(2022-03-05). Jewish Pro-Israel Group Attacks Pro-Palestinian Activists. dissidentvoice.org The following is an email I wrote on February 20 to a group of progressive political activists from Syracuse, NY, a city less than one hour's drive east from where I live. For the last three years the Jewish Federation of Central New York (JFCNY) has sent a series of letters to the Syracuse Peace …
(2022-03-05). [World Report] Activists welcome Colombia's decriminalisation of abortion. thelancet.com The ruling consolidates Latin America's swing towards pro-choice, following similar recent decisions in Argentina and Mexico. Amy Booth reports.
(2022-03-05). Guaidó's Achievement: US Judge Orders Auction of CITGO (+OFAC). orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, March 2, Leonard Stark, a judge for the District of Delaware, approved the start of the procedure for the sale of shares of the Venezuelan state-owned CITGO Petroleum Corp., which includes "the selection of a winning offer," reported The Wall Street Journal. | Stark made this ruling despite the fact that the company is covered by a resolution from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department that prevents its liquidation without prior authorization from OFAC. The OFAC has been in de facto control of CITGO since 2019, when Washington ignored the authorities designated by…
(2022-03-04). US Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Also Target Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba. orinocotribune.com 
By Benjamin Norton — Feb 28, 2022 | President Joe Biden's top Latin America advisor, Juan S. Gonzalez, admitted that US sanctions against Russia aim to hurt Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba as well. The three socialist governments condemned NATO aggression for creating the crisis in Ukraine. | President Joe Biden's top Latin America advisor has admitted that US sanctions against Russia over Ukraine intentionally seek to hurt Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba as well. | The United States imposed a series of harsh sanctions on Russia following Moscow's recognition of the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk Peop…
(2022-03-04). Saturday 3/5: Meetup: Emotional Management for Activists. indybay.org Crescent Lawn UC Berkeley, Center St, Berkeley, CA 94720 | If you cannot join in person you can join on Zoom at 11: 15am, the Zoom link is dxe.io/meetupzoom…
(2022-03-04). 40 Things We Can Do and Know for People in Ukraine and the World. warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson Remarks at Code Pink event in Washington D.C. on March 3, 2022 Image Source. Send aid to Ukrainian friends and aid organizations. Send aid to organizations helping refugees leaving Ukraine. Send aid especially that will reach those being refused help for racist reasons. Share the remarkable media coverage of war victims in …
(2022-03-04). Sanctions on tycoon's empire dropped except for yacht and jet. rt.com 
A special license has authorized transactions involving Alisher Usmanov's assets, except for his yacht and jet | The US Treasury has withdrawn businessman Alisher Usmanov's companies from sanctions lists, on the same day it imposed them, leaving only his superyacht and private aircraft blocked. | Announcing on March 3 that Usmanov had been put on the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)'s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, the Treasury described Usmanov as an "affiliate" of Russian president Vladimir Putin and "one of Russia's wealthiest billionaires with vast holdings across multiple…
(2022-03-04). In These Days Of Great Tension, Peace Is A Priority. popularresistance.org It is impossible not to be moved by the outrageousness of warfare, the ugliness of aerial bombardment, the gruesome fears of civilians who are trapped between choices that are not their own. If you read this line and assume I am talking about Ukraine, then you are right, but of course, this is not just about Ukraine. In the same week that Russian forces entered Ukraine, the United States launched airstrikes in Somalia, Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen, and Israel struck Syria and Palestinians in Gaza. | War is an open sore on humanity's soul. It draws precious social wealth into destruction: 'The impact of war is self-e…
(2022-03-04). Media Ignore Conflicts Around The World To Focus On Ukraine. popularresistance.org Kiev, Ukraine – We are living in dangerous times. All around the world, intense military actions are taking place. Last week alone, Russia launched a huge military invasion of Ukraine; Saudi Arabia carried out dozens of strikes on Yemen; Israel launched a wave of deadly missile attacks against Syria; and the United States restarted its bombing campaign in Somalia. | These four deadly incidents happened concurrently. Yet judging by media coverage, it is highly unlikely that many will even be aware of the final three. A MintPress News study of five leading Western media outlets found that overwhelming attention was…
(2022-03-04). Yemeni forces take control of strategic area in Hajjah prov. en.mehrnews.com After a large-scale operation, Yemeni army and popular committees managed to take control of a strategic area in "Hajjah" province on Friday morning.
(2022-03-04). Iranian, Russian delegations hold bilateral meeting in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com The delegations of Iran and Russia held a bilateral meeting at Coburg Hotel in Austrian capital of Vienna on Thursday.
(2022-03-04). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2022-03-04). Iran Deal Could Offer Relief for Surging Oil Prices. news.antiwar.com The war in Ukraine has seen the price of oil rising precipitously, with WTI crude prices up to $115 per barrel, the highest since 2008. Analysts warn the price could get worse as the fighting continues unresolved. | Fortunately, there is a potential fix on the horizon. An increase in supply would calm prices, and reaching the Iran nuclear deal That'd be a win-win for the deal, giving Iran much-needed sales at a time when the world…
(2022-03-04). IAEA: Iran's Highly Enriched Uranium Stockpile Doubled Since November. news.antiwar.com A new IAEA report on Iran's uranium stockpile means a new round of misleading predictions of proliferation risk. The big figure showed that since November, Iran has doubled its stockpile of its mostly highly enriched uranium. | The stockpile at 60%, still well below the 90% of weapons-grade, The fact however is that 60% uranium could not be use…
(2022-03-04). Emmanuel Macron confirms he will run for second term. en.mehrnews.com French President Emmanuel Macron formally announced Thursday that he will run for a second term in April's presidential election.
(2022-03-04). President Raeisi arrives in Golestan province. en.mehrnews.com Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in Golestan province on Friday morning as part of his administration's regular visits to provinces to observe the implementation of big projects and listen to people's grievances.
(2022-03-04). Premature good news not substitute good agreement: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com Referring to the ongoing talks in Austrian capital of Vienna, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that premature good news does not substitute good agreement.
(2022-03-04). Total de casos de covid-19 en EEUU podría estar cerca de los 140 millones, casi el doble de la cantidad informada. cubadebate.cu En Estados Unidos ha habido unas 140 millones de infecciones de covid-19 desde principios de la pandemia, -casi el doble de la cantidad informada- muestran unos datos recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. 140 millones de estadounidenses han tenido covid-19, lo que representa el 43% de la población de este país.
(2022-03-04). Ministerio del Interior esclarece robo de motos eléctricas en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La actuación eficaz de los órganos de enfrentamiento del Ministerio del Interior (Minint), de conjunto con la población, permitieron esclarecer de manera rápida el robo de seis motos eléctricas. El proceso investigativo demostró la participación de cuatro ciudadanos; dos de ellos realizaron el robo y dos fueron receptadores.
(2022-03-04). Vuelve el Ballet Nacional a Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En la conferencia de prensa, la directora, Viengsay Valdés, explicó la satisfacción por bailar Coppelia, una pieza muy importante que hace ocho años no interpretaban en Cuba, siendo parte entrañable del repertorio desde 1948, año de la fundación de la compañía.
(2022-03-04). SNB 61: Azucareros aumentan zafra beisbolera. cubadebate.cu Los Azucareros de Villa Clara continuaron robándose los titulares beisboleros al conseguir esta tarde de jueves la única barrida de los duelos semanales, y extender así su racha ganadora a diez partidos en línea.
(2022-03-04). Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País inició jornada conmemorativa por su 230 aniversario. cubadebate.cu El próximo 9 de enero de 2023 la Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País (SEAP), cumplirá 230 años de existencia comprometida con el lema que la ha identificado a través de los siglos XVIII al XXI: "Pro Patria". Sus integrantes han elaborado un amplio programa de actividades conmemorativas de marcado perfil científico.
(2022-03-04). Con Filo: La neutralidad imposible (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Las redes sociales son también un arma de colonización ideológica, prometen ser una herramienta para dar voz, cuando en realidad lo que hacen es legitimar la voz cantante, y casi siempre "pagante", y desacreditar al resto. Sobre las redes sociales (digitales), "ese paraíso de libertad" donde interactuamos cada día, hablamos hoy.
(2022-03-04). What Imaginary Incubators Can Teach Us About Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org 
(my book from 2004) When I write or post about the blatant propaganda swirling around the situation in Ukraine, some people get angry… at me. They don't want to accept the truth so they take my highly-researched analysis personally. In turn, some will even attack me personally. I've been doing this a long time so …
(2022-03-04). Las 3 del día: Sobre la reanudación de visas en la embajada de EEUU en La Habana y las noticias del 3 de marzo (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sobre la reanudación de visas en la embajada de EEUU en La Habana y el anuncio de la filial canadiense de RevoluGroup de haber recibido autorización del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos para hacer transferencias a Cuba, conversamos con nuestro periodista de asuntos internacionales Oliver Zamora.
(2022-03-04). Armando Capiró: øQué me falta por hacer?, ir al Palmar de Junco (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Capiró es cacique en su tierra. Como todo hombre de pueblo, ha vivido su vida entera en Santiago de las Vegas, en el municipio habanero de Boyeros. Le bastaron 14 Series Nacionales para llegar a la inmortalidad. Pasan los años y sigue el mito. Al dar con su casa, orientada por varias voces en el camino, lo encuentro sentado en el portal. Capiró, que el 22 de marzo cumplirá 74 años, anda suspendido, como meditando con sus santos, conversando con sus plantas o rememorando alguna jugada del pasado.
(2022-03-04). La pistola caliente de esta guerra. cubadebate.cu Circula por los medios sociales la desinformación de siempre y mucho más. La guerra en redes durante el conflicto entre Rusia y Ucrania tiene un enfoque multiplataforma: censura, ataques cibernénticos, declaraciones políticas, campañas de viralización, cibertropas, memes… Son todo eso y una pistola caliente que permite prolongar ante los ojos del mundo los sistemas militares y de inteligencia de las partes en conflicto, aunque aquí llevan las ventaja la coalición de las multinacionales tecnológicas, el gobierno de Estados Unidos y la OTAN.
(2022-03-04). US Judge Approves Venezuela's CITGO Auction Process. venezuelanalysis.com Any sale of CITGO shares is still pending authorization from the Biden administration.
(2022-03-04). Venezuela to Continue Receiving Russian Tourists. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Minister for Tourism, Ali Ernesto Padrón, confirmed this Thursday, March 4, that Venezuela will continue to receive Russian tourists through the Moscow-Porlamar (Margarita Island) charter operation. | Through his Twitter account, Minister Padrón reported that he had held a telephone meeting with the head of the Russian Federal Tourism Agency (Rostourism), Zarina Doguzova, with whom he reached several agreements. | Both authorities agreed, amongst other things, to continue the regular flights provided by the Venezuelan airline Conviasa, which link the two countries. They also expressed their optimism th…
(2022-03-04). Venezuela: Jorge Arreaza Appointed Minister for Communes. orinocotribune.com As he outlined the path for the new stage of rejuvenation in the construction of Bolivarian socialism, President Nicolás Maduro Moros announced this Thursday, March 3, the appointment of Jorge Arreaza to…
(2022-03-04). Venezuela Approves Report on Crimes Committed by 2016-2020 Opposition Parliament. orinocotribune.com Earlier today, the special commission of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) investigating the crimes perpetrated against the country by the AN board of the 2016-2020 term presented the conclusions of its report. The report provided an account of the actions harmful to Venezuela that were carried out by the extreme right. | The document was approved unanimously, and the president of the commission, José Brito, during the regular session of Thursday, mentioned that there are 442 individuals involved in the investigation. Of these, 203 are former deputies. | The additional 239 are people designated by former depu…
(2022-03-04). Venezuela to Increase Minimum Wage and Consider Bonuses as Part of Wage. orinocotribune.com On March 3, Venezuela announced an increase in the minimum wage to half a petro, and determined that bonuses delivered to public workers through the Patria System will be considered as salary. The increased minimum wage will impact the wage scales of public employees, those under collective bargaining agreements, and pensioners. | In addition, food bonuses will increase to Bs. 45 ($10.30 USD). With the price of the petro currently at $57.81, and the official dollar at Bs. 4.37, the minimum wage would be Bs. 126 per month (or $28.90). Adding the food bonuses, it would be Bs. 171 per month, equivalent to $39.20.
