Daily Archives: March 29, 2022

2022-03-29: News Headlines

Editor (2022-03-29). Re-visiting Russiagate in light of the Ukraine war. mronline.org A lot of anti-empire commentary is rightly going into criticizing how the Obama administration paved the way to this conflict in Ukraine with its role in the 2014 coup and support for Kyiv's war against Donbass separatists.

Staff (2022-03-29). Saudis heavily bomb Yemen's Al Hudaydah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) — A Yemeni source said Tuesday that the Saudi coalition has violated the ceasefire in Yemen 115 times in Yemen's Al Hudaydah during the past 24 hours.

Yoselina Guevara (2022-03-29). Chevron in Venezuela: Oil Truths and Facts Amid Russia-Ukraine Confrontation. orinocotribune.com By Yoselina Guevara — Mar 25, 2022 | On Thursday, March 24, various news outlets published the false news that the oil company Chevron had received a special license from the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to continue operating in Venezuela. Obviously this is not true. The truth is that according to

TASS (2022-03-29). UN calls for investigation into reports about torture of prisoners of war in Ukraine. tass.com It is important that any ill treatment that may happen is stopped immediately, Head of the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine Matilda Bogner said…

TASS (2022-03-29). NATO took steps affecting Russia's security before Moscow's operation in Ukraine – Kremlin. tass.com The situation is quite concerning, Peskov said…

Juan Cole (2022-03-29). How Israel's Indiscriminate bombing of Gaza Endangers its Precious Hellenistic and Roman Archeological Heritage. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Palestinian Gaza Strip doesn't stay on the world's mind the way some besieged cities in Ukraine do right now, but it is also surrounded, besieged, and blockaded by Israeli forces. This blockade is illegal in international law, since Israel is recognized as the Occupying authority over Gaza, which it …

Dave DeCamp (2022-03-29). Biden Appears to Reveal the US Is Training Ukrainian Troops in Poland. news.antiwar.com President Biden appeared to reveal on Monday that the US is training Ukrainian troops in Poland. Biden made the comments when trying to explain a recent gaffe. In Poland on Friday, President Biden told members of the 82nd Airborne Division that Ukrainians were "stepping up" against the Russian assault and said, "You're going to see …

East Bay CodePink (2022-03-29). Saturday 4/2: Yard Sale Benefits: Yemeni, Afghan, Haitian Refugees. indybay.org McGee St (corner of Hearst), Berkeley, CA…

Staff (2022-03-29). Iran welcomes Yemeni peace initiative. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tuesday that the Yemeni peace initiative could pave the way for the war on Yemen to come to an end.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-03-29). Ukrainian president calls West sanctions on Russia "passive" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his most recent national address that western countries' "passive" sanctions cannot stop Russia.

Staff (2022-03-29). Jóvenes jueces se reunirán el próximo sábado en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu El próximo sábado 2 de abril, en Villa Clara, una representación de jóvenes jueces del sistema de tribunales sostendrá un encuentro con Rubén Remigio Ferro, presidente del Tribunal Supremo Popular, donde también participarán otros directivos de esa institución y representantes de las organizaciones juveniles del país.

Staff (2022-03-29). Iran FM departs for China to attend Afghanistan meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Tuesday departed for China to attend the third meeting of Afghanistan's Neighboring Countries.

Staff (2022-03-29). Iran condemns Israeli regime meeting with 4 Arab states, US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the Israeli regime's meeting in occupied Palestine and called it a betrayal to the Palestinian liberation cause.

Staff (2022-03-29). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Staff (2022-03-29). Qatar says regional dialogue between Iran, PGCC essential. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) — Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani stressed the need for holding regional dialogues between Iran and Persian Gulf Cooperation Council to resolve mutual issues and concerns.

Staff (2022-03-29). Falla eléctrica provocó incendio en base de transporte en La Habana del Este. cubadebate.cu El pasado sábado 26 de marzo, alrededor de las 15: 00 horas, se produjo un incendio en el área de paralización del parqueo de una base de la Empresa Transporte Escolar, ubicada en el municipio Habana del Este. A partir de las investigaciones preliminares, se pudo conocer que el hecho ocurrió por una falla eléctrica, mientras se trabajaba en la reparación de un ómnibus.

Staff (2022-03-29). El tiempo: Tarde cálida y escasas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con sol y algunas nubes en la mitad oriental, con poca nubosidad en el resto del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado en algunas localidades, prácticamente sin lluvias.

Staff (2022-03-29). Chapeando: El macabro juego a que "todos se van" (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu "Todos se van" es la matriz sobre la que se construye el juego macabro que usa a los emigrantes como carnada y alimenta el negocio de los odiadores en las redes sociales. Con el cierre del consulado en La Habana, el gobierno estadounidense obliga a los potenciales migrantes cubanos a usar costosas vías y los más que riesgosos caminos de la ilegalidad.

Staff (2022-03-29). Cuba participará con 18 judocas en Panamericano de Lima, Perú. cubadebate.cu Un total de 18 atletas se anuncian por Cuba para el Campeonato Panamericano y de Oceanía Sénior de Judo, previsto en Lima, Perú, del 15 al 17 de abril próximo. Por la Isla aparecen registrados nueve por cada sexo entre los 237 de 25 países , de acuerdo con la página oficial de la Federación Internacional de Judo (IJF, por sus siglas en inglés).

Staff (2022-03-29). Jefe de delegación rusa califica de "constructiva" nueva ronda de diálogos entre su país y Ucrania (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Las delegaciones de Rusia y Ucrania desarrollaron una nueva ronda de diálogos en Turquía, de alrededor de tres horas de duración. Entre los principales resultados destaca la decisión de reducir drásticamente la actividad militar en dirección a Kiev y Chernígov y una posible reunión entre Putin y Zelenski de forma simultánea con la negociación de un tratado de paz.

Staff (2022-03-29). Observatorio Ambiental Costatenas: Ciencia fuera de la gaveta. cubadebate.cu Para los trabajadores del observatorio ambiental Costatenas, la existencia del cambio climático es un hecho indiscutible. Se trata de alrededor de 30 profesionales con diferentes capacidades, que buscan respuestas a algunos de los problemas más acuciantes de la región matancera con vistas a transformar su realidad.

Staff (2022-03-29). Cuba reporta 621 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 852 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este lunes 28 de marzo, Cuba reportó 621 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 852 altas médicas, informó este martes el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap) en su parte diario. Al final de la jornada se encontraban ingresados 8 400 pacientes: 4 588 sospechosos, 25 en vigilancia y 3 787 confirmados (casos activos).

Staff (2022-03-29). Define el MES prioridades de la educación superior para este año, con la participación de Díaz-Canel. cubadebate.cu Este lunes, en la reunión de balance anual del Ministerio de Educación Superior (MES) el presidente de la República Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez instó a la participación activa de profesores y estudiantes en los procesos universitarios para fomentar una cultura inclusiva y democrática, en aras de alcanzar la mayor justicia social.

Staff (2022-03-29). Metáfora de la isla en fuga y otros mitos (anti)cubanos. cubadebate.cu Hoy hay coros en el metaverso entonando baladas nostálgicas sobre la emigración cubana. Politizando. Se asume el asunto como un indicador del fracaso del modelo socialista; como una derrota de la sociedad de la que, se presume, la gente o escapa, o se exilia. Tenemos el derecho a migrar y lo ejercemos. No es correcto justificar la decisión maldiciendo al país.

Staff (2022-03-29). La vasta red internacional a cargo de la propaganda de guerra ucraniana. cubadebate.cu Desde que comenzó la ofensiva rusa dentro de Ucrania, el ejército ucraniano ha cultivado una imagen de un pequeño ejército valiente que enfrenta al Goliat ruso. Para reforzar la percepción del temple militar ucraniano, Kiev ha producido un flujo constante de sofisticada propaganda dirigida a agitar el apoyo público y oficial de los países occidentales.

Staff (2022-03-29). Inversión trocada en "negocio flaco" cubadebate.cu En la CPA Victoria de Girón, una aspiración colectiva se ha trocado en "negocio flaco": se paga dinero sin crear valores. Si todas las tuberías de plástico y los demás elementos del sistema de riego, comprados hace cuatro años, estuvieran instalados, en lugar de obtener 400 quintales de la fruta, como sucedió en 2021, la producción podría ser cerca de cuatro veces más.

Staff (2022-03-29). Augurios para abril: Insuficientes lluvias y temperaturas por encima de la media. cubadebate.cu Desde Casablanca han advertido que los totales de precipitación estarán por debajo de la media histórica en la región occidental del país —desde Pinar del Río hasta Matanzas y en la Isla de la Juventud— en abril venidero. Mientras, las lluvias en el centro y el oriente estarán en el extremo inferior de la norma y los valores mínimos y máximos de la temperatura se ubicarán por encima de lo habitual.

Staff (2022-03-29). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Conversando con la ministra de Comunicaciones. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Los avances de las telecomunicaciones en el país, las prioridades y los desafíos del sector en el año actual, serán temas de análisis en la Mesa Redonda de este martes con la participación de la Ministra de Comunicaciones Mayra Arevich Marín.

Staff (2022-03-29). Despiden a General de Brigada Rafael Moracén en la necrópolis Cristóbal Colón. cubadebate.cu En el Panteón de los Veteranos de la necrópolis "Cristóbal Colón", en La Habana, el pueblo cubano, familiares, combatientes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias y el Ministerio del Interior, despidieron al General de Brigada Rafael Moracén Limonta, Héroe de la República y revolucionario internacionalista, fallecido el viernes.

Staff (2022-03-29). Las 3 del día: øQué fue noticia este 28 de marzo? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este lunes 28 de marzo retomamos nuestro podcast informativo Las 3 del día. Manténgase conectado que ya comenzamos este resumen radial, en tan solo cinco minutos. Conocerá novedades de salud, cultura, política, del mundo deportivo, entre otras sorpresas. Dele play al debate.

Staff (2022-03-29). øPor qué actualizar el Código Penal y cuáles son las novedades de esa norma legislativa? cubadebate.cu El pasado 16 de marzo, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular publicó el proyecto del Código Penal, con el objetivo de incentivar las opiniones de la población y las instituciones para la modificación y el perfeccionamiento de esta nueva disposición jurídica. Sobre el contexto en el cual se decide actualizar dicha norma, los principales cambios y novedades, Cubadebate conversó con Otto Eduardo Molina Rodríguez, presidente de la Sala de lo Penal del Tribunal Supremo Popular.

Staff (2022-03-29). Venezuela: Subsidized Gasoline to be Purchased via Patria System. orinocotribune.com As of April 2, the ability to purchased subsidized gasoline in cash will be eliminated, and Venezuelans will only be able to pay through the BiopagoPDV system, in order to optimize the fuel marketing system and streamline service at gas stations. | "This payment in bolívars, which is currently Bs 0.11 per liter [about 5% of the price of international gasoline], will be made, as of April 2, 2022, in advance, at the time of receiving the allocation of subsidized gasoline," announced the official outlets of the Patria System, Venezuela's national identification system. Each owner of a vehicle registered in the Patri…

TASS (2022-03-29). Developers unveil pilot version of Russian alternative to Instagram. tass.com Rossgram users will be able to upload photos and videos from their smartphones, as well as videos from other platforms such as YouTube, Dailymotion and Vimeo…

TASS (2022-03-29). No free gas supplies for Europe, Kremlin spokesman says. tass.com No payment, no gas, the Kremlin spokesman emphasized…

_____ (2022-03-28). Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Signifies The End Of An Era Of Unipolar American Power. popularresistance.org While the U.S. may still be powerful militarily and able to coerce allies in South America, the almost sole domination which the U.S. exercised with great glee after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 is coming to an end. The Russian operation in Ukraine is not the cause of this shift, but it is certainly speeding it up. For years, the world has watched as the U.S. and NATO expanded up to Russia's borders, and even beyond to places like Colombia; bombed and invaded one nation after another (e.g., Serbia, Iraq (twice), Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Yemen) at will and with complete impunity; and flaunte…

_____ (2022-03-28). Caravans Show That The World Stands With Cuba. popularresistance.org The world is living in uncertain times. The Western powers, led by the United States, insist on escalating tensions in Eastern Europe over an regional conflict that should have nothing to do with them. Unbridled hatred is spreading through social networks as never before, towards Russia, Russians, and anyone who is not on Washington's side in defending its "world order". | The White House and its allies announced a battalion of sanctions against Moscow for the war in Ukraine and deployed thousands of NATO troops across the region, threatening to bring the planet to the brink of a nuclear catastrophe. Their obedie…

Ann Brown (2022-03-28). Bishop Talbert Swan: Joe Biden Deported 30,000 Haitians But Welcomes 100,000 Ukrainians. moguldom.com The White House has announced that the U.S. will welcome 100,000 Ukrainians who have fled their country due to the Russian invasion, which was launched on Feb. 24. While the gesture could be viewed as humanitarian, some see it as a political move. The U.S. is more invested in the European country of Ukraine than, …

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-28). Putin's Invasion of Ukraine. transcend.org 3 Mar 2022 – To a hammer, everything looks like a nail. To an empire, everything looks like a crisis to justify a multi-trillion-dollar military-industrial-security complex as dictatress of the world. The crisis du jour for the American empire is Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

Benjamin Norton (2022-03-28). Many Global South countries blame US/NATO for Ukraine war, not Russia. multipolarista.com While Western powers impose sanctions on Russia, many countries in the Global South blame the US and NATO for the Ukraine war, such as South Africa, Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, North Korea, and Eritrea. Dozens more remain neutral.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-28). The Impact of Ukraine on Yemen. transcend.org 22 Mar 2022 – The People of Yemen Suffer Atrocities, Too – The Western economic war on Russia over Ukraine is having a spillover effect on the forgotten war in Yemen. The ghastly blockade and bombardment of Yemen, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, is now entering its eighth year.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-28). Ukraine Déjà Vu 1984: Political Egocentrism, Nuclear Narcissism and Political Maturity. transcend.org 25 Mar 2022 – In 1984 I went to the USSR with the Association of Humanistic Psychology as a citizen diplomat during the height of the Soviet-American nuclear arms race. That was the good old days when Reagan called the USSR "the Evil Empire." I put aside my shyness to become a speaker for Physicians for Social Responsibility on the psychology of the arms race.

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-28). African nations condemn Ukraine's recruiting mercenaries for "international legion" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleMarch 28, 2022 Ukraine's bid to recruit fighters from Africa sparks uproar Nigeria, Senegal and Algeria have criticized Ukraine's efforts to enlist international fighters as it resists the Russian invasion. Analysts say those who have responded to the call need to reconsider. Russia's war on Ukraine is barely two weeks old, but Kyiv is …

Project Censored (2022-03-28). Special Guests Tracy Rosenberg, Sue Buske, and Simki Kuznick. projectcensored.org Looking ahead to the upcoming annual conference of the Alliance for Community Media West, Mickey speaks with two long-time activists in the community-media movement- Sue Buske and Tracy Rosenberg; they…

Staff (2022-03-28). Charleroi activists commemorate Land Day, call for freedom for Georges Abdallah. samidoun.net On Wednesday, 30 March, Palestinians will commemorate the 46th Land Day. The annual commemoration of Land Day symbolizes the rootedness of Palestinians in their land. 30 March 1976 was a moment of unprecedented protest against expropriations of Palestinian land in the Galilee, in occupied Palestine '48. Palestinian citizens of the Israeli state organized nationally to put up …

Steve Sweeney (2022-03-28). Greek workers and peace activists rally in 'people's port' of Piraeus. peoplesworld.org Greek workers and peace activists staged a mass anti-war rally as the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle arrived in the port of Piraeus in Athens on March 24. The protest, backed by the Greek Committee for International Detente and Peace and the Panhellenic Union of Merchant Marine Engineers, was organized under the slogan "No …

Anonymous103 (2022-03-28). Military Situation In Yemen On March 28, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 185 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On March 14, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted an airstrike on the Qatabar district; | On March 14, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 3 airstrikes on the Khab and Shaaf district; | On March 14, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted an airstrike on the Wadi district. | MORE ON THE TOPIC:

Staff (2022-03-28). Aggressors will regret if they miss ceasefire opportunity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) — Ansarullah leader stressed that the only way to stop Yemeni attacks is to end the aggression and siege on the country and warned the aggressors that they will regret it if they miss the opportunity to end the conflict.

Staff (2022-03-28). Saudis violate ceasefire in Yemen 185 times in one day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) — Saudi coalition forces have violated the three-day ceasefire declared by the Yemeni forces 185 times in the past 24 hours in al-Hudaydah province, local Yemeni media have reported.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-03-28). Yemen: The Largest Humanitarian Crisis That No One Discusses. transcend.org 21 Mar 2022 – The media rarely reports on Yemen and most journalists likely would not be able to recognize Yemen's flag. The public does not discuss or shed tears for the people of Yemen who live in unfathomable conditions because they are not a piece of the larger agenda and no one can profit off of their suffering at this time.

Abdul Rahman (2022-03-28). Seven years of Saudi atrocities on Yemen. peoplesdispatch.org The war in Yemen, backed by the US and the UK, has caused the death of over 110,000 people and completely destroyed the Arab world's poorest country. Around two-third of its total population of nearly 30 million is now dependent on some kind of international humanitarian aid…

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