(2020-03-08). Italy 'QUARANTINES' 16 MILLION people in Lombardy & 14 other provinces in attempt to stop coronavirus outbreak. rt.com 
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte has signed an emergency decree, virtually locking down the Lombardy region and 14 other provinces until April 3, to curb the spread of coronavirus that killed at least 233 across the country so far. | While the central government stopped short of enforcing a mandatory quarantine and introducing a complete travel ban, calling it a "reduced mobility" regime, the
(2020-03-08). Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 366 from 233 in one day, most cases in Lombardy. rt.com 
The coronavirus death toll in Italy's region of Lombardy has jumped by over 100 during the past day to 257, according to local officials. Lombardy so far has been hit the worst by the outbreak plaguing Italy's north. | The Lombardy spike has drastically increased the nationwide death toll which jumped to 366. On Saturday, it stood at 233. The all-Italy figures are expected to be released shortly. | The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Italy has also spiked, jumping by over 1,500 to 7,375 affected people on Sunday. | Earlier in the day, Italy's PM Giuseppe Conte effectively put the Lombardy region and 1…
(2020-03-08). 2nd regional Italian head contracts coronavirus, all cultural facilities across the country CLOSED. rt.com 
Gripped by the deadly coronavirus, which has infected thousands nationwide — a figure which now includes the head of its Piedmont region — Italy has shut down all of its cultural sites and iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum. | Those hoping to marvel at glorious reminders of the Roman Empire by visiting the Colosseum or walking among the ancient ruins of the Forum in central Rome won't be fulfilling their dreams any time soon. Those seeking to enjoy the masterpieces of the great Renaissance masters in Florence's Uffizi Gallery will have to shelve their plans for the time being, too. | Also on rt…
(2020-03-08). Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany surpasses 900. rt.com 
The number of Covid-19 cases in Germany surged by over 200 on Sunday. According to Robert Koch Institute figures, 902 cases have been registered nationwide, including nearly 400 in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The majority of the state's cases originate from the district of Heinsberg, which appears to be the main German hotspot for the virus. | As the numbers soar, German Health Minister Jens Spahn has called for the countrywide cancellation of any public events with more than 1,000 participants in an attempt to curb the outbreak. A number of major events — including a travel fair in Berlin –…
(2020-03-08). Does cocaine help with coronavirus? WHO has the answer, but only if you speak one of these languages… rt.com 
There are a lot of things that won't help you beat the Covid-19 virus: hot baths, garlic, hand dryers… But WHO's myth-busting page is noticeably missing one ineffective remedy (cocaine) in its English-language version. | The World Health Organization (WHO) produced useful
(2020-03-08). 'Everything depends on where you got virus': US & Russian top specialists explain odds of catching Covid-19 & surviving. rt.com 
Some scientists believe coronavirus, which has already killed thousands around the world, could be a pandemic. RT talked to US & Russian medics about the challenges of containing the virus and chances of surviving the disease. | The novel coronavirus which originated in China has long expanded beyond its borders, infecting thousands in South Korea, Iran and Italy. It seems that the sometimes drastic measures taken by the Chinese and other governments to contain the deadly disease were only partly successful. | So, what exactly are we facing? And should we prepare for the worst? | What is the novel coronavi…
(2020-03-08). 'Medical terrorism': Zarif blames US sanctions for widening coronavirus outbreak that killed 145 in Iran, including top officials. rt.com 
As authorities struggle to contain the outbreak that infected nearly 6,000 in Iran so far, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has accused US President Donald Trump of deliberately exacerbating the crisis with mounting economic pressure. | At least 145 people have died across Iran as of Saturday, while the number of officially confirmed infections has jumped by over a thousand in just one day to 5,823 people, including several top officials. In yet another high-profile case, Fatemeh Rahbar, a newly-elected member of the Iranian Parliament, died of coronavirus on Friday — just a day after Hossein Sheikholeslam, a…
(2020-03-08). Why hydrogen stocks are soaring. rt.com 
For decades climate change was a topic for predominantly environmentalists. Since the early 2010s, this has changed dramatically. | The transformation culminated in the Paris Climate Agreement of 2015 where the world agreed on a comprehensive path to tackle an existential threat. Consequentially the energy transition has strongly gained in importance as countries around the world are racing to replace their carbon-intensive economies with green alternatives. | The massive installment of wind turbines and solar PVs is the first step. As the energy transition progresses, countries across the globe are confronted…
(2020-03-08). 'Open your gates': Erdogan tells Greece how to 'fix' migrant standoff. rt.com 
Greece should follow Turkey's suit and simply "open the gates" for migrants amassed at the Turkish-Greek border, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, insisting that thousands of people would simply go to other EU countries. | Erdogan shared his wisdom on how to free Athens from the refugee "burden" while speaking in Istanbul on Sunday. | Hey Greece! I appeal to you… open the gates as well and be free of this burden. Let them go to other European countries. | Turkey's president also confirmed he will travel to Brussels on Monday to discuss the migrant situation with the head honchos of the EU, expressing hope…
(2020-03-08). Boris Johnson 'to be investigated' by Parliament watchdog over Caribbean holiday. thecanary.co 
Boris Johnson is to be investigated by Parliament's sleaze watchdog over his £15,000 winter break to the Caribbean, according to reports.Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds accepted accommodation for a private break in St Vincent and the Grenadines as a post-election victory escape.But confusion reigned after Johnson declared in the register of MPs' interests that he had accepted "accommodation for a private holiday for my partner and me, value £15,000", citing businessman David Ross as the provider.A spokesman for Ross then denied that the co-founder of the Carphone Warehouse had stumped up any mo…
(2020-03-08). A note reveals exactly why the Julian Assange extradition case is based on lies. thecanary.co 
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(2020-03-08). Voices From America's Brutal Prisons. truthdig.com 
"Prison Truth: The Story of the San Quentin News" | In 2017, Oprah Winfrey visited Pelican Bay State Prison in California for "60 Minutes" and openly empathized with an inmate's predicament. It was a departure from the standard primetime interviews with an inmate in which the journalist extracts lurid details about crimes. (Dr. Phil once asked a man convicted of murdering his mother with a sledgehammer what it sounded like.) | As celebrated journalist and UC Berkeley professor William Dr…
(2020-03-08). It's 'Final Destination' but in real life: Log trailer dropping cargo filmed from oncoming car (VIDEO). rt.com 
A scene in horror flick 'Final Destination 2', where loose logs drop from a truck and wreak havoc on the road, was recreated in real life in Russia, albeit without a deadly outcome. | The blood-chilling dashcam video published on social media from the Kirov region shows a two-lane road, with a truck loaded with logs coming from the opposite direction. As it makes a turn, the cargo carried by the trailer becomes loose, and dozens of logs spill out right in front of the car, from which the footage was shot. | Thankfully, the timing was not quite as lethally precise as in the bizarre accidents featured in the…
(2020-03-08). Huawei teaming up with Russia's largest bank to develop cloud services for businesses. rt.com 
Chinese technology giant Huawei announced this week a strategic partnership with Russia's Sberbank to provide cloud services for Russian businesses. | The clients of SberCloud.Advanced are projected to range from large businesses to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. They will have access to 37 new cloud services, which will be fully integrated into one system. | Also on rt.com | | According to Huawei's Director General in Russia, Wang Wei, the deal with…
(2020-03-08). 'Nothing but sexism' fumes Daily Mail in a report on Russian military pageants… filled with photos of Russian beauties. rt.com 
Few things scream 'double standards' as loudly as the Daily Mail accusing Vladimir Putin of running a sexist military in a story containing eyebrow-raising arguments and surrounded by articles that are hardly politically correct. | The Daily Mail tried its hand at being a champion of female emancipation and gender equality, producing a lengthy Russia-bashing piece. The Ruskies are now bad because they demean their brave female fighters, it seems. Their proof? The beauty pageants held for women in uniforms on the occasion of International Women's Day. | Vladimir Putin's armed forces get slammed for being 'sexis…
(2020-03-08). 'My Mom is gorgeous!' Russian Olympic champion swimmer shares bikini dance with mother (VIDEO). rt.com 
Russian Olympic synchronized swimming champion Vlada Chigireva shared a video on social media showing her and her mother dancing in bikinis on a sandy beach in Bali, Indonesia. | The mother-daughter duo pulled off a spectacular beach performance to Ibeyi's hit 'River'. | The 25-year-old champion, who possesses 11 world and three European titles, in addition to Olympic gold, p…
(2020-03-08). Erdogan Urges Greece to Take in Migrants at the Turkish Border. telesurenglish.net Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the Greek authorities Sunday to open its border gate for the passage of illegal immigrants, who have been waiting in Turkey's northwestern border for the last 10 days to enter Europe. | RELATED: | "These people will not stay in Greece. They will transit to another European country from there," Erdogan said at a meeting in Istanbul, marking International Women's Day. | H…
(2020-03-08). COVID-19 Coronavirus: Time Line and Analysis. globalresearch.ca Background | On January 30th 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in relation to China's novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) categorized as a viral pneumonia. The virus outbreak was centred in Wuhan, a city …
(2020-03-08). COVID-19 Coronavirus: Timeline and Analysis. globalresearch.ca On January 30, a far-reaching decision was taken by the WHO without the support of expert opinion at a time when the coronavirus outbreak was limited to Mainland China. 150 confirmed cases outside China, when the decision was taken, 6 in the US, 3 in Canada, 2 in the UK, etc. In early March, 430 cases in the US.
(2020-03-08). Trump Regime Blocks UN Security Council Support for Syria Ceasefire Already Breached. globalresearch.ca The US under both right wings of its war party wants endless conflict, instability, and chaos continuing in all its war theaters — peace considered detrimental to its imperial ambitions. | On Friday, the Trump regime blocked a Security Council statement, …
(2020-03-08). Protests and Celebrations Mark Women's Day, Despite Threats. truthdig.com NEW YORK — From the streets of Manila to the plazas of Santiago, Chile, people around the world marked International Women's Day on Sunday with calls to end exploitation and increase equality. | But tensions marred some celebrations, with police reportedly using tear gas to break up a demonstration by thousands of women in Turkey and security forces arresting demonstrators at a rally in Kyrgyzstan. | "In many different ways or forms, women are being exploited and taken advantage of," Arlene Brosas, the representative of a Filipino advocacy group said during a rally that drew hundreds to the area near the pr…
(2020-03-08). Gracias Chelsea&Julian for publishing Bush's War Crimes. indybay.org Fruitvale and MacArthur oakland 94602…
(2020-03-08). Kamala Harris Endorses Joe Biden; Jesse Jackson Backs Bernie Sanders. truthdig.com WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris endorsed Joe Biden on Sunday and said she would "do everything in my power" to help elect him, becoming the latest dropout from the Democratic race for president to line up behind the former vice president in his battle with Bernie Sanders for the nomination. | The decision by the California senator who was one of three black candidates seeking to challenge President Donald Trump further solidifies the Democratic establishment's move to close circles around Biden after his Super Tuesday success. Her endorsement comes before the next round of primaries, with six states voting Tuesd…
(2020-03-08). WaPo Prints Study That Found Paper Backed an Undemocratic Bolivia Coup. zcomm.org At this point, the OAS report on Bolivia's election should be discarded, except for the purpose of a credible investigation into how such appalling work ever came to be done…
(2020-03-08). Clinton and Sanders. "No Body Likes Him" Says Hillary. globalresearch.ca Former First Lady, New York State Senator, Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton continues to criticize Vermont senator Bernie Sanders whenever the opportunity to do so presents itself. 'Nobody likes him', says she, despite the millions …
(2020-03-08). Video: Syrian Army Win Battle Against Erdogan Forces in Idlib, but War Is Far from Over. globalresearch.ca The first days of March broke the dreams of the Turkish political and military leadership of a swift victory over the Syrian Armed Forces. Operation Spring Shield failed to achieve the goal officially declared by top Turkish officials — to …
(2020-03-08). Oakland to become dumping ground for coronavirus infected Grand Princess cruise ship. indybay.org Reportedly, there are 21 people, including 19 crew members aboard the cruise ship that have tested positive for the coronavirus, with many others aboard that have not yet been tested. The ship will dock at a terminal in the Outer Harbor in Oakland on Sunday afternoon. The coronavirus infected cruise ship includes around 3,500 passengers according to reports.
(2020-03-08). Delays in Testing Allow Coronavirus to Spread. indybay.org In the U.S., delays in testing for coronavirus are enabling the disease to spread rapidly and undetected.
(2020-03-08). Iran's Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 194 Amid New Cases. telesurenglish.net The novel coronavirus has claimed 194 lives in Iran, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education announced Sunday amid more reports of deaths related to this illness. | RELATED: | Kianush Jahanpur, head of Public Relations and Information Center of the ministry, said the total number of the confirmed cases now stands at 6,566, of whom 2,134 have recovered. | The virus itself has also hit several Iranian officials and ministers, with some repo…
(2020-03-08). Coronavirus Matters, the Stock Market Doesn't. zcomm.org And Thinking It Does May Literally Kill Us…
(2020-03-08). Coronavirus Epidemic Bolsters Case for Medicare for All and Universal Paid Sick Leave. indybay.org The global coronavirus outbreak which also threatens the United States—and the widely criticized effort by the Trump administration to address it—is offering advocates of both paid sick leave and Medicare for All an opportunity to make the case that such universal social programs are not only morally right but would also serve a key public health function.
(2020-03-08). Nurses Can't Protect Themselves And Hospitals Are Unprepared. zcomm.org As the coronavirus spreads in the United States, nurses across the country have said they don't have enough resources to protect themselves from getting sick and hospitals are unprepared to treat patients who are infected…
(2020-03-08). Japanese PM Abe & Capitalist Governments Helped Escalate Coronavirus Epidemic. indybay.org The Organizing Committee of March 11 Anti-Nuclear Power Plant Fukushima Action has warned that the Coronavirus outbreak is a man made disaster which is being used by the reactionary Abe government to prevent mass testing of the population. It has also stopped testing the people of Fukushima.
(2020-03-08). CalGEM prerulemaking hearing about the health harms of fossil fuel extraction. indybay.org Greenlining Institute, | 360 14th St., Oakland‚Äã, ca…
(2020-03-08). What Now? A Community Response to the Climate Emergency. indybay.org Inner Light Ministries | 5630 Soquel Dr | Soquel, CA…
(2020-03-08). Mexico Vows to End Violence Against Indigenous Women. telesurenglish.net In recent years, the violence against women in Mexico has reached alarming figures, and the wave of femicides has soared to a record 1,010 victims in 2019. | RELATED: | Statistics reflect the potential danger of being a woman in Mexico, something that gets worse when women belong to an Indigenous community. | Violence against Indigenous women has increased on a daily basis, while discrimination based on gender, et…
(2020-03-08). China uses forced labor in factories making American products. indybay.org Forced labor in factories that make products for American companies, including some of the companies listed further below such as GAP Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, Apple which is headquartered in nearby Cupertino, Cisco Systems which is headquartered in San Jose, or Google which is headquartered in Mountain View!
(2020-03-08). International Women's Day: Syria says YES to Women, and NO to Wahhabis. globalresearch.ca Image. Prof. Tim Anderson | First published by GR on March 8, 2016 | On International Women's Day — The Syrian Arab Republic — the only genuinely pluralist nation in the region — was the first country in the Middle East and …
(2020-03-08). Putin Saves Erdogan from Himself. globalresearch.ca At the start of their discussion marathon in Moscow on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with arguably the most extraordinary diplomatic gambit of the young 21st century. | Putin said: | "At the beginning of …
(2020-03-08). Globalization and Women's Rights: Economic Restructuring, Women's Experiences and Responses to "Neoliberal Shocks" globalresearch.ca There is a critical nexus between colonial development and economic re-structuring processes in the Third world whereby globalization is an ideological weapon that extends imperial control over ex-colonies through persistent poverty and underdevelopment. | Globalization is also an external war that …
(2020-03-08). New Census Algorithm Grossly Miscounts People of Color in the Name of "Privacy" truthout.org The Census Bureau is rolling out a new algorithm intended to protect respondents' privacy — but experts warn the change will significantly miscount minority communities and rural areas. | Specifically, the Census Bureau plans to use a new
(2020-03-08). The Iraqi uprising is a quantum leap in collective awareness. zcomm.org The uprising, with the courage and sacrifices of its youth, has given the people hope for real change…
(2020-03-08). No Winner Declared for Guyanese Elections Amid Court Hearing. telesurenglish.net The Guyanese Chief Justice Roxane George said on Sunday that the High Court has jurisdiction in a case brought up by a supporter of the PPP seeking full verification of the vote for Region Four at Monday's General elections. | According to the comments from the Justice Minister, it appears that there will be no swearing in ceremony yet, as the court case must be concluded before anyone can be declared a winner. | The High Court will reconvene next Tuesday to discuss the PPP's case and decide whether or not their argument holds any merit to further delay the pronouncement of a winner for this election. | Curren…
(2020-03-08). 8M: Latin American women prepare for record feminist marches. telesurenglish.net Millions of women are expected to hit the streets across Latin America on Sunday to mark International Women's Strike, against a backdrop of wider social unrest in the region. | RELATED: | The streets will be painted green and purple, and the shouts of "Latin America will be all feminist!" will be echoed in the main capitals of the region. | The demonstrations are marked this time by growing discontent and the demand to…
(2020-03-08). On 9th Anniversary of The Nuclear Explosions At Fukushima Speak Out At Japanese Consulate. indybay.org Japanese Consulate | 275 Battery/California | San Francisco…
(2020-03-08). Crimes in Afghanistan: Fatou Bensouda's Investigative Mission. globalresearch.ca It seemed an unlikely prospect. The International Criminal Court has tended to find itself accused of chasing up the inhumane rogues of Africa rather than those from any other continent. It has also been accused of having an overly burdensome …
(2020-03-08). It's Time to Close the Loopholes That Are Harming the 2020 Election. truthout.org Super Tuesday voting last week was marred by long lines more appropriate for a theme park than a 21st century democracy. In Texas and California, primary voters in multiple polling places had to wait in lines as long as
(2020-03-08). White House Rewrites EPA Assessment of Chemical Linked to Fetal Heart Damage. truthout.org This story was originally published by Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit news organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more at John DeSesso was on a mission when he entered the halls of the Environmental Protection Agency in late September. Inside the ornate li…
(2020-03-08). Private Utility Monopolies Serve Shareholder Profits. Let's Make Power Public. truthout.org Consider a hypothetical corporation that has a monopoly over millions of people, providing a service that is indispensable to its customers. If it raises prices, customers have no choice but to pay those prices. Recognizing this, the government imposes some regulation. It cannot set arbitrarily high prices, but it negotiates with the government to obtain prices that guarantee a steady profit rate. | To the corporation, this is an acceptable bargain: Profits may not be as high as it likes, but…
(2020-03-08). Presidential Candidates: Disclose Your Nondisclosure Agreements. truthout.org "Kill it." | That's what former Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is