(2022-02-13). The United States, war on two fronts and loss of empire. greenleft.org.au The propaganda war against China and Russia got a whole lot worse in the past week. The very real danger of war either in our region, or in Europe, was made abundantly clear, argues William Briggs.
(2022-02-13). Several UN Staff Abducted in Yemen's Abyan Province – Reports. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Six UN workers have been kidnapped in southern Yemen, the Yemen Press Agency (YPA) reports.
(2022-02-13). Will Iran Strike at Global Oil Supply if Russia Invades Ukraine? dissidentvoice.org Following Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders portending imminent invasion, Houthi rebels in Yemen backed by Iran, which is Russia's most dependable regional ally in the decade-long Syrian conflict, have significantly escalated missile strikes on the oil-rich Gulf States with a nod of approval from the Kremlin in order to take pressure off Russia in …
(2022-02-13). Record-breaking oil exports sign of maximum pressure failure. en.mehrnews.com Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi said that record-breaking Iranian oil exports is a sign of the failure of the US maximum pressure.
(2022-02-13). Activa nuevamente web de Resumen Latinoamericano Cuba. cubadebate.cu El sitio web de la corresponsalía en Cuba del periódico argentino Resumen Latinoamericano está de vuelta, trataron de borrarnos y solo lograron multiplicar la solidaridad y los lectores, afirmó este miércoles 9 de febrero Graciela Ramírez, su editora jefa. Volvemos al camino con la adarga al brazo, para multiplicar la verdad que pretenden silenciar, expresó.
(2022-02-13). Trabajo a distancia: Mucho ruido y pocas nueces. cubadebate.cu Al parecer casi dos años no han sido suficientes para enderezar la implementación del trabajo a distancia en Ciego de àÅvila, que sigue "encasillado" en alternativa y no en solución, cuando se trata de prestar servicios y cumplir encargos productivos con eficiencia. Todavía persiste la idea de que la presencialidad es sinónimo de rendimiento.
(2022-02-13). Yaniela Forgas se lleva la corona del Campeonato Femenino Nacional de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu La corona del Campeonato Femenino Nacional de Ajedrez pertenece desde hoy a la Maestra Internacional Yaniela Forgas (Santiago de Cuba), quien ha estado participando en estos eventos desde muy joven, de ahí que la victoria es muestra de su crecimiento constante detrás de los tableros.
(2022-02-13). Frank-Walter Steinmeier es reelegido presidente de Alemania. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Federal de Alemania reeligió este domingo al actual presidente del país Frank-Walter Steinmeier para un nuevo periodo de cinco años al frente de la jefatura del Estado, un cargo representativo para el que contó con el apoyo de los principales partidos políticos.
(2022-02-13). Cubanos residentes en el exterior: Poniéndole corazón a Cuba. cubadebate.cu La historia de Javier es solo una entre tantas que evidencian el aporte de los cubanos residentes en el exterior a su Patria frente a la pandemia, contexto en el que las medidas de asfixia económica, comercial y financiera impuestas a Cuba por EE.UU. se han reforzado, y han obstaculizado la adquisición de insumos y materiales médicos. Al comentar a Cubadebate sobre el trabajo de la organización, Javier rememora las múltiples actividades que se coordinan para unir a más de 300 connacionales que viven y trabajan en el gigante asiático.
(2022-02-13). Rusia revela cómo surgió la "invasión rusa a Ucrania" cubadebate.cu Rusia ha sido objeto de un ataque mediático destinado a desacreditar sus demandas de garantías de seguridad, informó la cancillería rusa y aclaró que a finales de 2021 y principios de este 2022, Moscú estaba bajo ataques mediáticos sin precedentes, destinados a convencer a la comunidad global de que Rusia estaba planeando una invasión a Ucrania.
(2022-02-13). Youth Day in Venezuela: Chavista Call to Venezuelan Youth, Two Demonstrations in Caracas. orinocotribune.com 
During the celebration of Youth Day in Venezuela, on Saturday, February 12, President Nicolás Maduro made an emotional call to the revolutionary youth of the nation, and assured that he and the Bolivarian government are committed to the fight against corruption, bureaucratism and criminality. The president made these remarks in a meeting with young people in Caracas, who marched from Petare (east Caracas) to Miraflores (center) to celebrate Youth Day. | "I have come to ask you, the youth, for help in the fight against corruption, crime, and bureaucratism. A sour, bitter fight," said the president in his speech.
(2022-02-13). COVID-19 vaccine boosters available in Venezuela. america.cgtn.com 
Venezuela has started administering booster vaccinations against COVID-19, as the country continues its efforts to keep the pandemic under control. For the boosters, Venezuela is using China's Sinopharm and Russia's Sputniklight vaccines. One of those getting a booster is Augusto Mancini. He went to a vaccination center in …
(2022-02-13). Report: Argentine Army Planned an Invasion of Venezuela in 2019. telesurenglish.net In the investigation by Argentine journalist Horacio Verbitsky, it was revealed that in command of the operation was General Juan Martin Paleo, who at the time was commander of the rapid deployment force. | The new Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Argentine Armed Forces, Brigadier General Juan Martín Paleo, takes office in February 2020.
(2022-02-12). Eileen Gu Controversy Exposes the Importance of Racial Loyalty to the American Empire. orinocotribune.com 
By Danny Haiphong — Feb 9, 2022 | The young skier has become the target of a racist backlash that oozes from every orifice of the US's New Cold War. | Eileen Gu is a world class skier who has already won her first gold medal in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the age of 18. Gu was raised in San Francisco by a mixed-race family. Her mom, who she posts about often
(2022-02-12). US-backed Saudi bombing killing most Yemeni civilians in years, despite Biden's false claim to end war. multipolarista.com President Biden claimed he would end the war on Yemen, but US-backed Saudi bombing has escalated. A Yemeni civilian is now killed or injured every hour on average, the highest casualty level since 2018.
(2022-02-12). Military Situation In Yemen On February 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 156 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On February 11, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 11 airstrikes on the Jubah district; | On February 11, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 2 airstrikes on the Wadi district; | On February 11, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 7 airstrikes on the Haradh district; | On February 11, w…
(2022-02-12). EEUU prometió terminar la guerra en Yemen, pero el bombardeo de civiles se empeora. multipolarista.com El presidente Biden afirmó que pondría fin a la guerra en Yemen, pero los bombardeos saudíes respaldados por EEUU se han intensificado. Un civil yemení ahora es matado o herido cada hora en promedio, el nivel de víctimas más alto desde 2018.
(2022-02-12). US claims of Russian 'invasion' not backed by evidence. en.mehrnews.com US officials' claims that Russia is allegedly planning to attack Ukraine during or after the Beijing Olympics are absolutely groundless, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has said.
(2022-02-12). Japanese Ayumu Hirano wins men's snowboard halfpipe at Beijing 2022. ecns.cn Ayumu Hirano of Japan claimed the men's snowboard halfpipe title by notching a high score of 96.00 points at Beijing 2022 here on Friday.
(2022-02-12). Iranian, Chinese negotiating delegations hold talk in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com The negotiating delegation of Iran and China headed by China's envoy in Vienna talk Wang Qun and Iran's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani held talks in Austrian capital of Vienna on Saturday evening.
(2022-02-12). US Attacks Against Cuba: Offensive or 'Counteroffensive'? orinocotribune.com By José Ramón Cabañas — Feb 8, 2022 | In conversations with neighbors, experts, young people, and following the thread of our national press, it is common to hear the assessment (true by the way) that there has been a brutal onslaught of the United States against Cuba in recent years. A number of arguments have been put forward that make this assertion undeniable, the evidence is everywhere. | However, it would be useful to dwell on a small question when assessing recent events: is it an offensive against our country, or a "counter-offensive?" Many readers will say, "who cares, it causes the same harm!" That…
(2022-02-12). øCómo le va al país en desarrollo mejor vacunado del mundo? cubadebate.cu La experiencia de Cuba ha sido verdaderamente notable. El país se destacó en términos de desarrollo y producción de sus propias vacunas. Gracias a eso, pudo aumentar la cobertura de vacunas muy rápidamente, una ventaja local de la que se han aprovechado otras naciones que fabrican vacunas. El éxito en el lado de la vacunación parece haber resultado en muy buenos resultados pandémicos, especialmente en el lado de la mortalidad. Por supuesto, hay otros factores en juego, pero los resultados son impresionantes.
(2022-02-12). Cuban President Urges Renovation of the National Banking System. telesurenglish.net According to Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez Cuba´s banking system is still operating under a primary system and even though there is an understanding of the present issues as well as a solution path, specialists have not managed to solve the existing problems. | Cuban president urges renovation of the national banking system. Feb. 12, 2022.
(2022-02-12). Putin y Biden sostienen llamada telefónica para hablar sobre el "tema Ucrania" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, le declaró a su homólogo de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, que Moscú no entiende por qué su país proporciona a los medios de comunicación información deliberadamente falsa sobre los supuestos planes rusos para "invadir" Ucrania, afirmó el asesor presidencial, Yuri Ushakov.
(2022-02-12). Llega Heberprot-P al primer mundo: Registran fármaco cubano en Corea del Sur. cubadebate.cu Hace pocas horas el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB) informó en su cuenta de Twitter que el medicamento cubano Heberprot-P fue registrado en Corea del Sur. Este medicamento demuestra la posibilidad de cura para la cicatrización de las heridas complejas, las úlceras isquémicas y las resultantes del pie diabético, lo cual reduce los riesgos de amputación.
(2022-02-12). Autoridades cubanas evalúan proyectos que promueven la ciencia, innovación y soberanía alimentaria. cubadebate.cu Han ocurrido intensas jornadas de evaluación de proyectos y organización de otros que pueden tener impacto en el desarrollo de Cuba. El presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, de conjunto con varios ministros han revisado áreas claves como el sector de la banca, el alimentario y el de conservación patrimonial.
(2022-02-12). Venezuela: Storage Bottleneck Causes Setback in Oil Output and Exports. venezuelanalysis.com Caracas is reportedly in talks with bondholders to restructure its debt while Chevron is allegedly lobbying Washington for a sanctions waiver.
(2022-02-12). President Maduro Questions 'Cowardly Regional Left' that Favors US Aggression Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas, February 11, 2022 ( "I demand respect for the Bolivarian project, for the people of Venezuela, under attack by imperialism," said President Maduro. "Now there is an intent to validate the imperialist aggression against Venezuela…
(2022-02-12). Coup Plotter Cliver Alcala's Confession 'Compromises US National Security'. orinocotribune.com The United States does not want disclosure of classified materials that allegedly "involve Venezuela with drug trafficking," claiming that such information may cause "serious damage to national security" of the US. Such a decision came from the prosecutors in New York trying former Venezuelan general Clíver Alcalá Cordones of Operation Gideon fame, who has been accused on drug trafficking. This makes one wonder what information could Alcalá be supplying makes US intelligence conclude that it should be kept secret. | Alcalá, who was involved in the Operation Gideon and other plots to assassinate or abduct Venezuel…
(2022-02-12). FANB Neutralizes Explosives Planted by Colombian Terrorists in Apure School. orinocotribune.com The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) of Venezuela neutralized explosives that were planted by Colombian terrorists at different locations in the Venezuelan state of Apure, including in a school. This was informed by the head of the Operational Strategic Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (CEOFANB), Domingo Hernández Lárez, who reported that a total of six explosive cylinders were deactivated, one of them found at the entrance of the Los Arenales Elementary School in the Arauca sector of Apure state, close to the border with Colombia. | This was part of the 2022 Bolivarian Shield Operation that t…
(2022-02-12). President Maduro Accuses Colombian Government of Financing Criminal Brought Down in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the Colombian government of financing organized crime in Venezuela. | On Thursday, February 10, Maduro decried that his Colombian counterpart, Iván Duque, had been financing and training Carlos Luis Revette, a.k.a El Koki, leader of Caracas' La Cota 905 criminal gang. Revette was killed last week in a Venezuelan police operation in Aragua state. |
(2022-02-12). Venezuelan Authorities: Colombian Paramilitaries Fled Apure due to FANB Operation. orinocotribune.com On Friday, February 11, Venezuela's Sectorial Vice President of Political Sovereignty, Security and Peace, Major General Vladimir Padrino López reported that "the Bolivarian National Armed Force [FANB] has dealt heavy blows to the mafias and gangs that deal in drug and human trafficking, and which belong to the Colombian Armed Terrorist and Drug Trafficking Groups [TANCOL]." | He explained that it is due to the terrorist acts of TANCOL in Apure state that most of the FANB operations have focused there. TANCOL "is trying to secure that route [as their territory]," he stated. He praised the Strategic Operational Co…
(2022-02-12). Venezuela afirma que mantendrá guerra sin cuartel contra narcotraficantes. telesurtv.net General Vladimir Padrino reiteró que las FANB continuarán desplegadas para proteger la paz y tranquilidad del pueblo.
(2022-02-12). Venezolanos marcharán para conmemorar la Batalla de la Victoria. telesurtv.net "Todos (…) a recordar el sacrificio, la valentía y la entrega de nuestros jóvenes en la Batalla de la Victoria", dijo Cabello.
(2022-02-12). Venezuela Cracks Down on Para-Militarism and Organized Crime. telesurenglish.net Major General Vladimir Padrino López reported that "the Bolivarian National Armed Force [FANB] has dealt heavy blows to the mafias and gangs that deal in drug and human trafficking, and which belong to the Colombian Armed Terrorist and Drug Trafficking Groups [TANCOL]." | FANB of Venezuela dismantled a clandestine camp dedicated to drug trafficking in Apure State. Feb. 12, 2022.