(2024-04-27). Russia-India Signs Agreement to Operate Large Research Hub in New Delhi. infobrics.org The Higher School of Economics (HSE) and the University of Delhi entered into an agreement on strategic cooperation and joint actions…
(2024-04-27). Argentine Student Movement Erupts Against Milei's Adjustment. orinocotribune.com Thousands mobilize in Buenos Aires against budget cuts to higher education and to preserve the public university system | "We do not want them to take away our dreams. Our future does not belong to them," said the president of the Argentine University Federation (FUA), Piera Fernández de Piccolini, to an overflowing Plaza de Mayo during the march in defense of public universities on April 23. The protest organized by student groups and educators unions was also supported by labor unions and left parties. | At the Plaza, hundreds of thousands chanted: "The country is not for sale!" | "Education is a fundamental hu…
(2024-04-27). A Tale Of Two Labor Candidates. popularresistance.org In late October, 2018, East Bay DSA members and other progressives organized a pre-election rally at a Berkeley High School auditorium. A wildly-cheering crowd of several thousand came to hear Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Welcoming everyone to the event was 34-year old Jesse Arreguin, who was backed by Sanders when he ran for mayor of Berkeley two years before. | On the platform with them was Jovanka Beckles, a former Richmond City Council member then running—with backing from DSA, Sanders, and Lee—for a State Assembly seat against a corporate Democrat named Buffy Wicks.
(2024-04-27). Philly Is Giving Free SEPTA Rides To 25,000 Low-Income Residents. popularresistance.org Getting to where you need to go is a matter of economic and social justice. Now, low-income Philadelphia residents are getting a boost. | In August, the city began a two-year Zero Fare pilot program, distributing 25,000 SEPTA Key cards (valued at $204 each) for unlimited free rides — and the majority of participants don't need to take any action to enroll. | "Transportation has been identified as a barrier for folks seeking employment, especially in Philadelphia, because of the high poverty rate," says Nicola Mammes, Zero Fare program director. Over 20% of Philadelphians live below the poverty line, and 50%…
(2024-04-27). Africa's National Liberation Struggles Brought Democracy To Europe. popularresistance.org Fifty years ago, on 25 April 1974, the people of Portugal took to the streets of their cities and towns in enormous numbers to overthrow the fascist dictatorship of the Estado Novo ('New State'), formally established in 1926. Fascist Portugal — led first by António de Oliveira Salazar until 1968 and then by Marcelo Caetano — was welcomed into the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in 1949, the United Nations in 1955, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in 1961 and signed a pact with the European Economic Community in 1972.
(2024-04-27). At UCB, the Encampment and a Free Palestine with UCSF Dr. Marya Rupa & Student. indybay.org At the UCB encampment UCSF Dr. Marya Rupa with Do No Harm and a UCB student talk about the encampment and the issue of Palestine…
(2024-04-27). Russia ¥s GDP may exceed 3 percent in 2024, says President Putin. plenglish.com "The current real state of economy allows improving its development forecasts as well. Many experts say already now that Russia's GDP may add more than 3% by the end of this year," he said at a meeting on economic issues. | The Russian leader also noted that domestic inflation is gradually slowing down, by indicating the macroeconomic results at the beginning of 2024. | Vladimir Putin stressed that federal budget revenues over the past three months increased over 1.5 times, compared to 2023. | According to forecasts by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, domestic inflation will slow to 5.1% by the end o…
(2024-04-27). Ethiopian authorities allow foreigners to participate in wholesale and retail trade. tvbrics.com 
The new directive should help stabilise prices…
(2024-04-27). Winners of International Mendeleev Olympiad in –°hinese Shenzhen are announced. tvbrics.com 
It was held for the first time outside the Commonwealth of Independent States…
(2024-04-27). Ebrahim Raisi says Iran is ready to further develop economic relations with African countries. tvbrics.com 
Tehran reports on the expansion of Iran-Africa ties…
(2024-04-27). Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga attends business conference in Iran. tvbrics.com 
Zimbabwe and Iran foster closer economic relations‚Å…
(2024-04-27). Brazilian federal education strikes expose broad attacks by Lula government. wsws.org The financial markets have hailed the Lula government as its reactionary character has been exposed.
(2024-04-27). Sri Lankan IYSSE to hold public lecture on "Leon Trotsky and his place in history" at Peradeniya University. wsws.org Trotsky's political analysis and revolutionary struggle for socialist internationalism against imperialist war, Stalinism and fascism must be studied and assimilated by all those opposed to capitalist barbarism.
(2024-04-27). Perspectives] Making pregnant bodies whole: a historical perspective. thelancet.com In 1987, medical anthropologist Emily Martin published her groundbreaking book The Woman in the Body: A Cultural Analysis of Reproduction, in which she grounded the female experience of reproduction within the historical sociocultural processes structuring women's embodiment in the USA during the 20th century. Martin focused on capitalism's influence on medicine, arguing that it shaped how the medical profession defined reproduction, and, in turn, how women understood their bodies. She argued that medical texts typically treated female reproduction as production, successful when reaching its "goal" (eg, pregnancy…
(2024-04-27). Chinese foreign minister receives written interview with Al Jazeera Media Network. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, received a written interview with Al Jazeera Media Network recently.
(2024-04-27). Correspondence] Integrating gender into cancer research. thelancet.com As cancer epidemiologists, we support the recommendations of The Lancet Commission on women, power, and cancer,1 which emphasised favourable structural contexts, routine data collection, and the prioritisation of research. Regularly collecting data on sex, gender, and socioeconomic factors in cancer statistics is essential for understanding health inequalities among populations. Providing these indicators enables health-care practitioners to personalise health care according to the specific needs of these populations.
(2024-04-27). Senior official reiterates pledge to safeguard IP. ecns.cn A senior official on Friday reiterated the country's commitment to protecting the intellectual property rights of private and foreign enterprises operating in China as part of a broader effort to create a pro-business environment and promote innovation-driven growth.
(2024-04-27). Customs duties crucial for openness. ecns.cn The implementation of the law on customs duties is crucial for advancing high-level international openness, and fostering a market-driven and globally oriented business environment in China, said the country's top legislature.
(2024-04-27). Comicomment: 'Overcapacity' accusation, another example of economic bullying. ecns.cn Some Western countries have lately accused China of "overcapacity." The " overcapacity rhetoric" seems to be an economic concept, but behind it is the intention to curb and suppress China's industrial development, and to seek a more favorable competitive position and market advantage for the United States. It is another example of U.S. economic coercion and bullying, aligning with its broader hegemonic ambitions.
(2024-04-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: The vital role of phlebotomists in blood collection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Phlebotomy technicians collect blood from patients and prepare the samples for testing. Most work in hospitals and clinics, but some collect blood for donation purposes. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Fiona Craig, who oversees the Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Department at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, discusses the vital role phlebotomists play in blood collection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/IAdKutSkV9M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2024-04-27). Better biz climate prioritized. ecns.cn China will continue to ramp up efforts to optimize the business environment in a bid to further boost confidence and stimulate market vitality, the State Council, the country's Cabinet, said on Friday.
(2024-04-27). Altamente valorada por pueblo de Gambia ayuda médica cubana. radiohc.cu Altamente valorada y respetada es la labor que desempeñan los médicos cubanos en Gambia, que desde hace casi 30 años recibe la ayuda solidaria que en materia de salud brinda Cuba a numerosos países del mundo y que ha sido reconocida por gobiernos, pueblos y organismos internacionales.
(2024-04-27). Socialistas españoles ratifican su apoyo a Pedro Sánchez. telesurtv.net Mientras el PSOE celebra una reunión extraordinaria del Comité Federal, militantes de agrupaciones socialistas se concentran en las afueras de la sede del Partido en Ferraz, Madrid.
(2024-04-27). Acogerá Cuba Congreso Internacional sobre Nuevo Orden Económico Internacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 abr (RHC) Los días 29 y 30 de este mes, La Habana acogerá el II Congreso Internacional sobre los desequilibrios del mundo, las urgencias de paz y desarrollo y la necesidad de un Nuevo Orden Económico Internacional -NOEI-, convocado por la Internacional Progresista y la Asociación Nacional de Economistas y Contadores de Cuba.
(2024-04-27). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org
(2024-04-27). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-04-27). Saudi oil giant Aramco agrees major FIFA sponsorship deal. newarab.com 
The deal is the latest high-profile investment in global sports for Saudi Arabia who have already been confirmed as the only bid for the 2034 World Cup. | In a joint statement it was confirmed Aramco would become FIFA's Major Worldwide Partner exclusive in the energy category. | T…
(2024-04-27). What to expect after President Raeisi's historic visit to Pakistan. presstv.ir By all indications, the diplomatic dash is highly significant which besides creating stability and security, realizes new paths for economic, cultural and political cooperation.
(2024-04-27). Tehran economic conference: Raeisi hails Iran-Africa expansion of ties. presstv.ir Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic and the African nations are keen to strengthen ties between the two sides.
(2024-04-27). What to expect after President Raeisi's visit to Pakistan. presstv.ir By all indications, the diplomatic dash is highly significant which besides creating stability and security, realizes new paths for economic, cultural and political cooperation.
(2024-04-27). Tehran economic conference: Raeisi hails Iran-Africa expansion of ties. presstv.ir Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic and the African nations are keen to strengthen ties between the two sides.
(2024-04-27). What to expect after President Raeisi's visit to Pakistan. presstv.ir By all indications, the diplomatic dash is highly significant which besides creating stability and security, realizes new paths for economic, cultural and political cooperation.