(2022-04-21). Now is the Time for Non-Alignment and Peace. orinocotribune.com By Roger McKenzie and Vijay Prashad — Apr 16, 2022 | "And maps can really point to places | Where life is evil now" | — WH Auden, In Time of War, 1939 | War is an ugly part of the human experience. Everything about it is hideous. War is most obviously the act of invasion and the brutality that goes along with its operations. No war is precise; every war hurts civilians. Each act of bombardment sends a neurological shudder through a society. | World War II demonstrated this ugliness in the Holocaust and in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. | From Hiroshima and the Holocaust rose two mighty m…
(2022-04-21). A new consensus on Whiteness? mronline.org 
The Biden administration and corporate media cover up the existence of white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Ukraine. They are disappeared from the official narrative in order to get public buy-in for U.S. policy.
(2022-04-21). Ukraine uses US facial recognition technology to terrorize families of dead Russian soldiers. wsws.org The practice, which is a clear violation of international conventions on the treatment of dead soldiers, was reported on by the Washington Post as if it is a legitimate, if potentially problematic, military tactic.
(2022-04-21). Staged Bucha Massacre: Ukrainian Soldiers Spotted Laying Out Corpses On Streets. southfront.org
(2022-04-21). War In Ukraine Day 56: If One Not To Act, Opponent Does It. southfront.org 
Fierce fighting continues in the main sections of the front in eastern Ukraine. | The Azovstal plant in Mariupol is being mopped up. |
(2022-04-21). Poland says it's funneled billions in military aid for "biggest armored battle since Second World War" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 21, 2022 Poland sends billions in military aid to Ukraine: spokesman Poland has sent billions worth of military assistance to war-torn Ukraine, the government spokesman said on Thursday. On Wednesday, Poland's President Andrzej Duda and senior government ministers agreed "to continue military supplies to Ukraine" amid Russia's invasion, Màºller said. "And this is …
(2022-04-21). "We want this war to end with victory of Ukraine": Spain ships more arms to prolong war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 21, 2022 Spain sends new military aid batch to Ukraine Spain has sent a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, containing 200 tonnes of ammunition, military supplies, trucks, and armored vehicles. "I want to announce that a new batch of weapons has been sent to Ukraine. The Spanish ship Isabel, which today departed …
(2022-04-21). Treasury's Yellen, Ukraine's PM meet: weapons, finances, sanctions. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 21, 2022 PM Shmyhal, U.S. Treasury Secretary discuss weapons, finances, sanctions Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed increasing financial support for Ukraine and stepping up sanctions pressure on Russia with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. "Weapons, finances, and sanctions. These are the main talking points of our visit to Washington. I discussed the …
(2022-04-21). Ukraine border: NATO holds missile interception drill in Slovakia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 21, 2022 Allies integrate PATRIOT missile defence system during NATO exercise in Slovakia During an Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) exercise in Sliaƒç, Slovakia, from April, 19 to 21, 2022, Allies will train with the deployed PATRIOT missile defence system to enhance Alliance cohesion and interoperability. The exercise will involve increasingly …
(2022-04-21). U.S. viceroy shepherding Georgia into war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 21, 2022 Georgian PM, US Ambassador discuss ongoing war in Ukraine, partnership Also see: U.S. ambassador to Georgia blasts "revanchist" Russia for 220 years of barbaric atrocities The ongoing war in Ukraine, the security situation in the Black Sea region, and the strengthening of partnership between Georgia and the United States were discussed by …
(2022-04-21). Saakashvili: We are not a war party, but "Ukraine and world are defeating Georgia's century-old enemy" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 21, 2022 We are not a war party, but a party that protects and saves the country — Mikheil Saakashvili We are not a war party, but a party that protects and saves the country. Such a statement made today the former president of Georgia. "Great changes await the whole region and the world. …
(2022-04-21). "A lot" of heavy mortars delivered to Ukraine through Lithuania. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyApril 21, 2022 Lithuania Transfers Heavy Mortars To Ukraine Lithuania transferred heavy mortars to Ukraine….The number of weapons is not specified. It is reported by European Pravda with reference to the statement of the Minister of Defense of Lithuania Arvydas Anusauskas. "We transferred heavy mortars to Ukraine. I won't name numbers, but we …
(2022-04-21). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-04-21). Workers and youth in Sri Lanka support International Online May Day Rally. wsws.org SEP and IYSSE campaigners encountered strong support for the international event, with many people voicing their concerns about the escalating Ukraine war and worsening social conditions in Sri Lanka.
(2022-04-21). Ukraine taps Portugal for tanks, APCs, anti-ship missiles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 21, 2022 Zelensky turns to Portugal requesting to hand over Leopard tanks, armored personnel carriers, anti-ship weapons President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the parliament and people of Portugal with a request to transfer Leopard tanks, armored personnel carriers and Harpoon anti-ship missiles to Ukraine…. "When we address the peoples of the free …
(2022-04-21). Trudeau: Canada to provide heavy artillery to Ukrainian military. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Canadian PressApril 20, 2022 Canada will send heavy artillery to Ukraine, Trudeau pledges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed plans Tuesday to send heavy artillery to embattled Ukraine…. Trudeau mentioned the plan to provide artillery…during a news conference in Dalhousie, N.B., saying the decision followed a specific request to Canada from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government. …
(2022-04-21). Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' shirt from 1986 World Cup for sale at auction. ecns.cn An auction of the shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, kicked off Wednesday with a bid of over US$5 million.
(2022-04-21). International Tchaikovsky Competition expelled by World Federation of International Music Competitions. wsws.org The world-famous competition that first brought pianist Van Cliburn worldwide fame has fallen victim to the boycott of Russian cultural organizations and artists.
(2022-04-21). Malaysia says to release body of Kim Jong Nam to DPRK. news.xinhuanet.com Malaysia will release the body of Kim Jong Nam to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and allow its nationals to leave, after the nine stranded Malaysian citizens in DPRK were freed, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in a statement on Thursday.
(2022-04-21). Consumer Health: Addressing concerns and dispelling myths about organ donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. And it's estimated 20 patients die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. Have you considered becoming a donor? If you've never considered organ donation or delayed…
(2022-04-21). Sunday 5/1: May Day – International Workers' Day. indybay.org Gather at Roosevelt Park | Santa Clara & 19th Streets, San José | March to San José City Hall…
(2022-04-21). Jinja to host global conference to promote fish consumption. plusnews.ug 
As part of the celebrations for the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022), Sustainable Fisheries Initiative together with the National Organizing Committee (NOC) are organizing the International Conference on Artisanal Fisheries scheduled on 3rd -6th of September 2022 at the Source of Nile Hotel in Jinja, Uganda. The International Year of Artisanal …
(2022-04-21). Manila Int'l Auto Show kicks off. news.xinhuanet.com Visitors attend the Manila International Auto Show at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, the Philippines.
(2022-04-21). National Day of Saadi Shirazi; Master of Speech. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Today is the National Commemoration Day of the renowned Persian poet Saadi Shirazi, born in Shiraz around 1200 and died around 1292.
(2022-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: 'Liver in a box' is saving lives with new technology. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It is new technology called "liver in a box," and it's improving outcomes for patients who receive lifesaving transplants. April is National Donate Life Month, which helps raise awareness about the importance of organ donation. According to Lifesource, more than 11,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a lifesaving liver donation. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/TOR3KjXs9KM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2022-04-21). Critical political issues facing anti-government protests in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The SEP warns that while the Galle Face Green protest organisers say "no politics," they are smuggling in the politics of the opposition parties, which like the government, are committed to implementing the IMF's austerity measures.
(2022-04-21). Besieged, targeted: ruling party leads first government without war in modern Georgian history. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 21, 2022 Ruling party marks 10th anniversary of foundation as "first Georgian Gov't without war" The ruling Georgian Dream party marked the 10th anniversary of its foundation on Thursday with a statement that said it had formed the first Government in modern Georgian history during which the country did not experience war. The statement …
(2022-04-21). NATO transformation of Georgian military includes cyber warfare operations. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseApril 21, 2022 Defense attachés got acquainted with the work of the Cyber Security Bureau Foreign military attachés accredited in Georgia visited the Cyber Security Bureau of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia. The visit was part of an annual plan to familiarize the Department of Defense with the NATO standards transformation …
(2022-04-21). Can we afford a fair global climate transition? nationofchange.org The cost of transformation is not cheap, but consider the alternatives.
(2022-04-21). Sunday 5/1: Bay Area Labor May Day Parade & Rally. indybay.org Parade will begin at Market Street and the Embarcadero in San Francisco and will march up to the Civic Center, where the rally will be held.
(2022-04-21). Turkey supplied ballistic helmets, vests for Zelensky and his inner circle. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahApril 21, 2022 Turkish firm makes ballistic helmets, vests for Zelenksyy, his team Afirm from central Turkey it turns out has been producing the ballistic protective equipment used by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team since Russia launched its military campaign. The fact emerged after Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank visited the …
(2022-04-20). Russian MoD Briefing On Morning Of April 20, 2022. southfront.org 
| On April 20, the Russian Ministry of defence released the following briefing: | " The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue a special military operation in Ukraine. | As a result of a high-precision missile strike in the areas of Novovorontsovka and Kislevka, up to 40 personnel of the Ukrainian troops, as well as seven units of military equipment, were destroyed. | Operational-tactical and army aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces hit 73 military facilities of U…
(2022-04-20). Stop NATO's dangerous war against Russia. workers.org 
As the live battle between the U.S.-led NATO forces and Russia in Ukraine is entering its eighth week, it has revealed itself as a proxy war, one opening a potential path to a world conflict. To confront and stop this catastrophe, anti-war, popular and working-class forces in the imperialist . . . |
(2022-04-20). How the U.S. Can Help Get Justice for Ukrainians. otherwords.org As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, human rights
(2022-04-20). "Our Last Days Or Hours": Azov Militants Appeal To The World, Beg For Their Evacuation From Ukraine. southfront.org Another video appeal of the Azov militants was shared online. According to the DPR military, about 3000 Ukrainian nationalists…
(2022-04-20). Independent American Journalist Disappeared In Kharkiv, Ukraine. southfront.org 
emptyFor the past few days, American-Chilean youtuber, journalist, and filmmaker Gonzalo Lira, who has also become a war blogger, gained wide popularity during the military conflict in Ukraine. Gonzalo went to Ukraine to show the war and to share the information about the confrontation between the Ukrainian and Russian armies with the world. | During his stay, Gonzalo has visited several cities in Ukraine. He has published photos and videos from Kharkiv, written Twitter posts about his views on…
(2022-04-20). Biden pledges more artillery, senators push arms coordinator for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 19, 2022 Biden vows to send Ukraine more artillery as Congress pushes for military aid czar President Joe Biden on Tuesday promised more artillery to Kyiv amid a push among some key lawmakers for a czar to oversee the increasing flow of U.S. military aid to Ukraine. …White House press secretary Jen Psaki …
(2022-04-20). First-ever talks: Pentagon completing integration of EU into transatlantic military network. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 19, 2022 First-ever defense talks between US, EU near amid Ukraine war …U.S. and European Union officials are preparing a new meeting later this month officials hope will tie the two global players closer together on defense. The event is meant to open an additional trans-Atlantic channel on security matters and complement similar …
(2022-04-20). The ultimate false flag — Russia nukes Ukraine. mronline.org 
Importantly for the narrative to gain traction is the claim that Russia is losing the war in Ukraine.
(2022-04-20). Georgia, Japan united in driving Russia out of their "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 20, 2022 Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts, response to Russia-Ukraine war Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts and response to the Russia-Ukraine war, Imamura Akira, the Japanese Ambassador to Georgia, said on Wednesday at a Tbilisi ceremony dedicated to the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. *** Georgia and Japan are …
(2022-04-20). Pentagon: Austin, Polish DM discuss arms deals, Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 20, 2022 Polish defence minister to discuss arms deals, Ukraine on US visit The itinerary of Mariusz B≈Çaszczak's trip stateside includes talks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Washington on Wednesday. The talks are expected to focus on "Polish-US military cooperation, the security situation on NATO's eastern flank and in Europe, …
(2022-04-20). Will the US and Germany Turn Mongolia into a Biological Warfare Testing Grounds against Russia and China? libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir Platov The results of Russia's ongoing special operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine reveal with each passing day more and more documentary evidence of the criminal activities of the US and its allies in that country. One of its activities, as the information received has shown, is the development and creation by Washington of…
(2022-04-20). Chinese ambassador to U.S. publishes‚ÄÇarticle 'The‚ÄÇUkraine‚ÄÇCrisis‚ÄÇand‚ÄÇIts‚ÄÇAftermath'‚ÄÇon‚ÄÇThe‚ÄÇNational‚ÄÇInterest. ecns.cn On‚ÄÇApril‚ÄÇ18,‚ÄÇ2022,‚ÄÇChinese Ambassador‚ÄÇto the United States Qin‚ÄÇGang‚ÄÇpublished‚ÄÇan‚ÄÇarticle‚ÄÇentitled"The‚ÄÇUkraine‚ÄÇCrisis‚ÄÇand‚ÄÇIts‚ÄÇAftermath"on‚ÄÇThe‚ÄÇNational‚ÄÇInterest.
(2022-04-20). Biden Expected Announce Another $800 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com President Biden is preparing to announce a new massive military aid package for Ukraine that will be about the same size as the previous $800 million one, If announced, the new package would bring the total military aid for Ukraine pledged by the Biden administration since Russia invaded on February 24 to well over $3 billion. Two US officials
(2022-04-20). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-04-20). Ukraine: Chilean and US Authorities Silent on Missing Journalist Gonzalo Lira. libya360.wordpress.com Editorial Comment: I recommend the following links for more on this story: Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 An account allegedly belonging to Gonzalo Lira began posting on April 20 Kawsachun News Chilean-American citizen Gonzalo Lira López is still missing in Ukraine after publicly opposing the Zelensky government. The journalist, writer, filmmaker and vlogger resides…
(2022-04-20). Defense minister: Israel to supply Ukrainian army with helmets, flak jackets. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Times of IsraelApril 30, 2022 Israel sending helmets and flak jackets to Ukraine, Gantz says Defense Minister Benny Gantz says Israel is working on supplying Ukraine with defensive equipment such as helmets and flak jackets for the nation's emergency services amid Russia's invasion. Gantz speaks to his Ukrainian counterpart following several requests for such equipment …
(2022-04-20). UN chief calls for ceasefire in Ukraine. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General António Guterres Guterres briefs reporters on the situation in Ukraine at a podium in front of the "Knotted Gun," or "Non Violence," an iconic sculpture of a large gun, in New York City, New York, U.S. April 19, 2022.
(2022-04-20). Georgia: NATO strengthens grip against Ukraine war backdrop. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ahead of the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago I was scheduled to debate with (against) Appathurai while he was the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia and William Burns, then former American ambassador to NATO and now ambassador to China. But they were replaced with two Atlanticist academics. The debate …
(2022-04-20). Government in the balance: Bulgarian MPs block weapons to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NoviniteApril 20, 2022 Parliament Decided: Bulgaria will send Military Aid to Ukraine but No Weapons See: Bulgarian coalition government could fall over proposed arms sales to Ukraine The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs rejected the two draft decisions on military assistance to Ukraine and only supported the proposal of "We Continue the Change" to provide …