(2021-06-09). Sunday 6/13: From Colombia to Palestine- The Bay Rises Up. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2021-06-09). A Formula for National (In)Security. counterpunch.org Let me start with my friend and the boat. Admittedly, they might not seem to have anything to do with each other. The boat, a guided-missile destroyer named the USSCurtis Wilbur, reportedly passed through the Straits of Taiwan and into the South China Sea, skirting the Paracel Islands that China has claimed as its own.
(2021-06-09). US Senators Fly to Taiwan on Military Plane, Angering China. news.antiwar.com In the latest show of US support for Taiwan, Senators Dan Sullivan (D-AK), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Chris Coons (D-DE) arrived in Taiwan aboard a C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane to announce the US was donating 750,000 Covid-19 vaccines to the island. According to Reuters, US officials typically visit Taiwan in unmarked private jets. | On Tuesday, China deno…
(2021-06-09). Russia salaams before Turkey…again. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russian, Turkish diplomats discuss Syria, Karabakh, Ukraine — Russian Foreign Ministry Moscow and Ankara reaffirmed their commitment to further coordination of efforts to strengthen peace and stability in those regions *** Moscow and Ankara, when touching upon the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Central Asia, reaffirmed their commitment to further coordination of efforts to strengthen peace …
(2021-06-09). Resilience, Liberation, and the Interconnectedness of Pride. aclu.org As we enter Pride month, I am reflecting on the interconnectedness of our joy and our struggle. | I am struck by the fact that Pride and Immigrant Heritage month begin just as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Jewish American Heritage Month end. Though Pride should be about our intersectional struggle for freedom, it has not always felt that way. | As I think about all the communities gathering virtually and in-person to celebrate the power and resilience of our queer communities, it's essential to name what our trans, Asian and Pacific Islander, Indigenous, Jewish, Muslim, and Black communities in th…
(2021-06-09). Australia's Murdoch media and the Wuhan COVID-19 lab conspiracy theory. wsws.org The Murdoch media is working to pave the way for an even greater war crime than the invasion of Iraq in 2003, a US-led assault on China, through the systematic promotion of lies, innuendo and bogus intelligence.
(2021-06-09). Biden to Set Up 'Strike Force' to Go After China on Trade. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration
(2021-06-09). Senate Passes Massive $250 Billion Legislation to Counter China. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday The effort was led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). "The world is more c…
(2021-06-09). Chinese Parl. slams American bill on 'Tech Threat' from China. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — Chinese Parliament expressed opposition against the US' approved bill addressing 'Tech Threat' coming from China.
(2021-06-09). Afghanistan: UN condemns 'horrendous attack' on demining partner HALO Trust. news.un.org The United Nations on Wednesday called for an investigation into the deadly attack in northern Afghanistan against the HALO Trust, a humanitarian group working to rid the country of landmines.
(2021-06-09). Stability: media codeword for 'under U.S. control'. mronline.org 
The world watched aghast last month as Israeli forces during Ramadan stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, attacking and injuring hundreds of worshipers. | June 9, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-06-09). Pro-Palestine solidarity blocks Israeli ship. workers.org 
June 6 — For the seventh year in a row, Israeli-owned ships have not been allowed to unload in the Port of Oakland. On June 4, thousands of supporters of the Palestinian struggle conducted six simultaneous picket lines during two work shifts to "Block the Boat." Members of the International . . . |
(2021-06-09). Large fire brakes out in occupied territories of Palestine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — Zionist sources reported that a large fire broke out in one of the areas around the city of Al-Quds and dozens of firefighters are trying to put out the fire.
(2021-06-09). Afghan peace talks held in Doha: Taliban spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen on Wednesday announced the holding of the new round of Afghanistan Peace Talks in the Qatari capital of Doha.
(2021-06-09). Netanyahu's Poison Pill: Militant Squatter-Settler March through Palestinian E Jerusalem set for Tuesday after New Israeli Gov't is Installed. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — At the insistence of outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli cabinet authorized the so-called "Flag Day" march of militant Israeli squatter-settlers through Palestinian East Jerusalem for next Tuesday. So reports Mahmoud Mujadala at the Arab 48 Israeli newspaper. Netanyahu denied charges that his fixation with humiliating Palestinians with …
(2021-06-09). Iraqi Military Intelligence Thwarted Terrorists Attack, Destroyed VBIED In Al-Anbar (Video). southfront.org 
Screen grab from the Saudi MoD video. | On June 9, the Ministry of Defense of Iraq announced that the Military Intelligence Directorate had thwarted a terrorist attack with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) in the western province of al-Anbar. | "According to accurate information provided by the Military Intelligence Directorate to its affiliates in the Intelligence Department of the Al-Jazeera Operations Command, the presence of a VBIED hidden inside a hideout in the village of Muhairija in…
(2021-06-09). MH17 Trial Moves Forward With The JIT Trying To Fit Facts To The Pre-Determined Outcome. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The trial over the Boeing MH17 crash over Eastern Ukraine in 2014 moved forward in the Netherlands. | Eyewitness testimony was first read out on what the investigation considers to be the launch of a Buk anti-aircraft missile system towards the Malaysian Airlines liner in the sky at that moment. | The witnesses were questioned by both the International Investigation Team (JIT) and the investigating judge. | A total of 20 witnesses stated that they saw in the sky the t…
(2021-06-09). Eight Civilians Injured In Homs City Terrorist Attack (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | Late on June 8, an explosion rocked the district of Karam al-Looz in the southern part of the central Syrian city of Homs. | The explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) that was planted near a bus stop in the heavily populated district. At least eight civilians were wounded as a result of the explosion, which damaged a mini bus. | "At around 09: 30 in the evening, a terrorist explosion with an explosive device took place in the Kar…
(2021-06-09). Military Situation In Syria On June 9, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 9, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 35 times: 21 — in Idlib province, 10 — in Latakia province, 2 — in Hama province, 2 — in Aleppo province | Late on June 8, Israel warplanes fired several missiles at targets in west of Homs province and south of Syria. No human casualties were reported | On June 8, the Turkish army reportedly established a new military base in the vicinity of Al-Bara vi…
(2021-06-09). Recent Israeli Strikes Claimed Lives Of Seven Syrian Service Members, Including Senior Officer. southfront.org 
An Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration. (photo credit: AMIR COHEN — REUTERS) | The recent Israeli strikes on Syria have claimed the lives of seven Syrian service members, Syrian pro-government sources revealed on June 9. | The strikes, which took place late on June 8, hit a number of military targets in the outskirts of Homs city as well as near the capital Damascus. | In its initial statement, the Ministry of Defense of Syria claimed that the strike did not result in any hum…
(2021-06-09). Alleged Israeli Strikes Target Various Positions In Syria. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 8th, Syrian air defenses intercepted an Israeli missile strike over the capital Damascus."Syrian air defences intercepted an Israeli aggression coming from Lebanese airspace," state media said. Earlier, state media said large explosions were heard. | A Syrian military source was quoted on SANA saying the strikes targeted parts of central and southern areas, without elaborating on the locations, adding they left only material damage. | Not all missiles were shot down and some caused…
(2021-06-09). Satellite Images: Large Syrian Army Storage Facility Was Wiped Out By Israeli Strikes. southfront.org 
Israel's first two F-35 stealth fighter jets on their maiden flight as part of the Israeli Air Force on December 13, 2016. (Israel Defense Forces) | The recent The strikes took place late on June 8. The storage facility in western Homs was only one of many target…
(2021-06-09). Russia's Project 20386 Guided Missile Corvette To Be Fully Stealth. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russia's newest project 20386 corvette 'Mercury' will be the first of the Russian navy to be fully 'stealth', Previously, Russian ships used certain elements of "stealth" technologies, including a radio-absorbing coating, but the concept of an unobtrusive ship has not yet been fully implemented. | The hull of the Mercury naval corvette dubbed project 20386 has already been…
(2021-06-09). Landmine Blast Killed Russian Service Member, Injured Others In Northeastern Syria (Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Hawar News Agency (ANHA). | On June 9, a Russian service member was killed and three others were wounded in a landmine blast in northeastern Syria. | The incident took place near the Turkish-occupied village of al-Assadiyah in northern al-Hasakah. A Russian military unit was patrolling the frontline separating Turkish forces from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) when one of its vehicle was hit by the landmine. | According to the Hawar News Agency, the body of the Russian service me…
(2021-06-09). Greater Idlib: Government Forces Pound Militant Positions With Precision-Guided Shells (Photos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image | The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies continue to pound militants' positions in the northwestern region of Greater Idlib. | On June 9, the army and its allies shelled the towns of al-Bara, al-Fatterah, Falafel and Safhoun in southern Idlib, al-Abrar camp near the town of Taoum in eastern Idlib and the al-Ghab Plains in the northwestern Hama. | Russian-made 2K25 Krasnopol guided shells were used in the artillery strikes. Photos showing the remains of at least one such munition were shared by…
(2021-06-09). Landmine Blast Killed Russian Service Member, Injured Others In Northeastern Syria (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Hawar News Agency (ANHA). | On June 9, a Russian service member was killed and three others were wounded in a landmine blast in northeastern Syria. | The incident took place near the Turkish-occupied village of al-Assadiyah in northern al-Hasakah. A Russian military unit was patrolling the frontline separating Turkish forces from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) when one of its vehicles was hit by the landmine. | According to the Hawar News Agency, the body of the Russian service m…
(2021-06-09). Military Situation In Yemen On June 9, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 72 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On June 8, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 11 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On June 8, Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman, Brigadier General Yahya al-Sari' announced the arrest of a Mossad operative in Yemen | On June 9, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continued to the west of Marib city | MORE ON THE TOP…
(2021-06-09). Saudi-Backed Forces Removed Naval Mine Field Planted By Houthis Off Yemen's Western Coast (Video). southfront.org 
Saudi-backed fighters pulling a Houthi naval mine out from the Red Sea. Screen grab from the "Yemeni Resistance" video. | On June 8, Saudi-backed forces announced that they had removed a naval mine filed that was laid by the Houthis (Ansar Allah) in the Red Sea. | The field, which was uncovered earlier this week, was located south of al-Hanish al-Kabir island, around 450 meters away from Yemen's western coast. | Different types of naval mines were found in the field. The mines, which were submerged 16 meters under water l…
(2021-06-09). The Anti-Abortion and Anti-Woman Movement Has Been Very Effective. counterpunch.org Ten states are taking federal block grant money intended for programs of social uplift and plowing those funds into anti-abortion groups ("At least 10 states divert federal welfare funding to anti-abortion clinics," Guardian, June 4, 2021). Should those on the left be surprised, and especially those in favor of women's rights and the right of a
(2021-06-09). On the Politics of Victory and Defeat: How Gaza Dethroned the King of Israel. mintpressnews.com For Netanyahu, the biblical version of Israel was far more convincing than the secular Zionist ideology of yesteryears and by changing the narrative, he managed to redefine the support for Israel around the world.
(2021-06-09). 9th batch of Sputnik V vaccines to arrive in Iran tomorrow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — The ninth shipment of the Russian-made Sputnik vaccine to fight the Covid-19 pandemic is on the way to Iran.
(2021-06-09). Covid Variant Chaos in the UK. counterpunch.org The UK has a "roadmap" for lifting its Covid lockdowns and restrictions. These were eased in parts of Scotland on Saturday 5 June; in Wales on Monday 7 June; in England, the final stage in the roadmap for lifting its lockdown is due no earlier than 21 June (though the spread of the Delta/Indian variant in parts of England is causing the government to consider revising its plans); and in Northern Ireland, the next review is due on Thursday 10 June.
(2021-06-09). Video: Fires and Explosions in Iran. Hopes for Nuclear Deal Rescue Flicker. globalresearch.ca In Iran, the …
(2021-06-09). Indian Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Renault-Nissan workers support Volvo strike. wsws.org Auto workers at plants across India supported US Volvo workers' courageous decision to go back on strike to oppose a sell-out contract proposed by the UAW bureaucracy.
(2021-06-09). Four Members of a Muslim Family Killed in London, Ontario Terrorist Atrocity. libya360.wordpress.com Roger Jordan The Afzaal family (Credit: @MurtazaViews/Twitter) Four members of a Muslim family in London, Ontario were brutally slain Sunday night in a hit-and-run attack that police have described as "premeditated" and motivated by "hate" towards Islam and Muslims. Police have revealed next to nothing about what they know about the far-right political views and…
(2021-06-09). Referandà≤m Konstitisyon an: Men Kijan Kominote Entènasyonal la ap Sipà≤te yon Atanta Ilegal pou Kontwole Pouvwa. cepr.net "Nouvo Konstitisyon : Noup Vote" Nan moman bilbà≤d sa yo plakade nan tout Pà≤toprens ak tout rès peyi a, gouvènman an lanse yon dènye bourad nan planifikasyon referandà≤m ki te gen pou dat 27 Jen 2021. Gouvènman an à≤ganize "deba" televize, li enprime bilten, l ap fè presyon sou à≤ganizasyon entènasyonal, epi tou l ap …