Daily Archives: April 21, 2022

2022-04-21: News Headlines

Vijay Prashad (2022-04-21). Now is the Time for Non-Alignment and Peace. orinocotribune.com By Roger McKenzie and Vijay Prashad — Apr 16, 2022 | "And maps can really point to places | Where life is evil now" | — WH Auden, In Time of War, 1939 | War is an ugly part of the human experience. Everything about it is hideous. War is most obviously the act of invasion and the brutality that goes along with its operations. No war is precise; every war hurts civilians. Each act of bombardment sends a neurological shudder through a society. | World War II demonstrated this ugliness in the Holocaust and in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. | From Hiroshima and the Holocaust rose two mighty m…

Ajamu Baraka (2022-04-21). A new consensus on Whiteness? mronline.org The Biden administration and corporate media cover up the existence of white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Ukraine. They are disappeared from the official narrative in order to get public buy-in for U.S. policy.

WSWS (2022-04-21). Biden's escalation against Russia threatens nuclear war. wsws.org Behind the backs of the American people, without any public discussion, the Biden administration is taking the United States toward an open nuclear confrontation with Russia.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-04-21). "Preemptive Nuclear War": The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). Poland says it's funneled billions in military aid for "biggest armored battle since Second World War" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 21, 2022 Poland sends billions in military aid to Ukraine: spokesman Poland has sent billions worth of military assistance to war-torn Ukraine, the government spokesman said on Thursday. On Wednesday, Poland's President Andrzej Duda and senior government ministers agreed "to continue military supplies to Ukraine" amid Russia's invasion, Màºller said. "And this is …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). "We want this war to end with victory of Ukraine": Spain ships more arms to prolong war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 21, 2022 Spain sends new military aid batch to Ukraine Spain has sent a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, containing 200 tonnes of ammunition, military supplies, trucks, and armored vehicles. "I want to announce that a new batch of weapons has been sent to Ukraine. The Spanish ship Isabel, which today departed …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). Treasury's Yellen, Ukraine's PM meet: weapons, finances, sanctions. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 21, 2022 PM Shmyhal, U.S. Treasury Secretary discuss weapons, finances, sanctions Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed increasing financial support for Ukraine and stepping up sanctions pressure on Russia with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. "Weapons, finances, and sanctions. These are the main talking points of our visit to Washington. I discussed the …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). Ukraine border: NATO holds missile interception drill in Slovakia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 21, 2022 Allies integrate PATRIOT missile defence system during NATO exercise in Slovakia During an Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) exercise in Sliaƒç, Slovakia, from April, 19 to 21, 2022, Allies will train with the deployed PATRIOT missile defence system to enhance Alliance cohesion and interoperability. The exercise will involve increasingly …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). U.S. viceroy shepherding Georgia into war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 21, 2022 Georgian PM, US Ambassador discuss ongoing war in Ukraine, partnership Also see: U.S. ambassador to Georgia blasts "revanchist" Russia for 220 years of barbaric atrocities The ongoing war in Ukraine, the security situation in the Black Sea region, and the strengthening of partnership between Georgia and the United States were discussed by …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). Saakashvili: We are not a war party, but "Ukraine and world are defeating Georgia's century-old enemy" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 21, 2022 We are not a war party, but a party that protects and saves the country — Mikheil Saakashvili We are not a war party, but a party that protects and saves the country. Such a statement made today the former president of Georgia. "Great changes await the whole region and the world. …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). "A lot" of heavy mortars delivered to Ukraine through Lithuania. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyApril 21, 2022 Lithuania Transfers Heavy Mortars To Ukraine Lithuania transferred heavy mortars to Ukraine….The number of weapons is not specified. It is reported by European Pravda with reference to the statement of the Minister of Defense of Lithuania Arvydas Anusauskas. "We transferred heavy mortars to Ukraine. I won't name numbers, but we …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). Ukraine taps Portugal for tanks, APCs, anti-ship missiles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 21, 2022 Zelensky turns to Portugal requesting to hand over Leopard tanks, armored personnel carriers, anti-ship weapons President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the parliament and people of Portugal with a request to transfer Leopard tanks, armored personnel carriers and Harpoon anti-ship missiles to Ukraine…. "When we address the peoples of the free …

Revolution Books (2022-04-21). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). Trudeau: Canada to provide heavy artillery to Ukrainian military. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Canadian PressApril 20, 2022 Canada will send heavy artillery to Ukraine, Trudeau pledges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed plans Tuesday to send heavy artillery to embattled Ukraine…. Trudeau mentioned the plan to provide artillery…during a news conference in Dalhousie, N.B., saying the decision followed a specific request to Canada from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government. …

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2022-04-21). Venezuelan Opposition More Divided: Do They Want Sanctions or Not? orinocotribune.com In the latest development in the "war of letters" taking place amidst a new internal conflict, another group of spokespeople for the extreme right Venezuelan opposition sent a letter to the US president, Joe Biden, asking him to tighten sanctions against the Venezuelan government. | Among the representatives of the extreme right who endorsed the new is Antonio Ledezma, who openly contradicts the opposition groups that, last week, stated that the policy of maximum pressure and sanctions from Washington against Venezuela was not showing any results. | With that being said, the new letter addressed to the White Hous…

Mark Gruenberg (2022-04-21). Earth Day? Green groups pan Biden's oil drilling lease resumption. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—As far as green groups are concerned, the decision by Democratic President Joe Biden's Interior Department to resume selling leases for oil drilling on federal lands was NOT the way to celebrate Earth Day. On the other hand, the California Air Resources Board's plan to ban all new gasoline-powered car sales in the Golden State …

ecns.cn (2022-04-21). Biden administration appeals ruling striking down travel mask mandate. ecns.cn The Biden administration is appealing a federal court ruling that struck down the government mask mandate for travelers using public transportation, citing an assessment by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Staff (2022-04-21). Administración Biden anuncia más sanciones contra Rusia. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de Estados Unidos anunció este miércoles un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra 40 ciudadanos y empresas de Rusia, en algunos casos por ayudar a Moscú a evadir las sanciones implementadas durante las últimas semanas por las autoridades de Washington y sus aliados occidentales contra la nación euroasiática.

WSWS (2022-04-21). Australian election debate showcases right-wing unity between Labor and the Coalition. wsws.org To the extent that Morrison and Albanese differed with one another, the contest was over who could stake out the more reactionary, pro-business and militarist policy.

Staff (2022-04-21). Colombian Vice President Candidate Francia Márquez Denounces Racism (King Kong Slur). orinocotribune.com The Afro-Colombian candidate for the Vice Presidency of Colombia, Francia Márquez, denounced a new case of racism against her, where she was called "King Kong." | This Wednesday, April 20, Francia Márquez said: "A while ago, when I was having lunch, a call came in and I answered it. When I asked: 'Who is this?' they told me: 'Who am I talking to?' and I said: 'Who do you need?' and do you know what they answered? 'King Kong.'" | Márquez is the running mate of Gustavo Petro, candidate for the presidency of the Historic Pact for Colombia, and favorite in the polls for the upcoming presidential elections, where the…

Staff (2022-04-21). Macron, Le Pen clash over Russia, hijab, EU in TV debate. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Russia, Europe and hijab featured early as Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen clashed in their live televised debate on Wednesday night, four days before the decisive vote in France's presidential election.

Staff (2022-04-21). Expresidente Trump abandona una entrevista cuando le preguntaron por elecciones de 2020. cubadebate.cu El exmandatario Donald Trump calificó al periodista del diario New York Post, Piers Morgan, como "muy deshonesto", mientras salía enfurecido de una entrevista, después de que lo presionaran sobre sus afirmaciones de que perdió las elecciones presidenciales de 2020, debido al fraude electoral en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19.

xinhuanet (2022-04-21). Spotlight: What's behind abrupt U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO?>. xinhuanet.com The world has long been used to U.S. President Donald Trump taking a stance against multilateralism. Still, the sudden U.S. announcement Thursday to retreat from UNESCO — the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — raised eyebrows worldwide.

news.xinhuanet (2022-04-21). Federal judge in Hawaii extends order blocking Trump's travel ban. news.xinhuanet.com A U.S. federal judge in Hawaii on Wednesday extended his previous nationwide order blocking the implementation of President Donald Trump's revised travel ban while the lawsuit continues.

WSWS (2022-04-21). Maryland school district signs backroom agreement to bring police back into public schools after community referendum removed them. wsws.org The anti-democratic episode reveals the right wing character the Democratic Party even at the local level, even in the liberal stronghold of Montgomery County, Maryland.

WSWS (2022-04-21). Witness to a social crime: The reality of US immigrant child detention. wsws.org American imperialism justifies its military provocations against Russia by claiming to defend "democracy" and "freedom" abroad. This WSWS article provides a detailed review of conditions at one immigrant child detention facility.

Ahmed Abdulkareem (2022-04-21). With Hadi's Ouster, Saudi Arabia's True Ambitions in Yemen Come to the Fore. mintpressnews.com The quiet end of Hadi's reign after a decade of serving US and Saudi interests not only nullifies the legal justification of the war under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter but reinforces the long-held belief among many in the Middle East that Western powers were never interested in democracy.

Jupiter Brown (2022-04-21). Protesters demand justice for Patrick Lyoya at Chicago Police HQÔøº. liberationnews.org The protest was a part of nationwide outrage over the killing of Lyoya, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Erica Smiley, Sarita Gupta (2022-04-21). It's time to decide: Democracy or run-away capitalism? peoplesworld.org This spring, we find ourselves in precarious waters. The global COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep cracks in the foundation of our democracy. Our economy remains deeply unequal, with billionaires profiting off the pandemic while workers struggle to keep up with inflation. So now more than ever, we need to deepen our democracy—not just in the …

news.xinhuanet (2022-04-21). DPRK slams U.S. for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against | Pyongyang. news.xinhuanet.com The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has slammed the United States for orchestrating efforts to tighten financial sanctions against Pyongyang.

Morgan Artyukhina (2022-04-21). Activists outraged as Maryland Democrats withdraw their own Trans healthcare bill. liberationnews.org "It felt like a betrayal. …LGBTQ+ people have voted reliably Democratic in Maryland and it felt like we were entirely forgotten by party leadership when they spiked the bill."

ecns.cn (2022-04-21). China's youth shoulder heavy tasks and responsibilities: white paper. ecns.cn China's youth are striving to support high-quality economic growth, participate in the development of socialist democratic politics, create a flourishing socialist culture, promote socialist moral and ethical progress, and build a beautiful China.

news.xinhuanet (2022-04-21). Malaysia says to release body of Kim Jong Nam to DPRK. news.xinhuanet.com Malaysia will release the body of Kim Jong Nam to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and allow its nationals to leave, after the nine stranded Malaysian citizens in DPRK were freed, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in a statement on Thursday.

Editor2 (2022-04-21). Venezuela Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Failed Coup Against Hugo Chávez. orinocotribune.com By Tanya Wadhwa — Apr 16, 2022 | The failed coup was the first victory of the Venezuelan people against US imperialism in the 21st century. It marked the beginning of the resistance of Venezuelans against the US attacks, which continue to this day | April 13, 2022, marked 20 years since the people of Venezuela defeated the US-backed right-wing coup against the democratically elected socialist president Hugo Chávez in a record time of less than two days. | On Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans flooded the streets of the capital Caracas to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the historic victory o…

WorkWeek (2022-04-21). WorkWeek 4-21-22 Attack On NY MTA Public & Workers, Amazon Workers Support/DC Assange Demo. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the Attack On NY MTA Public & Workers, Amazon Workers Support, DC Assange Support Demo, Chris Hedges On Imperialist War & Censorship, SF Redistricting & Racism, LA Gentrification & A Labor Candidate…

WSWS (2022-04-21). Tennessee state senator offers Hitler as a role model for the homeless. wsws.org During a floor speech in support of a bill that makes homelessness a crime in Tennessee, Republican State Senator Frank S. Nicely used Hitler as a positive example of overcoming hardship.

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). Besieged, targeted: ruling party leads first government without war in modern Georgian history. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 21, 2022 Ruling party marks 10th anniversary of foundation as "first Georgian Gov't without war" The ruling Georgian Dream party marked the 10th anniversary of its foundation on Thursday with a statement that said it had formed the first Government in modern Georgian history during which the country did not experience war. The statement …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). NATO transformation of Georgian military includes cyber warfare operations. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseApril 21, 2022 Defense attachés got acquainted with the work of the Cyber Security Bureau Foreign military attachés accredited in Georgia visited the Cyber Security Bureau of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia. The visit was part of an annual plan to familiarize the Department of Defense with the NATO standards transformation …

Tom Athanasiou (2022-04-21). Can we afford a fair global climate transition? nationofchange.org The cost of transformation is not cheap, but consider the alternatives.

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-21). Turkey supplied ballistic helmets, vests for Zelensky and his inner circle. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahApril 21, 2022 Turkish firm makes ballistic helmets, vests for Zelenksyy, his team Afirm from central Turkey it turns out has been producing the ballistic protective equipment used by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team since Russia launched its military campaign. The fact emerged after Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank visited the …

San Francisco Labor Council (2022-04-21). Sunday 5/1: Bay Area Labor May Day Parade & Rally. indybay.org Parade will begin at Market Street and the Embarcadero in San Francisco and will march up to the Civic Center, where the rally will be held.

Anonymous103 (2022-04-20). Russian MoD Briefing On Morning Of April 20, 2022. southfront.org | On April 20, the Russian Ministry of defence released the following briefing: | " The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue a special military operation in Ukraine. | As a result of a high-precision missile strike in the areas of Novovorontsovka and Kislevka, up to 40 personnel of the Ukrainian troops, as well as seven units of military equipment, were destroyed. | Operational-tactical and army aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces hit 73 military facilities of U…

Anonymous103 (2022-04-20). Independent American Journalist Disappeared In Kharkiv, Ukraine. southfront.org emptyFor the past few days, American-Chilean youtuber, journalist, and filmmaker Gonzalo Lira, who has also become a war blogger, gained wide popularity during the military conflict in Ukraine. Gonzalo went to Ukraine to show the war and to share the information about the confrontation between the Ukrainian and Russian armies with the world. | During his stay, Gonzalo has visited several cities in Ukraine. He has published photos and videos from Kharkiv, written Twitter posts about his views on…

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-20). Pentagon: Ukraine has received warplanes, parts from NATO states. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 20, 2020 Ukraine receives fighter planes, parts to bolster air force — Pentagon Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia's invasion, the Pentagon said Tuesday, declining to specify the number of aircraft or their origin. The announcement comes a week after US President …

Dave DeCamp (2022-04-20). Biden Expected Announce Another $800 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com President Biden is preparing to announce a new massive military aid package for Ukraine that will be about the same size as the previous $800 million one, If announced, the new package would bring the total military aid for Ukraine pledged by the Biden administration since Russia invaded on February 24 to well over $3 billion. Two US officials

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-20). First-ever talks: Pentagon completing integration of EU into transatlantic military network. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 19, 2022 First-ever defense talks between US, EU near amid Ukraine war …U.S. and European Union officials are preparing a new meeting later this month officials hope will tie the two global players closer together on defense. The event is meant to open an additional trans-Atlantic channel on security matters and complement similar …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-20). Defense minister: Israel to supply Ukrainian army with helmets, flak jackets. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Times of IsraelApril 30, 2022 Israel sending helmets and flak jackets to Ukraine, Gantz says Defense Minister Benny Gantz says Israel is working on supplying Ukraine with defensive equipment such as helmets and flak jackets for the nation's emergency services amid Russia's invasion. Gantz speaks to his Ukrainian counterpart following several requests for such equipment …

WSWS (2022-04-20). Democratic senator and Biden ally Chris Coons calls for discussion on sending US troops to fight Russian forces. wsws.org At a forum last week at the University of Michigan and again on CBS' "Face the Nation" program on Sunday, Delaware Senator Chris Coons called for the U.S. to escalate its proxy war in Ukraine and raised the issue of deploying U.S. troops to directly oppose the Russian military.

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-20). Pentagon: Austin, Polish DM discuss arms deals, Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 20, 2022 Polish defence minister to discuss arms deals, Ukraine on US visit The itinerary of Mariusz B≈Çaszczak's trip stateside includes talks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Washington on Wednesday. The talks are expected to focus on "Polish-US military cooperation, the security situation on NATO's eastern flank and in Europe, …

Rick Rozoff (2022-04-20). Georgia, Japan united in driving Russia out of their "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 20, 2022 Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts, response to Russia-Ukraine war Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts and response to the Russia-Ukraine war, Imamura Akira, the Japanese Ambassador to Georgia, said on Wednesday at a Tbilisi ceremony dedicated to the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. *** Georgia and Japan are …

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