(2022-04-29). Arrests, kidnappings and 'decommunization' in Ukraine. workers.org 
The Western corporate media has been working overtime to demonize and disparage Russian President Vladimir Putin following the Feb. 24 Russian intervention in Ukraine. Whenever imperialist powers have their scopes set on overthrowing a sovereign government, they tend to follow a predictable trend, such as crying foul over "human rights," . . . |
(2022-04-29). Adopted boy thriving after liver transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Serena and Jon Krejchi from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, knew they were in for a medical journey when they decided to adopt a toddler named Ary from India. At only 1 Ω years old, Ary Krejchi had liver disease among a host of other serious medical conditions that required immediate care. After a harrowing journey back to the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple took their little boy straight to Mayo Clinic, where, thanks to his…
(2022-04-29). ILWU 10 Backs OEA Strike Against Closure of Oakland Schools & Privatization of Port. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 at a press conference supported the OEA teachers strike against the closures of public schools in Oakland. They were joined by parents of students and also other unions. | SEIU 1021 leaders supported the teachers and also adamantly opposed the privatization of Howard Terminal in the Port of Oakland which they said would destroy the working port of Oakland. They were also supported by USW Local 5 president PK White from the striking Chevron Richmond refinery workers.
(2022-04-29). Otra vida, otra pérdida — un comentario de Mumia Abu-Jamal. workers.org 
En la marcha comunitaria por Patrick Lyoya, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 12 de abril. Vinieron a Estados Unidos para escapar las guerras inter-étnicas en la RDC, la República Democrática del Congo en àÅfrica Central. Como muchos otros refugiados, pensaron que 'América' era la tierra de paz. Los integrantes de la . . . |
(2022-04-29). Consumer Health: First vaccine to prevent malaria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Malaria Day will be observed Monday, April 25, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially fatal disease and the first vaccine to prevent it. Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect red blood cells. Because the…
(2022-04-29). Buffalo herd swims across Jialing River to forage in Sichuan. ecns.cn Hundreds of buffaloes swam across the river at sunrise each day to two small islands located in the center of the river to reach pasture and return at sunset.
(2022-04-29). Georgia: Solidarity rally held for heroic hunger-striking ICE detainees. liberationnews.org 
The hunger strike sends a powerful message to those in power—that despite everything—in the most difficult circumstances—the people will unite across nationalities and fight injustice.
(2022-04-29). Canadian workers declare support for International May Day Online Rally. wsws.org A joint meeting convened by rank-and-file committees of educators and rail workers adopted a resolution calling for a worker-led global counteroffensive against war, the pandemic, and the spiralling cost of living, while workers explained why they will attend the rally.
(2022-04-29). President Maduro Meets with ILO Delegation. orinocotribune.com 
This Wednesday night, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a meeting at Miraflores Palace with a delegation from the International Labor Organization (ILO) as part of the Social Dialogue Forum being held in Caracas from April 25 until Thursday, April 28. | "Excellent meeting with the delegation of the International Labor Organization that is in our country, within the framework of the Social Dialogue Forum,'" the head of state wrote on his Twitter account. | "Our fight will always be in favor of the Venezuelan working class, of which I am proud to belong," he added. | pic.tw…
(2022-04-29). Single fist: Turkey backs "brothers" in Azerbaijan, Aegean, Mediterranean, Cyprus, Libya — DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 28, 2022 Hulisi Akar: "We continue to support our Azerbaijani brothers" We continue to support our Azerbaijani brothers shoulder to shoulder with a single fist, said Hulusi Akar, Turkish National Defense Minister, APA reports. "The realization of our rights and interests of our brothers and friends, including us, continues in the Aegean …
(2022-04-29). Saturday 5/7: Santa Cruz: National Day of Action for Peace. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Avenue and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2022-04-29). Sunday 5/1: 2022 International May Day Online Rally. indybay.org This will be an online celebration. Time of the event is given in US Pacific Time.
(2022-04-29). COVID-19 shines a spotlight on laboratory professionals' vital role in health care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 24—30, honors and recognizes the dedication, innovation, and expertise that clinical lab professionals bring to patient care. Over the last two years, clinical laboratory professionals have shown extraordinary dedication in the fight against COVID-19. Their commitment and hard work during this difficult time has made a difference in the lives of people across the globe. "Throughout the pandemic, we have seen the power of teamwork in health care. And…
(2022-04-29). VIDEO: Quds Day rallies in Mashhad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) — People of Mashhad on Friday held rallies on the occasion of the International Quds Day.
(2022-04-29). Legal Actions Challenge Huge Logging Project in Los Padres National Forest. indybay.org Three Lawsuits Filed Against Forest Service for Failing to Protect Environment, Cultural Resources on Pine Mountain, Reyes Peak…
(2022-04-29). Millions join Sri Lankan general strike to demand ouster of Rajapakse government. wsws.org Although limited by the trade unions to just one day, yesterday's massive walkout was a powerful and significant intervention by the working class into Sri Lanka's deepening political and social crisis.
(2022-04-28). The U.S. bubble of pretend. mronline.org 
The lack of objective, principled coverage of the war in Ukraine is a degenerate state of affairs. The one thing worse is the extent to which it's perfectly fine with most Americans.
(2022-04-28). Race and the great American death divide. mronline.org 
It is not surprising that a settler colonial state would practice racism for centuries or that race would be the major factor determining who lives and who dies.
(2022-04-28). Ukraine And The Strength Of Nonalignment. popularresistance.org China and Russia appear to have understood from the first that the Ukraine crisis would affect the geopolitical maps in these two ways. Their joint statement on Feb. 4, the eve of the Beijing Olympics and slightly more than two weeks before Russia began its intervention, was a not-very-veiled rejection of the West's claim to global hegemony and an invitation to begin constructing a new world order based on principles Western nations profess but pay no mind to. | If nonalignment is the emergent drift in global politics and policy, India is logically prominent among the battlegrounds where the fight is engaged. Ind…
(2022-04-28). 'Only Complete Military Defeat of Ukraine Is Resolution': Q&A with Russian Communist Leader on Ukraine, Russia, China & More. orinocotribune.com 
TF contributor Fergie Chambers got the opportunity on April 15 to conduct an in-person interview in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with Roman Kononenko, a member of the Presidium of the Central Committee of Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) and First Secretary of the Saint Petersburg City Committee of the KPRF. The interview ranged on topics including, the Russian "special military operation," the nature of the Ukrainian state, the KPRF's standing within Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin's popularity and China. This interview was conducted mainly in English and a little in Russian. | Fergie Chamb…
(2022-04-28). Noam Chomsky: Propaganda Wars Are Raging as Russia's War on Ukraine Expands. truthout.org 
Since World War I, propaganda has played a crucial role in warfare. Propaganda is used to increase support for the war among citizens of the nation that is waging it. National governments also use targeted propaganda campaigns in an attempt to influence public opinion and behavior in the countries they are at war with, as well as to influence international opinion. Essentially, propaganda, whether circulated through state-controlled or private media, refers to techniques of public opinion manipulation based on incomplete or misleading information, lies and deception. During World War II, both the Nazis and the Al…
(2022-04-28). LIVE on Monday 5/2 @ 2pm EST : Reckoning with the Ukraine government's armed Nazi militias. iacenter.org Register to join the discussion now! REGISTER NOW! MONDAY, MAY 2ND @ 2PM EASTERN Join the discussion via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KS1g5l_hQi-kXZ0Jm-w3Cg Reckoning with the Ukraine government's armed Nazi militias Join the International Action Center for live discussion with anti-fascist Ukrainians on the 2014 massacre at the Odessa House of Labor and the continuing struggle Featuring: Leonid Ilderkin Ukrainian communist in exile, member of coordination council of the Union of Political Refugees and Political Prisoners of Ukraine Phil Wilayto Author and activist, coordinator of the Odessa…
(2022-04-28). Eva Bartlett reports from Mariupol: "Ukraine forces used scorched earth tactics" mronline.org 
Yes, there is destruction, that's what happens when Ukrainian forces, and Nazis, embed in residential areas & occupy apartment buildings. It isn't Raqqa, and if you aren't aware of the U.S. illegal coalition in Syria's full destruction of Raqqa, look that up.
(2022-04-28). Fossil fuel lobbyists continue to seize on Russia's war in Ukraine to push long-term interests. mronline.org 
The unfolding crisis is now a common—and effective—talking point for corporate interest groups seeking regulatory relief.
(2022-04-28). IU Graduate Workers Continue Strike, Faculty Float Vote Of No Confidence. popularresistance.org Bloomington, Indiana – As the graduate worker strike at Indiana University extends into finals week, some faculty members and students plan to take bold measures against the administration to show their solidarity. | On Tuesday, graduate students who are part of the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition voted to extend the graduate student workers' strike through May 3. The extension was supported by 867 votes, a 95.7% majority. | Since the strike's beginning on April 13, graduate workers have been requesting union recognition from IU and an outlined process on how to discuss benefits, higher wages and fee reduction…
(2022-04-28). Peace Movement Needs to Demand Dismantling of NATO. libya360.wordpress.com Harry Targ [Source: greatgameindia.com] NATO went from fighting socialism to enforcing global empire It looks a lot like a return to the past. Founded in 1949 to defend against the "Soviet threat," the NATO alliance is facing a return to mechanized warfare, a huge increase in defense spending, and potentially a new Iron Curtain falling across…
(2022-04-28). Washington Keeps "Courting" New Delhi. journal-neo.org 
India's membership in a limited pool of the "Big World Game" major players is one the country's major distinctive features today. At the same time, New Delhi's positioning at the global "gaming table" is of critical importance for both of the two leading players, the US and China. It appears quite obvious that it is …
(2022-04-28). [Articles] Neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes after invasive Group B Streptococcus in early infancy: A multi-country matched cohort study in South Africa, Mozambique, India, Kenya, and Argentina. thelancet.com Our findings suggest that iGBS disease is on average associated with a higher risk of moderate/severe NDI, however substantial variation in risk was observed between sites and data are consistent with a wide range of values. Our study underlines the importance of long-term follow-up for at-risk neonates and more feasible, standardised assessments to facilitate diagnosis in research and clinical practice.
(2022-04-28). Police murder in Rambukkana exposes Sri Lanka's Tamil National Alliance. wsws.org On April 19, amid mass anti-government protests, Sri Lankan police forces opened fire on a crowd of protesters at Rambukkana demanding affordable food and fuel.
(2022-04-28). Cops terrorize child, protect a bag of Doritos — a WW commentary. workers.org 
Syracuse, New York By now you've probably seen the video, if you can bear to watch yet another horrifying, racist police assault on a person of color. Three massive white cops are terrorizing and shoving around — an eight-year-old Black child. Breakfast is handed out at Dr. Weeks Elementary School, . . . |
(2022-04-28). France's presidential elections — xenophobe loses, banker wins. workers.org 
Emmanuel Macron, the candidate for Forward the Republic (La République En Marche ), won the second round of France's presidential election with 58.54% of the vote. His opponent Marine Le Pen, the candidate for the National Rally (Rassemblement National [RN]), got 41.46% of the vote. When President Emmanuel Macron spoke . . . |
(2022-04-28). Atlanta Apple store workers move to unionize. workers.org 
Atlanta April 27 — Shock waves were no doubt felt at tech giant Apple headquarters when workers at the Cumberland Mall Apple retail store in Atlanta made national news with the announcement that they had filed for an National Labor Relations Board election — the first Apple store to do . . . |
(2022-04-28). Vice President Jessica Alupo to attend Mwai Kibaki's state funeral tomorrow. plusnews.ug 
The Vice President of Uganda Jessica Alupo will tomorrow be in Nairobi Kenya to attendthe late President Mwai Kibaki's State funeral which will be held at the Nyayo national stadium. Alupo who will represent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among the heads of state and government who will grace the event that starts at 8am …
(2022-04-28). Abdala, with three doses, demonstrates 92.28% efficacy. mronline.org 
Communist Party First Secretary and President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, on behalf of Cuba, congratulates researchers who in 13 months achieved a global milestone.
(2022-04-28). Camp Bondsteel: U.S. army leads multinational drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. ArmyApril 27, 2022 US Army battalion leads multinational force during peace support operations in Kosovo CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — The NATO mission in Kosovo involves bringing together military units from dozens of countries to work toward a common goal. These countries do not operate independently but rather as a single entity under a common …
(2022-04-28). Half of all Americans infected with COVID-19, three-quarters of children. wsws.org The Biden administration has scrapped even the pretense of curbing the COVID-19 pandemic, admitting that preventing infections is "not even a policy goal."
(2022-04-28). Madeleine Albright's Funeral Buried Her Legacy Of War-Making And Deceit. popularresistance.org It's fitting that Joe Biden and Bill and Hillary Clinton should eulogize Madeleine Albright at the mammoth Episcopalian institution calling itself the "National Cathedral". After all, just last year, Albright eulogized fellow war maker, "trailblazer" and fellow Episcopalian Colin Powell there for his "honesty, dignity, loyalty and an unshakable commitment to his calling and word." | Albright, Biden and the Clintons covered for each other's criminal war making — and ultimately, they all enabled and covered for Republican criminality as well. All showed they were capable of murderous deceits. | It sparked som…
(2022-04-28). ALBA Movements' Assembly Kicks Off In Argentina. popularresistance.org For the next four days, delegates from people's movements, trade unions, and left political forces will be gathered in Buenos Aires, Argentina in the third Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements. Members of ALBA Movements announced the launch of the assembly in a press conference organized on Monday April 25 in the headquarters of the Argentine Federation of Press Workers (Fatpren). | Manuel Bertoldi, a member of Frente Patria Grande of Argentina and the International Peoples' Assembly secretary told members of the press: "This third continental assembly is taking place here in Argentina, understanding that we ar…
(2022-04-28). Union Wins Two Elections Among Clinical Staff At McLean Hospital. popularresistance.org Belmont, Massachusetts – Local union organizers have scored another victory at McLean Hospital in Belmont, after winning two votes on Friday to unionize all hourly clinical staff like nurses and mental health specialists who assist with patient care. | In September, research assistants at the nationally prominent Harvard-affiliated psychiatric treatment and research institution formed a union — the first, the organizers say, in the hospital's long history. | All hourly clinical staff, excluding those with advanced degrees, will be part of the union if Friday's votes are confirmed. Through the effort, union…
(2022-04-28). ICJ Rules in Favor of Nicaragua in Maritime Case Against Colombia. orinocotribune.com On April 21, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favor of Nicaragua and against Colombia in the maritime case "Alleged Violations of Sovereign Rights and Maritime Spaces in the Caribbean Sea." With ten votes in favor and 5 against, the majority of judges at the ICJ sided with Nicaragua, ruling that Colombia violated Nicaragua's sovereign rights by trying to control fishing activities and interfering with maritime research in parts of the Caribbean sea that are within Nicaragua's exclusive economic zone. The United Nations' court, by 9 to 6 votes, also ordered Colombia to immediately cease patrolling…
(2022-04-28). Kim Jong Un: To Cope with Possible Future World Crisis We Will Advance a Faster Armed Forces Build Up & Especially Nuclear Forces. orinocotribune.com This April 25, 2022, a grand military parade to be remembered in Korea's history was held at Kim Il Sung Square in the capital city of Pyongyang, the 90th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army (KPRA), the first revolutionary armed forces of Juche type. | The military parade began with a magnificent demonstration of skills by paratroopers who landed on the square, fluttering a large national flag. The State Merited Chorus in charge of playing music for the parade entered the square. | On April 25, 1932, Juche 21 was the day when the dawn of national liberation was brought to the Korean peo…
(2022-04-28). Venezuela Asks International Labor Organization to Study Effects of Sanctions on Workers. orinocotribune.com The government of Venezuela held a meeting with representatives of the International Labor Organization (ILO), as part of the Social Dialogue Forum that is being hosted in Caracas during April 25-28. | Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez urged the ILO representatives to start an investigation regarding the economic hardships endured by countries on which unilateral coercive measures have been imposed by the US with the association of its Western allies. | Rodríguez stated that the investigation should ask: "What happens to sanctioned workers in those countries? How does the blockade affect employers a…
(2022-04-28). Morris Brown College Officially Regains Full Accreditation After Nearly 20 Years. moguldom.com It's taken nearly 20 years, but historically Black Morris Brown College has officially regained full accreditation. The HBCU in downtown Atlanta was granted full accreditation on April 26 in a unanimous vote by Virginia-based accreditation organization Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The organization approved the accreditation application from Morris Brown in 2020. The process …
(2022-04-28). More Changes As Biden Falls In Polls: Advisor Cedric Richmond To Leave White House For Private Sector. moguldom.com President Joe Biden's senior advisor Cedric Richmond is leaving his White House job as director of the Office of Public Engagement to work in the private sector — for the Democratic National Committee. Some observers said Richmond had trouble finding footing in the West Wing, where he coordinated dialogue between the Biden-Harris administration and the …
(2022-04-28). Interview with Starbucks union organizer in New Orleans. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On Tuesday, April 19, baristas at the Starbucks café on Maple Street filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board for a union election. Workers complain about chronic understaffing, few hours and low wages. Poor scheduling was especially hard on the employees during Mardi Gras, when the New Orleans tourism industry is at its peak. Fight Back! interviewed Billie, a shift supervisor and organizer of the union drive. Billie's last name is not being used due to concerns about company retaliation. | Fight Back!: What are the issues that made y'all want to start unionizing? | Billie: I ha…
(2022-04-28). Ghalibaf stresses stepped-up support for Palestine, Quds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) — The speaker of the Iranian parliament has held a meeting with a Hamas official in Tehran ahead of International Quds Day to stressed intensified support for the Palestinian by the Islamic Ummah.
(2022-04-28). Conquered Karabakh also part of Pakistan, Armenia doesn't exist as nation: expert. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 28, 2022 Pakistani expert: "Shusha is our culture capital as well" "I am glad to be here today," said Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad, Pakistan attending the international forum called " South Caucasus: Development and Cooperation" held in Shusha told APA. "As you know, …
(2022-04-28). How Selling the 'Russia-China' Threat Serves the US. libya360.wordpress.com Salman Rafi Sheikh Today, if there is one issue in the United States that draws equal support from both the Republicans and the Democrats, it is the fact that China presents the most serious threat to the US global supremacy. Related to this is the other point of agreement i.e., developing a global coalition against…
(2022-04-28). Australian workers explain why they are attending the International May Day Online Rally. wsws.org "I urge all workers to attend. It is the only way forward, against the virus and against war."
(2022-04-28). US and Europe are Ripping Off All of Africa's Gas. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir Danilov Following Washington's Russophobic instructions, European politicians are touring the world in search of free gas to reduce dependence on Russia. And they have identified Africa as the key region in this regard. The countries of the Arab world are less actively considered by the Europeans, understanding that they are not eager, if it…