(2022-05-12). Chinese plane catches fire at airport during takeoff. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — China's Tibet Airlines said all passengers and crew had been evacuated from an Airbus (AIR.PA) A319 plane that caught fire after an aborted takeoff in the southwestern city of Chongqing on Thursday.
(2022-05-11). Ukraine Disrupts Gas Transit From Russia. Europe Pays. southfront.org 
| On May 10, Ukraine notified Gazprom that it would stop receiving gas for transit through its Sohranovka gas-measuring station from 7 a.m. Moscow time on May 11. This event caused high-profile comments and also jeopardized the transportation of Russian gas. | Representatives of the UGTS (Ukrainian gas transport system operator) said that Ukraine will stop the transit of natural gas from Russia to Europe through the Sohranivka station in the Luhansk Region on the morning of 11 Ma…
(2022-05-11). Biden Signs Bill Reviving World War II-Era Lend-Lease Program To Ukraine. popularresistance.org President Biden on Monday signed a bill into law reviving the World War II-era lend-lease program for Ukraine, paving the way for an escalation in US military aid to Kyiv. | The Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 allows Biden to send weapons to Ukraine free of charge while technically requiring payment at a later date. Under the lend-lease act during World War II, the US sent billions of dollars in weapons to the Soviet Union, China, Britain, and other allies. | The legislation received massive bipartisan support in Congress, passing by voice vote in the Senate and by a vote of 417-10 in the House,…
(2022-05-11). House Passes Bill for $40 Billion in New Ukraine Aid. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday night, the House The measure passed in Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has said the Senate will "move swiftly…
(2022-05-11). House Passes Bill for $40 Billion in New Ukraine Aid. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday night, the House The measure passed in Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has said the Senate will "move swiftly…
(2022-05-11). Saturday 5/21: Protest Against the War in Ukraine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater…
(2022-05-11). Selected Articles: UK and US Governments Are Primary Obstacles to Peace Negotiations: Ukrainian News Outlet. globalresearch.ca 
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(2022-05-11). China's NEV sales surge 44.6 pct in April. ecns.cn China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales sustained rapid growth in April, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed Wednesday.
(2022-05-11). Dropping dynamic zero-COVID approach in China could cause 1.55 million deaths: study. ecns.cn China could face 1.55 million COVID-19 deaths if it abandons the current dynamic zero-COVID policy, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine on Tuesday.
(2022-05-11). English translation of China's Civil Code published. ecns.cn The English translation of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China has been published by U.S. publishers, offering readers worldwide an authoritative reference book on the landmark law.
(2022-05-11). China's canola seed strain sets yield record. ecns.cn A canola seed strain developed by China achieved a yield of 419.95 kilograms per mu (about 0.07 hectares) in Xiangyang City, Central China's Hubei Province, setting a national record.
(2022-05-11). China, Europe seek human rights protection amid rise of technology. ecns.cn 2022 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights, themed on Science and Technology and Human Rights, was held in central China's Wuhan and Vienna, Austria on Tuesday.
(2022-05-11). Red Cross Society of China provides third batch of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. ecns.cn The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) on Monday sent the third batch of humanitarian aid including milk powder, clothing to the Afghan Red Crescent Society as a donation to help the country tide over current humanitarian crisis, according to RCSC website.
(2022-05-11). U.S. urged to adhere to one-China principle. ecns.cn A Chinese government spokesperson on Wednesday warned the U.S. government against moves that deviate from the one-China principle.
(2022-05-11). China finds world's best-preserved duck-billed dinosaur embryos. ecns.cn Two dinosaur embryo fragments from the Upper Cretaceous have been found in East China's Jiangxi Province, according to a thesis published on Wednesday, this is the most complete duck-billed dinosaur embryo ever scientifically recorded.
(2022-05-11). China has provided over 2.2 billion COVID vaccine doses to world. ecns.cn China has provided more than 2.2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine to over 120 countries and international organizations by Wednesday, most of which are developing countries, new official data showed.
(2022-05-11). China urges U.S. to respect sovereignty, dignity of Latin American countries. ecns.cn
(2022-05-11). China urges G7 to cease interfering in its internal affairs. ecns.cn
(2022-05-11). 3D miniature sculpture of ancient Chinese painting debuts in NW China's Lanzhou. ecns.cn A 3D micro-sculpture work of the ancient Chinese painting Qingming Shanghe Tu carved out of yak horns debuted in Lanzhou on Tuesday.
(2022-05-11). CovertAction Bulletin Podcast: How Did China Eradicate Extreme Poverty? covertactionmagazine.com On today's show, we bring you the second half of our interview with Tings Chak, Researcher and art director at Tricontinental: Institute of Social Research, and a member of the Dongsheng Collective. We focus on the Chinese government's programs to eradicate extreme poverty in the country and further discuss her work on the study "Serve the People: The Eradication of Extreme Poverty in China" for Tricontinental.
(2022-05-11). Japan allies with West in expanding global conflict. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com South China Morning PostMay 9, 2022 EU and Japan to forge united front against China and Russia at summit The European Union and Japan are working together to cut their dependence on China and check Beijing's influence in the Indo-Pacific, amid anger over China's "no limits" partnership with Russia. At a summit in Tokyo on …
(2022-05-11). China defiende política cero Covid ante comentarios de la OMS. telesurtv.net China ha protegido efectivamente a los ancianos y a aquellos con condiciones médicas subyacentes al seguir la política de "cero Covid dinámico", apuntaló el vocero.
(2022-05-11). China Slams US for Changing Taiwan Wording on State Department Website. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, China The State Department
(2022-05-11). China Slams US for Changing Taiwan Wording on State Department Website. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, China The State Department
(2022-05-11). China: Seeking Peace and Promoting Development. dissidentvoice.org This was my presentation at a Chongyang Institute's organized international webinar on 6 May 2022 on the topic of "Seeking Peace and Promoting Development". The Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies is a think tank attached to the Renmin University of Beijing. ***** In today's world of regional conflicts, technological upgrading, epidemic stalemate and system reform, …
(2022-05-11). Terror from Balochistan: A Menacing Tool to Disrupt Sino-Pakistani Economics. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — May 5, 2022 | A Baloch suicide bombing targeting Chinese workers in Karachi comes a mere month after the US-backed ousting of PM Imran Khan. Pakistan is a critical BRI hub in Beijing's vast Eurasian connectivity project, and it looks like CPEC is the ultimate target of this disruption. | This is the concise story of how a suicide bombing may carry the potential to subvert the whole, ongoing, complex process of Eurasia integration. | Recently, the Balochistan Liberation Movement (BLA) had released an ISIS-influenced video threatening "Chinese officials and installations" in Pakistan's vast p…
(2022-05-11). Beijing's first autonomous minibusses make maiden test voyage. ecns.cn Beijing's first group of autonomous minibusses, Apollo Robobus, underwent a first test in Beijing's Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Pilot Zone after receiving licenses on April 28.
(2022-05-11). Hong Kong Palace Museum to open to public in mid-2022. ecns.cn With the construction almost completed, the Hong Kong Palace Museum is to open to public in mid-2022, said the official website of the museum on Tuesday.
(2022-05-11). Chinese basketball club mourns after former player Adreian Payne shot dead in U.S. ecns.cn The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) club Nanjing Monkey Kings paid tribute to its former player Adreian Payne, who was shot and killed at 31 in Florida, the United States.
(2022-05-11). Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory sends out first shipment since mid-April. ecns.cn A ship carrying 4,767 electric cars produced by U.S. automaker Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory left a Shanghai port for Slovenia early Wednesday, according to Shanghai customs.
(2022-05-11). Eight Shanghai districts eliminate COVID-19 cases in society. ecns.cn Eight districts in Shanghai have basically achieved elimination of COVID-19 cases in society, authorities announced on Wednesday.
(2022-05-11). Eight districts in Shanghai achieve zero community transmission. ecns.cn Eight districts in Shanghai, Fengxian, Jinshan, Chongming, Qingpu, Songjiang, Putuo, and Jiading, have achieved zero COVID-19 community transmission.
(2022-05-11). 9 ancient tombs discovered in Shanxi. ecns.cn Nine ancient tombs ranging from the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) have been discovered in Hongdong County, Shanxi Province, said Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology on Tuesday.
(2022-05-11). Sunday 5/15: Q&A Discussion of Art as Resistance Short Films. indybay.org
(2022-05-11). Protesters Provide the Punch at Bay Area Book Fest. indybay.org The Bay Area Book Festival was back after a hiatus caused by covid concerns. Many people masked up for that extra layer of protection at the event held all outdoors under decorated open air tents. Demonstrators for abortion rights and reproductive justice say they knew just what the festival needed to enliven things.
(2022-05-11). Attorneys Organization Files in Support of Standing Rock Water Protectors in Federal Court. indybay.org The National Police Accountability Project, composed of attorneys nationwide, has filed in federal appeals court in support of Standing Rock Water Protectors. The attorneys told the court that the force used against Water Protectors was "unreasonably excessive," and violated their Fourth Amendment right, which protects people from unreasonable search and seizure by the government.
(2022-05-11). Saturday 5/14: Writers With Drinks featuring Jaime Cortez. indybay.org The Make Out Room, 3225 22nd St.
(2022-05-11). Saturday 5/28: Race to End Animal Gambling in Berkeley and Albany. indybay.org 100 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA…
(2022-05-11). 2022 World Trade Month – Expanding California African Global Trade. indybay.org Since 1938, the United States has recognized May as World Trade Month and used it as an opportunity to celebrate the importance of international trade to the U.S. economy. 2022 Africa Unity Week is helping organize and promote The World Conference of Mayors and Black Towns and Historic Settlements Alliance in California as we build global unity. Together, we must build greater awareness and highlight the role of international business and trade in our communities.
(2022-05-11). Angry Women and Supporters Take to the Streets. indybay.org Opposition to Supreme Court attack on reproductive health builds…
(2022-05-11). Mad as Hell Raging Grannies Bring Resistance Message to Berkeley. indybay.org March through book fair and downtown for abortion rights…
(2022-05-11). Protest to Save Abortion and Investigate SCOTUS Justices at Nancy Pelosi's House. indybay.org Speaker of the House Pelosi blasted for supporting anti abortion politician…
(2022-05-11). Berkeley Rages as Reproductive Rights Under Attack. indybay.org "Back alley abortions" was a term used to describe illegal abortion before the passage of Roe v. Wade in 1973. Demonstrators on May 8 carried a variety of placards including some that said "Books not Back Alleys". | Stills and 1 min video by Lis Cox.
(2022-05-11). SafeGraph: Data Mining and Surveillance of Reproductive Health. indybay.org The high-tech tools of America's Fascist movement are developed in the Bay Area. Data brokerage company SafeGraph has been tracking the geo-location data of cellphones belonging to persons who work in reproductive health, as well as their patients. The CEO of SafeGraph is a UC Berkeley graduate, and their company was headquartered in SF, before moving to Denver in 2020.
(2022-05-11). 5-05-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Hepatitis in children: What parents need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A sudden increase in the number of children experiencing severe hepatitis has caught the attention of national health experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued an alert to healthcare providers about pediatric patients suffering from significant liver injury who also tested positive for adenovirus. What are the symptoms? What can cause hepatitis? And when should parents be concerned? Two Mayo Clinic experts, Dr. Sara Hassan, a pediatric transplant hepatologist with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center and Dr….
(2022-05-11). Ask the Mayo Mom: How and why endoscopy is used in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used to visually examine the digestive system with a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube. An upper endoscopy examines the stomach, esophagus and small intestines. A colonoscopy, which is another type of endoscopy, is used to examine the rectum, large intestine and colon. In children, endoscopy can be used to look for causes of unexplained abdominal pain, to diagnose swallowing disorders or to identify conditions including…
(2022-05-11). Children by Choice says access to legal, safe and timely abortion care is essential. greenleft.org.au Children by Choice released the following sign-on statement for reproductive rights and access to legal, safe, timely and compassionate abortion.
(2022-05-11). Consumer Health: Do you know the warning signs of stroke? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the warning signs of stroke and the need for prompt treatment. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stroke risk increases with age, especially after 55, but strokes…
(2022-05-11). Continuing in the footsteps of North Queensland's rich red history. greenleft.org.au North Queensland has a rich socialist history, with women, migrants and First Nations people playing a big role. Renee Lees reports.
(2022-05-11). Could leg pain be due to varicose veins? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. ‚Äï Patients experiencing an achy, heavy feeling or a burning sensation in their legs may be feeling the symptoms of varicose veins. These twisted, enlarged veins often develop as people age, but they also can begin when people are younger. Any vein that is close to the skin's surface — called a superficial vein — can become a varicose vein. "For most people, varicose veins simply are a cosmetic concern," says Christopher…