sputniknews (2022-03-03). Yes, Sherlock: Psaki Mocked After Spotting Biden-Related 'Pattern' in 'Russian Invasions' of Ukraine. sputniknews.com US comments on the situation in Ukraine have been abundant with gaffes and mistakes. President Joe Biden has already called Ukrainians "the Iranian people", while VP Kamala Harris has drawn mockery for her less-than-eloquent explanation of the Ukraine crisis.

Tanya Wadhwa (2022-03-02). Assassinations of Colombian social leaders shake communities. peoplesdispatch.org According to the Institute of Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ), during the past week, five social activists and two former combatants of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerilla group were assassinated in the country…

Staff (2022-03-02). The Ukraine Crisis and the Middle East. orinocotribune.com By Abdel Bari Atwan — Feb 16, 2022 | Iran has most to gain, Israel most to lose, from rising US-Russia tensions | If we were to do a cost-benefit analysis of developments in the Ukrainian crisis so far, we could say that Iran may be the biggest winner and the Israeli occupation state among the main losers. | For Iran, the worsening tension between the Russian/Chinese and US/European axes is a valuable gift that came at the right time, as it moves the country several steps down on the US order of priorities. This has reduced the intensity of Western pressures exerted on it in the Vienna talks on reviving the…

Ann Brown (2022-03-02). Joe Biden Speech: 'Fund Them, Fund Them, Fund The Police', Fraternal Order Of Police Endorsed Judge Hon. Ketanji Brown Jackson. moguldom.com President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on March 1 evoked memories of his time as a tough-on-crime senator who crafted the 1994 crime bill. He said, "fund the police" several times during his speech, drawing bipartisan applause from politicians and criticism from community activists. Biden noted that his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji …

In Defense of Liberation! (2022-03-02). Morning Commute 3-2-2022: It's my birthday! #DefundthePentagon #DefundNATO #NoToImperialistWar. anchor.fm In this episode I discuss the hypocrisy of the United States, the European Union, and NATO who condemn the "Russian invasion" while also holding UN security council meetings to label Yemeni resistance movements as terrorists. The hypocrisy between funding and arming, training and supporting the Saudi Arabian and UAE Coalition committing war crimes in Yemen, Israel who continues to terrorize and occupy the Palestinian people's land, and much more! We talk about Bolivia, Nicaragua, revolution, struggle and how to organize. Check it out and let me know what you think!!!

Staff (2022-03-02). As Biden Touts Anti-Russia Response in SOTU, U.S. Remains Addicted to Fossil Fuels That Drive War. democracynow.org We discuss President Biden's first State of the Union address with Jacobin magazine's Branko Marcetic, who says Biden should have focused more of his speech on laying out goals to reach renewable energy independence since the continued reliance by the U.S. on the oil and gas reserves of countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia gives those countries "relative freedom" to commit war crimes on the world stage. He says the task ahead is to "both avoid military escalation" and "try and get a ceasefire agreed to as soon as possible." Marcetic's latest piece is headlined "Fo…

MK Bhadrakumar (2022-03-02). Ukraine war sparks EU, US rush for Iran deal. asiatimes.com Will the US-Russia confrontation over NATO expansion and the situation around Ukraine derail the Iran nuclear negotiations in Vienna? Apparently, the Iran issue has been pushed somewhat from the center of world attention lately. But that is a matter of optics only. The US is manifestly keen to let it be known to Moscow and …

Staff (2022-03-02). Honduras: Jailed Environmental Activists Released (Guapinol Water Protectors). orinocotribune.com Six of the eight Honduran environmentalists, who were in prison, were released by a ruling from the court of Trujillo. | On February 24, the Court of Trujillo in Colón Department of Honduras ruled in favor of six of the eight Honduran environmentalists prosecuted for the Guapinol case. They have now been released from prison. | The court resolution came two weeks after the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) ordered the release of the Guapinol defenders by granting two injunction appeals in their favor. | Guapinol water protectors José Daniel Márquez, José Abelino Cedillo, Ewer Cedillo…

Anonymous669 (2022-03-02). Explosions Rock Separation Line In Israeli-Occupied Syrian Golan Highest. southfront.org File image. | Late on March 2, several explosions were heard in the southern Syrian governorate of al-Quneitra where many key positions of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) are located. | The explosions reportedly took place along the Separation of Forces Line that separates al-Quneitra from the Israeli-occupied part of the Golan Heights. Some Syrian activists claimed that the explosions were the result of an Israeli attack. However, this is yet to confirmed. | In the last few years, Israeli battle tanks, attack helicopt…

Leanna First-Arai (2022-03-02). Youth Climate Activists: Our Answer to War Must Be Radical Exit From Fossil Fuel. truthout.org Just before noon on Tuesday, March 1, following a

Gregg Wager (2022-03-02). Was Liberal Activist Allard Lowenstein—a NYC Congressman Who Headed "Dump Johnson" Movement in 1968 and Investigated Robert Kennedy's Assassination—a CIA Asset? covertactionmagazine.com The name Allard Lowenstein (1929-1980) may not mean too much to political activists today, but in the 1960s and 1970s …

Ahmed Abdulkareem (2022-03-02). Tears for Ukraine, Sanctions for Russia, Yawns for Yemen, Arms for Saudis: The West's Grotesque Double Standard. mintpressnews.com The speed of Western retaliation over Russia's invasion of Ukraine has raised eyebrows among Yemenis who have endured a relentless bombing campaign and deadly air, land, and sea blockade for 2,520 consecutive days.

Anonymous103 (2022-03-02). Military Situation In Yemen On March 2, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 120 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On March 1, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 22 airstrikes on the Haradh district; | On March 1, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 3 airstrikes on the Jubah district; | On March 1, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 2 airstrikes on the Hazm district; | OnMarch 1, warplanes of the Saudi-led…

Peoples Dispatch (2022-03-02). UNSC extends arms embargo on Houthis, continues to ignore Saudi-led coalition crimes in Yemen. peoplesdispatch.org In a strongly worded statement, the UNSC labelled the Houthis as a 'terrorist' group despite human rights groups warning against such a move due to its adverse humanitarian and diplomatic consequences for the civilian population in Yemen…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-03-02). Yemen: The War the World Forgot. libya360.wordpress.com PHIL MILLER Aftermath of a Saudi-led air strike on Yemen's capital Sanaa, 18 January 2022. (Photo: Mohammed Huwais / AFP via Getty) While the world watches Vladimir Putin's harrowing invasion of Ukraine, our new film shows how other despots are also getting away with wanton aggression — with British support. Gross violations of international law….

sputniknews (2022-03-02). Whoops! Biden Stumbles, Confuses 'Iranian' With 'Ukrainian' in First SOTU Address. sputniknews.com During his first State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden, in a move he is notorious for, fumbled his words, confusing "Iranian" for "Ukrainian".

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-03-02). Iran, Qatar FMs confer on regional issues, bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone talk with his Qatari counterpart on Wednesday afternoon.

Staff (2022-03-02). Russian amb. details Ukraine operation objectives, stance. en.mehrnews.com In addition to responding to his Ukrainian counterpart's comments, the Russian ambassador talked of the country's Ukraine operation objectives, Moscow's stance on Luhansk, Donetsk, Crimea and Iran-Russia ties.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-03-02). ECO member states Council of Rep. meeting kicks off in S Iran. en.mehrnews.com The meeting of Council of Permanent Representatives of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)'s member states kicked off in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province on Wednesday.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-03-02). Iran-Iraq trade capacity at $30bn: TPOI. en.mehrnews.com The Director-General of Arab and African Department of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) is of the opinion that capacities of trade and economic cooperation between Iran and Iraq is at least $30 billion.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-03-02). Iran, Russia discuss bilateral ties, regional developments. en.mehrnews.com Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali met and held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin's Special Envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties and latest regional developments.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-03-02). Iran, China FMs discuss ties, Vienna talks, regional issues. en.mehrnews.com Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed bilateral relations, Vienna talks as well as some other international developments by phone on Wednesday.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-03-02). Intensive consultations between Iran, P4+1 continue in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com Consultations between the delegations of Islamic Republic of Iran and representatives of P4+1 group of countries including UK, Russia, China, France and Germany are underway in Vienna on the removal of anti-Iranian sanctions.

Staff (2022-03-02). Iran trade minister to visit Armenia for trade talks. en.mehrnews.com Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Reza Fatemi Amin will depart for the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Thursday to discuss the expansion of trade relations between the two countries.

Staff (2022-03-02). Iran, Qatar discuss border, coastal security issues. en.mehrnews.com Iranian and Qatari delegations met in Doha on Tuesday to discuss border and coastal security issues.

Staff (2022-03-02). Hormozgan-ECO joint coop. office to be established in S Iran. en.mehrnews.com The governor of Hormozgan province said that a joint cooperation office is going to be established between Hormozgan and ECO in Iran's Bandar Abbas, the capital of the southern province.

Staff (2022-03-02). Iran says ready to support Kyrgyz investors in maritime field. en.mehrnews.com Iran and Kyrgyzstan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between Iran's Hormozgan Ports and Maritime and the Kyrgyzistan National Holding Company.

Staff (2022-03-02). China denuncia que bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba, Irán y Siria viola los derechos humanos. cubadebate.cu Un informe de la Oficina de Información del Consejo de Estado (Gabinete) precisó que la imposición unilateral de esas políticas de castigo dañó a la población de esos países, pues infringió sus garantías y condujo a crisis humanitarias. El documento condenó la existencia de la cárcel en la base naval de Guantánamo, escenario de repetidos escándalos de tortura.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-03-02). Bandar Abbas has special status in intl. trade: ECO SG. en.mehrnews.com Referring to special capacity of Hormozgan province in southern Iran, Secretary-General of Economic Cooperation Organization said Bandar Abbas is of special importance in international trade field due to access to free waters.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-03-02). IAEA hopes for progress in Iran remaining safeguards issues. en.mehrnews.com Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafel Grossi has expressed hope for progress on remaining safeguards issues with Iran.

Staff (2022-03-02). Presentan mipyme dedicada a las energías renovables. cubadebate.cu La presentación oficial de Encensol, primera mipyme privada en la provincia de Holguín que se dedicará a las soluciones energéticas ecológicas a partir de las energías renovables, se realizó este miércoles en el salón Cedro de Birán. Desde el recinto ferial Expo Holguín asistieron diferentes empresarios de la provincia, representantes del gobierno y la Universidad de Holguín.

Staff (2022-03-02). Ejército ruso toma el control de ciudad de Jersón, al sur de Ucrania. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia informó este miércoles que el Ejército ruso tomó el control de la ciudad de Jersón, al sur de Ucrania, al igual que en las localidades de Tokmak y Vasílyevka, donde los militares ucranianos abandonaron voluntariamente las armas.

Staff (2022-03-02). Sentenciados participantes en hechos violentos del 11 de julio: Un domingo gris en Holguín… y sus consecuencias. cubadebate.cu Era un domingo gris, silencioso, como la mayoría de los días robados por la COVID-19; hasta que en horas comprendidas entre las 2 y las 5 de la tarde; parecía perderse también la tranquilidad en Holguín y otras ciudades de Cuba. Era 11 de julio de 2021, la fecha más mediática en los últimos tiempos para hablar de Cuba.

Staff (2022-03-02). Cuba reporta 472 nuevos casos de COVID-19, un fallecido y 654 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este martes 1 de marzo, se encuentran ingresados 7 164 pacientes, sospechosos 4 833, en vigilancia 56, y confirmados activos 2 275. Para la COVID-19 se realizaron 10 936 muestras para la vigilancia en el día, resultando positivas 472 para 4.3% de positividad. El país acumula 13 109 665 muestras realizadas y 1 070 730 positivas (8.2%).

Staff (2022-03-02). Academia de Ciencias de Cuba celebra aniversario 60 de su fundación. cubadebate.cu La Academia de Ciencias de Cuba celebra este miércoles el aniversario 60 de su fundación, por idea del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. La institución surgió el 20 de febrero de 1962 por la Ley 1011 de la Revolución Cubana, que creó la comisión organizadora bajo la presidencia de Antonio Núñez Jiménez e integrada por renombrados científicos.

Staff (2022-03-02). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Inicio del nuevo curso y el uniforme escolar. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Ministra de Educación Ena Elsa Velázquez Cobiella y autoridades del MINCIN y el Grupo Empresarial de la Industria Ligera comparecerán este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre el cierre del actual curso escolar en la educación general y el inicio del nuevo período lectivo, así como de la confección y venta de los uniformes escolares.

Luis Chirino (2022-03-02). Cubans face growing inflation. america.cgtn.com Cubans are struggling against an economic slump marked by growing inflation. With shortages and the devaluation of the Cuban peso, food shopping has become increasingly costly for people in the country.

Staff (2022-03-02). Sabor y Tradición: Crema de plátano, huevos rellenos y buñuelos de arroz. cubadebate.cu Hoy les propongo estas recetas; espero le sean de su agrado: crema de plátano, huevos rellenos, pollo frito diferente y buñuelos de arroz.

Staff (2022-03-02). Accidente masivo en Cienfuegos: àìmnibus se precipita por un barranco y deja 17 heridos. cubadebate.cu En la mañana de este miércoles ocurrió un accidente masivo en Cienfuegos, en las inmediaciones de la Autopista Nacional. El accidente ocurrió sobre las 10: 00 a.m., cerca del poblado de Cartagena, en la Autopista Nacional, cuando una guagua de Transtur se precipitó por un barranco. Los lesionados fueron trasladados al hospital provincial.

Staff (2022-03-02). Accidente aéreo en Brasil deja saldo de un fallecido. cubadebate.cu El Departamento de Bomberos de Sao Paulo, Brasil, informó este martes el segundo accidente aéreo en la nación en tres días, tras impactar una avioneta de fumigación agrícola en una zona rural de la región brasileña de Registro, en el momento en el que desinfectaba plantaciones de plátano. Como resultado del incidente falleció el piloto.

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2022-03-02). President Maduro Confirms Support for Putin During Phone Call. orinocotribune.com In a telephone conversation that took place this Tuesday, March 1, the Venezuelan head of state, Nicolás Maduro, ratified the support of the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for the Russian people and the administration of President Vladimir Putin, in the midst of the conflict with the Republic of Ukraine. | For this reason, the diplomatic services of the Eurasian nation reported on the phone call held by the president, as disclosed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, through social media platforms—at least those not censored by Washington and the European Union.

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2022-03-02). Venezuelan Opposition Governors Met James Story in Colombia? orinocotribune.com A photograph of a meeting between Venezuelan opposition governors and Colombia-based "US ambassador to Venezuela" James Story is at the center of public debate in Venezuela. | The photograph shows Story in conversation with former deputy of the National Assembly, Stalin González; Manuel Rosales, governor of Zulia state; Sergio Garrido, governor of Barinas state; and Alberto Galíndez, governor of Cojedes. These last three are among the four opposition governors who were elected in the November 21, 2021 regional elections and the January 9, 2022 rerun election in Barinas. | Although the date of the meeting has not…

Benjamin Norton (2022-03-02). US and Colombia do military exercises with nuclear submarine near Venezuela, after sending warship through Taiwan Strait. multipolarista.com While the world is focused on Ukraine, the US and Colombia threatened Venezuela in military exercises with a nuclear submarine, a day after Washington intimidated China by sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait.

teleSUR, mcs, JL (2022-03-02). Venezuela rechaza ante la ONU sanciones impuestas contra Rusia. telesurtv.net "Hacemos un llamado al cese de la propaganda de guerra y discursos de la intolerancia guiados por ideologías de odio", aseveró Moncada.

Peoples Dispatch (2022-03-02). Caracazo- cornerstone of the Bolivarian Revolution. peoplesdispatch.org Hundreds of thousands of poor Venezuelans took to the streets of Caracas against neoliberalism and decades of social injustice in the country for a protest action in February 1989 known as Caracazo. The protests gave a big blow to the capitalist system and pseudo-democracy in the country as well as paved the way for the Bolivarian revolution.

Benjamin Norton (2022-03-02). EEUU y Colombia realizan ejercicios militares con submarino nuclear cerca de Venezuela, tras tránsito de buque de guerra por Estrecho de Taiwán. multipolarista.com Mientras el mundo está centrado en Ucrania, EEUU y Colombia amenazaron a Venezuela con ejercicios militares utilizando un submarino nuclear, un día después de que Washington intimidara a China enviando un buque de guerra por el Estrecho de Taiwán.