(2022-04-25). NATO chieftain to attend 20/40-nation meeting on Ukraine in Germany. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 25, 2022 The NATO Secretary General attends US-hosted meeting on Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will attend a meeting of the Ukraine Security Consultative Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on 26 April 2022. The meeting is hosted by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, and will focus on the …
(2022-04-25). Constitution's pledge of NATO membership won't change: Ukrainian parliament chief. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyApril 25, 2022 Stefanchuk Assures Constitution Will Not Be Amended Regarding Ukraine's NATO Membership Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk is confident that parliament will not amend the Constitution regarding the course towards full membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). *** According to Stefanchuk, the relevant security guarantees of Ukraine should fundamentally …
(2022-04-25). Pentagon: U.S. to provide more Stingers, Javelins, other arms to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 25, 2022 USA preparing to send Stinger, Javelin, other equipment to Ukraine — US Department of Defense The United States is preparing to send Stinger anti-aircraft systems, Javelin anti-tank missile systems and other equipment to Ukraine in April, the U.S. Department of Defense has said. "Our US Air Force Airmen prepare supply crates containing …
(2022-04-25). No stranger to NATO wars: CV on new U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com On Brink's work in Georgia a decade ago see this. Interfax-UkraineApril 25, 2022 Biden intends to nominate Brink as US ambassador to Ukraine — White House Biden intends to nominate Brink as US ambassador to Ukraine — White HouseU.S. President Joseph Biden intends to nominate Bridget Brink as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. *** Bridget A. …
(2022-04-25). U.S. governors ready National Guard armored vehicles for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The HillApril 24, 2022 State National Guards to send armored vehicles to Ukraine Multiple governors announced this week that their state National Guards would be sending armored vehicles to Ukraine in response to a request from the Pentagon. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) announced this week that their …
(2022-04-25). Ukraine: We had no intention of offending the friendly people of Japan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 25, 2022 Ukraine apologizes for juxtaposing Japan emperor to Hitler in video The Ukrainian government has apologized over a video shared on Twitter that juxtaposed a picture of the late Japanese Emperor Hirohito to those of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in describing Nazism and fascism. "We had no intention to offend the …
(2022-04-25). The Political Economy of Systemic U.S. Militarism. transcend.org The U.S. industrial-military-congressional complex is made up of the interdependent dynamics of military contractor corporations, military forces, intelligence agencies, and the civilian national security state, which take form as strategy, political-economy factors, and international affairs shift.
(2022-04-25). RCEP trade to benefit recovery of world economy. ecns.cn China-stationed foreign diplomats said the forms of intraregional trade will be further diversified and facilitated, enriching the Asia-Pacific region's economic vitality through inclusive and sustainable economic recovery amid the pandemic.
(2022-04-25). Universidad, turismo y actores económicos en busca de una alianza. cubadebate.cu Con la creación hace unos años de Grupos de Trabajo Científico-Estudiantiles, que como parte del proceso docente-investigativo se vinculen al sistema empresarial en asuntos relacionados con la logística, la calidad y el sector afín, la Facultad de Turismo contribuye a una mejora de la competitividad y sostenibilidad de la industria del ocio.
(2022-04-25). Marxist IQ: May Day history. cpusa.org 
The working class faces both old and new crises this coming May Day—from the continuing Covid pandemic to the cold war revival and its economic political and military dangers. This quiz looks at what we can learn from the history of May Day and its meaning for today. 1. The first May Day was …
(2022-04-25). Sri Lankan economic crisis inflicted by self-serving elite. mronline.org 
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR: Once deemed a basic human needs success story, Sri Lanka (SL) is now in its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. Nonetheless, SL's 'moment of truth' now offers lessons for other developing countries.
(2022-04-25). Friday 5/6: Oakland & The World: A Discussion Series on Education, Economic Policy & Voter Suppression. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-04-25). Ireland launches Basic Income for the Arts. canadiandimension.com 
Ireland's National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) has been lobbying for a basic income for artists since 2017. Photo by Phil Roeder/Flickr. | The launch of a basic income for artists has been hailed as "the most significant positive moment for Irish arts since the foundation of the Arts Council over 70 years ago." | Up to 2,000 artists will receive ‚Ǩ325 per week for three years under the pilot, a sign of a "seismic shift" in attitudes towards the arts among politicians and the public over the past two years, advocates say. | It will be non-competitive, with participants drawn at random fro…
(2022-04-25). Educational Inequality within Low Income Communities. indybay.org The focus here is on the unequal distribution of public school funding which in turn affects low-income communities.
(2022-04-25). Micro Finance Support Center To support former Rwenzururu royals guards, wives. plusnews.ug 
The Micro Finance Support Centre (MSC) will support widows and wives of the former Rwenzururu royal guards with seed capital to start income-generating activities. MSC will also offer special support to all former and freed royal guards. The commitment followed appeals made by the Busongora North MP, Sowedi Kitanywa and the Kasese Resident District Commissioner …
(2022-04-25). High Cost of Housing in Sonoma County. indybay.org This article is about the high cost of housing in Sonoma County. Many low-income families are struggling to find affordable rental housing and many of them are on the waitlist for Section 8, a housing assistance program.
(2022-04-25). New Zealand Labour government advances pro-union, anti-strike law. wsws.org The trade unions, deeply discredited after decades of betrayals, are being brought forward to enforce the sweeping assault on living standards by the ruling class.
(2022-04-25). It's time to talk peace: Ceasefire, withdrawal, and negotiations now. peoplesworld.org 
Jeremy Corbyn is a Member of Parliament in Britain for Islington North. He was leader of the U.K.'s Labour Party from 2015 to 2020 before being forced out by the party's right-wing and neoliberal faction. For decades, he has been a dedicated leader of the peace movement in Britain. In this article, Corbyn argues that …
(2022-04-25). Top Labor Organizer Chris Smalls: Workers Are Organizing At Walmart And Dollar Tree, 'This Is The Revolution'. moguldom.com Workers in a New York City warehouse have been celebrating becoming the first Amazon site to unionize in a movement spearheaded by fired Amazon worker Chris Smalls and current employee Derrick Palmer. Workers at the Staten Island Amazon facility voted to form a union on April 1 after a hard-fought battle with the e-commerce giant. The …
(2022-04-25). Militarist frenzy erupts in Australia over security pact between China and the Solomon Islands. wsws.org The hysterical reaction from the Coalition government, Labor and the media in the midst of the election campaign reveals Australia's central role in the very advanced US preparations for war against China.
(2022-04-25). Australia: Vote "no" to the teachers' sell-out agreement in Victoria! Prepare for a political struggle against state Labor government! wsws.org To fight for decent wages, workloads and properly funded public education means a determined political and industrial fight against the Andrews government.
(2022-04-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Importance of a birth plan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm expecting my first baby and feeling a range of emotions, from anticipation to apprehension, for labor and delivery. A friend suggested that I create a birth plan to identify my wishes for labor and after the baby is born. Why is it important to have a birth plan and discuss it with my health care team before I go into labor? ANSWER: Congratulations! Adding a new member to the family is an exciting…
(2022-04-25). Mayo Clinic invests in laboratory expansion to enhance patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — To support the ongoing investment in patient care, Mayo Clinic is investing in a major laboratory expansion project at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The expansion includes a $49 million investment in the laboratory. Construction for the project has started and will continue through 2025. The expansion project will increase laboratory space at Mayo Clinic's Superior Drive Support Center in Rochester. The new laboratory space will house several clinical laboratories that reside in…
(2022-04-25). Where's the Congressional Champion on Pharma Patent Abuses? cepr.net The American Prospect | The New York Times editorial board does not relish alienating big business. So plenty of heads turned last week when the Gray Lady threw down a gauntlet in a full-column editorial titled " The Times editorialists excoriated Big Pharma for abusing the American intellectual-property system to jack up prices on drugs and medical pr…
(2022-04-25). Investor Peter Schiff On Rising Rates: What Happens When All Those 5/1 ARM Mortgages Reset At 7%+? moguldom.com The rising cost of homes and skyrocketing mortgage rates have prompted more buyers to take out adjustable-rate mortgages or ARMs — one of the financial products blamed for the 2006 housing crisis. ARMs offer a low interest rate on mortgages, usually for three to 10 years — and then the rate adjusts, based on a …
(2022-04-25). UN roots for enhanced data collection to fix food security crises in Africa. xinhuanet.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will avail financial resources and technical expertise to help African countries collect data on agriculture that is key to addressing food security crises in the continent, an official said on Monday.
(2022-04-25). Beijing leads China in financial competitiveness. ecns.cn Beijing was the leader in financial competitiveness in Chinese cities last year, followed by Shanghai and Shenzhen, according to a ranking published by Securities Times and Chinese business magazine New Fortune.
(2022-04-25). DPRK slams U.S. for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against | Pyongyang. news.xinhuanet.com The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has slammed the United States for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against Pyongyang.
(2022-04-25). Cuba seeking to make joint investments with Iran: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The ambassador of Cuba to Iran said that the country is set to host an exclusive exhibition of Iranian products and is also keen to attract Iranian investors.
(2022-04-25). China builds legal Great Wall to safeguard national security: official. ecns.cn In addition to relevant administrative regulations established by the State Council and its departments over the years, laws with provisions directly related to national security were also formulated.
(2022-04-25). Lenin's 'The State and Revolution'. mronline.org The starting point for his argument was the class nature of the capitalist state. Drawing on the writings of Marx and Engels, Lenin demolishes the idea that the state is a neutral body standing above social classes. Instead, he argues that the state exists as a means for one class to maintain its dominance over another.
(2022-04-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know the difference between adult and teen depression. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical depression is a mood disorder than can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says there are some differences between adult depression and teen depression. A mental health issue can be treated, but first, it needs to be diagnosed. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/8tjAFaxNMrU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end…
(2022-04-25). The Corporate Push for Synthetic Foods: False Solutions That Endanger Our Health and Damage the Planet. transcend.org Mar 2022 – How can we heal our relationship with food in the age of artificial food? Its advocates are reiterating the old and failed rhetoric that industrial agriculture is essential to feed the world. Real, nutrient-rich food is gradually disappearing, while the dominant industrial agricultural model is causing an increase in chronic diseases and exacerbating climate change.
(2022-04-25). Workers and youth in Germany support the May Day call of the ICFI. wsws.org Reporters from the World Socialist Web Sitehave been talking to workers, youth, and pensioners in Germany about the significance of the International Online May Day Rally organised by the ICFI.
(2022-04-25). Philippines: Greater strength and bigger victories for the NDFP! fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following April 24 statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the New People's Army (NPA) extend their most militant revolutionary greetings to all allied organizations and friends in the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) on the occasion of the NDFP's 49th anniversary. | Let us celebrate the achievements and victories of the NDFP in its work of uniting the Filipino people and mobilizing them along the path of the national democratic revolution. In the coming year, let us continue to vigorous…
(2022-04-25). When communists stood in the way of the right wing's bulldozers in India. peoplesdispatch.org On April 20, communist activists in India physically prevented the demolition of shops in a Muslim-dominated area in New Delhi. The demolition drive had been continuing despite a court order staying it…
(2022-04-25). Xi visits Renmin University of China ahead of Youth Day. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday visited Renmin University of China in Beijing, ahead of China's Youth Day which falls on May 4.
(2022-04-25). WSJ: Expand NATO Article 5 to Southern Hemisphere, include colonies, territories. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Wall Street JournalApril 24, 2022 Expand NATO to HawaiiBy Arshan Barzani* Americans understand that an attack on one ally in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an attack on all. If Russia bombed Warsaw, Washington would be obligated to come to its aid. But if Pearl Harbor were attacked again, this rule wouldn't compel U.S. …
(2022-04-25). Turkey conducts simultaneous anti-Kurdish attacks in Syria, Iraq. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ahval NewsApril 24, 2022 Turkey escalates attacks on Syria's Kurds amid Iraq operation Turkey's military has launched a new series of air strikes on Kurdish-run parts of northeast Syria over the past week amid an ongoing ground and air campaign in northern Iraq, targeting the armed rebels of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the Hasakah-based …
(2022-04-24). War In Ukraine Day 60: Positional Battles On Front Lines And Missile Rain Over Ukraine. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | The recent days of hostilities in Ukraine were not marked by any significant advances by any of the warring sides. Fierce fighting continues on the Donbass front lines, while Russian missiles are constantly destroying Ukrainian military equipment in different regions. | On April 21, the Russian Defense Minister told President Vladimir Putin that Mariupol is "liberated" and the remnants of Ukrainian nationalist formations are hiding in the Azovstal industrial area. In response, President said tha…
(2022-04-24). Liberated Donbass Cities Coming Back To Life. popularresistance.org Sonja van den Ende, an independent journalist from Rotterdam, Netherlands, returned to Donbass last week to chronicle the situation on the ground. She has been to Volnovakha, Mariupol and other cities and villages of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics. | "My assessment of Volnovakha is that the city has come to life again, I was there two weeks ago and everywhere in the city, I saw the results of heavy fighting, ammunition and rubble on the streets, even mines, no people on the streets, a ghost town. The hospital was hit severely," Sonja van den Ende says. "The second time I came, last week, I was really…
(2022-04-24). US Media Are Lying About Russian Atrocities in Mariupol, Says Embedded Reporter at Ground Zero. orinocotribune.com 
Sonja Van den Ende — | Where shall I begin? | Can a man endure so much suffering? Can you write about so much suffering without getting emotional? | Probably not. | Mariupol has been wiped out, buildings have collapsed mostly due to rocket attacks and, of course, there have been bombings as well. | Devastation in Mariupol. [Source: rferl.org] | The Western media, of course, blame the Russians for these bombings, but Ukraine also has planes that drop bombs, so how on earth can you say a few thousand kilometers away that it is the Russians?
(2022-04-24). Revista analiza manipulaciones de los grandes medios estadounidenses sobre la guerra en Ucrania. cubadebate.cu Los medios de comunicación de Estados Unidos mienten sobre las presuntas atrocidades cometidas por las tropas de Rusia en la ciudad de Mariúpol, Ucrania, concluyó un documentado artículo publicado este domingo en la revista Covert Action, de la periodista neerlandesa, Sonja Van den Ende.
(2022-04-24). US Imposes Flawed Food System On The World. popularresistance.org Even before the war in Ukraine, the sanctions on Russia, and the shipping blockade of the Black Sea, farmers across the U.S. were getting ready for higher prices on seed, fertilizer, and crop chemicals. | All winter, major farm media was warning farmers to book supplies early as prices would be high and supplies would be short. The war in Ukraine has only amped up the concern among farmers, input suppliers, and those who erroneously proclaim that we, the U.S., must feed the world. | The farm media offers suggestions as to how farmers, despite relatively higher crop prices, might deal with the even steeper increas…
(2022-04-24). CNN: Austin, Blinken en route to Ukraine, Biden may follow. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com CNNApril 24, 2022 Zelensky says Blinken and Austin will visit Ukraine on Sunday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Kyiv on Sunday. "I don't think this is a secret that people from the US are coming to us tomorrow, State …
(2022-04-24). The West against Russia — Seven against Thebes. libya360.wordpress.com Stephen Sefton Russia's armed offensive in Ukraine has begun a vertiginous acceleration of the imperial decline of the United States and its network of European and Pacific allies. Seen from the majority world, Russia's offensive has exposed the insulting cynicism of Western elites in practically every important area of international relations, economic, diplomatic, military and…
(2022-04-24). ICJ Rules in Favor of Nicaragua in Maritime Case against Colombia. libya360.wordpress.com Tanya Wadhwa The International Court of Justice (ICJ), on April 21, ruled that Colombia violated Nicaragua's sovereign rights by interfering in parts of the Caribbean sea that are within Nicaragua's exclusive economic zone. Photo: ICJ/Twitter The ICJ ruled that Colombia violated Nicaragua's sovereign rights and ordered it to immediately cease its activities in Nicaraguan waters…
(2022-04-24). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.
(2022-04-24). "Bastille 2022": Building a Worldwide Movement Against "Corona Tyranny" globalresearch.ca Bastille 2022 pertains to the restoration of fundamental rights. It seeks to reverse the criminal COVID-19 agenda which in the course of the last two years has triggered economic, social and political chaos Worldwide, coupled with bankruptcies, unemployment, mass poverty and despair.
(2022-04-24). Who is Gotabaya Rajapaksa: The man who brought all of Sri Lanka to the streets. peoplesdispatch.org 
A profile of the soldier-turned-politician Gotabaya Rajapaksa, whose current regime has been under fire as the country's economic crisis begins to take the shape of a humanitarian crisis…