Daily Archives: April 14, 2022

2022-04-14: News Headlines

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-04-14). France Germany refuse to say Russia carried out genocide. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — France and Germany declined Wednesday to repeat US President Joe Biden's accusation that Russia was carrying out "genocide" against Ukrainians.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-04-14). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

ecns.cn (2022-04-13). HKSAR chief executive says 3-day rapid antigen test exercise meets expectations. ecns.cn Carrie Lam on Wednesday said the three-day mass rapid antigen test (RAT) exercise had achieved its intended goals of better understanding the overall COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong.

Newsclick (2022-04-14). India's rich keep getting richer. peoplesdispatch.org Journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty explains the dichotomy of two Indians finding a place among the top ten billionaires of the world while billions struggle for a livelihood. He explains the policy paradigm that led to this moment…

Staff (2022-04-14). US military convoy targeted in Iraqi capital (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources on early Thursday reported that a US military convoy was targeted in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

ecns.cn (2022-04-14). Fukushima dumping plan toxic as ever. ecns.cn International opposition to Japan's move to dump toxic water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean is as strong as ever a year on from the decision that sparked fears for the impact on neighboring nations.

ecns.cn (2022-04-14). Chinese envoy urges Japan to face up to history on issue of 'comfort women'. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy on Wednesday urged Japan to face up to history on the issue of "comfort women" in World War II.

Julia Conley, Common Dreams (2022-04-14). Under Pressure, Texas DA Drops Murder Charge Against Woman in Abortion Case. indybay.org The district attorney of Starr County, Texas on April 10 said he would drop a murder charge against Lizelle Herrera, a woman who was arrested on April 8 for allegedly causing "the death of an individual by self-induced abortion."

ecns.cn (2022-04-13). Chinese premier congratulates new Pakistani prime minister. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday congratulated Shahbaz Sharif on his election as Pakistan's prime minister.

WSWS (2022-04-14). As it heads to the IMF, Sri Lankan government declares bankruptcy. wsws.org The working class is not responsible for the current economic crisis and the huge debts, including by successive governments, and should not be forced to bear the brunt of the IMF's drastic austerity demands.

_____ (2022-04-14). The Political Crisis in Sri Lanka. journal-neo.org The last year has seen the escalation of two processes which are rewriting the global political map, triggering an international crisis which is unfolding and taking in more and more countries as we watch. The two processes behind the crisis may take on very different forms. Ukraine seems destined to become the fuse that could …

ecns.cn (2022-04-13). Beijing warns against Pelosi visit to Taiwan. ecns.cn Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks at a news conference in Beijing when commenting on the invitation to Pelosi by the island's Democratic Progressive Party authority.

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-14). Turkey to sell combat drones to another NATO nation: Slovakia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 13, 2022 Slovakia holding talks with Turkey for purchase of Bayraktar Slovakia is in talks with Turkey on the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles, Slovak Defense Minister Jaro Nad wrote on Twitter, APA reports. "Works on acquiring drones for Slovak military ArmadaSR moving forward. Good talk today with Mr. Bayraktar …

_____ (2022-04-13). Tens Of Thousands Hit Pakistani Streets To Protest Imran Khan's Ouster. popularresistance.org Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied across Pakistan while protests also took place in several countries in support of Imran Khan who was ousted in a parliamentary no-trust vote as prime minister even as the political opposition in South Asian country prepared to install Khan's replacement.

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-13). Fresh armed clash on Kyrgyz-Tajik border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyApril 13, 2022 Two Kyrgyz citizens injured in conflict on Kyrgyz-Tajik border See: West's next target: Central Asia Two citizens of Kyrgyzstan were injured as a result of a skirmish between Tajik and Kyrgyz servicemen on the border between the two states, the Kyrgyz Health Ministry said on Wednesday, Trend reports with reference …

Anonymous669 (2022-04-13). ISIS Continues To Expand Its Influence Along Strategic Western Iraq Highway (Photos). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. | ISIS continues to expand its influence in the western Iraqi province of al-Anbar, mainly along a strategic international highway that links the country's capital, Baghdad, with both the Jordanian capital, Amman, and the Syrian capital, Damascus. | On April 8, the terrorist group's cells stormed a gas station located the town of Rutba, right on the international highway. | ISIS tried justify to justify the attack by claiming that the fuel station is owned by a me…

_____ (2022-04-13). Ukrainian Refugees in Europe Fall Prey to Criminal Networks. journal-neo.org In the last decade, the refugee problem has become the bane of European countries. While 2.4 million asylum applications were submitted mainly from refugees from Syria and Iraq at the peak of the migration crisis in 2015-2016, Ukrainians now dominate the refugee population arriving in Europe, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Out …

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-04-13). Iraqi military forces launch anti-ISIL operations in Kirkuk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iraqi military and security forces launched extensive operations on Wednesday to clear ISIL terrorist remnants in a number of areas in Kirkuk province.

Staff (2022-04-13). 1 injured in landmine blast in Iraq's Erbil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources reported that a landmine exploded in the Iraqi province of Erbil.

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-13). Japan: Another Ukraine-for-North-Korea trade-off. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 13, 2002 Japan mulls sending SDF aircraft for Ukraine refugee support See: Top NATO military official pushes Ukraine-for-North-Korea quid pro quo in Seoul Japan is considering sending Self-Defense Forces aircraft to countries receiving refugees from Ukraine such as Poland to transport relief items, a government source said Wednesday. If realized, it would be …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-13). Top NATO military official pushes Ukraine-for-North-Korea quid pro quo in Seoul. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yonhap News AgencyApril 12, 2022 Top NATO military official calls for support for Ukraine ==== Rules-based international order: NATO Military Committee chief inspects North Korean border South Korea to double non-lethal military aid to Ukraine Japan: Another Ukraine-for-North-Korea trade-off ==== A top North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) official made an emphatic appeal Tuesday for "moral, mental" …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-13). Top NATO military official pushes Ukraine-for-North Korea quid pro quo in Seoul. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yonhap News AgencyApril 12, 2022 Top NATO military official calls for support for Ukraine ==== Rules-based international order: NATO Military Committee chief inspects North Korean border South Korea to double non-lethal military aid to Ukraine Japan: Another Ukraine-for-North Korea trade-off ==== A top North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) official made an emphatic appeal Tuesday for "moral, …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-13). Japan: Another Ukraine-for-North Korea trade-off. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsApril 13, 2002 Japan mulls sending SDF aircraft for Ukraine refugee support See: Top NATO military official pushes Ukraine-for-North Korea quid pro quo in Seoul Japan is considering sending Self-Defense Forces aircraft to countries receiving refugees from Ukraine such as Poland to transport relief items, a government source said Wednesday. If realized, it would …

Editor (2022-04-13). "Culture Shock": Harlem's Socialist City Council member Kristin Richardson Jordan reflects on her first three months in office. mronline.org Outsider-turned-insider looks for more allies as she fights budget cuts and a turn toward more intense policing.

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-13). Rules-based international order: NATO Military Committee chief inspects North Korean border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 13, 2022 Chair of the Military Committee visits the Republic of Korea From 9 to 12 April 2022 the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited the Republic of Korea to discuss the partnership between the Republic of Korea and NATO and how both parties can foster closer military cooperation. Admiral …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-13). South Korea to double non-lethal military aid to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 13, 2022 S. Korea to Send More Non-Lethal Military Supplies to Ukraine See: Rules-based international order: NATO Military Committee chief inspects North Korean border The defense ministry of the South Korea has decided to provide Ukraine with more non-lethal military supplies, APA reports. According to a military official on Wednesday, the ministry …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-13). New NATO battle groups in Central, Southeast Europe "very clear message to the rest of the world" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nine O'Clock NewsApril 13, 2022 Belgium's PM De Croo, PM Ciuca and President Iohannis visit the 57th Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base: NATO, defensive alliance ready to defend member states territory Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Wednesday in Romania that NATO is…ready to defend [its] territory…. …De Croo made his remarks at the …

WSWS (2022-04-13). The Worst Person in the World: A young woman in Oslo finds herself. wsws.org The filmmakers, one regrets to point out, unreservedly accept the life-conditions and ideological assumptions of the local petty bourgeoisie as the entire contents of their artistic and psychological universe.

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2022-04-13). CovertAction Bulletin Podcast: Dark Money Attacking Reproductive Rights. covertactionmagazine.com Today the Bulletin digs into a variety of topics including the recent case of Liselle Herrera, a 26 year old woman charged with murder for performing a "self-induced abortion" made national news, bringing attention again to the human rights crisis happening in Texas around reproductive rights. What people don't know is that this crisis is fueled by dark money, corruption, and deeper right-wing capitalist agendas for deregulation. How much money is changing hands and what does this mean for women's rights and LGBTQ rights?

Staff (2022-04-13). Presidente cubano recuerda victoria popular sobre el golpe de Estado en Venezuela, a 20 años de los sucesos. cubadebate.cu Cuba celebra junto al pueblo venezolano el memorable y heroico suceso popular que devolvió al Comandante Chávez a la Presidencia, escribió este miércoles en su cuenta en Twitter el presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, cuando se cumplen 20 años de la victoria contra el golpe de Estado que pretendió detener la obra de la Revolución Bolivariana.

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-13). NATO deploys F-35s close to Serbian airspace. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 13, 2022 NATO sent an F-35 fighter jet close to Serbian airspace NATO has announced that the United Kingdom and the Netherlands have taken over guarding the skies over Romania and Bulgaria. *** Thus, British fighter jets of the "Eurofighter Typhoon" type will take over the protection of the skies over Romania from the …

WSWS (2022-04-13). Pakistan's new prime minister promises "paradise" for investors, as mass anger over price hikes, joblessness grows. wsws.org The most important "non-confidence vote" was that cast behind the scenes by the Pakistani military, which is eager to try to restore Islamabad's badly frayed ties with Washington.

WSWS (2022-04-13). Sri Lankan prime minister delivers menacing speech against working class. wsws.org Mahinda Rajapakse's invocation of history is a crude warning that the government is prepared to unleash a brutal reign of terror against the continuing mass anti-government protests.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-04-13). Locals expel US convoy from vicinity of Syria's Qamishli. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — The locals in al-Qusair village in Qamishli, with the support of a checkpoint of Syrian Army, intercepted 4 military vehicles of the US occupation forces and expelled them from the area.

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