(2022-01-11). With its aggression in Balkans, Mideast, Africa, Asia, Latin America, U.S. has no right to lecture CSTO on Kazakhstan — envoy. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com US has no grounds to counsel CSTO on what to do in Kazakhstan — Russian embassyUnlike the US troops, occupying territories of Syria and Kosovo in Serbia, the peacekeeping forces of the CSTO carry out the mission to ensure security of the critical infrastructure in upon the request of its authorities, the embassy said The …
(2022-01-11). Closer Scrutiny Reveals how Close to State Power Sacha Baron Cohen Really Is. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Macleod — Jan 5, 2022 | MintPress reviewed documents and spoke to a former CIA agent who worked with Sacha Baron Cohen to reveal how the famed actor worked with the national security state to sell America's wars. | MINNEAPOLIS — Sacha Baron Cohen is widely hailed as a comedic genius, using his sheer audacity to mock the absurdity of his targets. The creator of Ali G, Borat and Bràºno has become one of Hollywood's hottest commodities. Yet his outrageous stunts often belie his agenda and his own proximity to state power. | Baron Cohen is often reluctant to make direct political statements. B…
(2022-01-11). US and Russia meet for negotiations in Geneva. wsws.org In the runup to the bilateral talks, it was already clear that they were not a round of détente but would initiate a further stage in the war preparations of the United States and its European allies against Russia.
(2022-01-11). "Stick to the Facts" — Judge Rejects Claim That Trump Urged "Peace" on Jan. 6. truthout.org 
On Monday, a federal judge rejected several assertions from a lawyer for Donald Trump, and questioned whether the former president's inaction during the January 6 Capitol attack amounted to an endorsement of the violence that took place that day. | U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta for the District of Columbia did not indicate how he plans to rule on a number of civil lawsuits where plaintiffs — including several members of Congress and Capitol Police officers — allege that Trump and many…
(2022-01-11). As Israel Plots Endgame in Occupied Golan, Bennett Must Remember Lessons of the Past. orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud — Jan 5, 2022 | With Syria still embroiled in its own war, Israel has been actively rewriting the rule book regarding its conduct in this Arab country. Gone are the days of a potential return of the illegally occupied Golan Heights to Syrian sovereignty in exchange for peace, per the language of yesteryears. Now, Israel is set to double its illegal Jewish settler population in the Golan, while Israeli bombs continue to drop with a much higher frequency on various Syrian targets. | Indeed, a one-sided war is underway, casually reported as if a routine, everyday event. In the last decade, many…
(2022-01-11). The US Drops an Average of 46 Bombs a Day While Grandstanding for Peace. truthout.org 
The Pentagon has finally published its first Over…
(2022-01-11). 20 Years Later, Guantánamo Remains a Disgraceful Stain on Our Nation. It Needs to End. aclu.org Twenty years have passed since the first detainees arrived in Guantánamo Bay, making it the longest-standing war prison in U.S. history. Since 2002, 779 Muslim men and boys have been held at Guantánamo, nearly all of them without charge or trial. Today, 39 men remain indefinitely detained there, and 27 of them have never even been charged with any crime. Fourteen of those 27 have been cleared for transfer or release, some for years. Many of the remaining men are torture survivors; the CIA formerly disappeared some of them at "black sites" before our government sent them to Guantánamo. All of the prisoners have…
(2022-01-11). The U.S. Makes a Mockery of Treaties and International Law. towardfreedom.org The United States claims it is operating under a "rules-based order"—but the term is not the same international law recognized by the rest of the world. Rather, it is camouflage behind which American exceptionalism flourishes, writes K.J. Noh for Globetrotter.
(2022-01-11). With world's highest COVID-19 death rate, Peru confronts third wave of pandemic. wsws.org "It isn't a curve, it's a straight vertical line heading up," Peruvian health official warns.
(2022-01-11). Ivy League schools acting like 'price-fixing cartel,' lawsuit says. rt.com 
Lawsuit alleges that 16 major US universities are 'conspiring' to limit financial assistance packages for needy students | Sixteen top US universities, including a number of prestigious Ivy League schools, have been accused of violating antitrust laws by working together to decide how much financial help should be awarded to prospective students. | The
(2022-01-11). '–°uddle' pets for warmth, energy firm tells clients. rt.com 
SSE Energy Services emailed a list of 10 'simple and cost-effective' recommendations to 'keep warm' in the winter without central heating | One of the UK's largest energy suppliers has been forced to apologize after sending "insulting" energy-saving tips to customers that suggested they could save on heating bills by 'cuddling' their pets and "doing a few star jumps." | In a blog post emailed to customers on Monday, SSE Energy Services recommended 10 "simple and cost-effective ways to keep warm this winter." The advice included "sticking to non-alcoholic drinks," doing chores around the house, and "encouraging…
(2022-01-11). "There are zero safety protocols to keep us safe from COVID": Autoworker denounces conditions at Warren Truck Plant. wsws.org A worker at the Stellantis Warren Truck Plant describes the impossible situation workers face as they battle both COVID and increasingly intolerable working conditions.
(2022-01-11). Another autoworker denounces conditions at Warren Truck Plant. wsws.org A worker at the Stellantis Warren Truck Plant describes the impossible situation workers face as they battle both COVID and increasingly intolerable working conditions.
(2022-01-11). Autoridad electoral de Nicaragua juramenta a Daniel Ortega para nuevo periodo presidencial. cubadebate.cu La presidenta del Consejo Supremo Electoral de Nicaragua entregó este lunes a Daniel Ortega y a Rosario Murillo las credenciales como presidente y vicepresidenta para un nuevo periodo al frente del Ejecutivo de esa nación. Entre otros temas abordados en su intervención, Ortega reiteró el reclamo de cese de la política de bloqueo y sanciones contra Cuba y Venezuela.
(2022-01-10). US War Lobby Fuels Conflict In Russia, Ukraine, And Syria. popularresistance.org Douglas Macgregor, a retired US Army Colonel and former Pentagon senior advisor, analyzes the US-Russia standoff in Ukraine; the aftermath of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan; Trump's failure to act on 2016 campaign anti-interventionist rhetoric, only to surround himself with neocons; and the ongoing, overlooked US military occupation of Syria after the decade-long CIA dirty war. | "The Military Industrial Congressional Complex," Macgregor says, "seems to be more powerful than anyone who occupies the office of the presidency."ffice of the presidency."
(2022-01-10). Stoltenberg: NATO ready for war in Europe. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Jens Stoltenberg: NATO stands ready for conflict in Europe NATO has warned Moscow to abandon its belligerent foreign policy and co-operate with the West or face a military alliance steeled for conflict on the eve of a week of intense diplomacy aimed at averting a Russian assault on Ukraine…. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's secretary-general, said the …
(2022-01-10). Despite arms restrictions, Germany supports Ukraine's war in Donbass. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com German government says provides multilateral support to Ukraine, including in military field In response to the latest call by Ukrainian Ambassador Andrij Melnyk to provide Kyiv with defensive weapons, the German government said that the country was already helping Ukraine in the military sphere and that it would not change its policy. *** In particular, …
(2022-01-10). Repercussions of Rightwing Extremism Rise in the Military on US Democracy. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen Retired US generals have warned of the possibility of a coup during the 2024 election. Experts are concerned that the emergence of right-wing extremism in the US military would endanger democracy in the US. The Department of Defense is implementing new procedures to combat extremism inside its forces; however, experts are concerned that…
(2022-01-10). CSTO Peacekeepers to Leave Kazakhstan at First Request, Once Situation Stabilizes, Ministry Says. sputniknews.com NUR-SULTAN (Sputnik) – The peacekeeping contingent of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) sent to Kazakhstan to help protect vital facilities amid mass riots will leave the country once the situation stabilizes, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry informs.
(2022-01-10). From Central Asia to Northeast Europe: Belarus calls for strengthening CSTO against threats. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Lukashenko calls to strengthen CSTO's peacekeeping capacity We need to build up the peacekeeping capacity of the CSTO, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a special session of the CSTO Collective Security Council on 10 January…. "We are facing serious challenges in the future. Therefore, we need to reinforce the CSTO. We need to work, …
(2022-01-10). Colombia reports the forth massacre of 2022. peoplesdispatch.org In the first nine days of this year, four massacres have been perpetrated in different departments of Colombia according to the Institute of Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ). | In the early hours of January 9, INDEPAZ reported that three members of a family, a man, his pregnant wife, and their 17-year-old son,
(2022-01-10). Barinas State Re-Elections: Jorge Arreaza Concedes Defeat. libya360.wordpress.com Jesús Rodríguez Espinoza Caracas, January 9, 2021 —The re-election for the governorship of Barinas state was held peacefully this Sunday, January 9, in all the12 municipalities (Arismendi, Barinas, Bolívar, Ezequiel Zamora, Bishops, Pedraza, Rojas, Sosa, Alberto Arvelo Torrealba, Antonio José de Sucre, Cruz Paredes, and Andrés Eloy Blanco) of the state, with 961 polling stations…
(2022-01-10). Understanding the Who and the Why of the Sudan Coup. towardfreedom.org Sudan needs to alter its position in the global conflict to be in the place that meets the interests of its people. That is, inevitably away from the Western camp and Washington, writes Kribsoo Diallo in the first of a 2-part series on the October 25 coup.
(2022-01-10). The United States Obstructs Elections in Libya, Fearing Victory of Dr. Saif al-Islam Qaddafi. orinocotribune.com Editorial Comment: Not only is the US manipulating events to place its own operatives in power, it is also laying the foundations for a protracted civil war and the balkanization of Libya to better serve imperial interests, which extend past Libya's borders, to threaten all of Africa. — A.V. | The United States is following Britain's example in interfering in Libya's internal affairs, with the aim of canceling or postponing the elections, for fear of Dr. Saif al-Islam al-Qaddafi's victory in the presidential elections. | To achieve this goal, the United States is playing an underhanded game, announcing its…
(2022-01-10). Canton, Ohio police, district attorney, blame victim after body camera footage confirms cop shot James Williams without warning. wsws.org In a Saturday protest, family members and activists demanded justice for Williams, who was murdered by a still-unnamed Canton police officer less than 10 minutes into the New Year.
(2022-01-10). Talk World Radio: Robert Fantina on Iran and Non-Agreements. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded as audio and video on Riverside.fm, unless we can't get it to work and then it's recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about the difficulty the U.S. government has in ceasing to …
(2022-01-10). Sex education gains steam in south China primary schools. ecns.cn To improve sex education among young people, a school in south China's Hainan Province is promoting a unique awareness program, with teachers imparting knowledge about the private parts of the human body.
(2022-01-10). China commends outstanding grass-roots police officers. ecns.cn China announced a list of 20 outstanding grass-roots police officers and 17 for nomination awards, as Monday marks the second Chinese People's Police Day.
(2022-01-10). PayPal may launch own cryptocoin. rt.com 
Global online payment system mulls creating own crypto, but looks to US dollar for support | Tech giant PayPal is preparing to launch its own crypto token, the company confirmed after signs of the move were found on its iPhone app. | "We are exploring a stablecoin; if and when we seek to move forward, we will of course, work closely with relevant regulators," the head of PayPal's crypto department, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, said in a statement to Bloomberg News. | The company is looking at creating a stablecoin — a cryptocurrency backed by the value of a fiat currency or commodity. | PayPal's move to creat…
(2022-01-10). Amid warnings of an Omicron surge, Sri Lankan government maintains criminal "opening up" policy. wsws.org Despite the high Omicron infection rate in the Katunayake Airport area, the country's main international airport, there are no restrictions on the flow of foreign tourists entering the country.
(2022-01-10). Consumer Health: Treating glaucoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about treating this group of eye conditions. About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and it's the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to abnormally high pressure in your eye. Elevated eye pressure is due to…
(2022-01-10). Cognitive Warfare: Imperialist Psyops, Social Control, & Making Reality Malleable. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea Since capitalism reached its highest stage, the stage where the imperialist countries export capital in order to perpetuate their dominance, the bourgeoisie have been aware that this system is crucial for more than merely gaining profits. It lets them project social control. Within the core imperialist countries, where capitalism's most brutal and extreme…
(2022-01-10). When comic books threatened the U.S.A. (and the world). mronline.org 
Hank Kennedy reminds us of a period of all-sided culture war against comic books, pointing at its lessons and aftermath today.
(2022-01-10). Anti-vax group decries new restrictions warning (VIDEO). rt.com 
Anti-lockdown protesters march through Copenhagen, Denmark | Black-clad activists marched through Denmark's capital Copenhagen on Sunday, decrying anti-Covid rules. The protest took place after the prime minister warned of new restrictions. | Protesters from the activist group Men in Black marched through central Copenhagen exactly one year after they held their first official demonstration in the city. The group promoted the march on social media as "democratic resistance to the epidemic law and the government's attack on our freedoms." | The activists carried a large banner reading "No to the epidemic law,"
(2022-01-10). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, A World of Killer Robots? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Yes, it's true. After 20 years of war — actually, more like 30 years if you count American involvement in the Russian version of that conflict in the 1980s — the U.S. has finally waved goodbye to Afghanistan …
(2022-01-10). Three Imperial "rising stars" secure €4.5 million of ERC funding. imperial.ac.uk Three Imperial researchers have been awarded European Research Council Starting Grants worth collectively more than €4.5 million.
(2022-01-10). As Job Gains Slow, the Fed and Congress Apply the Wrong Medicine. scheerpost.com 
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on By Robert Reich / Friday's jobs report from the Department of Labor was a warning sign about the US economy. It should cause widespread concern about the Fed's plans to raise interest rates to control inflation. And it should cause policymakers to rethink ending government supports such as extended unemployment insurance and the child tax credit. These will soon be needed to keep millions of families afloat.
(2022-01-10). The Weekly Round-Up: Colston Four acquitted, the new offence of breastfeeding voyeurism, and the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news: The Colston Four have been acquitted of criminal damage by a jury for their role in pulling down the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol and pushing it into Bristol Harbour during a Black Lives Matter protest in June 2020. Under the Criminal Damage Act 1971, a defendant will have a defence …
(2022-01-10). Treaties, Constitutions, and Laws Against War. warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, January 10, 2022 You'd hardly guess it from all the silent acceptance of war as a legal enterprise and all the chatter about ways to supposedly keep war legal through the reform of particular atrocities, but there are international treaties that make wars and even the threat of war …
(2022-01-10). The Terrorist Threat in South Korea in 2021. journal-neo.org 
20th December 2021. The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea has warned of the possibility of terrorist attacks by extremist groups in all parts of the world, including the Republic of Korea, before the approaching Christmas and New Year holiday season. The warning forms part of a report sent to 26 state institutions …
(2022-01-10). NATO's Stoltenberg Hopes for Fruitful Talks With Moscow, Yet Warns of 'Russian Attack'. sputniknews.com NATO's outgoing Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has pledged to "listen to Russia's views and concerns" in the security field, yet threatened with further sanctions and emphasised that the danger of conflict was "very real".
(2022-01-10). Venezuela: PSUV Loses Barinas to Opposition in Election Re-Run. venezuelanalysis.com Rightwing forces in Chávez's home state extended their narrow November lead to claim the region for the first time since 1998.
(2022-01-10). Venezuela: From Resistance to Recovery in Production and Social Welfare. orinocotribune.com By Jesús Faría — Jan 1, 2022 | Balance 2021-Outlook 2022 | Imperialist blockade and socio-economic crisis | The economic blockade is a genocidal crime against our people. The economic cost of the illegal sanctions applied by Washington alone exceeds 120 billion dollars and has affected the entire nation, but fundamentally the oil industry, the heart of our economy, provider of foreign exchange for imports and income for productive and social investments of the State. | The oil industry is suffocated by these brutal sanctions as it is prevented from investments, marketing and financing essential for its devel…
(2022-01-10). Venezuela Officially Exits Hyperinflation — Central Bank of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas, January 9, 2022 ( The BCV indicates on its website that the country maintained single-digit inflation rates for the last four months of 2021, despite the fact that the last quarter of the…
(2022-01-10). Venezuelan Defense Minister Rejects Accusations by 'Scoundrel' Colombian Officials. orinocotribune.com A resounding rejection was expressed by the Venezuelan Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino López, faced with new statements by spokespersons of the Colombian government headed by Iván Duque, whom Padrino referred to as "scoundrels." | Colombia's statements were issued by the Colombian Defense Minister, Diego Molano, in reference to the recent attack carried out by Colombian paramilitary groups against Colombian policemen from the infamous Escuadron Móvil Anti-Disturbios (ESMAD), which resulted in 13 officials injured. | Iván Duque's minister issued statements in which he claimed that the violent actions attributed…
(2022-01-10). Candidato Arreaza reconoce triunfo de la oposición venezolana en Barinas. telesurtv.net "Agradezco de corazón a nuestra heroica militancia. Seguiremos protegiendo al pueblo barinés desde todos los espacios", aseguró Arreaza.
(2022-01-10). The U.S. Is Intentionally Strangling Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Jonathan Ng The Venezuelan people have openly rejected the blockade imposed by Washington on the country When Pedro Rojas receives dialysis, his brother has to carry him and his wheelchair up the hospital stairs. Nine flights. The elevator broke, and frequent power outages afflict Maracaibo, the second largest city in Venezuela. Visitors and staff must lug everything…
(2022-01-10). Candidato Arreaza reconoce triunfo de la oposición venezolana en Barinas. telesurtv.net "Agradezco de corazón a nuestra heroica militancia. Seguiremos protegiendo al pueblo barinés desde todos los espacios", aseguró Arreaza.
(2022-01-10). Conoce el legado del general venezolano Ezequiel Zamora. telesurtv.net Fue conocido como el "General del Pueblo Soberano", destacando en diversas batallas.