(2022-06-09). President Maduro Advances Intense Agenda in Tàºrkiye. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, June 8, 2022 ( Tàºrkiye is the first leg of the Eurasian tour that the Venezuelan president is fulfilling and many analyst expect that it will also continue to Russ…
(2022-06-09). Sweden's NATO Bid in Jeopardy Over Turkey's Demands. news.antiwar.com Sweden's NATO bid got a lot more complicated this week after the Swedish government barely survived a no-confidence vote against its justice minister prompted by a rise in gang violence. In order to survive the vote, Sweden's ruling Social Democrats needed the support of Amineh Kakabaveh, an independent MP of Kurdish-Iranian heritage. Kakabaveh voted with …
(2022-06-09). President of PEN Germany resigns after demanding more weapons for Ukraine. wsws.org This comparison of Hitler's war of extermination against the Soviet Union—in which almost 30 million Soviet citizens, including countless victims from Ukraine as well as millions of Jews, were murdered— with the Putin regime's war against Ukraine amounts to a brazen trivialisation of Nazi crimes.
(2022-06-09). Romania: Belgian DM visits NATO battle group against backdrop of Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AgerpressJune 7, 2022 Belgian Defense Minister, DefMin visit military stationed in Joint Training Center in Cincu Minister of Defense Vasile Dincu and Belgian counterpart Ludivine Dedonder met on Tuesday with the Romanian and Belgian military trained in the Joint National Training Center in Cincu, the Belgian contingent being part of the NATO Battle Group stationed …
(2022-06-09). NATO's #2: "Vortex in Black Sea" emblematic of European, transatlantic concerns. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AgerpressJune 9, 2022 NATO's Geoana: We are living in a time of huge transformation; it;s important we find the right path The countries of the world are undergoing a huge transformation and it's important we find the right path, while the war that Russia has launched against Ukraine is dramatically and substantially changing the security …
(2022-06-09). Largest arms export deal in 30 years: Poland to sell howitzers to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsJune 8, 2022 Ukraine to buy Polish howitzers as long war looms with Russia Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced his country is selling 155mm Krab self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine…. "We are now signing one of the largest, if not the largest defense contracts for exports of the past 30 years," Morawiecki said …
(2022-06-09). Anti-Russia policies brew trouble for the West. peoplesdispatch.org The US, EU, and several of their allies continue to push policies prolonging the war in Ukraine despite domestic populations facing an unprecedented rise in prices of basic commodities and poorer nation staring at an imminent food crisis…
(2022-06-09). As Russian anti-war sentiment grows, will Ukraine be Putin's Vietnam? greenleft.org.au Anti-war sentiment continues to grow inside Russia, as the death toll rises among soldiers from some of Russia's most ethnically marginalised and poorest peoples, reports Dick Nichols.
(2022-06-09). While the Cat's Away: EU Advances South Caucasus Peace. moderndiplomacy.eu As Russia's war against Ukraine continues to preoccupy the Kremlin, there are signs of hope in the South Caucasus. Locked in a bloody conflict less than two years ago, Armenia and Azerbaijan are seeking to agree on a peace deal under the auspices of the European Union (EU). Meanwhile, Turkey and Armenia — also long …
(2022-06-09). Ukraine War Wheat Shortages Affect Also Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu President Macky Sall of Senegal recently visited Vladimir Putin to lobby on behalf of Africa. There is an economic stranglehold on Ukraine plus sanctions against Russia and Belarus with the result that Africans are suffering. Africa relies on cheap Ukrainian and Russian wheat. Ukraine alone grows enough of it to feed 400 million people and …
(2022-06-09). The Heat: Ukraine conflict could lead to global food crisis. america.cgtn.com 
The UN warns the Russia-Ukraine conflict could soon lead to a global food crisis.
(2022-06-09). Letter to trans youth: Louisiana's sports ban won't defeat us. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Realnewsauthor"> Campaign | Dear trans and gender non-conforming youth in Louisiana, | On June 6, our bigoted state government hit us hard when Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards allowed the anti-trans sports ban to become law. He tried to "play both sides" by criticizing the bill, but still refusing to veto. This decision was cowardly, and it stabbed us in the back. Democrats in the legislature deserted us, with 20 of them either abstaining or voting for the ban. Like last year, Democrats even co-authored the bill – Senators Gregory Tarver, Franc…
(2022-06-09). Chancellor Scholz in Lithuania: Germany boosts combat troops for war against Russia. wsws.org Germany is playing an increasingly aggressive role in NATO's war offensive against Russia. During his visit to Lithuania on Tuesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Germany would increase the number of its combat troops on the ground…
(2022-06-09). US Cyberattacks On Russia Could Escalate To Real-World Conflict. southfront.org 
If the US/NATO insist(s) that Article 5 could be invoked in response to cyberattacks, why doesn't the same apply to Russia? | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | Carl von Clausewitz, a prominent Prussian general described war as "merely the continuation of policy by other means." This perfectly describes the political West's relationship with the world. However, against Russia, it is unable to conduct what late Donald Rumsfeld euphemistically called "kinet…
(2022-06-09). Rally in Auckland, New Zealand promotes US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org The rally, falsely described by pseudo-left groups as an "anti-war" event, was addressed by Auckland mayor and former Labour Party minister Phil Goff, who was a prominent member of the government that sent troops to join the illegal wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
(2022-06-09). Austin Expected to Hold First In-Person Meeting With Chinese Defense Minister. news.antiwar.com Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected to hold his first in-person meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wei Fenghe, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that starts this Friday. The meeting will come amid soaring tensions between the US and China over Taiwan. Wei is expected to ask Austin to clarify US …
(2022-06-09). Creating Cold War conditions in Asia isn't easy. peoplesdispatch.org The Achilles heel of the US' Cold War strategy is that it lacks an inspiring economic agenda. The US' Cold War strategy is primarily in military terms, whereas what impresses Asian countries is economic clout…
(2022-06-09). The pandemic is not over! Build a movement of educators, parents and students for COVID-19 elimination! wsws.org Opposition to herd immunity and support for basic protective measures remains strong among broad sections of working people. These widespread sentiments must be directed towards the mobilization of the working class to fight for a global strategy to eliminate COVID-19.
(2022-06-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: High-intensity workouts and reducing risk of injury. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org High-intensity function training, such as boot camp-type exercise classes, continues to grow in popularity, especially as many COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Edward Laskowski, co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, explains how someone can reap the benefits of this type of exercise while avoiding injury. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kNqNSA-m3kk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read…
(2022-06-09). Friday 6/17: National Memorial Service for Lives Lost to COVID, Gun Violence, War and Poverty w/ PPC. indybay.org Online via livestream: www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/livestream/ | In-person at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C…
(2022-06-09). Delegaciones de Venezuela y Argelia sostienen reunión ministerial. telesurtv.net Pdte. Nicolás Maduro fue recibido por su homólogo argelino, Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Ambos países examinan la marcha de sus vínculos.
(2022-06-09). Media and Congress Enable Binden's Silence on Nuclear War Danger. indybay.org So many evasive words…
(2022-06-09). Regional Leaders Snub Summit of the Americas as Activists Hold 'People's Summit'. venezuelanalysis.com In the lead up to the meeting, journalists and activists confronted figures such as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro.
(2022-06-09). Photo Essay: Diseases Spike for Indian Farm Workers As Climate Changes. towardfreedom.org India witnessed the hottest March in 122 years. With temperatures several times crossing 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) in northern India, heat waves amplified the existing divisions between the poor and well-off, reports Sanket Jain.
(2022-06-09). World Bank warns of soaring prices and global recession. wsws.org It has significantly reduced its forecast for global growth from 5.7 percent in 2021 to just 2.9 percent this year, a cut of nearly one-third in its forecast of 4.1 percent issued in January this year…
(2022-06-09). China warns of US-led "provocative" military actions in South and East China Seas. wsws.org Chinese data pointed to a pattern of deliberately intrusive US, Canadian and Australian surveillance flights that could easily trigger military clashes with China.
(2022-06-09). Amazon obstructs congressional investigation into deadly Illinois tornado disaster. wsws.org The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has accused Amazon of obstructing its investigation into the deadly collapse of the company's DLI4 warehouse facility in Edwardsville, Illinois during a massive tornado storm in 2021.
(2022-06-09). Top Gun: Maverick—War propaganda built to order for the United States military. wsws.org The United States military has mobilized its war propaganda machine in Hollywood to produce the sequel to 1986's Top Gun, about fighter pilots in the US Navy.
(2022-06-09). 'Different temperatures on the same train' of Chongqing's Rail Transit. ecns.cn The second phase of CRT Line 4 which is going to be put into operation soon has set up temperature management carriages. Passengers can choose warm or cold carriages according to personal preference.
(2022-06-09). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Fibroids and pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 24, single and looking forward to having a family one day. I was recently diagnosed with fibroids. What treatment options would allow me to have a baby in the future? ANSWER: Fibroids are noncancerous masses made of muscle that grow within the uterus. While fibroids are common — they are present in over 75% of women — most people don't have symptoms or pregnancy problems due to fibroids, and everyone does not need…
(2022-06-09). AMLO, el bloqueo y la Cumbre. cubadebate.cu El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador ha hecho de la denuncia del bloqueo a Cuba y de la lucha por su levantamiento una de las principales banderas de su política exterior, basada en históricos principios consagrados en la Constitución mexicana. øPor qué es este un tema central a la hora de expresar su inconformidad con que los anfitriones de la Cumbre de las Américas hayan excluido a Cuba, Nicaragua y Venezuela?
(2022-06-09). Consumer Health: Recovering from a stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about recovering from a stroke with stroke rehabilitation. 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 can occur at…
(2022-06-09). We need a culture of nonviolence. zcomm.org Campaign Nonviolence's Action Days aim to build momentum toward a radical, nonviolent future.
(2022-06-09). Atleta venezolana Yulimar Rojas clasifica a mundial en salto largo. telesurtv.net "Tenemos como meta llegar al Mundial en las dos pruebas", afirmó Rojas, refiriéndose al triple salto y el salto largo.
(2022-06-09). Chinese scientists discover mating-swarms in early mayfly fossils. ecns.cn Chinese scientists said on Wednesday that they have discovered a new layer of mayfly fossils dating back 180 million years that shows the precious scene of mating-swarm behavior, the earliest known evidence of such behavior in insects.
(2022-06-09). Sri Lankan prime minister declares class war policies against workers and rural toilers. wsws.org Addressing parliament on Tuesday, Wickremesinghe called for all parties of the political establishment to set aside tactical differences and impose new austerity measures.
(2022-06-09). Wednesday 6/8: On the Field, Off the Streets: Resourcing Community Peace in East Bay. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-06-09). Scientists stress water imbalance in Third Pole. ecns.cn Rapid climate warming has caused water imbalances in the Third Pole region, leading to greater water demand in densely populated downstream countries, according to a new study.
(2022-06-09). A Planet-Wrecking Fossil Fuel 'Gold Rush'. zcomm.org "If all these plans materialize, they will either end up as massive stranded assets or they'll lock the world into irreversible warming."
(2022-06-09). Disparities in opioid treatment access remain for women, Black and Hispanic people. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Buprenorphine is a prescription approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that effectively treats opioid dependence or addiction. But women, as well as Black and Hispanic populations, do not have equal access to this potentially lifesaving medication, new Mayo Clinic research finds. The study published Friday, June 3, in JAMA Network Open. The research team used the OptumLabs Data Warehouse to examine 3,110 filled prescriptions of buprenorphine from 72,055 emergency department visits across the…
(2022-06-09). Israeli Tanks Destroy Syrian Army Outpost in Golan Heights. news.antiwar.com Israeli tanks have reportedly attacked and destroyed a Syrian military observation post in the Golan Heights, Israel's government has declined comment, noting it is their policy not to address attacks on targets unless they are specific retaliation for something. This strike does not appear to have had a provocation. | The area where…
(2022-06-09). Drone Explodes in Iraqi Kurdish Capital of Irbil. news.antiwar.com A drone carrying explosives exploded in Irbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, on Wednesday, causing damage and The explosion took place on the outskirts of Irbil, not far from the US and UAE Consulates. There is speculation those might've been targeted since there's not much else in the area. | That's hardly definitive though, as the explosion was just on a street in the area, and the damage was mostly just to vehicles. That and a lack of claims of credit doesn't necessarily mean…
(2022-06-08). Award-Winning Canadian Journalist Eva Bartlett on Ukraine Kill List As Canadian Government Does Nothing. marktaliano.net READ MORE: Canadan Journalist Added to List of Proclaimed 'Enemies of Ukraine' On Ukraine's war on Donbass, Russia's denazification operation, and being on Ukraine's Kill List "One less traitor": Zelensky oversees campaign of assassination, kidnapping and torture of political opposition/ By Max Blumenthal and Esha Krishnaswamy 'Lviv is packed full of Nazis, Fascists and Mercenaries' …
(2022-06-08). "At this point we're winning the war": Brzezinski vows U.S. backing for father's/Pilsudski's Intermarium project. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Radio PolandJune 7, 2022 US ambassador reaffirms Washington's support for 3 Seas Initiative: audio report Audio link on left side of page Addressing the participants on the opening day of the 3 Seas Local Government Congress, Mark Brzezinski reiterated his country's full support for Ukraine's aspirations, as well as for the 3 Seas Initiative. The …
(2022-06-08). Geneva: Amongi calls for speedy resolution of Russia-Ukraine war. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of Gender, labour and Social Development, Amongi Betty Ongom, has called for a speedy and peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine which she says has worsened the global unemployment problem. Amongi was on Wednesday addressing the 110th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. The ILC, sometimes known as the …
(2022-06-08). Progressives continue to protest Finnish bid for NATO membership. peoplesdispatch.org 
Progressive and anti-war sections in Finland continue to protest the country's bid for NATO membership. On June 4 and 5, activists from various groups including Stop NATO, Communist Youth Association (Kommunistinuoret), Communist Youth (KTP), Tampere Marxist Study Circle and Pirkanmaa Peace Defenders' Committee participated in demonstrations in Helsinki and Tampere denouncing the government's move to join NATO. The protesters claimed that Finland's accession to the US-led military alliance will make it part of the nexus against the people of the world and will not be in the interest of the Finnish people either.
(2022-06-08). E. Mediterranean: 65 ships, subs, aircraft in NATO mine warfare drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandJune 7, 2022 NATO ships participate in Italian Mine Warfare Exercise 22, Mare Aperto Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) participated in Exercise Mare Aperto-Italian Mine Warfare Exercise 22 (ITA MINEX-22) in the Mediterranean Sea May 13-27. Exercise Mare Aperto-ITA MINEX 22 was an opportunity for NATO to enhance its mine countermeasures …
(2022-06-08). U.S. anti-missile warship arrives in Polish port. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com USS Gravely Public AffairsJune 5, 2022 USS Gravely (DDG 107) arrives in Gdynia, Poland The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) arrived in Gdynia, Poland, June 5, 2022, for a scheduled port visit to enhance the United States-Polish partnership and facilitate a robust, united, and fruitful NATO alliance. The ship's presence in the …
(2022-06-08). NATO conducts Baltic Sea war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeJune 8, 2022 BALTOPS 22 Kicks off in the Baltic Sea Fourteen NATO Allies, two NATO partner nations, over 45 ships, more than 75 aircraft and approximately 7,000 personnel kick off Baltic Operations (BALTOPS 22) from Stockholm on June 5, 2022. This premier maritime-focused annual exercise in the Baltic Region takes …
(2022-06-08). Joe Biden's Saber-Rattling Threatens World War III—with China and Russia. covertactionmagazine.com Fits long pattern of war-mongering and provocations that are a feature of the American Century When U.S. President Joe Biden …