(2022-03-16). 8 years on, the Ukrainian crisis is still the West's fault. mronline.org 
According to political scientist John Mearsheimer there is danger of a nuclear war. Recently, University of Chicago political science professor John Mearsheimer was the target of yet another "canceling" campaign over his supposed "Putinism". Such was an instance of a larger phenomenon that can be legitimately called a Neo-Mccarthyist Russophobia. The initiative was triggered by …
(2022-03-16). CNN Unintentionally Confirms Major Russian Accusation against Zelensky. dissidentvoice.org One of the Russian Government's main accusations against the Government of Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky is that Zelensky's forces are using Ukraine's civilians as "human shields" in order to prevent Russian forces from bombing Ukrainian Government forces: in other words, Russia says that a major reason for civilian casualties in this war is the Ukrainian …
(2022-03-16). War In Ukraine Day 20: Tipping Processes Amid Absence Of High-Profile Declarations Of Victory. southfront.org 
The 20th day of the conflict was not marked by the new occupation of any major Ukrainian towns or cities by the Russian, DPR and LPR forces. At the same time, there were significant changes in the configuration of combat forces on the fronts. Russia was rotating units. It was bringing fresh assault units forward. Throughout the day Russian artillery and aviation were engaged massively. | At the same time, the AFU continued to withdraw its units from the Donbass region to the west, towards Zaporizhya, Dnipro and Kiev, but stubbornly defending well-fortified positions in the region. | To the north-west of Kiev alon…
(2022-03-16). Educators across US send support to striking Minneapolis teachers. wsws.org Educators and workers across the US gave support for the present struggle of Minneapolis teachers against intolerable working conditions and connected the strike with poor working conditions facing workers across the US, the ongoing dangers of the pandemic, and the drive toward war.
(2022-03-16). As the Fed Prepares to Raise Rates, the Inflation Hawks are Running Wild. cepr.net With bad news on oil prices, and a new wave of Covid shutdowns in China, the inflation hawks are getting really excited. After all, higher oil prices and further supply disruptions are sure to add to the inflation the economy is already seeing. I guess they were right with their warnings. Okay, let's get back …
(2022-03-16). Deputy Jorge Rodríguez: New Dialogue Phase will be Inclusive (+Alex Saab). orinocotribune.com Tuesday, March 15, the president of Venezuela's National Assembly (AN), Jorge Rodríguez, explained the conditions of a new format for dialogue with members of the opposition. | During a meeting of the Dialogue Commission for Peace and National Reconciliation, Rodríguez highlighted three fundamental issues related to the need, mentioned also by President Nicolás Maduro, to "reformat" the political dialogue in Venezuela. | Rodríguez said that the reformatting will consist of expanding the inclusivity of the dialogue, "where we can all be represented, including cultural media, those working in the fishing industry,…
(2022-03-16). Poland calls for armed NATO "peace mission" in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agence France-Presse/Polish Press AgencyMarch 15, 2022 Warsaw seeks NATO 'peace mission' to help Ukraine Poland on Tuesday called for a NATO peace mission "protected by armed forces" to help Ukraine. "This cannot be an unarmed mission," Vice Premier Jaroslaw Kaczynski was quoted as saying by the Polish news agency PAP during a visit to Kyiv. …
(2022-03-16). Taiwan's future cannot rely on 'empty promises' from external forces: spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that the future of China's Taiwan region, as well as Taiwan compatriots' security and wellbeing, lies in the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait and national reunification, rather than "empty promises" from external forces.
(2022-03-16). Tefere Gebre leaves AFL-CIO for Greenpeace. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —Tefere Gebre, the one-time teenage Ethiopian refugee, and the first local central labor council official to attain one of the top three posts at the AFL-CIO, has left the labor federation for a top job at Greenpeace. The federation announced his departure, which occurred at the end of February, in an Executive Council statement …
(2022-03-16). Friday 3/18: Friday Night "Just Flicks" Film Series. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2022-03-16). Peace is priceless, Serbia won't be dragged into European war — president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug NewsMarch 15, 2022 Vucic: Peace is priceless, Serbia will maintain it Peace is priceless and Serbia will maintain it regardless of what others may say or think, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told the Sarajevo daily Avaz. "As you can see, we remain literally silent in the face of all political statements that are made. …
(2022-03-16). China reacts to Stoltenberg threat: NATO's hands stained with blood, is threat to global security. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesMarch 16, 2022 Unreasonable, sinister for NATO to push China to condemn Russia The Ukraine crisis was largely triggered by NATO's aggressive eastward expansion. The bloc is the culprit. Instead of reflecting on itself, NATO piles pressure on other countries to stand with it against Russia. This is unreasonable and quite sinister. "China should …
(2022-03-16). Ukraine war: Chinese Foreign Ministry reminds Washington of its own recent history. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Xinhua News AgencyMarch 16, 2022 U.S. a typical example of big countries bullying small countries: FM spokesperson China on Wednesday refuted the U.S. criticism of big countries bullying small countries, saying that what the United States has done to Cuba, Panama and other countries are typical examples of bullying. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian made …
(2022-03-16). U.S. continues to subvert Georgian government on behalf of "party of war" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 16, 2022 Georgian Government Launches Constitutional Dispute Against President Salome ZourabichviliBy Khatia Bzhalava According to the statement of the [ruling] Georgian Dream Political Council, the President has violated the Constitution, which needs to be confirmed by the Constitutional Court. The president of Georgia criticized both the ruling party and the opposition in her …
(2022-03-16). Turkish, Georgian FMs consult on Ukraine, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Tbilisi's "Euro-Atlantic aspirations" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMarch 15, 2022 Georgian, Turkish FMs Hold Phone Talk Georgian Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani held on March 14 a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine and its implications on regional security. The top Georgian diplomat said that with the Turkish FM he emphasized …
(2022-03-16). Yemen Retaliates Against Deadly Fuel Blockade by Targeting Saudi Oil. mintpressnews.com Ansar Allah is hoping to exploit rising oil prices by targeting Saudi oil infrastructure and driving up the price of crude oil in a bid to punish the United States for its support of the Saudi-led war.
(2022-03-16). CovertAction Bulletin Podcast: The Role of War Propaganda in Anti-Asian Violence. covertactionmagazine.com The epidemic of anti-Asian violence has grown exponentially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, Asian …
(2022-03-16). Shielding poor children from the looming food crisis. nationofchange.org The war in Ukraine is causing further disruption to the global food supply and making it harder for the world's poorest households to afford adequate nutrition.
(2022-03-16). Ukraine: The refugee double standard. nationofchange.org This war has unleashed new, overt, and cruel manifestations of racism on the continent, revealing longstanding double standards at the global level.
(2022-03-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you can eat to avoid kidney stones. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
(2022-03-16). Manchester Evening News dubs Ukrainian World War II Nazi collaborator a "hero" wsws.org From the moment the article was published on the MEN's online site on March 5, hundreds denounced it on social media for promoting someone who had clearly fought alongside Hitler's army.
(2022-03-16). Nearly 1,000 people in hospital with COVID in New Zealand. wsws.org As Omicron continues to infect more than 20,000 people a day, hospitals have cut back other services to cope with the surge, and there is growing anger towards the government.
(2022-03-16). Australia launches legal action against Russia over MH17 downing. wsws.org The Dutch-Australian case, undoubtedly launched in close consultation with the Biden administration, further demonstrates the lengths to which the US and its allies are prepared to go in their reckless war drive against Russia.
(2022-03-16). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: New cases of COVID-19 continue downward trend. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New cases of COVID-19 are down 90% from the peak, with under 75,000 new cases reported last week across the U.S. "What we're observing is a pretty dramatic suppression of cases," explains Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "This is good news, but we need to be cautious." Dr. Poland warns that there are still people who are vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, including people who are immunocompromised; children under 5 who cannot yet be…
(2022-03-16). NATO chief warns China over Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 15, 2022 Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the Extraordinary meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence On China, China should join the rest of the world condemning strongly the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia. And any support to Russia, military support or any other type of support, would actually …
(2022-03-16). Young girl with rare disease gets life-changing diagnosis and targeted therapy at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rare Disease Day raises awareness of the 30 million people in the U.S. who have a rare disease. Araeya Sell, 13, has spent much of her childhood visiting her health care team and in the hospital. She has endured countless blood draws, scans, procedures and a surgery ‚Äï all in the search for answers to her complex symptoms. "It started in kindergarten when Araeya just kept getting bladder infections," says her mother, Nicole Sell. "Her…
(2022-03-16). Tuesday 3/15: Say NO to Two Wars! indybay.org Cooper and Pacific Ave. | In front of O'Neill's on the sidewalk…
(2022-03-16). Georgia being pulled deeper into the Ukrainian war vortex. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The West is fairly transparently supporting French-born — and -raised Zurabishvili and currently imprisoned Mikheil Saakashvili's United National Movement against head of state Garibashvili. Civil GeorgiaMarch 15, 2022 Garibashvili Talks Refusal of President's Europe Visits Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili claimed today the Government had refused President Salome Zurabishvili to make official visits to Europe …
(2022-03-16). "I feel like I've been transported back almost 80 years. indybay.org People are desperately fleeing from bombs and rockets. I feel transported back almost 80 years and become pensive. Europe had sworn to itself: Never again fascism! Never again war! The scars remain – at the age of 94, I feel them more strongly than ever.
(2022-03-16). China having prior knowledge of, supporting Ukraine war 'purely disinformation': Chinese ambassador to U.S. ecns.cn China did not know in advance about Russia's plan for a military operation against Ukraine, nor did Beijing support it, wrote Qin Gang, the Chinese ambassador to the United States, in an opinion piece appearing Tuesday in The Washington Post.
(2022-03-16). Sharing Mayo Clinic: A downward spiral undone. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jon Bratsch had accepted that he was going to die. Barely conscious, breathing through a ventilator, and paralyzed in the intensive care unit, he could not see a way through the destructive illness that had taken so much from him. Just three weeks earlier, Jon had felt fine. A happily married father of two grown girls, known throughout his hometown as a hard-working mechanic, Jon spent weekends riding his Harley-Davidson with his wife, Kris, seated…
(2022-03-16). Japan, a Land of the Rising Sanctions. journal-neo.org 
Although Japan used to be associated with the poetic name "Land of the Rising Sun," it has recently been increasingly turning, through the fault of its current political authorities, into a "Land of the Rising Sanctions." Until recently, under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, relations between Russia and Japan were consistently good and even warm. …
(2022-03-16). Harvard President on Ukraine, climate threat and diversity in education. imperial.ac.uk President Lawrence Bacow spoke at Imperial this week about the war in Ukraine, the global threat of climate change and widening participation.
(2022-03-16). China's Anti-Secession Law to continue playing vital role deterring 'Taiwan independence': spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese government spokesperson on Wednesday warned that the crackdown on separatist elements advocating "Taiwan independence" will be intensified through the power of law.
(2022-03-16). Zelensky calls for UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force intervention, missile defense and fighters. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyMarch 15, 2022 Ukraine's Zelensky tells UK Joint Expeditionary Force to "help yourself by helping us" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed leaders of the UK Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) via video on Tuesday, warning: "We all are the targets of Russia and therefore everything will go against Europe if Ukraine won't stand, so …
(2022-03-16). Switzerland: Pentagon continues to subordinate Europe through NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com With Switzerland to be joined by Sweden, Finland, Moldova, Bosnia, Ireland, Austria, Kosovo, Malta, Cyprus and Serbia if NATO can get the last-named. The war in Ukraine will be employed to finish the thirty-year project of uniting all of Europe under NATO control. ReutersMarch 15, 2022 Eyeing Ukraine, neutral Switzerland mulls defence boost === Also …
(2022-03-16). Iran backs OIC's endeavors towards fighting Islamophobia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the country backs the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)'s endeavors towards fighting Islamophobia.
(2022-03-16). ALBERT EINSTEIN AND THE BILLIONAIRE DOGS OF WAR. indybay.org Einstein, Today, War and Capitalism…
(2022-03-16). Blinken, Azerbaijani president discuss Caucasus, Ukraine, Belarus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anadolu AgencyMarch 15, 2022 Blinken holds talks with Azerbaijani president on ties, regional issues, Ukraine US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed a range of topics during a phone call Tuesday with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, including ties, regional issues and the Ukraine war, said the State Department. Spokesman Ned Price said Blinken emphasized the …
(2022-03-16). Australian mental health workers to take stopwork action. wsws.org The HACSU has called the three-hour stopwork to try to head off the growing anger of poorly-paid mental health workers toward the state Labor government.
(2022-03-16). The Heat: Europe rolls back precautions as COVID-19 cases rise. america.cgtn.com 
A stark warning from the head of the World Health Organization as the global pandemic enters its third year.
(2022-03-16). Mayo Clinic's 2021 achievements affirm 'Bold. Forward.' strategic vision, staff dedication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic is proud to report a year of extraordinary achievements in 2021, thanks to the hard work and dedication of its more than 73,000 staff members. Mayo Clinic accelerated progress on goals related to its "Bold. Forward." strategic plan to transform health care while continuing to provide leadership in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Mayo cared for more than 1.4 million patients from every U.S. state and…
(2022-03-16). IYSSE (Australia) meeting against war provokes lively discussion. wsws.org Students and young people responded enthusiastically to the discussion, describing it as "eye opening" and "informative."
(2022-03-16). India hopes for oil from Iran, Venezuela, says minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) — India is pinning hope on the resumption of crude oil supplies from Venezuela and Iran.
(2022-03-16). Afro-Venezuelan Consciousness, Transformation, Development and Tourism in Caracas' own San Agustin. orinocotribune.com By àÅlvaro Sánchez Cordero — Mar 13, 2022 | As we have been reading in the news lately, something is happening in a picturesque Caracas neighborhood called San Agustin, where a copious number of tourists from all over the world, including Russia and China, are coming to enjoy themselves and learn a thing or two about Venezuela. | Indeed, Cumbe Tours would gladly show you around — for an affordable price — the historical parish of San Agustin. | As you step in the bus that takes you from the Teresa Carreño Theatre Complex to the heart of San Agustin, near the center of Caracas, you would immed…
(2022-03-16). Mass Grave In Mariupol. Who May Buried There And Why. southfront.org 
An official representative of the DPR said at an urgent briefing on the morning of 16 March that information had been received from various sources that another falsification had been carried out by the Ukrainian leadership in the city of Mariupol. | This time, the office of the Ukrainian President set the task for the Ukrainian armed forces' command to discredit the actions of the Russian forces by showing the Western public the mass graves of civilians allegedly killed as a result of artillery shellin…
(2022-03-16). Top 7 Ways Iran evaded US Sanctions that Putin could Follow. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The sorts of sanctions and boycotts the United States and its allies are placing on Russia resemble those applied by Washington to Iran off and on in the past decade, though so far the measures in place against Tehran are still far more severe than what has been done to …
(2022-03-16). Saudi Arabia: Mass Execution of 81 Men: Rampant Abuses in Criminal Justice System, lack of Fair Trials. juancole.com Human Rights Watch — (Beirut) — Saudi authorities' execution of 81 men on March 12, 2022 was its largest mass execution in years despite recent promises to curtail its use of the death penalty, Human Rights Watch said today. Rampant and systemic abuses in Saudi Arabia's criminal justice system suggest it is highly unlikely that …
(2022-03-16). Not all Refugees are Equal: Plight of Palestinians Displaced by Israel Worsening. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Financial support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is dwindling, despite the renewed mandates and financial contribution pledges by world leaders. "The almost unanimous political support expressed by the UN General Assembly to the Agency is not translated into matching financial resources," UNRWA's Commissioner-General, …