(2024-04-27). American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten promotes slander of Gaza protests as "antisemitic," covers for brutal government repression. wsws.org Weingarten, a member of the Democratic National Committee with close ties to the Clintons, "Genocide Joe" Biden and other war criminals, personifies the role of the AFL-CIO bureaucracy as a mouthpiece for US imperialism abroad and austerity at home.
(2024-04-27). Columbia Students File Civil Rights Complaint After NYPD Arrests, National Guard Threat. indybay.org April 25, New York, NY — Today, Palestine Legal filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), demanding an investigation into Columbia University's discriminatory treatment of Palestinian students and their allies, including by inviting NYPD officers in riot gear — for the first time in decades — to arrest over a hundred students peacefully protesting Israel's genocide last week.
(2024-04-27). NLG Condemns Attacks on Gaza Solidarity Encampments. indybay.org April 25th, 2024 – The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) unequivocally condemns the ongoing repression of pro-Palestinian activism taking place on university campuses across the country. The NLG is firm in its support for a free Palestine, and is against Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and occupation of the West Bank. The violent and unprovoked attacks by police on student encampments at Columbia, Yale, NYU, University of Southern California, Emory, University of Texas, and other universities exhibit a dangerous overreach against students' 1st Amendment rights and further illustrates our country's spiral into a surv…
(2024-04-27). German police shut down Palestine Congress in Berlin. workers.org 
By Andrew Johnson An anti-imperialist Palestine Congress "against German complicity in the genocide in Gaza" was planned for Berlin from April 12-14.. (junge Welt, April 15). Before police shut it down, the congress discussed the recent charges in the International Court of Justice, including South Africa's charges accusing Israel of . . . |
(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). Mayo Clinic Platform expands global footprint of its distributed data network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The first-of-its-kind alliance moves into new regions to transform global healthcare and improve access, diagnostics and treatments for patients everywhere. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform continues to expand its distributed data network, Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect1, which now includes eight of the world's leading health systems across three continents: Seoul National University Hospital, SingHealth and UC Davis Health, which join Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Mayo Clinic, Mercy, Sheba Medical Center and University Health Network (UHN)…
(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). US FDA seeks info after Hong Kong suspends sales of Indian spice brands MDH, Everest. geo.tv 
Singapore has ordered a recall of the Everest spice mix as well, saying it contains high levels of ethylene oxide…
(2024-04-27). Saturday 4/27: Indigefest. indybay.org Quarry Amphitheater, UC Santa Cruz…
(2024-04-27). Iraqi Tik-Tok star shot dead outside home in Baghdad. middleeasteye.net 
Iraqi Tik-Tok star shot dead outside home in Baghdad | Om Fahad is the latest in a string of social media stars murdered in Iraq in recent years | | Iraqi TikTok celebrity Om Fahad at the Basra International Stadium during a game at the Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament on 19 January 2023 (Husse…
(2024-04-27). Over 63 per cent turnout in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Over 63 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Rajasthan's Banswara and Maharashtra's Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various …
(2024-04-27). Congress has Muslim League's agenda, says it will make separate law for minorities: Shah. muslimmirror.com Bemetara : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday claimed that Congress has said it would make a separate law for minorities, and asked whether the country should "function on the basis of Sharia". Speaking at an election rally in Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh, he also said that those who refused invitation for the consecration …
(2024-04-27). Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU): A centre for educational excellence. muslimmirror.com By Dr. S. Mohammad Fayez Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has significantly influenced the educational landscape of India over the last two decades. The institution's overarching objective extends beyond the mere provision of quality education in Urdu, encompassing a broader vision acknowledged nationally. Within the societal fabric of India, there exists a demography characterized …
(2024-04-27). Over 63 per cent turnout in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Over 63 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Rajasthan's Banswara and Maharashtra's Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various …
(2024-04-27). Congress has Muslim League's agenda, says it will make separate law for minorities: Shah. muslimmirror.com Bemetara : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday claimed that Congress has said it would make a separate law for minorities, and asked whether the country should "function on the basis of Sharia". Speaking at an election rally in Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh, he also said that those who refused invitation for the consecration …
(2024-04-27). Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU): A centre for educational excellence. muslimmirror.com By Dr. S. Mohammad Fayez Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has significantly influenced the educational landscape of India over the last two decades. The institution's overarching objective extends beyond the mere provision of quality education in Urdu, encompassing a broader vision acknowledged nationally. Within the societal fabric of India, there exists a demography characterized …
(2024-04-27). Reduction of pollutant emissions by companies may not be reliable. plenglish.com Amsterdam, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Meeting international climate targets means that the business sector must decarbonize, but without scientific methods to determine how much each company should reduce its emissions, these targets are no longer reliable.
(2024-04-27). Reduction of pollutant emissions by companies may not be reliable. plenglish.com Amsterdam, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Meeting international climate targets means that the business sector must decarbonize, but without scientific methods to determine how much each company should reduce its emissions, these targets are no longer reliable.
(2024-04-27). DPRK condemns U.S. plans to militarize outer space. plenglish.com Pyongyang, April 27 (Prensa Latina) The hegemonic attempts of the U.S. to militarize the outer space threaten international peace and security, as denounced on Saturday by the National Directorate of Aerospace Technology of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
(2024-04-27). A Fresh Look at Nature's Misunderstood Carnivores — Hyenas. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy, On April 27, wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists around the globe mark a significant occasion—International Hyena Day. This day serves as an important reminder to celebrate and acknowledge one of the most enigmatic yet misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom—the hyena. Often depicted unfavorably and overshadowed by the more iconic wildlife of Africa, hyenas play a pivotal role in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitats. International Hyena Day not only aims to elevate the hyena's profile but also seeks to dismantle the l…
(2024-04-27). Marching for Millennia: Discovering the Tapirs — Earth's Prehistoric Wanderers. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy, April 27th is marked on the calendars of wildlife enthusiasts around the globe for a special reason—it's World Tapir Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the tapir, one of the most unusual and ancient creatures still roaming the earth. Celebrated since 2008, World Tapir Day highlights the importance of tapir conservation, drawing attention to the challenges these creatures face, including habitat loss and poaching. The day encourages education and action across international lines, fostering a global commitment to preserving these mag…
(2024-04-27). India undertakes integrated rural development. tvbrics.com 
"The Art of Living", an international humanitarian organisation, undertakes Indian village development between March 2023 and March 2024…
(2024-04-27). Egypt's Prime Minister holds meeting to increase strategic reserves of essential goods. tvbrics.com 
Egypt discusses efforts to ensure the availability of basic commodities and increase their strategic reserves…
(2024-04-27). Indian authorities support programme to empower women entrepreneurs. tvbrics.com 
It deals with government procurement…
(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). 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). 'Dil hai Hindustani': This is how Indian heart transforms Pakistani teen's life in Chennai. ptcnews.tv 'Dil hai Hindustani': In a heartwarming tale of cross-border compassion, 19-year-old Pakistani woman from Pakistan's Karachi battling a severe heart ailment found a lifeline across the border in Delhi and the benevolence of Chennai's MGM Healthcare. Nineteen-year-old Ayesha Rashan had endured a decade-long struggle with heart disease. Her quest for treatment led her to India in 2014, where she underwent a heart pump implantation to support her failing heart. However, this intervention proved insufficient over time, necessitating a heart transplant to secure her survival.The Rashan family sought expert consultati…
(2024-04-27). Travel to and from China rise during the May Day holiday. ecns.cn The daily average number of entries and exits at national ports during this year's May Day holiday, which falls from May 1 to May 5, is expected to reach 1.76 million, a 40.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
(2024-04-27). UN treaty on plastic pollution gains momentum. independent.co.ug 
Ottawa, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | Negotiators from about 175 countries are meeting in the Canadian Capital Ottawa to forge an international treaty to regulate plastics. The conference in Canada is the fourth in the round of negotiations since the governments backed by scientific evidence agreed to develop an international treaty to clean up plastic pollution that …
(2024-04-27). US car accident: 3 Gujrati women killed as speeding SUV flies 20 feet over bridge, crashes into trees. ptcnews.tv US car accident: In a horrific, dreadful and spine-chilling incident, three Indian-origin women from Gujarat killed in a US car crash. Three Indian Gujarti women identified as Rekhaben Patel, Sangitaben Patel, and Manishaben Patel, tragically lost their lives in a devastating car accident in the United States as their heir SUV veered off the road, crossing all lanes of traffic, and careened over a bridge, soaring at least 20 feet into the air before crashing into trees on the opposite sideThe harrowing incident unfolded in Greenville County, South Carolina traveling northbound on I-85. Chief Deputy Coroner Mike…
(2024-04-27). China helps Uganda fight malaria as global funding shrinks. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | For Milly Nakazzi, an assistant nursing officer at Uganda's Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, the fact that at least six of every 10 patients she treats have malaria is business as usual. "The malaria rate is actually very high, not only here at Kiruddu but also at other health facilities across …
(2024-04-27). Engineer of Kiruddu Hospital remanded over theft of mattresses. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiruddu National Referral Hospital Biomedical Engineer, Darlington Tumukugize was on Friday remanded to Luzira prison on charges of theft of eight mattresses and other valuables. Tumukugize was on Friday evening arraigned before the Court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Patience Lorna Mukundane. He was charged with two counts: possessing …
(2024-04-27). Know the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…
(2024-04-27). Horticultural expo kicks off in Chengdu. ecns.cn The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu kicked off on Friday in Chengdu, Sichuan province, bringing the beauty and wonder of plants and flowers to millions.
(2024-04-27). World Report] 10 years on: the legacy of the Flint water crisis. thelancet.com The exposure of residents to lead in drinking water caused a national outcry, prompting requirements to update infrastructure and tighten water quality standards. Susan Jaffe reports.
(2024-04-27). Perspectives] On not cutting corners. thelancet.com For want of a nail, the ancient proverb goes, the shoe was lost. It has long been observed that the smallest oversights can have downstream effects. Indeed, all of life is a series of actions and consequences—a truth that serves a guiding principle of Abraham Verghese's 2009 novel Cutting for Stone. As a physician and writer born in Ethiopia to parents of Indian descent, Verghese's fiction draws on his personal, cultural, and professional experiences. His literary writing often features intricate medical passages that explore the complexities of both illness and its management, as well as explorations of po…
(2024-04-27). Shanghai greets eager visitors from luxury cruise liner. ecns.cn Shanghai welcomed the largest number of travelers on a single cruise trip, as Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas arrived at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Friday morning, according to official data.
(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). Digital payment services in Hong Kong expanded. ecns.cn The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu kicked off on Friday in Chengdu, Sichuan province, bringing the beauty and wonder of plants and flowers to millions.
(2024-04-27). 4 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head…
(2024-04-27). DEA Drug Take Back Day at Mayo Clinic in Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Saturday, April 27, is the next Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Staff, patients and community members are encouraged to attend a local event and drop off unused and expired drugs. Mayo Clinic in Florida is hosting a drop-off site in cooperation with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: Date: April 27 Time: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Drop-Off Site: Mayo Clinic, Davis Building, drive-thru entrance off Mayo Blvd. There will be pharmacists and other…
(2024-04-27). Arrestan a manifestantes pro Palestina en Universidad de Indiana, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Denuncian que la Policía utilizó fuerza física para poner fin a una protesta que tuvo carácter pacífico.
(2024-04-27). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |
(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). Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir involved in car accident. newarab.com 
Israel's hardline national security minister Video aired on Israeli media showed the car Ben-Gvir was travelling in had flipped over. | Police commissioner Kobi Shabtai told reporters two other people were injured in the incident. | "Minister Ben-Gvir feels good, is conscious, and will continue to receive medical treatment at Assaf HaRofeh Hospital," his office said. | Ben-G…
(2024-04-27). Ben-Gvir visits Al Aqsa amid settler raids during Passover. newarab.com 
Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir's visit coincided with illegal settlers forcing their way into the mosq…
(2024-04-27). Trump compares US protests to 2017 white nationalist rally. newarab.com 
Trump, the Republican candidate for president in the November el…
(2024-04-27). Student protests: From Vietnam to Palestine. newarab.com 
The recent Whether pushing back against international conflicts or fighting for social justice on their turf, student activists have consistently been at the forefront of societal transformation. | The Vietnam Era: A turning point in student activism: | Let's rew…
(2024-04-27). Mass casualties feared as RSF encircles Sudan's Al-Fashir. newarab.com 
The capital of the Sudanese state Sudanese activists and international researchers warned on Thursday that the city of
(2024-04-26). Writers' Group Presents 'Poems in Print' Exhibit: A Celebration of Local Poetry at Kapihan Café, Legazpi City. pressenza.com 
Legazpi, Albay— Rhymes of PEG, a community of writers and artists, is set to hold a "Poems in Print" Exhibit at Kapihan Café in Legazpi City, Albay from April 27 to May 11, 2024. | Featuring poetry pieces by local writers, the exhibit aims to celebrate poetry just in time for National Poetry Month, which occurs every April. It also aims to showcase and highlight the works of poets, regardless of their native language, and to present them together in an exhibit for many people to read and appreciate. It's like achieving the best of both worlds when art meets poetry and combines them into one masterpiece.