Daily Archives: January 27, 2022

2022-01-27: News Headlines

WSWS (2022-01-27). Victimized Indian auto worker speaks in support of Global Workers Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org "The corporations and the governments," explains Balakrishnan, "are only concerned about accumulating profit, not the well-being and safety of people."

_____ (2022-01-27). Relations between Palestine and Israel — Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel? journal-neo.org In the final days of 2021 Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority visited Benny Gantz, Israel's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense at his home in Rosh Ha'ayin. The previous meeting between the two men had taken place in August, in Ramallah, following which Israel announced a series of "confidence-building measures". The …

Ramzy Baroud (2022-01-27). Morality Cannot Be Divided: How Netanyahu's Corruption has Exposed Israel's 'Democracy'. dissidentvoice.org Former Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his prosecutors are reportedly finalizing the details of a plea deal that would practically water down, shelve, or drop altogether all three major corruption cases that have led to his high-profile trial in May 2020. If such news actualizes, Israel would officially sink to a new low in terms …

WSWS (2022-01-27). Sri Lankan president maintains criminal silence as Omicron cases surge. wsws.org The Omicron outbreak in Sri Lanka has exploded Rajapakse's lie that his regime has brought the pandemic under control and created the conditions "to resume normal community life."

WSWS (2022-01-27). US charged with war crimes in Syria prison siege. wsws.org The Pentagon's proxy ground force, the SDF militia, claims to have retaken the jail, but offered no information on the fate of 850 children held there.

Moderator (2022-01-26). U.N. Officials Warn of 'Record-Shattering Month' for Civilian Deaths in Yemen. scheerpost.com By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams As United Nations officials projected Tuesday that the civilian death toll from the Saudi-led coalition's strikes on Yemen will break records this month, Oxfam shared the group's difficulties providing aid in the war-torn country and urged action from the U.N. Security Council. "People are really struggling. Last night we had more airstrikes. …

_____ (2022-01-26). For God's Sake Boys, STOP THIS WAR S**T!! popularresistance.org We've seen this before. The U.S. creates a situation, digs in its heels and makes ultimatums—and tens of thousands die. | I resigned from the U.S. government in 2003 in opposition to another war-President Bush's war on Iraq in which followed that war playbook. | We've seen it in Afghanistan and Iraq and now it may be over Ukraine or Taiwan, and oh yes, let's not forget multiple missile tests from North Korea, ISIS fighters rioting and escaping from prisons in Syria, the millions in Afghanistan who are starving and freezing after the U.S. chaotic withdrawal and refusal to unlock Afghanistan's frozen financia…

The New Atlas (2022-01-26). US-Funded "NGOs" Panic as Thailand Prepares New NGO Transparency Law. asia-pacificresearch.com

New Atlas (2022-01-26). India's Role in Washington's Myanmar Meddling. newatlas.report January 26, 2022 (Brian Berletic — NEO) — The Southeast Asian country of Myanmar continues to suffer from ongoing political violence which began in February 2021 after the nation's military ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD) party. Remnants of the ousted government are now reorganized as …

IGD Worldwide (2022-01-26). The Western Left's Erasure of Anarchists in the So-called "Third World" itsgoingdown.org | Some work needs little introduction. Please enjoy this banger from
| Again and again, white and Western leftists have erased anarchists in Asia by saying anarchism in the so-called "Third World"

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-01-26). West Asia Transforms: Twenty Arab States in China's BRI Sights. libya360.wordpress.com Cynthia Chung China's BRI has set its sights on 20 Arab states, many of them already participants, to bolster the economic fortunes of West Asia 'A crisis is an opportunity riding the dangerous wind.' So says a Chinese proverb, and nowhere is this truer than in crisis-ridden West Asia, now a major focus of Beijing's BRI…

sputniknews (2022-01-26). Qatar Reportedly Has 'Little Spare Capacity' for EU Amid US Search for Alternatives to Russian Gas. sputniknews.com On Tuesday, Biden press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that the White House was "working to identify additional volumes of gas" for Europe from North Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the United States in the event of a drop in Russian supplies amid the Ukraine crisis.

_____ (2022-01-26). Does the US Intend to Trigger a Bacteriological War? journal-neo.org Amid the unrelenting threat posed by secret US bio-labs against Russia, China and several post-Soviet republics in Central Asia, a number of news reports in recent days in the Western media have unwittingly drawn attention. On the one hand, the US as well as the British media have acknowledged in numerous statements by their experts …

ecns.cn (2022-01-26). China issues opinion to ease market access in Shenzhen. ecns.cn China on Wednesday unveiled an opinion on relaxing market access in the country's southern metropolis Shenzhen, as part of efforts to further promote reform and opening-up of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

sputniknews (2022-01-26). Watch Indian Troops Celebrating Republic Day by Performing Unique Ski March in -20 C Weather. sputniknews.com The Indo-Tibetan Border Police, created on 24 October 1962 in the wake of the Sino-India War of 1962, is India's primary border patrol organisation for its border with China's Tibet Autonomous Region. It is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces of India.

sputniknews (2022-01-26). India Displays Military Might, Cultural Diversity in Delhi Parade on Republic Day — Photos, Videos. sputniknews.com Republic Day in India is celebrated every year on 26 January to mark the day on which the Constitution of the country came into effect. The Indian Constitution replaced the Government of India Act as the governing document of the country, and thus made the nation a republic.

sputniknews (2022-01-26). 73rd Republic Day: Indian Celebs Share Their Thoughts on Democracy. sputniknews.com To mark the formation of the Indian Constitution on 26 January 1950, Republic Day is celebrated every year across the country. A large parade happens in the capital city of Delhi, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diversity of every state and India's military prowess.

Editor (2022-01-26). Venezuela doubles oil output despite U.S. bans thanks to Iran's help. mronline.org Venezuela has doubled its oil production over the past months thanks to Iran's help in defiance of U.S. sanctions against Caracas, oil industry analysts say.

Staff (2022-01-26). millions of under 12 Iranian to get COVID vaccine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) — Iran's Ministry of Health Official Mohammad Mehdi Gooya announced that Iranian children of the age 9-12 can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

teleSUR, DRL, JDO (2022-01-26). Facebook censura página de cadena noticiosa iraní HispanTV. telesurtv.net Esta es el más reciente episodio contra el medio persa. Antes le han eliminado las cuentas en Youtube e Instagram.

Ola Mousa (2022-01-26). Holiday in Gaza? More expensive than in Egypt or Turkey. electronicintifada.net Israel's blockade, Egyptian closures and COVID restrictions render domestic tourist resorts unaffordable for most…

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2022-01-26). Guaidó Knew About Operation Gideon, Claims His Strategist Rendón. orinocotribune.com Far-right propagandist Juan José Rendón has confirmed that former deputy Juan Guaidó was aware of Operation Gideon as it was being planned. He made such statements during an Rendón affirmed that he contacted SilverCorp security company, directed by former US military officer Jordan Goudreau, and spoke with him of a "military plot to overthrow, kill, capture" President Nicolás Maduro. | Rendón declared that, initially, they had studied all the possible "soft cou…

ecns.cn (2022-01-26). 8th batch of China-donated COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Laos. ecns.cn The eighth batch of China-donated COVID-19 vaccines has arrived here and has been handed over to Lao authorities.

Fight Back (2022-01-26). DPKK will not give up right to self defense. fightbacknews.org According to a January 14 report from the Korean Central News Agency, the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said that that north Korea would continue to take measures to defend itself against the U.S. and other hostile powers. | The DPRK Foreign Ministry said, "The U.S. is coming out provocative again, finding fault with the DPRK's exercise of its right to self-defense. The DPRK's recent development of new-type weapon was just part of its efforts for modernizing its national defense capability. It did not target any specific country or force and it did not do any harm…

_____ (2022-01-26). California Redwood Forest Returned To Native Tribal Group. popularresistance.org Los Angeles – The descendants of Native American tribes on the Northern California coast are reclaiming a bit of their heritage that includes ancient redwoods that have stood since their ancestors walked the land. | Save the Redwoods League planned to announce Tuesday that it is transferring more than 500 acres (202 hectares) on the Lost Coast to the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council. | The group of 10 tribes that have inhabited the area for thousands of years will be responsible for protecting the land dubbed Tc'ih-Léh-Dûñ, or "Fish Run Place," in the Sinkyone language. | Priscilla Hunter, chairwoman of th…

sputniknews (2022-01-26). Why Are UK's Buried Treasures, Like a Roman Toilet Seat and the Oldest Written Letter Under Threat? sputniknews.com Archeological excavations at Vindolanda, a Roman fort south of Hadrian's Wall in northern England, noted for the discovery of wooden leaf-Vindolanda tablets — at the time the oldest surviving handwritten documents in Britain — have also uncovered the world's oldest boxing gloves and the oldest handwritten message by a woman found anywhere.

Michael Harris (2022-01-26). 2022 Rosa Parks Day in Los Angeles, California and beyond. indybay.org 2022 Rosa Parks Day in California and beyond, we pause to reflect upon Sister Rosa, and remember her example of "Womanity" showcasing dignified faith, work and courage, this special Black History Month, in her winter home of Los Angeles, California.

sputniknews (2022-01-26). Apple Gets Restraining Order Against Woman Who Reportedly Stalked Tim Cook, Emailed Loaded Gun Pics. sputniknews.com Apple CEO Tim Cook, who receives alerts when he's tagged on Twitter, first learned in late 2020 that he was the subject of an obsession by a woman using the surname name "Cook" who claimed she was his wife and he was father to her twins. The suspect tweeted about the purported relationship a dozen times on Halloween in 2020.

Moderator (2022-01-26). Biden Urged to Nominate Black Woman to Supreme Court as Breyer Says He'll Retire. scheerpost.com By Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams Reports that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire prompted progressives Wednesday to urge President Joe Biden to fulfill a campaign promise and nominate a progressive Black woman who will counter the high court's right-wing supermajority and protect democracy, human rights, and the climate. CNN reports a "well-placed" unnamed source said …

Staff (2022-01-26). Remembering Badran Jaber: A Life in Revolution. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network salutes the revolutionary life of Badran Jaber, veteran of the Palestinian liberation struggle, upon his passing on 25 January 2022. Jaber, a leader and co-founder of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, was a symbol of the Palestinian prisoners' movement. He was repeatedly arrested, interrogated and imprisoned in …

Fight Back (2022-01-26). Rally for Palestine in downtown Dallas. fightbacknews.org Dallas, TX – On January 23, around 100 people showed up at Civic Garden Park in downtown Dallas to protest the continuing eviction of the Palestinian neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem and the continued blockade of Gaza. They also called attention to the "afforestation campaign" by the Jewish National Fund in the Al-Naqab Desert, which is intended to displace Palestinian Bedouin communities living in the region. | The protest was called by the Palestinian Youth Movement and cosponsored by Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Texas at Dallas, American Muslims for Palestine, MAS-PACE Dal…

Staff (2022-01-26). "Gangsters of Capitalism": Jonathan Katz on the Parallels Between Jan. 6 and 1934 Anti-FDR Coup Plot. democracynow.org We speak to award-winning journalist Jonathan Katz about his new book "Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire." The book follows the life of the Marines officer Smedley Butler and the trail of U.S. imperialism from Cuba and the Philippines to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Panama. The book also describes an effort by banking and business leaders to topple Franklin D. Roosevelt's government in 1934 in order to establish a fascist dictatorship. The plot was exposed by Butler, who famously declared, "War is a racket." The far-right conspira…

WSWS (2022-01-26). The Silent Sea on Netflix: A barren Earth, a mysterious Moon. wsws.org The South Korean mystery series effectively conveys the claustrophobic atmosphere inside a Moon base.

ecns.cn (2022-01-26). Taiwan's DPP urged to stop detainment of mainland fishing boats. ecns.cn A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday urged the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan to immediately stop seizing and detaining mainland fishing boats.

_____ (2022-01-26). China Has a New Ferocious Critic. strategic-culture.org Recently, the Eastern European nation of Lithuania began to fiercely criticize China on all fronts — from human rights to technology — and simultaneously engage with Taiwan. This behavior was readily supported by Washington and Brussels. What stands behind it? | (Click on the image to enlarge)…

ecns.cn (2022-01-26). 17-member delegation representing Chinese Taipei register for Beijing Games. ecns.cn A delegation of 17, including five athletes, will represent Chinese Taipei to participate in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games that will open on Feb 4, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2022-01-26). Mainland welcomes Taiwan performers for Spring Festival shows: Official. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday welcomed Taiwan artists to participate in the diverse performances held across the mainland during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2022-01-26). Taiwan youth winter camp opens. ecns.cn A winter camp for Taiwan youth opened on Monday in advance of the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

_____ (2022-01-26). Erdogan Works Up a Plan to Mend Ties with the US/EU. journal-neo.org Even though the Biden administration did not invite Erdogan to the "democracy summit", changing geo-political circumstances — in particular, the West (EU and the US) vs. Russia tensions around the former's bid to expand NATO to Ukraine — seem to have changed, at least in Turkey's eyes, Ankara's importance for the West. From being a …

WSWS (2022-01-26). Thousands of couriers at Turkey's largest e-commerce platform Trendyol launch wildcat strike for wages. wsws.org Skyrocketing living costs and the thousands of preventable deaths caused by the homicidal response of governments around the world to the COVID-19 pandemic are driving growing sections of the working class into struggle.

ecns.cn (2022-01-26). Freight train service benefits from quick custom clearance. ecns.cn A China-Freight train carrying 100 TEUs of goods left the multi-modal transport center in Qingdao, Shandong Province for Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on Wednesday.

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