(2022-05-12). Sri Lanka: Build independent action committees to protect lives and democratic rights! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party, the Sri Lankan section of the International Committee of the Fourth International, issued this statement in Sinhalese and Tamil.
(2022-05-12). Sri Lankan president mobilises military with orders to shoot on sight. wsws.org The extensive deployment of the state's repressive machine shows that Rajapakse is systematically preparing to take on the working class now moving into struggle to defend its rights.
(2022-05-11). Updated: Israeli Soldiers Kill Veteran Palestinian Journalist, Injure Another, In Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers killed, Wednesday dawn, a prominent Palestinian journalist, Al-Jazeera TV correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh, 51, and injured another journalist after targeting them with sniper fire when many journalists gathered to cover an invasion of Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank. Update: Dozens of soldiers and police officers invaded the home of the …
(2022-05-11). Abu Akleh assassination by Israel draws intl. condemnation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — The martyrdom of Aljazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh by the Israeli regime forces in Jenin in the West Bank has drawn widespread condemnation internationally.
(2022-05-11). Abu Akle assassination draws intl. condemnation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — The martyrdom of Aljazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh by the Israeli regime forces in Jenin in the West Bank has drawn widespread condemnation internationally.
(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). I led talks on Donbas and Crimea in the 90s. Here's How the War Should End. scheerpost.com 
A Soviet monument to friendship between Ukraine and Russia during its demolition amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine in central Kyiv, Ukraine. April 26, 2022 (Editorial credit: home for heroes / Shutterstock.com) | By John Quigley / As the war in Ukraine continues to take thousands of lives, distressingly little attention is being devoted to bringing it to an end. | Negotiations are stalled, and other governments are not pushing for a resumption. At s…
(2022-05-11). Ukraine war facilitates Turkish trans-Caspian transport routes — Kazakh president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMay 11, 2022 Role of Trans-Caspian International Transport Route notably increases — Kazakh president Role of Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has notably increased due to the changing geopolitical situation, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the Kazakh-Turkish business forum in Ankara on May 11…. According to Tokayev, after connection of the Kuryk seaport …
(2022-05-11). Why We Need War Crime Tribunals in Donbass. orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes — empty The guilty must be punished, the innocent must have justice, the dead must be remembered, and the living must be held to account. |
(2022-05-11). Briefing on the Results of the Analysis of Documents Related to the Military Biological Activities of the United States on the Territory of Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com May 11, 2022 The Russian Defence Ministry continues to study materials on the implementation of military biological programs of the United States and its NATO allies on the territory of Ukraine. We have already mentioned Robert Pope, director of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Programme and author of the idea of the Central Depository of Highly…
(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 
By A recent report in Ukrainian news outlet
(2022-05-11). Selected Articles: UK and US Governments Are Primary Obstacles to Peace Negotiations: Ukrainian News Outlet. globalresearch.ca By A recent report in Ukrainian news outlet
(2022-05-11). What Victory Day means in Madrid. iacenter.org By àÅngeles Maestro May 9, 2022 Madrid We publish the article below about a demonstration in Madrid as part of celebrating the anniversary of the May 9, 1945, victory of the Soviet Union against Nazi-ruled Germany, marked by Germany's unconditional surrender. Clarifying the history of World War II is always important for the working class, because the role of the world's first socialist state was essential in victory over Nazi domination. It is even more important now because of the conflict provoked by the major imperialist powers, the U.S. at their head, against Russia. Anyone who reads history or even hi…
(2022-05-11). Army Demolishes A Palestinian Home In Beit Hanina. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers demolished a Palestinian home in Beit Hanina town, north of occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank. The soldiers invaded the al-Ashqariyya neighborhood in Beit Hanina before surrounding and invading a home owned by Atwan Salayma. The army then demolished the two hundred square/meter home that provided shelter for eight family members …
(2022-05-11). Israeli Soldiers Injure A Palestinian Near Jerusalem. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers shot, Wednesday evening, a young Palestinian man in Biddu town, northwest of occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank. Several army jeeps invaded the town, leading to protests before the soldiers fired rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs, and concussion grenades. Medical sources said the soldiers shot a young man with a rubber-coated steel bullet …
(2022-05-11). Israeli Soldiers Kill A Palestinian Teen Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian teenage boy on Wednesday and injured another in the al-Biereh city, near Ramallah in the central West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry said the soldiers fatally shot Tha'er Khalil a-Yazouri, 16, in Jabal at-Tawil area in the al-Biereh city. It stated that the child, a student of the al-Hashimiyya School …
(2022-05-11). Updated: Soldiers Abduct Nine Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers abducted nine Palestinians in several parts of the occupied West Bank. Israeli colonizers also attacked Palestinians near Hebron. Several army jeeps invaded Silwad town, east of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, searched homes, and abducted Abdul-Qader Hammad, Mohammad Qaher Hammad, and former political prisoner Tareq Ziad Hamed.
(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). 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). Inauguration ceremony of 33rd Tehran Intl. Book fair. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — The 33rd edition of the Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) was inaugurated at Tehran's Imam Khomeini (RA) Mosalla on Tuesday.
(2022-05-11). The Greek government's responsibility for violent attacks on Russians in Athens. wsws.org During the Orthodox Easter festival in Greece, Ukrainian nationalists beat up Oksana Maryakhina, who has lived in Greece for 20 years. Right-wing radicals feel emboldened by the nationalist warmongering.
(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'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). Paris Gets Kicked Out of French Africa. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir Danilov Mali's government spokesman Colonel Abdoulaye MaàØga, who was the country's prime minister in 2017, announced in a televised address that the African country was tearing up defense agreements with France. Although Paris has called the decision "unjustified", France is nevertheless continuing to withdraw its military from Mali, following the Malian government's earlier call for…
(2022-05-11). "Stay Safe": The Whole World Is in Harms' Way. libya360.wordpress.com Jim "Fergie" Chambers This house, a small homestead for a family of 6, in the Petrovsky district of Donetsk, was hit with a Ukrainian rocket last week. Shells continued to land nearby as we spoke with this family yesterday, as they have very day for 8 years In short, those of us who have any…
(2022-05-11). Former Star Michigan State Basketball Player Adreian Payne Murdered In Orlando, Florida. moguldom.com National Basketball Association first-round pick Adreian Payne, a four-year standout with the Michigan State University Spartans basketball team, was shot and killed on May 9 while trying to mediate a domestic dispute. He was 31. Lawrence Dority was arrested on a warrant for first degree murder in connection to the shooting of Payne, according to authorities …
(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). 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). 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). 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). Sri Lanka da pleno poderes al ejército para reprimir manifestaciones. telesurtv.net La orden del Ministerio de Defensa autoriza a disparar "a quienes dañen la propiedad privada", aunque se teme que la orden derive en una más intensa represión de las protestas.
(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). 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). 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). Saturday 5/28: Race to End Animal Gambling in Berkeley and Albany. indybay.org 100 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA…
(2022-05-11). Sunday 5/15: Q&A Discussion of Art as Resistance Short Films. indybay.org
(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). Mad as Hell Raging Grannies Bring Resistance Message to Berkeley. indybay.org March through book fair and downtown for abortion rights…
(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). Saturday 5/14: Writers With Drinks featuring Jaime Cortez. indybay.org The Make Out Room, 3225 22nd St.
(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). China Slams US for Changing Taiwan Wording on State Department Website. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, China The State Department
(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…
(2022-05-11). Heavy cyber attacks target Zionist websites, servers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Hebrew news sources reported that the regime's servers and websites have come under extensive cyber attacks.
(2022-05-11). Israel Fires Missile at Syrian Border Area. news.antiwar.com Reports Wednesday morning emerged that Israel fired missiles at the Quneitra border area of Syria. Details are still coming in, along with some video on social media of the strikes. Israel, as with most of its attacks, did not comment or explain. | While the strikes hit in Quneitra very close to the border, it still isn't entirely clear what, if anything, was hit. Past strikes in the area targeted observation posts belonging to the Syrian military or to militi…
(2022-05-11). Israel Fires Missile at Syrian Border Area. news.antiwar.com Reports Wednesday morning emerged that Israel fired missiles at the Quneitra border area of Syria. Details are still coming in, along with some video on social media of the strikes. Israel, as with most of its attacks, did not comment or explain. | While the strikes hit in Quneitra very close to the border, it still isn't entirely clear what, if anything, was hit. Past strikes in the area targeted observation posts belonging to the Syrian military or to militi…