(2022-07-06). How CIA Front Laid Foundations For Ukraine War. popularresistance.org Obvious examples of Central Intelligence Agency covert action abroad are difficult to identify today, save for occasional acknowledged calamities, such as the long-running $1 billion effort to overthrow the government of Syria, via funding, training and arming barbarous jihadist groups. | In part, this stems from many of the CIA's traditional responsibilities and activities being farmed out to "overt" organizations, most significantly the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). | Founded in November 1983, then-CIA director William Casey was at the heart of NED's creation.
(2022-07-06). Spanish Lawmaker: NATO Subordinates Europe To US. popularresistance.org A Spanish lawmaker has condemned the NATO summit that was held in Madrid this June, denouncing the US-led military alliance for advocating for more war and pushing to enrich the weapons industry while Europeans suffer from inflation and an energy crisis. | On the floor of Spain's parliament, leftist Deputy Gerardo Pisarello argued that "the NATO summit was not organized to strengthen the cause of peace," but rather "was organized basically to reinforce the geostrategic priorities of the United States… above all to weaken China."
(2022-07-06). NATO Officially Adds China to Its List of Enemies. orinocotribune.com By Sameena Rahman  ; Jun 30, 2022 | Leaders of the member countries of the imperialist NATO military alliance concluded their annual summit in Madrid today. This summit was a clear display of NATO's commitment to continuously fuel the fire of international conflict as the major capitalist powers drag the world back into a Cold War-style period of global confrontation. | In preparation for the summit, NATO members prepared a new "Strategic Concept" document that described the alliance's key goals moving forward. The Strategic Concept's principal target is Russia, which it labels "the most significant and direct…
(2022-07-06). Finland Seizes Over 800 Russian Freight Cars Over EU Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Finland has seized nearly a thousand Russian freight cars as a result of EU sanctions, Reuters reported on Tuesday. After the EU sanctioned Russian coal in April, Finland's state-owned rail operator VR moved to reduce railway traffic from Russia. According to a June 6 letter from Russian Railways to the Ministry of Transport, 865 Russian …
(2022-07-06). In Paris, Israel's Lapid Says World 'Must Respond' to Iran's Nuclear Activity. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid The Israeli leader accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA. But Tehran has not been bound by the agreement since the Trump administration withdrew from it in 2018 by reimposing sanctions on Iran. | "The facts are that Iran is violating the agreement and continues to develop its nuclear program," Lapid said at a joint press conference…
(2022-07-06). President Maduro at Venezuela's Independence Day Parade: As Long as Empires Exist We Will Continue to Fight (Remote Video Address). orinocotribune.com 
Earlier today, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, inaugurated a civic-military parade in the nation's capital commemorating 211 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence of Venezuela. | In an unusual remote video address from Miraflores Palace in Caracas, the head of state said that Venezuela will preserve its sovereignty against attacks from any empire, as it did on July 5, 1811. He called for Venezuelans not to lower their guard against the attacks of any empire. In recent days, President Maduro has mentioned intelligence reports outlining Colombian plans for sabotage and terrorist act…
(2022-07-06). Moveable Feast Cafe 2022/07/06 … Open Thread. thesaker.is 2022/07/06 05: 00: 02Welcome to the 'Moveable Feast Cafe'. The 'Moveable Feast' is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of…
(2022-07-06). New COVID outbreaks prompt swift response. ecns.cn Anhui province had reported 1,081 cases by the end of Monday, most of them asymptomatic. Infections were also found in Suzhou's Lingbi county and Yongqiao district, and in Mengcheng county in Bozhou.
(2022-07-06). Sunday 7/10: Virtual Book Launch Event – "Oranges from Jaffa" by Nadine Sayegh. indybay.org
(2022-07-06). Scenery of Hukou Waterfall on Yellow River. ecns.cn The Hukou Waterfall is the largest waterfall on the Yellow River, the second largest waterfall in China, and the world's largest yellow waterfall.
(2022-07-06). Patients treated with monoclonal antibodies during COVID-19 delta surge had low rates of severe disease, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study of 10,775 high-risk adult patients during the COVID-19 delta variant surge in late 2021 finds that treatment with one of three anti-spike neutralizing monoclonal antibodies for mild to moderate symptoms led to low rates of severe disease, hospitalization, ICU admission and mortality, according to Mayo Clinic researchers. Among patients treated at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Wisconsin from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1, 2021, who received bamlanivimab/etesevimab, casirivimab/imdevimab or sotrovimab,…
(2022-07-06). Hancock Health, Hendricks Regional Health in Indiana join Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Hancock Health, Hendricks Regional Health and Mayo Clinic announced Wednesday, June 29, that the two Indiana health systems have joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent health care organizations, have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. Hancock Health and Hendricks Regional Health have a shared vision to provide central Indiana with excellent health care and keep communities healthy…
(2022-07-05). COVID-19 playing hide-and-seek in India. ecns.cn After over two years of transmissions in India, COVID-19 seems to be playing hide-and-seek in the South Asian country, if the trend of new cases recorded per day in recent weeks is any indication.
(2022-07-06). Largest interdisciplinary research platform in the Greater Bay Area established. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Polytechnic University announced on Tuesday that it has established the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), the largest interdisciplinary research platform in Hong Kong Special Administration Region and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2022-07-06). Researchers ascertain forming of world's longest meteorite-strewn field. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have studied the large meteorite irons to ascertain the world's longest meteorite-strewn field in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2022-07-06). Saturday 7/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Guardian of Memory" indybay.org
(2022-07-06). China's digital economy reaches $6.7 trillion. ecns.cn China's digital economy has jumped from 11 trillion yuan ($1.64 trillion) to over 45 trillion yuan ($6.7 trillion) from 2012 to 2021, ranking second in the world, and the proportion of its digital economy in GDP has increased from 21.6 percent to 39.8 percent, data from the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows.
(2022-07-06). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Regenerating damaged skin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regenerative medicine is an emerging field that looks to repair, replace or restore diseased cells, tissues or organs. One specialty that's a natural fit for regenerative medicine is dermatology. That's because the skin is the largest organ that regenerates in the body. "Regenerative medicine is the idea that we can reestablish form and function," says Dr. Saranya Wyles, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist. "So when we are born, we have that baby skin. And as we…
(2022-07-06). Cambiarán sistema de ventilación de ómnibus donados por Bélgica a Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Empresa Provincial de Transporte de La Habana informó este martes que, ante la situación actual del transporte en la capital, se decidió poner en circulación lo antes posible los ómnibus donados por Bélgica a Cuba el 24 de junio pasado. No obstante, se está trabajando en un cambio del sistema de ventilación de los vehículos, que próximamente contarán con ventanillas.
(2022-07-06). Chinese FM calls China-Thailand ties 'as close as one family'. ecns.cn Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Tuesday that the relations between China and Thailand are "as close as one family".
(2022-07-06). La ciudad de New Haven exige el fin del bloqueo contra Cuba: El bien se enfrenta decididamente al mal. cubadebate.cu Este 5 de julio fue aprobada por el Concejo de New Haven, en el estado Connecticut, una resolución contra el bloqueo que exige al presidente Joe Biden aliviar las restricciones al comercio y los viajes entre Estados Unidos y Cuba, así como trabajar para restablecer las relaciones diplomáticas y consulares plenas, interrumpidas durante la administración de Donald Trump.
(2022-07-06). Archivo CD- Carilda Oliver: "He sido muy feliz siendo poeta" cubadebate.cu "Yo creo que sería presumir mucho por parte mía si digo que yo fui escogida por la poesía. Es presumir mucho. Lo que pasa que de ella no me he podido escapar. He sido muy feliz siendo poeta. No hubiera querido ser nada más.", así le confesaba hace 11 años Carilda Oliver Labra a Amaury Pérez en una memorable entrevista televisiva cuya transcripción republicamos hoy en homenaje al centenario de la gran poeta cubana y matancera.
(2022-07-06). Sanmenxia Reservoir discharges accumulated mud and sand. ecns.cn Sanmenxia and Xiaolangdi reservoirs have been engaged in joint flood control and sand discharge operation.
(2022-07-06). Saturday 7/9: The Fight Against the Destruction of Public Education and Public Services. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 Hall, 99 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland,…
(2022-07-06). 6-27-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Monkeypox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today the Minnesota Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Minnesota. What does this mean for Minnesotans? What steps can people take to stay safe? What should someone do if they think they may be infected? Richard Kennedy, Ph.D., co-director of Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group fielded questions from the media and others on this topic. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to…
(2022-07-06). Lo que tantas veces salva: La elevada noción del riesgo. cubadebate.cu Otra jornada en pos de la salud y la vida tuvo lugar este martes desde el Palacio de la Revolución: sesionaron las reuniones de expertos y científicos para temas de salud, ydel Grupo Temporal de Trabajo para la prevención y control de la epidemia de COVID-19, encabezadas por el presidente de la república, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz.
(2022-07-06). Tourism resurgence tells of a flourishing, stable, open Xinjiang. ecns.cn * With China fine-tuning its COVID-19 prevention measures and Xinjiang offering a series of incentives, tourism is regaining vitality across the region.This is just one of the many instances indicating that with China fine-tuning its COVID-19 prevention measures and Xinjiang offering a series of incentives, tourism is regaining vitality across the region.
(2022-07-06). Video captures giant panda hugs a tree in Sichuan. ecns.cn Rare footage of a wild giant panda hugging a tree was captured at a conservation center in Sichuan Province.
(2022-07-06). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: The importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The COVID-19 pandemic has led people to delay testing and treatments for a variety of diseases and conditions. This includes HIV testing. During the pandemic, the number HIV diagnosis decline, but that decline is most attributed to declines in testing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts attribute this decline to less frequent visits to health centers, reduced outreach services, and shifting of public health staff to COVID-19 response activities. June 27…
(2022-07-06). Iran defeats Poland in 2022 VNL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran defeated Poland 3-2 (21-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-27, 15-7) in Week 3 of the 2022 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Tuesday night.
(2022-07-06). Roa, cuatro décadas de ausencia y de presencia. cubadebate.cu Dicen que todos vamos a morir y hasta cierto punto es indiscutible, pero también es verdad que existen seres especiales, tocados por la divinidad, que son eternos, ese el caso de Raúl Roa García. Hoy 6 de julio se cumplen 40 años de su expiración, que dejó de respirar, porque la palabra muerte es demasiado vulgar para un hombre con la talla de ese intelectual de cultura infinita.
(2022-07-06). Science Saturday: The art and science of never giving up. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anya in February 2018, just before being discharged after her third brain surgery. Photo credit: Colleen Kelly In March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, Anya Magnuson's own health was in crisis. The 21-year-old Minnesotan had already endured four brain surgeries, 35 lumbar punctures and about 11 weeks of hospitalization. At various times during the preceding 28 months, she was treated for fungal meningitis, an inflammatory disease known as neurosarcoidosis, and finally a rare blood…
(2022-07-06). Preparing to Defend the Likely Sweeps. indybay.org We did a little tabling downtown yesterday, distributing flyers and circulating petitions encouraging activists to rise up again in support of basic justice for those outside. We were testing the waters for Pacific Ave. passersby. The literature challenged the false "all is well–we've got shelter & housing for those outside" narrative. The flyers and petition set out a more truthful counter-narrative. Our ultimate goal is to provide support for resistance to Benchlands removal at the end of the summer..
(2022-07-06). Shanghai conducts mass COVID-19 testing in related areas. ecns.cn Shanghai will conduct mass nucleic acid testing from Tuesday to Thursday in areas related to recent local COVID-19 cases.
(2022-07-06). China cracks down on ecological damage through environmental inspections. ecns.cn China has implemented two rounds of nationwide inspections on ecological conservation and environmental protection in seven years and tackled problems in multiple fields, an official said Wednesday.
(2022-07-06). Sunday 7/17: Journalism Under Occupation -in Memory of Shireen Abu Akleh. indybay.org
(2022-07-06). Libro (PDF): Vuelta a la Autonomà¨a. indybay.org Libro (PDF) | VUELTA A LA AUTONOMÂA | Debates y experiencias para la emancipación social en América Latina…
(2022-07-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strategies for staying active with joint pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I enjoy an active lifestyle, from gardening to playing golf, cross-country skiing and participating in water fitness. I also walk daily. My knees have begun to bother me, and I am noticing some other aches and pains. I don't want to have to cut back on the activities I love. What can I do to reduce joint issues and cope with joint pain? ANSWER: Joint pain affects people at all stages of life from…
(2022-07-06). Qatari FM due in Iran to consult with FM Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani is scheduled to pay a visit to Tehran on Wednesday to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iranian senior diplomat announced.
(2022-07-06). Khaji emphasizes Iran's key role in achieving peace in Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran Foreign Minister's Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs stressed continuing constructive role of Iran to achieve a just peace through a political solution esp. complete lifting of blockade against Yemeni people.
(2022-07-06). Li: Strengthen protection of intellectual property rights. ecns.cn Staff promote intellectual property rights at a sock market in the city of Zhuji, East China's Zhejiang province, on April 26, 2021.In this way, greater contributions will be made in boosting entrepreneurship and innovation, promoting the sustained healthy development of the economy and improving people's well-being, he said.
(2022-07-06). Construction of China's first commercial spacecraft launch site starts in Hainan. ecns.cn Construction of China's first commercial spacecraft launch site started Wednesday in Wenchang City, south China's island province of Hainan.
(2022-07-06). OPEC secretary general 'Barkindo' dies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — The Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, died on Tuesday night, Nigerian local media reported on Wednesday.
(2022-07-06). Saturday 7/9: Frida Kahlo's Birthday Tianguis. indybay.org Outside of La Peña (3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705)…
(2022-07-06). Iranian, Saudi FMs likely to pay visit to Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — An Iraqi newspaper claimed that the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia are expected to pay a visit to Baghdad to announce the restoration of relations.
(2022-07-06). Friday 7/1: Speakout: Cordileone at Mission Dolores. indybay.org Mission Dolores Basilica | 16th and Dolores Streets…
(2022-07-06). Iran energy minister arrives in Baku for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Iran's Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian, at the head of a delegation, arrived in Azerbaijan capital of Baku on Wednesday morning to explore avenues for broadening cooperation in the fields of energy and electricity.
(2022-07-06). Iran, Uzbekistan stress enhancing bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a telephone conversation with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Vladimir Imamovich Norov late on Tue. emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral ties in all fields.
(2022-07-06). Saturday 7/23: Ashby Stage Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Mural Unveiling. indybay.org Ashby Stage | 1901 Ashby Ave | Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2022-07-06). US has to take forthcoming position if seeks to revive deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative in Vienna-based International Organizations said that if Washington is really committed to reviving the nuclear deal, it should take a more forthcoming position.
