(2022-07-11). UN agencies warn of "looming catastrophe" as global hunger rises. popularresistance.org United Nations agencies reported last week that global hunger and the chronic inability to access food soared in 2021. | A staggering 2.3 billion (30 percent) of the world's population were moderately or severely food insecure in 2021, with nearly 12 percent facing severe food insecurity. Millions across the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, Yemen and Syria already experiencing severe levels of hunger and poverty face the prospect of mass starvation. | This is set to worsen due to the US/NATO provoked war in Ukraine, with executive director of the UN's World Food Program (WPF) David Beasley warning that the food crisis…
(2022-07-11). NATO: The Most Dangerous Military Alliance on the Planet. popularresistance.org The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the arms industry that depends on it for billions in profits, has become the most aggressive and dangerous military alliance on the planet. Created in 1949 to thwart Soviet expansion into Eastern and Central Europe, it has evolved into a global war machine in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
(2022-07-11). German parliament votes for NATO admission of Finland and Sweden to intensify war on Russia. wsws.org With the admission of Finland and Sweden, NATO is creating a new front in the war against Russia in Scandinavia and throughout the Baltic Sea region. The danger of an all-out war against a nuclear-armed power continues to increase.
(2022-07-11). War Scars the Earth. To Heal, We Must Cultivate Hope, not Harm. transcend.org 8 022 – The persistence of militarism is promoted by so-called "realists." Nuclear armed opponents push the world closer and closer to annihilation. Sooner or later these weapons are bound to be used. Cooperation is the only way forward. The "realist" option leads to collective suicide.
(2022-07-11). Russian-Led Forces Advanced Towards Soledar. southfront.org 
On July 11, the joint forces of Russia and L/DPR People's Republics took control of the towns of Vladimirovka and Tripolie in the Bakhmut area. Reports from the front lines were confirmed by the representative of the People's Militia of the LPR. | The LPR press service showed the newly taken positions left by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the border of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics."The front line has advanced far ahead, the units of the LPR People's Militia are moving forwa…
(2022-07-11). China's Red Lines on Taiwan Are Clear Regardless of the US' Policy of Strategic Ambiguity. popularresistance.org Will the United States come to defend Taiwan militarily in a war across the Taiwan Strait? This million-dollar question so far has two answers from the same administration — yes, according to US President Joe Biden when he was asked in Tokyo in late May; not necessarily, according to White House aides who quickly walked back his comment and said America's "one China" policy had not changed. | This question becomes all the more interesting if one compares Biden's attitudes towards Moscow and Beijing. Ever since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Biden has consistently said US troops would not directly enga…
(2022-07-11). A European Call for an End to the Ukraine War. transcend.org 5 022 – This piece appeared in the prominent German weekly, ZEIT, last week. It is written from a European perspective, calling for a ceasefire followed by bilateral negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
(2022-07-11). Mayi Cumare confiesa participación en el asesinato de Carlos Lanz. telesurtv.net Maxiorisol (Mayi) Cumare, la esposa del líder revolucionario, reconoció ante la fiscalía haber pagado para el asesinato de Carlos Lanz.
(2022-07-11). Why NATO Is Outdated, Dangerous and Deserves to Be Abolished. transcend.org From a conflict-analytical point of view, it is reasonable to say that Russia is responsible for the War but that NATO with it reckless expansion against all promises given to Russia and a series of expert warnings is responsible for the underlying Conflict. Let's discuss…
(2022-07-11). At G20 Summit, Washington and Moscow Trade Blame for Diplomatic Freeze. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken used his platform at the Group of Twenty (G20) summit to accuse Russia of having no interest in negotiations. Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow believes Washington is at fault for the frozen relationship. In Bali, Indonesia, Blinken condemned Russia for having no interest in diplomacy. "The problem is …
(2022-07-11). Israel Says Giving Up Harming Iran's Enrichment Program. news.antiwar.com In statements that seem designed to update the anti-Iran narrative ahead of President Biden's visit, Israeli officials are saying they The narrative is meant to suggest Israel isn't going to keep assassinating people tangentially involved in enrichment, at least formally, and is meant to back claims that Iran already has enough uranium for a weapon, an almost certainly false allegation. | The report suggests tha…
(2022-07-11). Iran: US Air Defense Plans Are a Regional Threat. news.antiwar.com President Biden's visit to the Middle East is Iran isn't happy with this,
(2022-07-11). We Need to Stop Pretending we can Limit Global Warming to 1.5 ∞C. popularresistance.org We are not going to limit global warming to 1.5 ∞C. This means we will soon be entering a much warmer and more dangerous world. | The threshold of 1.5 ∞C was the highest ambition of the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement. It was arrived at by a realisation that warming beyond this temperature would produce intolerable suffering to those most exposed to global warming. | So what can we make of politicians who continue to argue that '1.5 ∞C is still alive'? Are they misinformed or are they simply lying?
(2022-07-11). Fueling the Warfare State. mronline.org 
America's $1.4 trillion "National Security" budget makes us ever less safe.
(2022-07-11). How to find the best web design company in Dubai? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) — Finding a professional web design company is not straightforward, not only in Dubai but everywhere! There are a huge number of web design companies and freelancers out there, claiming to provide the best service for you.
(2022-07-11). KFC workers walk out at Alabama restaurant after working six weeks without air conditioning. wsws.org The walkout was led by the store's general manager Ta Edwards, who was fired immediately by upper management. The remaining workers were forced to return to work on July 5 after corporate falsely claimed they had repaired the restaurant's AC unit.
(2022-07-11). Selling Weapons, Selling War. transcend.org War was always madness, always immoral, always the cause of unspeakable suffering, economic waste and widespread destruction, and always a source of poverty, hate, barbarism and endless cycles of revenge and counter-revenge. A Freely Downloadable Book…
(2022-07-11). From Cheerleader to Enemy of the State. transcend.org RADICAL PEACE presents the experiences of war resisters, deserters, and peace activists who are working to change our warrior culture.
(2022-07-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to ease the itch of mosquito bites. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org They are a common summer nuisance. Mosquitoes are pesky parasites leaving bite marks that can be unbearable to itch. So what's the best way to stop yourself from scratching? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/m4iapNcv8-Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. There are millions of mosquitoes swarming this summer, sucking blood and leaving itchy, red bumps on the…
(2022-07-11). Declare a National Emergency to deal with the abortion rights catastrophe! peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In the wake of protests from coast to coast, and peaceful civil disobedience—including arrests in front of the White House—pro-abortion activists say Democratic President Joe Biden can and should do a lot more to protect their rights and even their literal safety against anti-abortionists. That demand occurs even as they praise Biden's executive order that …
(2022-07-11). Notes and Images from the Vietnam War. transcend.org Here's a film for high school students and their teachers about the history of the Viet Nam War.
(2022-07-11). On Cusp of Biden visit to Saudi Arabia, GAO questions US Accounting for Civilian Harm caused in Yemen by its Weapons. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) President Biden is on the cusp of going off to Saudi Arabia as one part of his upcoming Middle East trip. One of the failures of Mr. Biden has been completely disengaging the US from the Saudi-led war on Yemen, which he had pledged to do. Although there has been …
(2022-07-11). Intelligent connected vehicles get green light to hit Shenzhen roads. ecns.cn Shenzhen in Guangdong province introduced China's first regulations on intelligent connected vehicles on Wednesday, which fill in the gaps of domestic ICV law, and is expected to push forward the use of autonomous vehicles.
(2022-07-11). The Dalai Lama — 'Ocean of Wisdom' and Man of Peace — Celebrates His 87th Birthday. transcend.org Today, 6 July 2022 marks the 87th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. "The past is past; nothing can change it. But the future depends on the present; we still have the opportunity to shape it. This is not a matter of employing technology or spending more money, it's a question of developing a sense of concern for others' well-being…"
(2022-07-11). World Bronchiectasis Day targets chronic, progressive lung disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A chronic, progressive lung disease is attracting new global attention. Today marks the inaugural World Bronchiectasis Day, an awareness day set for July 1 each year. Goals include increasing recognition and treatment of the disease by health care providers and encouraging more research, says a Mayo Clinic expert helping to lead the effort internationally. In bronchiectasis, the walls of the bronchial tubes, which carry air into and out of the lungs, are injured, becoming enlarged….
(2022-07-11). Sunday 7/10: STOP the WAR on WOMEN! — RESCHEDULED TO JULY 24. indybay.org Golden Gate Bridge, South plaza, San Franicisco…
(2022-07-11). Cuba Should Be Removed from the U.S. List of State Sponsors of Terrorism. transcend.org 8 022 – There are currently four countries on that list: Cuba, North Korea, Iran and Syria. Cuba, rather than exporting weapons around the world, has a long history of medical internationalism with an international campaign for Cuban doctors to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Why would a country that floods the world with health care be targeted as a state sponsor of terrorism?>
(2022-07-11). New Zealand PM attempts to cover up alignment with US against China. wsws.org While Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks about the need for "diplomacy," her government has significantly strengthened the alliance with US imperialism, and New Zealand is integrated into the war against Russia and confrontation with China.
(2022-07-11). Bosses blame workers for inflation, but it's really about war and profits. peoplesworld.org 
Capitalism is a system that has an innate tendency to get into a cul-de-sac of crisis, and the only way it knows for coming out of a crisis is by further exploitation of the working class. The cost-of-living crisis—caused by inflation, which eats up the earnings of the working class by price increases—and starvation have …
(2022-07-11). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman calls for support for auto parts workers: "Workers at Ventra Evart are showing us the way forward" wsws.org In a new video statement, Lehman stressed that he was calling for an end to the UAW bureaucracy and fighting to develop a movement of rank-and-file workers in the US and in other countries.
(2022-07-10). Ukraine's War Began With Ukraine's Coup In February 2014, NOT With Russia's Invasion In February 2022. southfront.org 
Russia's invasion was a result from the U.S. Government's Ukrainian coup, 8 years after the fateful event. Written by Eric…
(2022-07-10). NATO's 2022 Plan Declares Second Cold War On Russia And China. popularresistance.org The US-led NATO military alliance has published a historic new plan outlining its goals. The document, officially titled the 2022 "Strategic Concept," is the first such blueprint NATO has released since 2010. | The 2022 Strategic Concept is essentially a call for a new cold war on both Russia and China. | In the document, NATO condemned Russia and China as "authoritarian actors" and "strategic competitors" that pose "systemic challenges." | NATO referred to the Russian Federation specifically as "the most significant and direct threat." It also claimed China "challenge[s] our interests, security and values" and "
(2022-07-10). UN: Ukrainian, Russian Forces Use Civilians as Human Shields. news.antiwar.com The United Nations says Kiev's and Moscow's soldiers used elderly and disabled civilians as human shields. In one situation, Ukrainian soldiers hid in a nursing home, provoking an attack that killed dozens of residents. The report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner says Ukrainian, Russian troops and forces aligned with Moscow are using …
(2022-07-10). The Deeper Meaning of Ukraine. orinocotribune.com By Alastair Crooke , 2022 | The wider Ukraine meaning lies in this insight: Other leaders are no longer naàØve when the West offers glass beads (or paper dollars) in exchange for their real riches | The West, in its cavalier manner, entered upon war with the Russia-China axis, without due care. It expected easy 'wins' with sanctions imploding the Russian economy, and with military urban-war tactics borrowed from Syria, bleeding out the Russian army. Instead, it is turning-out to be a monumental débacle. More than that, its multiple failures and insultingly-cocksure propaganda are proving a break…
(2022-07-10). US-backed fascism in Japan: How Shinzo Abe whitewashed genocidal imperial crimes. multipolarista.com 
Japan's longest serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe tried to rewrite the Japanese empire's genocidal history. After World War II, the US rehabilitated fascist war criminals, like Abe's grandfather Nobusuke Kishi, putting them in power in a right-wing one-party regime.
(2022-07-10). The Work of Factions and the Pandemic's Political Collapse. libya360.wordpress.com Maximilian C. Forte We are now facing a regime that is losing, is aware that it is losing, and wants at all costs to survive even if it means damning everyone else. That is the picture that we get, in bold strokes. In practice, there may be considerable divisions and emergent factionalism within the pandemicist regime….
(2022-07-10). The Nordic Model Invents The Goods. popularresistance.org For decades, many on the American left have pointed to the Nordic nations as models that we should be striving towards. One frequent response to this has been to say that, although the Nordic nations have built remarkably equal economies, they lag in other important respects like inventing and implementing new technologies. | There is no compelling statistical evidence for this claim, but some version of this idea seems to permanently linger in the US discourse. Recently, various liberal commentators — often rallying under the label of supply-side progressivism — have published articles chastising lef…
(2022-07-10). Military Situation In Syria On July 10, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On July 10, the Russian Ministry of Defence recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On July 9, a male refugee was killed by unknown individuals in the al-Hawl camp; | On July 9, a Turkish drone was spotted over the areas west of Tal Abyadh; | On July 10, the Russian Military Police carried out a patrol near the town of Tal Saman north of Raqqah; | On July 10, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SAA positions in t…
(2022-07-10). Venezuela's Conviasa Cancels Flights to Argentina and Chile (US Sanctions). orinocotribune.com On Friday, July 8, Venezuelan state airline Conviasa announced the cancelation of its direct flights on the Caracas-Argentina route, because it has become impossible to carry out aerial activities with Argentina. | Conviasa pointed out in a statement that authorities of the Ministro Pistarini Ezeiza International Airport of Buenos Aires are "refusing to provide us with aeronautical services." |
(2022-07-10). Corporate Media Continue Double-Standard on When 'Self-Determination' Is a Good Thing. commondreams.org An American public that the corporate media have given only part of the story is more likely to acquiesce to a war with no end in sight.
(2022-07-10). Barbados apoyará a Venezuela en contra de sanciones de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La primera ministra de Barbados subrayó la ilegalidad de tales medidas y la injusticia para muchos seres humanos que sufren por su implementación.
(2022-07-10). Iran opposes any foreign interference in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) — Stressing the need for following the agreements which have been reached between Iran and Syria, President Raeisi stated that Iran supports the establishment of peace and stability and opposes any foreign intervention in Syria.
(2022-07-10). The Islamic Peace Studies Initiative. juancole.com 
The Islamic Peace Studies Initiative Presentation by Juan Cole at the Conference "Fi Subul al-SalƒÅm: Pacifism and Nonviolence in Contemporary Islam" at Manchester University, Tuesday, May 17 2022. Many thanks to Walaa Quisay. "Juan Cole and Samer Ali have directed the Islamic Peace Studies Initiative at the Center for Middle Eastern and North African …
(2022-07-10). Fire engulfs warehouse in UAE capital. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) — Abu Dhabi police on Sunday reported that a fire broke out in a warehouse in the city's Al Mafraq region.
(2022-07-10). Please Meet 'The OLIGARCH Act' to Tax Extreme Wealth. commondreams.org It's a straightforward progressive annual tax on extreme wealth and it's so simple that the oligarchs are gonna hate it.
(2022-07-10). US Navy To Reward Individuals For Tips On 'Illegal' Maritime Activity In Middle East. southfront.org 
220516-N-TT059-1005 GULF OF OMAN (May 16, 2022) An MH-60R Seahawk from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 1, provides aerial support to an interdiction team from guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) approaching a fishing vessel May 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lily Gebauer) | On July 5, the Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) announced that it will begin rewarding individuals for providing information that leads to the detection of "illeg…
(2022-07-10). China is always committed to the peaceful use of space: FM. ecns.cn
(2022-07-09). President Putin on the West's Central Role in Ukraine. marktaliano.net READ MORE: Anatomy of a Coup: How CIA Front Laid Foundations for Ukraine War/ By Kit Klarenberg John Mearsheimer, the War on Ukraine, and Washington's Central Role The Military Situation In The Ukraine/By Jacques Baud…
(2022-07-09). US Announces New $400 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration announced Friday The new aid marks the
(2022-07-09). How War Crimes Went Unpunished and a Publisher Became the Criminal (Book Review). orinocotribune.com By Kamala Emanuel — | The Trial of Julian Assange: A story of persecution (2022, Verso, London) by Nils Melzer (with Oliver Kobold), a highly readable, newly-released book offers a wealth of information on the ongoing persecution and torture of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. | The book is as invaluable for those who have supported Assange from the outset, as it is for those sceptical of his fear of extradition to the United States, or influenced by the prolonged character assassination campaign against him. | It begins with a compelling explanation of why the book has come into existence. Au…
(2022-07-09). China-Venezuela Parliamentary Friendship Group Delineates Diplomatic Strategy. orinocotribune.com 
The China-Venezuela Parliamentary Friendship Group held a meeting on Friday, July 8, at the National Assembly of Venezuela. The meeting was led by Deputy Nicolás Maduro Guerra, head of the friendship group, with the participation of National Assembly Vice President Vanesa Montero, Deputy José Gregorio Correa, Deputy Grecia Colmenarez, and the president of the Center for Advanced Studies on Development and Emerging Economies (CEDEES), Andreína Tarazón Bolívar. | At the meeting, the deputies presented a comprehensive program for the upcoming videoconference with representatives from the People's National Assembly o…