida por el centro, la nube de gases, humo y ceniza alcanza una altura superior a los 0 metros sobre la cima.
(2023-01-13). Piden a Biden cerrar el centro de detención en Guantánamo. telesurtv.net Según CODEPINK, "el centro de detención ilegal en la Bahía de Guantánamo albergaba a unos 800 hombres y niños de fe musulmana".
(2023-01-13). Rusia anuncia el control total de la ciudad ucraniana de Soledar. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Defensa ruso anunció la liberación completa de la ciudad de Solidar y lo consideran un logro de suma importancia para continuar de las operaciones ofensivas exitosas en el eje de Donetsk. La imposición del control total de Solidar hace posible cortar las rutas de suministro de las fuerzas ucranianas entre Artemovsk y Seversk, en el suroeste, y rodear las unidades enemiga estacionadas en el lugar.
(2023-01-13). Peruanos amplían movilizaciones contra el Gobierno de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net Convocan a marcha en Lima. Se reportan protestas en Apurímac, Madre de Dios y Cusco.
(2023-01-13). China descubre cientos de estatuas del Ejército de Terracota. telesurtv.net Junto a las más de 200 estatuas, se encontró dieciséis caballos de terracota, cuatro carros y varias armas y herramientas.
(2023-01-13). Congreso hondureño aprueba presupuesto general para el 2023. telesurtv.net El presupuesto para el 2023 está orientado a la ejecución de proyectos en salud, educación, agricultura, medio ambiente y equidad de género.
(2023-01-13). Marchan en Bolivia contra intentos golpistas de la derecha. telesurtv.net Las concentraciones transcurrieron pacíficamente con banderas bolivianas y la wiphala como muestra de unidad.
(2023-01-13). Estación de la CUJAE estrena nuevo servicio de bicicletas públicas. cubadebate.cu Un nuevo servicio de bicicletas públicas fue inaugurado en la tarde de este viernes en la estación de la Universidad Tecnológica José Antonio Echeverría (CUJAE) en presencia de Luis Antonio Torres Iríbar, primer secretario del Partido en La Habana; Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, ministro del Transporte y Reinaldo García Zapata, gobernador de la ciudad.
(2023-01-13). Venezuela denuncia permanencia de 927 medidas restrictivas unilaterales. telesurtv.net Sanciones occidentales inciden directamente en la disminución de la producción petrolera y los ingresos. Sectores sociales entre los más perjudicados.
(2023-01-13). Presidente de Venezuela presentará balance de gestión en 2022. telesurtv.net La presentación ante la Asamblea Nacional de la Memoria y Cuenta del año 2022 está prevista para las 16H00 hora local.
(2023-01-13). La nueva adaptación de Cheburashka supera a Avatar como filme más taquillero en Rusia (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La recaudación de la comedia rusa familiar Cheburashka sobrepasó los tres mil 500 millones de rublos (unos 51,4 millones de dólares), según datos publicados hoy por la Fundación Kino de Rusia. Con esta cifra, la película del director Dimitri Diachenko superó al filme Avatar, de James Cameron, y pasó a ser la cinta más taquilleras en toda la historia de la distribución cinematográfica rusa.
(2023-01-13). Aplicarán vacuna bivalente contra la Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net La vacunación se administrará a las personas de más de años, las fuerzas del orden y seguridad, el ejército y los profesores.
(2023-01-13). Cuba asume presidencia pro tempore del G77 + China. telesurtv.net El canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla reconoció la exitosa labor desempeñada por Pakistán al frente del Grupo en 2022.
(2023-01-13). Capturan a sindicalistas salvadoreños sin especificar acusación. telesurtv.net Se trata de la ofensiva del Gobierno de Nayib Bukele contra el movimiento popular organizado en el contexto del régimen de excepción.
(2023-01-13). Severas lluvias dejan al menos diez muertos en Filipinas. telesurtv.net Se reportan dos desaparecidos. Más de 8.000 personas fueron albergadas en varios centros de evacuación.
(2023-01-13). Médicos de atención primaria continúan huelga en España. telesurtv.net En el resto del país, médicos de al menos ocho comunidades están al borde de la huelga.
(2023-01-13). Detienen a atacante de periodista mexicano en Michoacán. telesurtv.net El presunto atacante fue arrestado en un operativo de seguridad en el estado de Michoacán.
(2023-01-13). A los 54 años, falleció Lisa Marie, la única hija de Elvis Presley. cubadebate.cu La cantante Lisa Marie Presley, hija de Elvis Presley, murió a los 54 años, luego de ser trasladada a un hospital este 12 de enero de 2023, según un informe de Entertainment Tonight. Fue llevada de emergencia tras sufrir un paro cardíaco. La última aparición pública de la artista fue el pasado martes, 10 de enero, durante la entrega de los premios Globo de Oro.
(2023-01-13). Falleció Vittorio Garatti, último sobreviviente de los arquitectos de las Escuelas Nacionales de Arte de Cubanacán. cubadebate.cu
(2023-01-13). Cuba exigirá un formulario digital a quienes arriben al país a partir del 23 de enero. cubadebate.cu
(2023-01-12). Soledar And Bakhmut About To Fall? southfront.org 
(2023-01-12). Will Western Main Battle Tanks Turn the Tide in Ukraine? What do Russian Gains in Soledar Mean? libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for January 13, 2022. — Russian advances near Soledar and Bakhmut contradict "Ukrainian offensive momentum" narrative; — Russian operations are consistent with the "demilitarization" objective for the special military operation; — Bakhmut & Soledar are fortified cities along one of Ukraine's last defensive lines in the Donbass region;…
(2023-01-12). Military Situation In Bakhmut-Soledar Region On January 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Russian Army took control of 90% of Soledar . The mop up operation is ongoing near the salt mine no. 7; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Krasna Gora; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Sil railway station; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in the eastern part of Bakhmut. | MORE ON THE TOPIC:…
(2023-01-12). Victory in Soledar shows how Russia militarily controls the conflict. infobrics.org Using a small portion of its soldiers and resources, Moscow manages to control more and more strategic territories, imposing severe losses on the Kiev's neo-Nazi regime.
(2023-01-12). The time of celebrations it's over — now it's about determination and confidence in the future democracy in Brazil and the success of the Lula government. uwidata.com By Walter Sorrentino Vice-President of the Communist Party of Brazil (PcdoB) First of all, for Brazil the year 2023 continues to be the year of hope. Nevertheless, the recent clashes are very serious. The incidents in the capital have the character of an uprising, with a chain of command and a structure. These incidents expose …
(2023-01-12). Biden Stoops to Conquer Brazil's Lula. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. BHADRAKUMAR Brazil's president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returns to power as left-leaning leaders are in control of six of the region's seven largest economies The tragicomic "insurrection" in Brasilia on Sunday was destined to meet a sudden death. The universal condemnation and, in particular, the brusqueness with which the Biden Administration distanced itself…
(2023-01-12). Bolsonarist Extremists Attack Brazilian Government a Week After Lula Inauguration. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-01-12). A Criminal Attack on Democracy: Why Brazil's Fascists Should Not Get Amnesty. independentmediainstitute.org From all the excited cries echoing from the red tide that took over Brasília during Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's (known as Lula) inauguration as the Brazilian President on January 1, 2023, the most significant—and challenging, especially from the institutional stance of the new government—was the call for "no amnesty!" The crowds chanting those words …
(2023-01-12). Brazil, Biden and the Border. latinorebels.com Following a week that included a failed coup attempt in Brazil by followers of former president Jair Bolsonaro and U.S. president Joe Biden receiving heavy criticism for expanding Trump-era immigration policy, what parallels can be drawn from these events? Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela searches for answers by welcoming both Sabrina Fernandes and Juliana Macedo do Nascimento to discuss both issues.
(2023-01-12). Brazil welcomes return of Chinese tourists. america.cgtn.com As China lifts many COVID-19 travel restrictions, contact and deals between Chinese and Brazilian are returning.
(2023-01-12). U.S., NATO allies, African clients, Brazil to launch 29-nation naval exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth FleetJanuary 9, 2023 International exercise Obangame Express 2023 set to begin Exercise Obangame Express 2023 (OE23), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western and Central Africa, will kick off its 12th year with 29 participating nations at an opening ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 23, 2023. Conducted by …
(2023-01-12). America's Political Violence Spills Over to Brazil (OPINION). latinorebels.com The violence that erupted in Brazil over the weekend has broad implications for Americans. Most immediately, it's a reminder that instead of championing democracy, we're exporting shameful coup tactics.
(2023-01-12). History of World War II: Operation Barbarossa, the Allied Firebombing of German Cities and Japan's Early Conquests. globalresearch.ca The Soviets' ability to absorb and eventually overcome the Wehrmacht's blows saved humanity from the nightmare of a Nazi victory, in which case Adolf Hitler would have held dominance over much of Eurasia and perhaps further afield.
(2023-01-12). Perú's Prosecutor's Office Initiates Investigation Against Boluarte. popularresistance.org This Tuesday, January 10, the Peruvian Prosecutor's Office ordered a preliminary investigation to be initiated against the de facto president, Dina Boluarte, for crimes of genocide, qualified homicide, and serious injuries, regarding the protests that have shaken the country after the ousting of Pedro Castillo as head of state. | Several members of Boluarte's cabinet will also be investigated, including the president of the council of ministers, Alberto Otárola, minister of the interior, Víctor Rojas, and minister of defense, Jorge Chávez, will also be investigated. In addition, the body ordered an investigation…
(2023-01-12). Peru Anti-Government Protests Spread, Clashes in Cusco. latinorebels.com Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's government that have left 48 people dead since they began a month ago spread through the south of the Andean country on Wednesday with new clashes reported in the tourist city of Cusco.
(2023-01-12). Perú's Prosecutor's Office Initiates Preliminary Investigation Against Boluarte for Genocide. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, January 10, the Peruvian Prosecutor's Office ordered a preliminary investigation to be initiated against the de facto president, Dina Boluarte, for crimes of genocide, qualified homicide, and serious injuries, regarding the protests that have shaken the country after the ousting of Pedro Castillo as head of state. | Several members of Boluarte's cabinet will also be investigated, including the president of the council of ministers, Alberto Otárola, minister of the interior, Víctor Rojas, and minister of defense, Jorge Chávez, will also be investigated. In addition, the body ordered an investigation…
(2023-01-12). President Petro Condemns Massacres Committed by Peru's Security Forces. orinocotribune.com The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, condemned the actions of the Peruvian police and military during protests against the Boluarte government, referring to its actions as a "massacre against the population." | This Wednesday, January 11, The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, spoke out strongly against the police and military violence in Peru that has left at least 47 dead amid demonstrations against the de facto government of Dina Boluarte. | "What is taking place in Peru is a massacre against the population," Colombia's President Petro wrote through social media accounts. "A political and peaceful solu…
(2023-01-12). Police in Perú kill more protesters resisting coup. fightbacknews.org Tucson, AZ – On December 7, a month of people's protests was kicked off when democratically-elected President Pedro Castillo, a former union educator and strike leader, was arrested by Peruvian armed forces in a coup by the oligarchy-dominated Congress. Peruvians, from indigenous groups to trade unions, immediately responded with waves of protests, marches and roadblocks. Following the orders of the coup plotters, the military and police cracked down violently on the protests, including firing on protesters from helicopters with bullets and teargas. A loosely agreed-upon truce before the holidays stopped the brut…
(2023-01-12). Ukraine Is Shedding Blood for 'NATO Mission': Ukrainian Defense Minister. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said last week that Ukraine is "shedding blood" for a "NATO mission" in candid remarks about the relationship between Kyiv and the Western military alliance. "At the NATO Summit in Madrid (in June 2022), it was clearly delineated that over the coming decade, the main threat to the alliance would be …
(2023-01-12). In Video: DPR Serviceman Described Torture He Suffered In Ukrainian Captivity. southfront.org
(2023-01-12). Zelensky complicit in corporate takeover of Ukraine. mronline.org 
"Your money is not charity, it's an investment." That's what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his address to the U.S. Congress while visiting Washington on Dec. 21.
(2023-01-12). Britain confirms plan to send heavy battle tanks to Ukraine. wsws.org Articles in the media across the political spectrum hailed the fact that Britain is set to be the first nation to supply main battle tanks to Ukraine, spurring other NATO powers to do likewise.
(2023-01-12). Biden's Real Ukraine Scandal: Regime Change and War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). House Republican Introduces Resolution to Place Bust of Zelensky in the Capitol. news.antiwar.com Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) introduced a bill this week that would place a bust of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the House wing of the US Capitol building, an idea that was strongly criticized by more conservative GOP members. The resolution reads: "Resolved, That the House of Representatives directs the Fine Arts Board to obtain …
(2023-01-12). Russian Army Destroyed One Of Few M109A5àñ Howitzers Supplied To Ukraine By Latvia (Video). southfront.org 
Latvian Soldiers ride in a military vehicle rendering a salute to the distinguished guests attending the traditional regional military parade of May 4 in Jekabpils, Latvia, on May 4, 2019. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | The Russian military has destroyed one of few American-made M109A5àñ self-propelled 155 mm howitzers which were recently supplied to Ukraine by Latvia. | On January 11, a video showing the completely destroyed Ukrainian M109A5àñ surfaced online. The video was reportedl…
(2023-01-12). The Unravelling of the Western front on Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
In the first week of December, German officials told journalists that Berlin's last year's promise to raise their defence spending to 2 per cent of GDP will be missed not only this year (2023) but also the next year. This is a decision not just based on simple economics but on geopolitics. German decision also …
(2023-01-12). Poland to deliver German Leopard tanks to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioJanuary 11, 2023 Poland to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine: president The Polish president has pledged that his country will send a company of German-made Leopard tanks to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. Andrzej Duda made the announcement in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Wednesday…. The Polish president travelled to Lviv …
(2023-01-12). In Ukraine, "There's Something Happening There" sonar21.com 
The sixties band, Buffalo Springfield, had a hit song that I think captures the dramatic developments in Ukraine and Russia over the last 36 hours — "There's Something Happening Here: "…
(2023-01-12). Ex-U.S. EUCOM/NATO commander joins effort for Georgian coup, second front against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geJanuary 11, 2023 Ruling party MP criticises retired US General's "insulting" statement on Georgian Gov't position on Ukraine Givi Mikanadze, an MP from the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Wednesday criticised Ben Hodges, the former Commander of the United States Armed Forces in Europe, for an "insulting" statement on the position of the Georgian Government …
(2023-01-12). Russia's Mi-28NM Attack Helicopters Spotted With LMUR Missiles Over Ukraine Operation Zone. southfront.org 
A screengrab showing the LMUR missile carried by the Mi-28NM attack helicopter. | Russia's new Mi-28NM attack helicopters have been spotted over the special military operation zone in Ukraine for the first time. | On January 10, footage showing two Mi-28NM flying along the frontline surfaced online. One of the helicopters was armed with a Lightweight Multifunction Missile (LMUR), also known as the Izdeliye 305. The missile was loaded on a APU-L twin launcher. | The Mi-28NM is the latest upgrade to…
(2023-01-12). "The great powers are playing checkers with the lives of real people": University of Michigan students speak out against war. wsws.org Supporters of the IYSSE are campaigning at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan to build support among students and youth for a mass movement to stop the war in Ukraine.
(2023-01-12). The Waltz of the Bloody Clowns. covertactionmagazine.com Arms trafficking by Ukrainian gangs has made it possible to diversify stocks placed on the market at unbeatable prices in the countries of the European Union. Through an unprecedented outpouring of solidarity (especially with regard to the management of the health crisis), Europe has sent massive arms to Ukraine. Weapons that will undoubtedly end up …
(2023-01-12). Scott Ritter: 2023 Outlook for Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
Given the duplicitous history of the Minsk Accords, it is unlikely Russia can be diplomatically dissuaded from its military offensive. As such, 2023 appears to be shaping up as a year of continued violent confrontation.
(2023-01-12). Pakistan's Decision to Send Weapons to Ukraine Damages Relations with Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Military Situation In Ukraine On January 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Zaporozhye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kupyansk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Orekhov with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Sinkovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Stelmakhovka; | Clashes between t…
(2023-01-12). Germany: Pentagon chief to officiate at Ukraine war council with scores of NATO allies, partners. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineJanuary 8, 2023 Next Ramstein Format Meeting on Defense of Ukraine on Jan. 20 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin (R) speaks with German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht at the start of a meeting on September 8, 2022 at the US airbase in Ramstein. The next meeting of the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine …
(2023-01-12). Russia, India Agree to Simplify Air Equipment Exchanges, Certification. infobrics.org Russia and India have signed a number of air transport agreements to simplify the supplies of air equipment and ensure mutual certificate recognition…
(2023-01-12). Sberbank Analyst's Editorial Looks at the "Tremendous Potential" of a BRICS Reserve Currency. infobrics.org Russia's central bank revealed that it was further distancing itself from dependence on the U.S. dollar by buying the Chinese yuan on foreign exchange markets…
(2023-01-12). Russia and its National Arctic Passage: Pushing Trade Frontiers Eastward. libya360.wordpress.com Karin Kneissl Ice-free Arctic routes created by climate change have opened up the first new global shipping route in a century. The Russian-developed water passage is bound to disrupt the lengthier Atlantic-centric routes for global commerce. The Arctic region has long been a source of interest for offshore drilling, particularly during times of high commodity prices….
(2023-01-12). Winds of the new Cold War are howling in the Arctic. peoplesworld.org 
In 1996, the eight countries on the Arctic rim — Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States — formed the Arctic Council, a journey that began in 1989 when Finland approached the other countries to hold a discussion about the Arctic environment. The Finnish initiative led to the Rovaniemi Declaration (1991), which established the …
(2023-01-12). Military Situation In Syria On January 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On January 12, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 5 times: 4 in Idlib province, 1 in Aleppo province; | On January 12, a Syrian Republican Guard reportedly was killed by Turkish artillery attacks in the village of Mayasa in the Afrin countryside; | On January 12, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kafr Nuran; | On January 12, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in…
(2023-01-12). Why is Georgia reluctant to send weapons to Kiev. infobrics.org Urging Georgia to provide the "Buk" SAM is a clear indicator of NATO's and Kiev's desperation. However, Tbilisi has been very reluctant to further antagonize Russia, as it realizes that it cannot count on the political West to come to its aid if Moscow decides to retaliate.
(2023-01-12). The Hope of a Pan-African-Owned and Controlled Electric Car Project Is Buried for Generations to Come. orinocotribune.com 
By Vijay Prasha Dec 29, 2022 | The United States government held the US-Africa Leaders Summit in mid-December, prompted in large part by its fears about Chinese and Russian influence on the African continent. Rather than routine diplomacy, Washington's approach in the summit was guided by its broader New Cold War agenda, in which a growing focus of the US has been to disrupt relations that African nations hold with China and Russia. This hawkish stance is driven by US military planners, who
(2023-01-12). Black Sea: NATO deploys AWACS to Romania. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandJanuary 12, 2022 NATO deploys AWACS surveillance jets to Romania NATO prepares a deployment Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance planes to Bucharest, Romania. The aircraft are scheduled to arrive on January 17, 2023 and are going to support the Alliance's reinforced presence in the region and monitor Russian military activity. "…there …
(2023-01-12). Gas prices to remain high in Europe while LNG imports reached their upper limit. infobrics.org Europe cannot afford to decouple from Russia energetically and won't separate from the US-led NATO's structure, even when the latter's goals collide with its interests.
(2023-01-12). 25 years of Sino-South African Ties Celebrated. infobrics.org The establishment of diplomatic relations ushered in a new era for South Africa-China cooperation. It paved the way for closer political, economic, cultural and people-to-people ties, in a spirit of increasing friendship and constructive dialogue…
(2023-01-12). Hungary to block Kosovo's EU and Council of Europe membership application. infobrics.org US calls on Kosovo to "fulfill all obligations under the Brussels Agreement".
(2023-01-12). Azerbaijan: Italy assists NATO, EU integration, strategic energy projects. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagJanuary 12, 2023 President Ilham Aliyev receives Italian Defense Minister President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on Wednesday, January 11th. President Ilham Aliyev said during the conversation that bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Italy are successfully developing on the basis of strategic partnership. The President addressed the …
(2023-01-12). Oakland Education Association resolution: Fund education and health care not U.S. Wars! Disband NATO! workers.org 
This resolution was passed by the Oakland Education Association Representatives Council Jan. 9, Oakland, California. Join the protest Sunday, Jan. 22, 1 p.m., Lake Merritt Columns, Oakland. Whereas, the U.S. government has budgeted more than $1.7 billion on the U.S. military and wars around the world, rather than investing in . . . |
(2023-01-12). NATO acknowledges ties with Taiwan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersJanuary 11, 2023 Taiwan officer reveals details of rare interaction with NATO A Taiwan air force officer revealed details on Wednesday of a rare interaction between the island's military and NATO, describing how he had attended a six-month academic programme with senior officials in Italy. *** Speaking to reporters on a trip to the Hsinchu …
(2023-01-12). Sweden Hustled Into Military Pact With US. popularresistance.org The Biden administration's efforts to put on fast track Sweden's accession as a NATO member petered out as Turkey balked, exercising its prerogative to withhold approval unless its conditions regarding Stockholm's past dalliance with Kurdish separatist elements is fully addressed. | President Biden was bullish and insisted publicly that Sweden's NATO membership was a foregone conclusion. He underestimated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's tenacity and overlooked the geopolitical ramifications. | Biden and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg assumed that all that was needed was a face-saving formula…
(2023-01-12). Long Guns Primed at a Simple Wine Label Written in Serbian Cyrillic. strategic-culture.org This is a sorrowful story of a Serbian man whose 42 tonnes of wine were brutally seized Wild West cowboy style from him by Albanians from Serbian Kosovo and Metohija in December 2022. | Mid-December 2022 in Velika Hoƒça, Kosovo and Metohija, Serbia. Long guns primed at a simple wine label. This is a sorrowful story of a Serbian man whose 42 tonnes of wine were brutally seized Wild West cowboy style from him by Albanians from Serbian Kosovo and Metohija in December 2022. | They arrived all of a sudden unexpected and surely uninvited, armed to the teeth, with a gun one too many given the circumstances,…
(2023-01-12). Nicaragua Is World's #1 Country Where Citizens Feel at Peace, Gallup Poll Shows. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Joining the War Club: Australia's HIMARS Purchase. dissidentvoice.org Another needless, fatuous endeavour; another irresponsible drain on the public purse; another expression that the military-industrial complex Down Under is thriving in all its insidious stupidity. But Australia's purchase of HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) batteries from the United States can be put down to loneliness — or the feeling of being left out. …
(2023-01-12). Joining the War Club: Australia's HIMARS Purchase. (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System). globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Prince Harry's Great Afghan Shooting Party. scheerpost.com By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch What to make of it? History is filled with the deeds of blood-thirsty princes bold in ambition and feeble of mind. Massacres make the man, though there is often little to merit the person behind it. The Duke of Sussex seemingly wishes to add his name to that list. In …
(2023-01-12). What Will Happen After the ICJ Delegitimizes Israel's Occupation of Palestine? mintpressnews.com Once more, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will offer a legal opinion on the consequences of the Israeli Occupation of Palestine. | A historic United Nations vote on December 31
(2023-01-12). Weapons Contractors Kill 11,000 Children While Reading Fairy Tales. mintpressnews.com BAE Systems doesn't want us to only think of them as serial murderers. According to their PR department, they are also interested in reading fairy tales to children.
(2023-01-12). Criticizing or Whitewashing Israel: Netanyahu's New Government Accentuates West's Hypocrisy. orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud Jan 4, 2023 | Even before the new Israeli government was officially As early as November 2, top US officials
(2023-01-12). What Will Happen after the ICJ Delegitimizes Israel's Occupation of Palestine. dissidentvoice.org 
Once more, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will offer a legal opinion on the consequences of the Israeli Occupation of Palestine. A historic United Nations vote on December 31 called on the ICJ to look at the Israeli Occupation in terms of legal consequences, the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the …
(2023-01-12). Warning: U.S. capitalism is lethal (and bad for your health). peoplesworld.org 
Under capitalism, industrial production and consumer buying expand. Greenhouse gases fill the atmosphere, the climate changes, and people die. U.S. leadership of global capitalism leads to wars and from there, potentially, to nuclear annihilation. There is extra dying in the United States now. According to provisional government statistics released in August, life expectancy at birth …
(2023-01-12). Yoon Threatens That South Korea Could Acquire Its Own Nuclear Weapons. news.antiwar.com South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday threatened that South Korea could obtain its own nuclear weapons if threats from the North grow, marking the first such comments from a South Korean leader in decades. "It's possible that the problem gets worse and our country will introduce tactical nuclear weapons or build them on our …
(2023-01-12). Heading to Africa once again, the West is trying to revive neo-colonialism. journal-neo.org 
The year 2022 has come to an end and it has become a symbol of universal "de-Westernization." The criticism of the West is growing everywhere not only for its unwillingness to resolve the Middle East conflict between Palestine and Israel and to reach an agreement on the nuclear dossier with Iran, but also for the …
(2023-01-12). The Heat: Iran Nuclear Deal. america.cgtn.com 
With talks at a stalemate, what is the future of the Iran nuclear deal? The U.S. State Department has called former President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 a "strategic blunder." It also said Washington has no desire to revive the …
(2023-01-12). More People Are In Court This Week For Taking Direct Action For Palestine. popularresistance.org Two trials are starting this week, of people who took direct action against Israeli arms company Elbit Systems. Elbit supplies the majority of the drones that the Israeli military use to murder Palestinians. Last year The Canary wrote: | Elbit manufactures around 85% of Israel's drones which have been used to massacre Palestinians in Gaza.For example — during Israel's 51 day attack on Gaza in 2014 — Israeli drones killed 840 Palestinians. Drones were also used extensively in Israel's 11 day attack on Gaza in 2021. | People have long tried to push the company out of the UK. And, the campaign to shut do…
(2023-01-12). The Vote For House Speaker Obscured Democratic Treachery. popularresistance.org In 2021 Democratic Party progressives asked those members of congress who claimed to share their political priorities to stand up to their leadership, which meant standing up for the people. They knew that Joe Biden promised to veto any legislation providing free, universal healthcare, known as Medicare for All. But they did what any political activist should do. They made the demand anyway. The call to #ForcetheVote was a request for House members to withhold their votes for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House unless she committed herself to bringing Medicare for All to a vote. | The House members who called th…
(2023-01-12). What Will Happen After The ICJ Delegitimizes Israel's Occupation? popularresistance.org A historic United Nations vote on December 31 called on the ICJ to look at the Israeli Occupation in terms of legal consequences, the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the responsibility of all UN Member States in bringing the protracted Israeli Occupation to an end. A special emphasis will be placed on the "demographic composition, character and status" of Occupied Jerusalem. | The last time the ICJ was asked to offer a legal opinion on the matter was in 2004. However, back then, the opinion was largely centered around the "legal consequences arising from the construction of the (Israeli…
(2023-01-12). Why The Climate Justice March In South Korea Could Be A Game Changer. popularresistance.org On September 24, 2022, more than 30,000 people occupied the main roads of downtown Seoul, South Korea, for the nation's largest climate justice march. The sheer turnout of people from all walks of life and the participation by a wide range of advocacy groups were a testament to the impact of climate change on every aspect of life: human rights, women's rights, religion, food insecurity, and labor rights. For many of these advocacy movements in Seoul, recent crises like COVID-19 have brought home the urgent need to address the climate crisis. | Opening with a rally in Namdaemun Plaza at 3 p.m., the two-hour march…
(2023-01-12). A Tribute To Activist And Programmer Aaron Swartz 10 Years After His Death. popularresistance.org Jan. 11, 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Aaron Swartz. Swartz had a prolific career as a computer programmer: At the age of 12 he created The Info Network, a user-generated encyclopedia widely credited as a precursor to Wikipedia. Swartz's later work would transform the internet as we know it. He helped co-found Reddit, developed the RSS web feed format, and helped lay the technical foundations of Creative Commons, "a global nonprofit organization that enables sharing and reuse of creativity and knowledge through the provision of free legal tools." In 2011, Swartz was arrested and indicted on fed…
(2023-01-12). Fort Worth Journalists Win Only Newspaper Union Contract In Texas. popularresistance.org On the heels of an unprecedented 24-day labor strike late last year, around 20 journalists at the 117-year-old Fort Worth Star-Telegram have ratified the only union contract at a Texas newspaper. The union victory comes after more than two years of difficult negotiations and forms part of a surge in nationwide newsroom organizing since the mid-2010s as journalists have increasingly fought back against corporate predation in a struggling industry. Workers at two other Texas papers, in Dallas and Austin, are still bargaining for union contracts after roughly two years. | Before launching the labor strike on Novembe…
(2023-01-12). Credit services urged to support economy 'early on'. ecns.cn Major banks in China must get the pace of credit extensions right so that their credit policies will produce effects early on, further optimize their credit structures, and provide targeted support for key areas and weak links of national economic and social development.
(2023-01-12). US-China War Is No Longer Unthinkable. dissidentvoice.org China offers a threatening alternative model of development that is non-capitalist, non-Western, and non-colonial. As such, it undermines the West's neocolonial domination of the Third World and its debt-trap-based forced underdevelopment of subverience and exploitation. — K.T. Noh1 If the United States were to posit that it could eliminate the economic challenge from China by …
(2023-01-12). Cold front, snow to end unusual winter warmth. ecns.cn The National Meteorological Center has forecast that from Wednesday through Sunday, strong cold air will hit most parts of China and keep chilling the nation for the rest of January.
(2023-01-12). Access to cheaper dental implants from March. ecns.cn China's first bulk procurement program involving dental implants has seen an average price cut of 55 percent, the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-12). China tests engine for next-gen manned rocket. ecns.cn China has made new progress in its development of next-generation manned rockets, with developers recently conducting a torch ignition experiment for the third-stage engine of the craft at a ground environment.
(2023-01-12). Shenzhen solicits opinions on childcare subsidies. ecns.cn South China's Shenzhen began soliciting public opinion of the city's childcare subsidy policy on Monday..
(2023-01-12). China plans 60-plus space launches in 2023. ecns.cn The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is expected to have more than 50 launches, and other Chinese space enterprises will have more than 10 launches.
(2023-01-12). First China-EU freight train loaded with NEVs departs Guangzhou for Europe. ecns.cn A freight train loaded with 50 new energy vehicles(NEVs) departed from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on Wednesday for destinations in Europe, marking a new channel for the export of NEVs from the Guangdong -Hong Kong -Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2023-01-12). China has reported all variants detected to WHO: NHC leading expert. ecns.cn China has reported all the variants that it has detected to the World Health Organization (WHO) and will continue to shoulder responsibility in tracking new variants.
(2023-01-12). Hundreds more terracotta warriors unearthed outside Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum. ecns.cn Over 220 terracotta warriors have been unearthed from a burial pit near Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, the provincial cultural relics bureau said Thursday…
(2023-01-12). Tibet reports more 5G users, base stations. ecns.cn The number of 5G users in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region hit 798,100 by November 2022, an increase of 131,900 from the end of the previous year, local authorities said.
(2023-01-12). World Bank sees 4.3% growth for China in 2023. ecns.cn The World Bank has forecast China's economy to grow at 4.3 percent this year, then rise by 5 percent for 2024, the first major projection made after the country entered a new phase of COVID response.
(2023-01-12). China Says Its Increased Military Activity a Response to US-Taiwan 'Collusion'. news.antiwar.com A Chinese official said this week that the rising number of Chinese flights in areas around Taiwan is a direct response to "collusion" between the US and Taiwan, making clear Beijing's motives for its stepped-up military activity. Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesman for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said that recent drills conducted by China's People's Liberation …
(2023-01-12). Talks on domestic production of Paxlovid ongoing. ecns.cn Authorities are in talks with United States drugmaker Pfizer to facilitate domestic manufacturing of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 treatment, to help meet demand in China, a medical expert said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-12). China's PPI down 0.7 pct in December. ecns.cn China's producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went down 0.7 percent year on year in December of 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.
(2023-01-12). China sales lift Airbus over Boeing. ecns.cn Boeing reported a big jump in airplane orders for 2022, but lags Airbus for the fourth consecutive year, mainly due to a soured US-China relationship that has led Chinese airlines to abandon Boeing and turn to Airbus.
(2023-01-12). Hong Kong consolidates global financial hub status with innovation, green finance initiatives. ecns.cn Israeli entrepreneur Guy Sheena came all the way from the Middle Eastern country to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China to look for potential partners for his fintech startup, and the trip was proven fruitful.
(2023-01-12). China fully prepared to ensure stable prices in 2023. ecns.cn China has the confidence, conditions and capabilities to keep overall prices stable in 2023 despite challenges from the high and volatile international commodity prices and imported inflationary pressures"ÄÇ…
(2023-01-12). China highlights COVID response at nursing homes, community level. ecns.cn Chinese authorities are strengthening COVID-19 prevention and control measures in nursing homes and mobilizing the community-level response, officials said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-12). China issues price subsidy worth 6.5 bln yuan to people in need in 2022. ecns.cn China delivered subsidies worth 6.5 billion yuan (about 960.4 million U.S. dollars) in 2022 to people in distress to help cushion the impact of price increases, the country's top economic planner said on Thursday.
(2023-01-12). Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits China. journal-neo.org 
From January 3 to 5, 2023, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was on a visit to China at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In itself, this fact has taken an important place in the list of events developing in Southeast Asia, which is characterized by an intensifying all-round struggle between the leading world powers …
(2023-01-12). Authorities reinforce action on those committing bribery. ecns.cn The top discipline watchdog of the Communist Party of China in its latest communique stressed intensified punishment for those who commit bribery in order to foster and promote a better atmosphere of upholding integrity and resisting corruption.
(2023-01-12). Spring Festival expected to stimulate consumption boom. ecns.cn The upcoming Spring Festival is expected to stimulate a consumption boom after the optimized COVID-19 measures in different parts of China, the 21st Century News reported on Thursday.
(2023-01-12). China unveils measures to expand cross-border RMB use. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have rolled out multiple measures to support the expansion of cross-border use of renminbi (RMB) by companies engaged in foreign trade and economic exchanges.
(2023-01-12). US, Japan Announce Steps to Strengthen Military Cooperation Against China. news.antiwar.com The US and Japan on Wednesday announced steps to strengthen military cooperation to better confront China after Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with their Japanese counterparts in Washington. The meeting came after the government of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida rolled out a new national security strategy that …
(2023-01-12). China's CPI up 2 pct in 2022. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 2 percent year on year in 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.
(2023-01-12). China imposes 5-year anti-dumping duties on distiller's dried grains imported from U.S. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Wednesday it will continue to impose anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on U.S. distiller's dried grains with or without solubles (DDGs) – an animal feed ingredient – for another five years.
(2023-01-12). Int'l companies confident in China's innovation vitality. ecns.cn At the recently concluded 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, many multinational companies showed great interest in China's innovative products and solutions and expressed optimism about China's innovation vitality.
(2023-01-12). Why Is the Associated Press Lying About Gene Therapy Shots? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Historic Victory: After 3 Days on Strike, New York Nurses Win Deal With Hospitals. inequality.org
(2023-01-12). Menindee Elder says private water ownership to blame for Darling River flooding. greenleft.org.au Ngiyampaa elder Dr Beryl Carmichael says record flooding on the Darling River is caused by bad policies including the privatisation of water. Tracey Carpenter reports.
(2023-01-12). Too early for accurate COVID-19 death tally, experts say. ecns.cn Senior Chinese health officials said on Wednesday that as the nation is devoting all-out efforts to boost the protection and treatment of vulnerable groups, it is too early to provide an accurate tally of COVID-19 infections and deaths amid the epidemic.
(2023-01-12). How Private Equity Amplifies the Abuse of Predatory Lending. inequality.org
(2023-01-12). Biden aides find second batch of classified documents at different location: media. ecns.cn A second batch of classified documents belonging to U.S. President Joe Biden was reportedly discovered by his aides at a new location, according to multiple U.S. media outlets on Wednesday.
(2023-01-12). House GOP begins march toward nationwide abortion ban with two 'absurd' proposals. nationofchange.org "The GOP is using these dangerous lies to try to pass anti-choice bills that harm pregnant people and their families."
(2023-01-12). Statement by Ana Belen Montes after her release from prison. mronline.org 
Here is an update and current image of Ana Belen Montes, after her release from prison … we share with you the only authorized statement she wanted to share and make public, sent through her lawyer Linda Backiel on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
(2023-01-12). Housing activists occupy NYS legislature, demand eviction protections for tenants. peoplesworld.org 
ALBANY, N.Y.—If housing and tenants' rights organizations have their say, it will soon be harder for landlords in New York State to kick renters out of their homes without a valid reason. That's the goal of new proposed legislation, officially known as "Prohibition of Eviction Without Good Cause," or Bill S2892B, introduced by State Sen. …
(2023-01-12). U.S. adds Nordic nations, Poland to Baltic war planning structure. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandJanuary 9, 2023 U.S., Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Co-host Baltic Sea C5I Sync Board Military subject matter experts from the U.S., Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania participated in the second iteration of the Baltic Sea Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyberspace, and Intelligence Synchronization Board (BSC5ISB), Dec. 1, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The BSC5ISB is a …
(2023-01-12). Net Zero Will Lead to the End of Modern Civilisation, Says Top Scientist. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Rishi Sunak Leads Condemnation of Tory MP Who Claimed COVID Vaccine Was 'the Biggest Crime Against Humanity Since the Holocaust': Andrew Bridgen Is Suspended by Party for Anti-vaxxer Twitter Rant and Warned He May Have 'Blood on His Hands'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). New Yorker takes aim at people who still think Covid is a problem. mronline.org 
There is an episode of the Fox animated series Family Guy where the family dog, Brian, is welcomed as a possible new contributor at the New Yorker.
(2023-01-12). German postal workers ready to strike. wsws.org Workers at Deutsche Post must not accept being stabbed in the back again by the Verdi trade union, as it did in 2020.
(2023-01-12). Republicans demand special counsel as Biden aides turn over second batch of classified documents. wsws.org The reports of classified documents held in a private office of Biden's are being compared by Republicans to Trump's actions at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
(2023-01-12). "Do not forsake me, comrade" mronline.org 
The continuing relevance of High Noon.
(2023-01-12). Chinese envoy calls for continued implementation of peace accord in Colombia. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for efforts to push for the implementation of the 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
(2023-01-12). Meta allows targeted hate speech, violence, but only against U.S. rivals. mronline.org 
The U.S.-based tech giant overturns its decision to remove posts calling for the demise of Iran's leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei.
(2023-01-12). Video: Canada Persecution of Ethical Doctors. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Covid Vaccine: "This is the Biggest Crime against Humanity since the Holocaust." Andrew Bridgen Suspended as U.K. Conservative MP. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Australian teachers and postal workers support Pampas workers. wsws.org "We warn Pampas workers, the biggest obstacle you confront is the UWU bureaucracy, which is working hand-in-glove with management to impose real wage cuts that will only drive workers further into the ground."
(2023-01-12). Pentagon strengthens "strategic relationship" with Cyprus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandJanuary 11, 2023 USEUCOM, Cyprus Plan for Emergency Preparedness Exercise U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and the Cypriot military will conduct exercise Silver Falcon 2023 at various locations in Cyprus February 6-24, 2023. …SF23 is a bilateral exercise with our Cypriot partners and is intended to prepare U.S. forces to exercise emergency response procedures …
(2023-01-12). Attempted assassination of Francia Márquez, Colombia's first Black vice president, foiled. peoplesworld.org 
Colombia's vice president said on Tuesday that her security team found more than 7 kg (15 lbs) of explosives buried next to a rural road that leads to her home in the southwestern province of Cauca. Francia Márquez posted on Twitter: "Members of my security team found a device with more than 7 kilos of …
(2023-01-12). Union organizing surged in 2022: Let's push for a radical labor movement in 2023. mronline.org 
More workers are forming independent unions, untethered from the AFL-CIO and other established labor groups.
(2023-01-12). Science Saturday: Aspiring to deliver new cures for complex conditions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is building toward a future when biologics can cure cancer, kidney disease and diabetes. Mayo marks 2022 as a year of significant strides in accelerating science to make and deliver regenerative biotherapeutics. The goal is to offer new options, based on rigorous research in cell and gene therapies, for disorders with few available treatments. The Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics has a new strategy of advancing regenerative discoveries toward early-stage clinical trials and industry…
(2023-01-12). Nurses at 2 NYC hospitals return to work as deal ends strike. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses at two New York City hospitals ended a three-day strike Thursday after reaching a tentative contract agreement that union officials said offers better working conditions, in addition to pay raises. The tentative deals at Mount Sinai Hospital, in Manhattan, and Montefiore Medical Center, in the Bronx, include raises totaling 19% …
(2023-01-12). Trump Campaign Officials Hit With New January 6 Subpoenas. truthout.org A "wide-ranging" subpoena sent to Trump campaign officials last month shows that special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 investigation is increasingly focused on new areas of interest, including fundraising efforts and potential efforts to influence witness testimony, according to The Washington Post. The DOJ issued the four-page subpoena to multiple Trump campaign officials in early December… |
(2023-01-12). 'Historic victory': NYC nurses win deal with hospitals after 3 days on strike. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in New York City nurses and two major hospitals reached a tentative agreement on Thursday that the healthcare workers' union celebrated as a "historic victory" after three days of striking for a fair contract. | The more than 7,000 striking nurses agreed to return to work Thursday at Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center, privately owned hospitals whose management previously refused to ac…
(2023-01-12). US Department of Defense Rescinded COVID Vaccination Requirements for Members of the Armed Forces. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). The California floods and the climate crisis. wsws.org Millions have been left to fend for themselves, climbing into attics and onto roofs to escape the rising floodwaters to survive in whatever way they could.
(2023-01-12). Don't Trust the Government with Your Privacy, Property or Your Freedoms. dissidentvoice.org 
How do you trust a government that continuously sidesteps the Constitution and undermines our rights? You can't. When you consider all the ways "we the people" are being bullied, beaten, bamboozled, targeted, tracked, repressed, robbed, impoverished, imprisoned and killed by the government, one can only conclude that you shouldn't trust the government with your privacy, …
(2023-01-12). Decolonization is a Material Struggle. libya360.wordpress.com Alieu Bah Always bear in mind that the people are not fighting for ideas, for the things in anyone's head. They are fighting to win material benefits, to live better and in peace, to see their lives go forward, to guarantee the future of their children. . ." —Amilcar Cabral Decolonisation is not a theoretically…
(2023-01-12). Striking UK ambulance workers speak. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke with striking ambulance workers Wednesday. Ambulance workers in Wales will strike next Thursday, and in England and Wales on the 23rd.
(2023-01-12). Consumer Health: When is a hangover an emergency? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During the holiday season, it may seem like opportunities to celebrate are everywhere, and alcohol is often part of the festivities. When it comes to alcohol, though, the key is moderation. Besides the long-term risks of alcohol use, an immediate consequence is often a hangover. What is a hangover? A hangover is a group of unpleasant signs and symptoms that can develop after drinking too much alcohol. As a general rule, the more alcohol you drink,…
(2023-01-12). Syrian Army Rains Hell On Militants In Greater Idlib. southfront.org 
© Sputnik / Iliya Pitalev | Late on January 12, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) carried out a series of artillery and rocket strikes on militants' positions in the northwestern region of Greater Idlib. | The army fired more than a 100 artillery rounds and heavy rockets at positions of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of HTS, and its allies in the eastern Idlib countryside and the western countryside of Aleppo. The results of the intense strikes are yet to be revealed.
(2023-01-12). New Majority House Speaker McCarthy Plans to Repeal New IRS Funding, Hiring 87,000 Agents: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com House Republicans, now led by new Majority House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, want to defund the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and used their first vote to cut back more than $70 billion, or nearly 90 percent, of new funding to the tax agency. The House voted 221-210 for the measure, which is sure to be shot …
(2023-01-12). Omar Says McCarthy Is Barring Her From Committees Because of Islamophobia. truthout.org House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) vowed on Wednesday to keep his promise to bar Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) from serving on committees in the Republican-controlled House — a move that she says can be chalked up to pure Islamophobia. McCarthy confirmed in an interview earlier this week that he plans to bar Omar from serving on House committees and that Representatives Adam Schiff (D… |
(2023-01-12). De-Dollarization Accelerates: The Beginning of the End for US Dollar Hegemony in Southeast Asia? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Another Assassination Attempt Against Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez. towardfreedom.org Márquez said her security team found a highly destructive explosive device near her family home during a security check before her visit. Peoples Dispatch reports.
(2023-01-12). 10 Facts About North Carolina A&T: The Largest HBCU That Graduates The Most Black Engineers In America. moguldom.com North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is affectionately known as North Carolina A&T. The Greensboro-based historically Black college and university is the "Home of the Aggies" and boasts an impressive legacy that makes its students and alumni proud. Here are 10 facts about North Carolina A&T. 1. North Carolina A&T was founded in 1891. …
(2023-01-12). Union announces sellout deal, shuts down strike by 7,000 New York City nurses before ratification vote. wsws.org The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) announced Thursday morning that it had reached an agreement at two New York City private hospitals and ordered 7,000 striking nurses to return to work before any ratification vote.
(2023-01-12). Macron Will Not Apologize for French Colonization of Algeria. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The French president alleges that offering an apology for over a century of colonization and brutal war crimes would be 'the worst option' French President Emmanuel Macron has said he "will not ask for forgiveness" over his country's 132-year-long colonization of Algeria and its role in the war of independence, which saw French…
(2023-01-12). Fact Check: Most Black Republicans Support Reparations. moguldom.com Support for reparations can be divided by race and political affiliation. Some 77 percent of African Americans think the descendants of people enslaved in the U.S. should be repaid in some way, according to an August 2022 poll by Pew Research that focused on reparations from the point of view of Black people. Whites, however, …
(2023-01-12). FRSO: We demand the immediate release of PFLP leader Ahmad Sa'adat. fightbacknews.org For nearly 20 years, the steadfast fighter for Palestinian liberation and general secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Ahmad Sa'adat, has endured imprisonment. Freedom Road Socialist Organization is proud to add its voice to the worldwide movement demanding the Israeli occupiers immediately release Ahmad Sa'adat and all Palestinian prisoners. | PFLP leader Ahmad Sa'adat is a hero who has committed his entire life to freeing all of Palestine. He is an outstanding revolutionary and Marxist-Leninist. His courage and commitment stand as an example to everyone who yearns for a future free o…
(2023-01-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs that stress is becoming toxic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With a new year right around the corner, it might be time to reset when it comes to your mental health. Stress is a normal physical and psychological response to the everyday demands of life. Small amounts of stress can motivate you to face daily challenges. But when stress becomes too much to manage, it can be unhealthy. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/h-YvtbADf3M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-01-12). University of California grad student strike ends. workers.org 
After nearly six weeks on the picket line, 48,000 graduate students at the University of California voted to accept a new contract. This ended the largest academic strike in U.S. labor history. Picket line, University of California Berkeley, Nov. 20, 2022. WW Photo: Judy Greenspan Solidarity was strong throughout the . . . |
(2023-01-12). The Health Plot Against the People of the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Macron's attack on pensions sets stage for showdown with French working class. wsws.org President Emmanuel Macron had abandoned his plan to raise the pension age two years, which provoked a rail strike in 2019, amid mass strikes at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-01-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Reducing stress in the new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a working mom of two teenagers. I have a career that requires long hours, and I struggle with juggling work and home responsibilities. I don't get to the gym as often as I'd like. I'm having more episodes of headache and struggling with sleep. I also realized I am coping with stress by eating more than normal. With the new year, I'd like to find ways to improve my health and…
(2023-01-12). Help SouthFront To Stay Afloat. southfront.org Dear Friends, | Despite the severe pressure on SouthFront, our Team continues its work, covering military and political developments in various war-torn regions. | SouthFront remained afloat only thanks to your donations! | In the current difficult conditions, we stay still to save the vestiges of freedom of speech and to show you the real face of the world most dangerous crises. If you like the work of the SF Team, support us. Without your assistance, SouthFront is done for. | We appeal to all our dear readers and viewers who care about the fate of SouthFront to support the SF Team using the following crypt…
(2023-01-12). Committee for safeguarding national security of HKSAR actively performs duties in accordance with NPC Standing Committee's interpretation of national security law. ecns.cn The Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) held a meeting on Wednesday.
(2023-01-12). Let It Rock! The Mt Olympus of American Rock Bands, 1965-1995. indybay.org
(2023-01-12). Why Does Humanity Still Tolerate the Tragedy of Wars in the 21st Century? The Big Picture. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). US Labor Department reports 5,190 workplace deaths in 2021, a nearly 9 percent increase. wsws.org The industrial massacre is a social crime that is the result of speedup and long hours that cause exhaustion and illness.
(2023-01-12). Poland to form new infantry division to deploy along Belarus border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostJanuary 12, 2023 Poland Raises New Infantry Division Along Belarus Border The Polish government has approved the formation of a new infantry unit, operating primarily in the northeastern Podlaskie Voivodeship (province) bordering Belarus. The 1st Legions Infantry Division will be based out of ≈Åomza province. The headquarters will be at Ciechanów, Masovian Voivodeship. *** …
(2023-01-12). Selected Articles: The Health Plot Against the People of the World. globalresearch.ca 
By People are unaware that the sovereignty of every country over its health practices is about to be turned over to the World …
(2023-01-12). Guerrilla violence in northeast Colombia persists despite ceasefire. colombiareports.com 
At least 10 people have been killed in fighting between two rival guerrilla groups in northeast Colombia this week, locals told media. The armed conflict in the northeastern Arauca province…
(2023-01-12). Meeting Between Turkish, Syrian Foreign Ministers Delayed To February. southfront.org 
Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas (not seen) hold a press conference after their meeting at the Turkish Foreign Ministry in Ankara, Turkey on October 26, 2019. IMAGE: Fatih Akta≈ü Anadolu Agency | On January 12, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that he could meet his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad early in February, rejecting reports that the meeting could take place this week or the next. | The meeting will be the next step in…
(2023-01-12). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pledges to "put aside" differences with Democratic leadership after Republican concessions to far right. wsws.org In the first days of 2023, the reactionary and repulsive dynamic of American capitalist politics has been on full display. The Democratic Socialists of America and its congressional representatives play a critical part of this right-wing process.
(2023-01-12). Drivers license for all bill passes first Minnesota House committee. fightbacknews.org Saint Paul, MN – More than 100 people supporting the "drivers license for all" bill, House File 4, packed the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee's morning and evening hearings at the Minnesota State Capitol on January 10. | Just a week after the start of the legislative session, the committee held the first hearing on the bill that would create drivers license equality in Minnesota regardless of immigration status, restoring a right that was taken away during the term of the last Republican governor of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, in 2003. | The committee heard hours of powerful and heartfelt testimo…
(2023-01-12). What progressive people should know about the "Twitter Files" mronline.org 
The "Twitter Files" are a set of internal communications including emails between company executives as well as with politicians, the FBI, Pentagon and other agencies.
(2023-01-12). The WHO Pandemic Treaty Secret Negotiations. Crimes against Humanity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Guaidó Is Gone, but Media Dishonesty Is Here To Stay. scheerpost.com 
(2023-01-12). Judge: Trump's "Stand Back and Stand By" Order Can Be Used in Proud Boys Trial. truthout.org A federal judge overseeing the jury trial for members of the Proud Boys accused of seditious conspiracy for their role in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U. S. Capitol ruled on Wednesday that prosecutors can use a statement made by former President Donald Trump months prior to the attack as evidence. Judge Timothy J. Kelly from the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia made his… |
(2023-01-12). NASA: 2022 was the fifth hottest year on record. america.cgtn.com 2022 was the fifth hottest since record keeping began in 1880 with global temperatures averaging 0.86 of a degree Celsius above the 20th century average, according to newly released data from NASA.
(2023-01-12). America's "War against Communism" Was Really a War against Advocates for the Poor. dissidentvoice.org Two examples — Korea and Indonesia — will be documented here in order to display that America's Cold War against communism was/is a cover-story, or deceptive cloak, for a war actually against the poor (and the political Left) in all nations: in other words, a fascist war, meaning that America's Government became fascist-imperialist as soon …
(2023-01-12). Historic Storms and Flooding Kill 19 in California — and More Rain Is Coming. truthout.org In California, at least 19 people have died as storms continue to batter the region, leading to widespread flooding, mudslides and power outages. The National Weather Service says large portions of Central California have received over half their annual normal precipitation in just the past two weeks — and more rain is coming. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says 34 million… |
(2023-01-12). Thursday 2/9: Special EVent: The Ultimate Guide to Purchasing an EV in 2023. indybay.org Zoom Webinar…
(2023-01-12). What is Socialist Revolution? libya360.wordpress.com Nino Brown Thomas Sankara meets with Fidel Castro in the early 1980s Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the U.S. and other imperialist countries have repeatedly declared that history is over, meaning that humanity cannot transcend the capitalist system, which is elevated as the pinnacle of human development. As Margaret Thatcher claimed "there is…
(2023-01-12). Study Reveals Exxon Accurately Predicted Global Warming Decades Ago. truthout.org The latest study from Harvard researchers who analyzed internal documents showing the extent to which Exxon Mobil knew about the climate crisis decades ago has found that Exxon's climate studies were incredibly accurate in predicting the effects of global warming as early as 1977 — further confirming that Exxon knowingly perpetuated a decades-long campaign to deny the existence of the climate… |
(2023-01-12). Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed trains conduct trial run. ecns.cn Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link made a trial run on Wednesday and is expected to resume operation on Jan. 15.
(2023-01-12). The truth about corporate subsidies. nationofchange.org Large American corporations shouldn't need government subsidies to do what's right for America.
(2023-01-12). Former leader of the Turkish Grey Wolves assassinated. wsws.org Sinan Ateş, ex-chairman of the Grey Wolves paramilitary group linked to the fascistic Nationalist Movement Party, was murdered in central Ankara on December 30.
(2023-01-12). Nearly 160 Organisations Urge Biden to Shut Infamous Guantanamo Prison. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Failure of antiquated flight safety system shut down all US air travel Wednesday. wsws.org The failure of the NOTAM system, which sends alerts to pilots and airport personnel about safety issues across the country, caused a ground stop ordered by the FAA on a scale not seen since the terror attacks of September 11, 2001.
(2023-01-12). Iraqi 'Resistance' Resume Attacks On U.S. Supply Convoys. southfront.org 
On January 12, a convoy moving logistic supplies for the United States-led coalition came under attack in the Taji district to the north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. | A group calling its self the International Resistance claimed responsibility for the attack, which resulted in material losses only. In a statement, the group said that it had targeted the convoy with two improvised explosive devices."Our battle with the [American] occupation will not end until they leave our land, the…
(2023-01-12). "The nation-state is the first line of defense for the people" uwidata.com 
We are presenting the second part of our interview with Rafael Barajas Durán. The first part of the interview dealt with the issue of drug trafficking, and ended with Barajas saying that the Mexican government is "trying to rescue national sovereignty in regards to security". The concept of 'national sovereignty' stands in the very center …
(2023-01-12). How Western Sanctions Blow Back, Hurting Europe, Deepening Asian Integration. scheerpost.com 
(2023-01-12). Wednesday 1/11: Stand Up for Justice, Not Jenkins! indybay.org Herbst Theatre/sidewalk | 401 Van Ness Avenue | (across the street from SF City Hall)…
(2023-01-12). UN to monitor indigenous rights and land reform in Colombia. colombiareports.com The United Nations will expand its monitoring of the implementation of a 2016 peace deal between Colombia's government and the now-defunct FARC guerrilla group. The UN's Security Council on Wednesday…
(2023-01-12). Inherited Risk of Sudden Death Triggered by COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Family, friends and supporters hold Washington D.C. memorial service on second anniversary of Amazon COVID-19 tester Poushawn Brown's death. wsws.org Members of the public gathered last weekend in Washington D.C. to commemorate the two-year anniversary of Amazon worker Poushawn Brown, who had been a COVID-19 tester in a nearby facility.
(2023-01-12). Biden admin announces first-of-its-kind roadmap to decarbonize US transit by 2050. nationofchange.org "The domestic transportation sector presents an enormous opportunity to drastically reduce emissions that accelerate climate change and reduce harmful pollution."
(2023-01-12). MORAL INJURY, AN EPIDEMIC FUELED BY POLITICAL ECONOMY (MORALITY, MEDICINE, MONEY). indybay.org How the profit moment has brought us damage to ethics and to mass deaths from infectious disease…
(2023-01-12). 'The Government Killed Him': A Tribute to Activist and Programmer Aaron Swartz 10 Years After His Death. scheerpost.com 
As a computer programmer, Swartz changed the internet forever and fiercely fought against the privatization of knowledge. The federal government persecuted him for it until his death by suicide in 2013.
(2023-01-12). Glacier anti-union case: Will the Supreme Court side with Wall Street again? liberationnews.org 
On January 10, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters 174 case, which has the potential to deal a massive blow to workers' right to strike.
(2023-01-12). Saturday 2/18: Mardi Gras Party with CHELLE! & Friends. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave | Alameda CA 94 1…
(2023-01-12). NYT Tells Readers that Airfares Are Up "Nearly 29 Percent From a Year Ago," Forgets to Mention They Have Risen 0.7 Percent Since the Pandemic Began. cepr.net 
The media have been hyping inflation pretty much from the day President Biden took office. Today, we got great news on this front from a Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing that overall inflation fell 0.1 percent in December. This is the 6th straight month where the overall CPI showed low inflation. While there are …
(2023-01-12). Freddy Bernal: Venezuela to Propose Sustainable Salary Increase. orinocotribune.com During an interview with journalist Mary Pili Hernández on Unión Radio, governor of the state of Táchira and member of the National Directorate of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) Freddy Bernal reported that the Venezuelan government is working on proposing a sustainable salary increase. Bernal indicated that the PSUV is very aware of the problems placed on the Venezuelan people by the devaluation of the currency, and that the issue has been discussed at length within the party. | Bernal pointed out that "yesterday (Monday), we touched on the salary issue in the leadership of the PSUV… The ministe…
(2023-01-12). Virginia GOP Introduces Abortion Ban With Almost No Chance of Passage. truthout.org Republicans in the Virginia state legislature have submitted a bill restricting access to abortion, even after a special election earlier this week indicated that the measure has little chance of passing. The bill was submitted by Rep. Kathy Byron, a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and would ban all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy — a time frame that abortion rights… |
(2023-01-12). This Supreme Court case could let employers sue unions for striking. therealnews.com
(2023-01-12). Poverty, violence and Colombia's State failures main human rights concerns in 2022: HRW. colombiareports.com 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said that high levels of poverty and violence, and failures in the justice system were the main human rights concerns last year. In its annual report…
(2023-01-12). "Zamisli da izbije rat i da niko tamo ne ode." globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Bond Market King Jeffrey Gundlach: Don't Listen To Federal Reserve On Interest Rates, Listen to Bond Market. moguldom.com Jeffrey "Bond Market King" Gundlach made the case for bonds, saying "investors should look at what the market says over what the Fed says" when it comes to trying to figure out what interest rates will do. The billionaire CEO of DoubleLine Capital, fixed-income manager Gundlach told listeners on a webcast Tuesday that he was …
(2023-01-12). Slow-speed green train still running through remote areas of Daliang Mountains. ecns.cn The train maintains its initial speed of less than 40 km per hour for 353 kilometers and stops at 27 stations along the way, of which 21 are located within the Liangshan Mountain. The price of train tickets has not increased for many years, with a minimum cost at only 2 yuan ($0.30).
(2023-01-12). Outing the Bay Area evil doers supporting the election deniers and rabid Freedom Caucus. indybay.org Members Of The House Freedom Caucus Who Seized Power, And Held The House Of Representatives Hostage For Four Days, While Extorting Political Concessions From Kevin McCarthy By Withholding Their Vote To Make Him The Speaker Of The House, In The New Congress:…
(2023-01-12). Military situation In Iraq On January 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-01-12). JP Morgan: Startup CEO Fooled Us With Fake Customers, Got Our $175 Million To Buy Her Company. moguldom.com The world's largest publicly traded bank is suing the 30-year-old founder of a college student financial aid platform it bought for $175 million, alleging that the startup manufactured close to 4 million fake customer accounts. JP Morgan Chase has been on a startup buying spree since 2020 when CEO Jamie Dimon announced he wanted to …
(2023-01-12). Táchira Governor Freddy Bernal: Currency Exchange Houses to be Regularized. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, January 11, the governor of the state of Táchira, Freddy Bernal, reported during a radio interview for Union Radio network that actions are currently being examined for the regularization of currency exchange houses in the municipalities of Pedro María Ureña (San Cristóbal) and García de Hevia (La Fría), with the purpose of offering citizens spaces supervised by the Venezuelan government. | Bernal noted that the structures managed in Colombia for the processing of different currencies are centralized in currency exchange houses, with almost 1200 operating legally in Cúcuta, while in Venezuela this…
(2023-01-12). After month-long strike Starbucks unionists face challenges. workers.org 
By Janisse Miles New York City "You are demanding that this city will respect the dignity of labor. So often we overlook the work and the significance of those who are not in professional jobs or those who are not in the so-called big jobs. But let me say to . . . |
(2023-01-12). Even With Truce Attempts, Over 0 Civilians Killed Across Yemen in 2022. news.antiwar.com Even With Truce Attempts, Over 0 Civilians Killed Across Yemen in 2022 | Serious peace bids are still far out of reach…
(2023-01-12). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Doctors in Madrid, Spain resumed an indefinite strike Thursday over staffing levels and pay and were joined by workers in emergency health.
(2023-01-12). Building New Worlds in an Era of Collapse. truthout.org "We know that capitalism, which is already racial, gendered and violent, is not inevitable. And there's nothing natural about it," says Robyn Maynard. In this episode of "Movement Memos," host Kelly Hayes talks with Rehearsals for Living authors Robyn Maynard and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson about about organizing and parenting amid catastrophe, and how organizers can build new worlds… |
(2023-01-12). Sky Glow (Streulicht)—German novel looks at class society with fresh pair of eyes. wsws.org Ohde, the daughter of a chemical worker and a Turkish mother, has the first-person narrator return to her father's house for a short visit in the opening of what is clearly a semi-autobiographical novel.
(2023-01-12). Chinese teenager Shang makes Australian Open main draw. ecns.cn Chinese teenage tennis player Shang Juncheng made it to the main draw of the Australian Open after winning his final qualifying round match here on Thursday.
(2023-01-12). "We are trying to change the future of nursing": Strike by 7,000 New York City nurses enters fourth day. wsws.org The nurses are fighting for higher wages, but, above all, their struggle is directed against dangerous levels of understaffing and the catastrophic state of the health care system in the fourth year of the pandemic.
(2023-01-12). The Lesson We Should Have Learned from 'Silent Spring'. Manmade Chemical Pollutants Threaten Humanity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Republicans demand special counsel, as Biden aides turn over second batch of classified documents. wsws.org The reports of classified documents held in a private office of Biden's are being compared by Republicans to Trump's actions at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
(2023-01-12). World Bank makes major reduction in global growth forecast. wsws.org Numerous factors are cited as bearing down on global growth but the chief one is the synchronised tightening of monetary policies and the lifting of interest rates by the world's central banks, spearheaded by the US Federal Reserve.
(2023-01-12). Rush to Export Gas Is Making Gulf Coast an Industrial Wasteland, Residents Say. truthout.org Local residents and environmentalists warn that the rush to export fracked gas to energy-strapped allies in Europe and the rest of the world threatens to create an "industrial wasteland" in southern Louisiana. At least two export terminals near the Gulf Coast are already releasing toxic air pollution as massive ships are loaded with liquified natural gas, or LNG. The climate crisis demands a steep… |
(2023-01-12). UK ambulance workers stage second national strike. wsws.org The trade unions continue to suppress strike action by National Health Service workers with the potential to draw behind it the entire working class.
(2023-01-12). Maryland medical examiner who testified at Derek Chauvin trial to be audited for rulings in 100 police-custody deaths. therealnews.com 
Former Maryland state medical examiner
(2023-01-12). Wall Street starts layoffs of thousands. ecns.cn Two of Wall Street's biggest financial firms on Wednesday started cutting thousands of jobs, with Goldman Sachs cutting up to 3,200 and BlackRock up to 500.
(2023-01-12). Green Party organises police violence against climate activists in Làºtzerath, Germany. wsws.org The forced evacuation of the village of Làºtzerath to enable open cast mining is being organised by the self-proclaimed "environment party." The state government, a coalition of the Christian Democrats and Greens, has mobilised thousands of police officers from throughout Germany to brutally crack down on the climate protesters.
(2023-01-12). Why does my shoulder ache? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you find yourself rubbing your shoulder after reaching up to take a coffee mug off the shelf, hammering in a nail just over your head or climbing into a pickup cab, you're among millions of Americans — particularly those over 60 — with a shoulder issue. Shoulder pain could be a sign of arthritis, tendonitis, a rotator cuff tear or shoulder instability. Whatever the cause, you may want to consult with an orthopedic professional….
(2023-01-12). Preparedness ramped up at key locations for holiday. ecns.cn Authorities are ramping up COVID-19 response preparedness in key institutions and services ranging from nursing homes and logistics companies to rural clinics as Spring Festival approaches.
(2023-01-12). Lessons for Ethically-compromised Physicians: Doctors Trial at Nuremberg (1946 — 1947). globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Case Report: Illness After 5G Antennas on Rooftop. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). GOP Official Panned for Touting "Great and Important Decrease in Democrat Votes" truthout.org A Republican member of Wisconsin's six-member state elections commission is facing calls to resign after a reporter uncovered that he bragged about a "great and important decrease in Democrat votes" in the 2022 election in an email to fellow Republicans last month, the latest stunning show of the GOP's willingness to openly state their goals to suppress voters and rig elections. |
(2023-01-12). COVID treatment molnupiravir to hit Chinese market on Friday: Sinopharm. ecns.cn The COVID-19 treatment molnupiravir is expected to hit the Chinese market on Friday, after passing its first import test on Wednesday, said Liu Yong, president of Sinopharm.
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(2023-01-12). Ultraviolet light and indoor air disinfection to fight pandemics: A technology long overdue. wsws.org The ability to disinfect indoor spaces remains a critical public health endeavor. Ultraviolet technology is an important tool that has been employed for more than a century. The report reviews the current issues behind air disinfection and the history of ultraviolet disinfection.
(2023-01-12). Former Marine Intelligence Officer Scott Ritter: The Mexican Cartels Work For The CIA. moguldom.com There has long been speculation about the Central Intelligence Agency's involvement with the deadly drug cartels of Mexico. Former Marine Intelligence Officer Scott Ritter weighed in during a recent interview with independent digital media news platform The Convo Couch. When asked by one of the hosts about the relationship between the CIA and the cartels …
(2023-01-12). Washington's 'Democracy Promotion' Fails Spectacularly in Venezuela. strategic-culture.org
(2023-01-12). Big Names Dropping in Larger Numbers? dissidentvoice.org 
It has been reported that many elite athletes and celebrities appear to be succumbing to what is claimed to be the effects of the COVID-19 vaccinations. Are these high-profile injuries and deaths out of the ordinary? Whether ordinary or not, what is undeniable is that people were coerced and put at risk by governments to …
(2023-01-12). Israel's New Government Will Put American Lives at Risk. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-12). Xi, Angolan president exchange congratulations on 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday exchanged congratulations with Angolan President Joao Lourenco on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
(2023-01-12). Militants Escalate Attacks In Northern Syria. southfront.org |
(2023-01-12). Martin Luther King Day: Every Day is On! dissidentvoice.org 
Of course, King was murdered by the Deep State on Steroids: Both the Jowers and the Wilson allegations suggest that persons other than or in addition to James Earl Ray participated in the assassination. Ray, within days of entering his guilty plea in 1969, attempted to withdraw it. Until his death in April 1998, he …
(2023-01-12). Immigrant Detention Whistleblower Sues Private Prison Corporation For Allegedly Violating Her First Amendment Rights. thedissenter.org 
The following article was produced for paid subscribers . It was unlocked on January 13 for the public. A Black licensed practical nurse who worked at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Georgia has sued LaSalle Corrections, a Homeland Security Department (DHS) contractor and prison firm that was responsible for abuse and neglect of immigrant detainees. | Dawn Wooten alleges [
(2023-01-12). Denver police officer indicted by grand jury after police shooting injures. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – On January 4, Denver police officer Brandon Ramos was indicted by a grand jury for his actions on July 17, 2022. Ramos and two other officers, Megan Lieberson and Kenneth Rowland, fired their weapons into a crowd of people in an attempt to kill Jordan Waddy, a 21-year-old Black man, who held his hands in the air after throwing away his weapon. Waddy and six other people were injured in the mass shooting. | While Lieberson and Rowland will not see charges from the grand jury, Ramos was charged with two counts of second degree assault (reckless); three counts of third degree assault (knowing/reckless);…
(2023-01-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Be realistic with New Year's health resolutions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting in better shape is consistently one of the most common New Year's resolutions people make each year, but many have a hard time following through. Dani Johnson, a wellness physical therapist with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, offers tips to make it easier to stick to a resolution to get in shape. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/9UcuKAFFISg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-12). Rusia toma el control de Soledar en la región del Donbás. telesurtv.net La noticia se produjo cuando se anunció que el general de ejército Valeri Guerásimov fue nombrado como nuevo comandante de la operación especial en Ucrania.
(2023-01-12). Mayoría de brasileños condenan actos violentos de bolsonaristas. telesurtv.net El sondeo de opinión reveló que el 82 por ciento de los brasileños respaldaron la intervención decretada por Lula da Silva tras la intentona golpista.
(2023-01-12). Mitad de los brasileños responsabiliza a Bolsonaro con los actos de vandalismo en Brasilia, según encuesta. cubadebate.cu El 55% de los brasileños responsabiliza al derrotado mandatario Jair Bolsonaro con los actos de vandalismo ocurridos el domingo en Brasilia, reveló una encuesta del Instituto Datafolha. La investigación divulgada este jueves indica, además, que el 93% de los consultados condena el asalto perpetrado por adeptos radicales del exmilitar.
(2023-01-12). Investigan violencia de bolsonaristas contra periodistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net Fiscalía acoge petición de comunicadores de que se investiguen actos violentos de seguidores de Jair Bolsonaro contra reporteros en Minas Gerais.
(2023-01-12). China y OMS mantendrán comunicación sobre rebrote de covid-19, el peor que vive el país desde 2020. cubadebate.cu China informó este jueves que acordó con la OMS mantener la comunicación a nivel de expertos sobre cuestiones técnicas vinculadas a su actual rebrote de covid-19, el peor que vive el país desde 2020 con saldo de millones de infectados a diario, un aumento de las muertes y una sobresaturación de los servicios en los hospitales y funerarias.
(2023-01-12). En el G77 + China, trabajemos para que al concluir este año seamos más fuertes y unidos. cubadebate.cu El momento actual no admite titubeos ni divisiones. Son tiempos de actuar unidos en defensa de nuestros preteridos reclamos. En el umbral de nuestro 60 aniversario, abracemos los principios fundacionales que dieron vida a esta agrupación diversa y representativa de naciones. Trabajemos para que, al concluir este año, seamos más fuertes y unidos.
(2023-01-12). Messi anota en su partido de regreso con el PSG y el equipo sigue de líder en la liga francesa. cubadebate.cu Lionel Messi anotó en su primer encuentro desde que llevó a Argentina al título de la Copa Mundial y el líder de la liga francesa Paris Saint-Germain superó 2-0 al Angers el miércoles.
(2023-01-12). Eligen a nuevo presidente del Constitucional español. telesurtv.net El nuevo presidente del Tribunal Constitucional logró seis de los once votos que estaban en juego, tras la crisis institucional de hace varias semanas.
(2023-01-12). República Dominicana suma 17 casos confirmados de cólera. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Salud Colectiva de República Dominicana recordó que el cólera ha dejado 4 muertos en Haití.
(2023-01-12). Cámara de Diputados de Chile aprobó reforma para la elaboración de un nuevo proceso constituyente. cubadebate.cu La Cámara de Diputados de Chile aprobó la reforma que establece el procedimiento para la elaboración de un nuevo proceso constituyente, con lo que el trámite legislativo se dio por concluido y pasará al Ejecutivo para su promulgación. Con 109 votos a favor, 37 en contra y dos abstenciones, la Cámara Baja avaló la creación de un Consejo Constitucional.
(2023-01-12). Registran nuevos récords de temperatura en los océanos en 2022. telesurtv.net Los científicos consideran que el incremento es resultado del desequilibrio energético en el planeta.
(2023-01-12). Ecuador investiga a cuñado del presidente Lasso por corrupción. telesurtv.net También la Asamblea Nacional convocó al cuñado del presidente Guillermo Lasso para que aclare denuncias de corrupción en su contra.
(2023-01-12). Refuerzan seguridad en Brasil ante convocatoria de bolsonaristas. telesurtv.net Alertan que cualquier persona que ataque la libertad y la democracia será tratada con el todo el rigor de la ley.
(2023-01-12). Las 3 del día: Lo que fue noticia este 12 de enero (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores del podcast "Las 3 del día". Este jueves 12 de enero de 2023 le damos un repaso a lo que acontece en Cuba y el resto del mundo.
(2023-01-12). Hyundai presenta un vehículo eléctrico que puede moverse como un "cangrejo" cubadebate.cu En el Consumer Electronics Show 2023 Hyundai Mobi proyectó un video en el que se veía un prototipo del vehículo eléctrico Ioniq 5, con el e-Corner integrado, con la capacidad de girar todas sus ruedas 90 grados en una misma dirección. Este sistema permitió al Ioniq 5 salir y entrar de un espacio de estacionamiento de manera horizontal con facilidad.
(2023-01-12). Cuenten con Cuba, °demostremos el valor de la cooperación y la solidaridad! cubadebate.cu °Siempre será la hora de la unidad, pero hoy es un imperativo, la mayor de todas las urgencias! Articulemos acciones para quebrar, por fin, los nudos que atenazan las posibilidades de progreso real de los pueblos. Ellos tienen derecho a una existencia más humana, enaltecedora y digna, y es deber de sus líderes batallar por ello. °Sí se puede!
(2023-01-12). øCómo marcha el proceso de elección de precandidatos a diputados a la Asamblea Nacional? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En Cuba, las comisiones de candidaturas -integradas por los CDR, la FMC, la FEU, la FEEM, la ANAP y presididas por la CTC- son las que se encargan de elaborar y presentar los proyectos de candidaturas de diputados a la ANPP. Para saber cómo marcha el proceso Cubadebate dialogó con la presidenta de la Comisión de Candidaturas Nacional.
(2023-01-12). Biden acepta que sí había documentos clasificados en su residencia privada. cubadebate.cu Biden aseguró que está convencido de que el conflicto generado por los documentos clasificados que se han encontrado en su residencia privada se va a solucionar, minutos después de que la Casa Blanca haya confirmado que los abogados del presidente han hallado nuevos documentos de la época en la que fue vicepresidente en una de sus casas en Delaware.
(2023-01-12). Fuerzas israelíes destruyen viviendas de palestinos en Hebrón. telesurtv.net En una de las dos casas vivía ocho palestinos que se suman a la amplia lista de desplazados por demoliciones realizadas por el ejército israelí.
(2023-01-12). Presidente de Pequeñas Ligas del Béisbol Internacional confía en ampliar colaboración con Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente de las Pequeñas Ligas del Béisbol Internacional, el estadounidense Stephen Keener, expresó este jueves en La Habana la confianza en la firma de un acuerdo más sólido con la federación cubana que permita ampliar la cooperación entre esa organización y la Isla, incluidos el suministro de equipamiento y la celebración de un futuro torneo en Cuba.
(2023-01-12). Legado de la heroína venezolana Juana "La Avanzadora" telesurtv.net Hace 233 años nació Juana Ramírez, heroína rebelde que avanzó desde la plaza Piar de Maturín hasta Los Godos con su "batería de mujeres" durante la Guerra de Independencia de Venezuela.
(2023-01-12). Médicos españoles reanudan huelga por mejoras en el sector. telesurtv.net Durante esta fecha de manifestaciones, se celebró una nueva reunión entre la representación política de Sanidad de Madrid y los médicos que no llegó a acuerdo alguno.
(2023-01-12). 2022, el año en que se despertó la clase obrera en los USA. workers.org 
Enfermeras en huelga a Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, hace unos años. WW PHOTO: Joe Piette 1 de enero de 2023 Escrito para La Pluma y Tlaxcala. "Edición especial Balance 2022." Traducido por Fausto Giudice; Editado por María Piedad Ossaba La clase trabajadora de los USA en 2022 irrumpió en acción. Las . . . |
(2023-01-12). Marlies Mejías se prepara para representar a Cuba en los compromisos deportivos del 2023. cubadebate.cu La ciclista Marlies Mejías se prepara para cumplir su principal meta: representar a Cuba en los más importantes compromisos en 2023."Este mes haré un campamento en Tucson, Arizona, con el equipo Twenty24, que renovó mi contrato por segundo año", escribió a JIT desde Roanoke, Virginia, en Estados Unidos, donde radica su club.
(2023-01-12). Presidente cubano se reúne con autoridades y actores económicos de Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido, Miguel Díaz-Canel, presidente de la República de Cuba, encabeza este jueves una visita a Pinar del Río, como parte de las reuniones que desde la semana pasada iniciaron en el país para evaluar las potencialidades de los territorios y aprovecharlas en el propósito de lograr un mejor año en todos los ámbitos para la nación.
(2023-01-12). Extienden emergencia de salud pública por Covid-19 en EE.UU. telesurtv.net La medida permitirá que millones de personas en el país puedan seguir sometiéndose a pruebas, vacunas y tratamientos.
(2023-01-12). Encuentran documentos clasificados responsabilidad de Joe Biden. telesurtv.net El primer lote se encontró en una oficina en Washington, D.C., que perteneció a Biden entre su época como vicepresidente y su campaña presidencial de 2020.
(2023-01-12). Banco Central de Cuba aclara dudas sobre el establecimiento de límites para las operaciones bancarias. cubadebate.cu Sobre el tema de los límites de las operaciones bancarias, el Banco Central de Cuba aclara que existe una práctica internacional de aplicar la debida diligencia en los bancos y dentro de ella. La medida en curso se dirige a fortalecer el uso de las cuentas según su naturaleza, ya sean personales o corporativas y a establecer mayor trasparencia.
(2023-01-12). Nueva herramienta de Microsoft simula la voz humana al escucharla solo tres segundos. cubadebate.cu Ingenieros de Microsoft desarrollaron VALL-E, una nueva herramienta de inteligencia artificial (IA), que puede simular la voz de una persona tras escucharla solo 3 segundos.
(2023-01-12). Olvido, abandono, desdén de EE.UU. hacia América Latina y el Caribe. globalizacion.ca Los presidentes de México y Estados Unidos, Andrés Manuel López Obrador y Joe Biden reivindicaron los buenos términos de la relación bilateral, pero discreparon sobre la ruta a seguir en el futuro del continente ya que los planes de Washington…
(2023-01-12). Mijaín no se retira: "Con entrenamiento y dedicación regreso a mi peso" cubadebate.cu "Estoy motivado para retomar la carrera deportiva, ya lo conversé con el colectivo de entrenadores y quiero probarme a ver qué pasa, el cuerpo es el que me va a decir si puedo soportar las cargas de entrenamiento", dijo Mijaín López, quien es, sin lugar a dudas, el mejor deportista cubano de todos los tiempos.
(2023-01-12). Accidente vial deja nueve muertos en Huila, Colombia. telesurtv.net Se reportó además un pasajero herido, que se encuentra en una instalación de salud del Municipio de la Plata.
(2023-01-12). Presidente de Cuba recibe credenciales de 10 nuevos embajadores. telesurtv.net El mandatario expresó la disposición de su Gobierno de profundizar las relaciones de respeto y amistad con los países que los diplomáticos representan.
(2023-01-12). Rodríguez Parrilla intercambia con presidente de la Asamblea General de la ONU. cubadebate.cu El canciller cubano mantuvo hoy un encuentro con el presidente de la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas, Csaba K≈ërà∂si, previo al comienzo de la presidencia de la isla del Grupo de los 77 más China. En el encuentro Rodríguez Parrilla significó las prioridades de La Habana para su mandato al frente del grupo de concertación política.
(2023-01-12). Diputados de Chile aprueban ley de nuevo proceso constituyente. telesurtv.net La normativa pasa ahora a la firma del presidente Gabriel Boric para su promulgación y publicación en el Diario Oficial.
(2023-01-12). " øQué mirás, bobo? Andá pa' allá": El video viral de Djokovic imitando a Messi. cubadebate.cu En el video se ve al tenista serbio, ganador de Wimbledon el año pasado y poseedor de 21 títulos de Grand Slam, junto a su colega argentino Schwartzman en un gimnasio y, cuando el Peque pasa por delante de él, suelta la célebre frase: " øQué mirás, bobo? Andá pa' allá", palabras dieron la vuelta al mundo y fueron objeto de múltiples bromas.
(2023-01-12). Boluarte apuesta sólo a la represión: 45 muertos en un mes de crisis y protestas. globalizacion.ca Después de una tregua con motivo de las fiestas de fin de año, miles de peruanos han vuelto a las calles para exigir la renuncia de la presidenta Dina Boluarte, el cierre del Congreso y la convocatoria a nuevas elecciones,…
(2023-01-12). Cubagua 2023: Otra apuesta por el desarrollo sostenible. cubadebate.cu Bajo el lema "Por una ingeniería hidráulica sostenible" tendrá lugar del 22 al 25 de marzo próximo Cubagua 2023, con sede en el recinto ferial Pabexpo, en La Habana. El evento funcionará en las modalidades presencial y virtual, con el objetivo de propiciar el intercambio de conocimientos y la promoción de tecnologías y productos asociados al manejo y uso del agua.
(2023-01-12). Denuncian detención de tres líderes sociales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Forma parte de una campaña desatada por el presidente Nayib Bukele contra sindicalistas e integrantes del movimiento social en medio del Régimen de Excepción.
(2023-01-12). Falleció a los 78 años Jeff Beck, uno de los mejores guitarristas de todos los tiempos. cubadebate.cu Jeff Beck, uno de los mejores guitarristas de todos los tiempos y ganador de 8 Grammys, murió este martes a los 78 años, según informaron sus representantes este miércoles.De acuerdo con sus representantes, citados por AP, el músico falleció tras "contraer repentinamente una meningitis bacteriana".
(2023-01-12). Postulan ciudad brasileña de Belém para sede de la COP30. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Brasil espera albergar el mayor evento climático del mundo en una ciudad de la Amazonía.
(2023-01-12). Ejército israelí asesina a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Ahmad Amer Abu Jneid tenía 21 años y falleció a consecuencia de una herida de bala en la cabeza. Ocurrió al este de Naplusa, en Cisjordania ocupada.
(2023-01-12). Presidente argentino inaugura el Hospital Modular de Los Cardales. telesurtv.net El hospital se inauguró mediante la Red Federal de Infraestructura Sanitaria, con una inversión de 327 millones de pesos argentinos.
(2023-01-12). Con 160 pasajeros arriba a Cuba el primer de la aerolínea canadiense Swoop. cubadebate.cu Con 160 pasajeros procedentes de la ciudad de Toronto arribó al aeropuerto internacional Juan Gualberto Gómez del balneario de Varadero el primer vuelo a Cuba de la aerolínea canadiense Swoop. Swoop Airlines tendrá una frecuencia de tres viajes semanales distribuidos en lunes, miércoles y viernes con procedencia Toronto y destino Varadero.
(2023-01-12). Represión policial deja un muerto y más de 20 heridos en Cusco, Perú. telesurtv.net Según la Defensoría del Pueblo hasta el momento, 40 manifestantes han muerto a causa de la represión del Ejército y de la Policía en Perú.
(2023-01-12). Cuba, presidente del G77 + China: El compromiso de hacer avanzar los intereses comunes del Sur. cubadebate.cu Cuba asume desde este jueves la presidencia pro témpore del Grupo 77 más China. La gestión cubana tiene por delante un panorama difícil, marcado por la crisis generada a causa de la pandemia de covid-19, los conflictos bélicos y sociopolíticos internacionales, y el déficit de materias primas y de bienes de consumo. Aun así, deberá trabajar para el cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible.
(2023-01-12). Mantienen alerta verde en 6 provincias dominicanas por lluvias. telesurtv.net Las provincias en alerta verde son La Vega, Espaillat, Monseñor Nouel, Santiago, Hato Mayor y María Trinidad Sánchez.
(2023-01-12). Crean Comisión de tecnologías y ciberseguridad en México. telesurtv.net La Comisión será presidida por la persona titular de la Coordinación de Estrategia Digital Nacional, adscrita a la Oficina de la Presidencia.
(2023-01-12). ALFONSO CANALES SEGOVIA, CORRUPCIàìN Y OPUS DEI. indybay.org
(2023-01-12). Uganda y la OMS declaran fin de brote de ébola. telesurtv.net Se cumplen 42 días de plazo sin nuevos casos desde la última alta médica. Se mantendrán medidas de vigilancia.
(2023-01-12). Elevan a 17 los muertos tras tormentas en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Entre las causas de los decesos se reportaron la caída de árboles sobre los transeúntes y el ahogamiento de personas.
(2023-01-12). Brasil: Tribunal Supremo cesa temporalmente al gobernador Rocha. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de seguridad del DF fueron incapaces de contener el domingo a los partidarios radicales del ex presidente Jair Bolsonaro.
(2023-01-12). Continúan las movilizaciones en Perú contra el Gobierno de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net En esta jornada fuerzas de seguridad reprimieron la movilización registrada en la región de Cusco.
(2023-01-12). Cuba asumirá la Presidencia pro témpore del G77 + China. telesurtv.net La mayor de las Antillas se propone fomentar la cooperación internacional en aras de la recuperación pos pandémica.
(2023-01-12). Rusia nombra nuevo comandante de la operación especial en Ucrania. telesurtv.net El general Serguéi Surovikin, quien ocupaba el cargo, se incorporó como subordinado directo del actual comandante.
(2023-01-12). Intelectual alerta de plan para sabotear gobiernos populares. telesurtv.net Para Boaventura de Sousa Santos, los hechos del pasado domingo en la capital brasileña fueron un claro ejemplo de un intento de golpe de Estado.
(2023-01-12). Al menos 20 muertos deja ataque frente a Cancillería afgana. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con testimonios locales, tras la explosión las víctimas yacían en las inmediaciones de la Cancillería.
(2023-01-12). Naciones Unidas advierte sobre grave deforestación en 2022. telesurtv.net Los ecosistemas del planeta han sufrido a acusa de la deforestación, la destrucción de 10 millones de hectáreas de bosques anualmente.
(2023-01-12). El Salvador extiende por décima ocasión el estado de excepción. telesurtv.net Los legisladores oficialistas ratificaron la propuesta de extender el estado de excepción por 67 votos a favor.
(2023-01-12). Presentarán proceso para cesar a jueces de Supremo argentino. telesurtv.net Como parte del proceso, será convocado a declarar de licencia el ministro porteño de Seguridad, Marcelo D'Alessandro.
(2023-01-12). Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU apoya la paz total en Colombia. telesurtv.net El Consejo de Seguridad aprobó, por unanimidad, la ampliación del mandato de la Misión de Verificación de la ONU.