Daily Archives: April 18, 2022

2022-04-18: News Headlines

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-04-18). From Iran, Syria and Afghanistan to Ukraine: U.S. Empire Sows Violence and Chaos Yet Again. libya360.wordpress.com Dan Kovalik [Source: English.almayadeen.net] Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer Things fall apart The center cannot hold Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world… —William Butler Yeats As I wrote four years ago in 2018 after visiting Iran, there is a battle for civilization taking place. And note how…

Editor (2022-04-18). NATO's warmongering voice in the Caribbean. mronline.org Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Sir Ron Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda's ambassador to the U.S. and the OAS, has emerged as one of the most strident Caribbean voices in favour of U.S./NATO warmongering in eastern Europe.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-04-18). The Righteous, the Black Sheep, and the Sacrificial Lamb. transcend.org 16 Apr 2022 – "Countries in the developing world with large populations like Indonesia, Brazil, and India do not support the sanctions against Russia because of the behavior of the USA, which they recognize as 'moral hypocrisy.'" Specifically the difference between our response to the white Europeans of Ukraine and our behavior in Yemen, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Staff (2022-04-18). Saudi coalition violates ceasefire in Yemen 89 times. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — News sources reported that the Yemeni ceasefire has been violated by the Saudi coalition forces 89 times during the past day.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-04-18). Support for Palestine brings prestige, might to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — An Iranian prominent artist has told Mehr that the issue of 'Palestine' has helped Iran stand out as a real supporter of the oppressed people Among Muslim nations and the public in the Arab world looks up to Iran.

Staff (2022-04-18). 'Orthodontics' praised at Filmfest Dresden in Germany. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian short flick 'Orthodontics' has been praised at the Filmfest Dresden in Germany.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-04-18). India, Iran likely to hold talks on resuming oil exports. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — India and Iran may soon begin exploratory talks on the resumption of bilateral trade in items such as crude oil and fertilisers, Indian media have reported.

Staff (2022-04-18). Commemoration of National Day of Army across Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — On the occasion of the National Day of the Army, ceremonies were held in different Iranian provinces of Iran.

Staff (2022-04-18). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on April 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, April 18.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-04-18). Seven protesters injured in latest Sudan demonstrations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Central Committee Of Sudan Doctors (CCSD) said in a statement on Monday that as many as seven demonstrators were injured in Omdurman near Khartoum on Sunday.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-04-18). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, April 18.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-04-18). Parade of Armed Forces in Hormozgan on National Day of Army. en.mehrnews.com BANDAR ABBAS, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The ceremony of parade of Army Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran was held in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province on Monday concurrent with the anniversary of National Day of Army.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2022-04-18). Irán advierte a Israel sobre acciones contra Teherán. telesurtv.net Irán en reiteradas ocasiones ha dicho que sus principios de defensa se basan en la disuasión y que su poderío militar es solo defensivo.

Staff (2022-04-18). 'Winner' to vie at Kids Kino Intl. Festival in Poland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian short film 'Winner' by Ali Keyvan will take part in the 7th edition of the Kids Kino International Film Festival in Poland.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-04-18). Iran inks long-term deal with Russia on supplying basic goods. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Alireza Peyman-Pak, Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said Monday that Iran's recent trade conference in Moscow was successful and coordination was made with Moscow to ensure food security.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-04-18). Ukraine says 5 'powerful' missile strikes hit Lviv in west. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A series of "powerful" Russian strikes on military infrastructure in Lviv on Monday left at least six dead and ignited blazes in the western Ukraine city that has been spared fierce fighting, media cited Ukrainian.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-04-18). Sweden morphing into a prison for Muslims: Gharibabadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Reacting to the desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden, Secretary of Iran Judiciary's Human Rights Council said that Sweden has become a prison for Muslims.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-04-18). Iran envoy meets Iraqi President at end of his mission. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The Iranian ambassador Iraj Masjedi met with the President of Iraq Barham Salih on Monday at the end of his diplomatic mission in Baghdad.

Staff (2022-04-18). Iran envoy to S. Korea summoned over newspaper's piece. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — South Korea called in Iran's ambassador Monday after a Tehran-based newspaper published a piece.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-04-18). Pakistani PM invites President Raeisi to visit Islamabad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The new Pakistani prime minister has invited the Iranian President to visit his country.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-04-18). Pres. Raesi felicitates Zimbabwe on Natioanl Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi felicitated the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe on National Day in this African country.

Staff (2022-04-18). Barrio Adentro Celebrates 19 Years of Service in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com With the satisfaction of saving millions of people, the Barrio Adentro Mission celebrates its nineteenth anniversary in Venezuela. | In Venezuela, the Barrio Adentro Mission celebrates 19 years of direct and free service to the people in health matters to satisfy this fundamental human need for popular power. | The Barrio Adentro Mission is a social program that began to be promoted by former president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez, in 2003, with the help of the Cuban government, which is characterized by the use of Cuban and Venezuelan doctors, to offer health services to the Venezuelan po…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2022-04-18). America's Hypocrisy over Ukraine and 'Spheres of Influence'. transcend.org 15 Apr 2022 – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that he does not recognize "spheres of influence," and the concept "should have been retired after World War II." Those are empty words because they obviously do not apply to the Western Hemisphere–or the USA. Take Cuba, for example, or Nicaragua, Venezuela… Hypocrisy is common in international relations.

Staff (2022-04-18). La guerra en Ucrania y sus consecuencias mundiales, hoy en la Mesa Redonda. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Periodistas y académicos analizarán este lunes en la Mesa Redonda la situación actual del conflicto en Ucrania y sus consecuencias políticas y económicas globales.

Staff (2022-04-18). Supermodelo Bella Hadid acusa a Instagram de ocultar sus publicaciones sobre Palestina. cubadebate.cu La supermodelo estadounidense de ascendencia palestina Bella Hadid ha acusado a Instagram de limitar la exposición de su cuenta a raíz de las historias que intentó publicar sobre la violencia que estalló el viernes durante los enfrentamientos entre la policía israelí y feligreses palestinos cerca de la mezquita de Al-Aqsa en Jerusalén.

Staff (2022-04-18). SNB 61: Revilla siguió desapareciendo pelotas en jornada dominical de tres barridas. cubadebate.cu El guantanamero Pedro Pablo Revilla sacó dos pelotas del parque para recuperar el liderato de jonrones, en una jornada donde se firmaron tres barridas, una de ellas de los Tigres avileños para aumentar su ventaja en la primera posición. El León capitalino Pedro àÅlvarez consiguió su victoria número 10, y los Cazadores propinaron el único nocaut dominical.

Staff (2022-04-18). El tiempo: Continúan los chubascos y las lluvias en oriente. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas costeras de centro y oriente con aisladas lluvias; y se nublará desde la tarde en ambas regiones, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas que serán numerosos en oriente y pueden extenderse en algunas localidades hasta horas de la noche.

Staff (2022-04-18). Cuba reporta 337 nuevos casos de COVID-19, un fallecido y 433 altas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este domingo 17 de abril, Cuba reportó 337 nuevos casos de COVID-19, un fallecido y 433 altas médicas. Actualmente, hay 1 655 casos activos, informó este lunes en su parte diario el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap).

Staff (2022-04-18). Comenzó el curso 2022 en la educación superior. cubadebate.cu Con el retorno de los estudiantes a las aulas para recibir clases en la modalidad presencial ha comenzado este lunes en el país el curso 2022 en la educación superior, que abarca carreras universitarias y programas de formación de ciclo corto, y que luego de la experiencia adquirida durante la pandemia no descarta los entornos virtuales para la enseñanza.

Staff (2022-04-18). Feria Internacional Cubadisco se celebrará del 14 al 22 de mayo. cubadebate.cu La Feria Internacional Cubadisco transcurrirá en varias sedes de la capital, y en formato híbrido, del 14 al 22 de mayo, luego de dos años sin celebrarse de esa manera debido a la pandemia de covid-19, informó la presidenta del Instituto Cubano de la Música (ICM), Indira Fajardo.

Staff (2022-04-18). Continúan trabajos para reconectar la termoeléctrica Guiteras al sistema eléctrico nacional. cubadebate.cu En la noche de este domingo operarios de la central termoeléctrica (CTE) Antonio Guiteras, apoyados por fuerzas especializadas, trabajaban para intervenir en el área de la caldera y evaluar el fallo imprevisto producido allí en la tarde del sábado, que provocó la salida de servicio de la unidad de esa planta.

Staff (2022-04-18). Archivo CD: Roa, el Canciller de la Dignidad, Revolución en la diplomacia. cubadebate.cu Fue maestría y pasión, genio y originalidad, canciller de una revolución y un pueblo que en cada escenario desenmascaró agresiones y falacias contra Cuba y muy pronto fue conocido como el Canciller de la Dignidad. "Decía la verdad de una forma elegante, culta (…) Pero lo que disparaba eran rayos y centellas. Revolucionó la diplomacia", ha dicho Jorge Bolaños.

Staff (2022-04-18). La protección jurídica de la soberanía y seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En el Cronograma Legislativo (2021-2022) de la Asamblea Nacional se incluyó la aprobación en mayo de 2022 de la Ley de Soberanía Alimentaria y Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (Ley SSAN). Esta Ley establece el marco legal para alcanzar la soberanía alimentaria, fortalecer la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional y garantiza el derecho a la alimentación.

Staff (2022-04-18). La programación una vez más. cubadebate.cu Una buena amiga, conocedora del medio, está feliz al poder ver la serie Promesas en un horario "humano" (asequible). Su estreno, unos meses atrás, a las 11 de la noche, hizo que una parte de la población no pudiera disfrutar de esta serie marcada por la calidad en el guion, la puesta en escena, las actuaciones y, en general, la calidad de un buen producto audiovisual.

Staff (2022-04-18). Reto viral: øCuál de estos tanques se llenará primero de agua? cubadebate.cu Con este acertijo de lógica se pone a prueba tu agudeza visual. øSerías capaz de adivinar que depósito se llena primero? Parece fácil pero no muchos llegan a la solución. Para adivinar este reto viral hay que fijarse bien en las conexiones entre los 12 contenedores. El grifo comienza a llenar de agua el 'A' y de este pasa al resto. øCuál es la solución?

Staff (2022-04-18). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 18 de abril de 2022. cubadebate.cu

teleSUR, rp, ER, SH (2022-04-18). Vigencia de la lucha del cubano Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. telesurtv.net Carlos Manuel de Céspedes dedicó su existencia a consolidar el deseo del pueblo cubano de arrancar su independencia a España.

Staff (2022-04-18). Estados Unidos insiste en sus programas de guerra en el espacio. cubadebate.cu La administración Biden aprobó un presupuesto para 2023 de 27 mil 600 millones de dólares (un aumento del 25% respecto al presupuesto de 2022) para la militarización del espacio exterior para dar continuidad a esa política que cobró gran fuerza con los planes del expresidente Reagan en la década de los 80 de lo que se denominó como "Guerra de las Galaxias".

Staff (2022-04-18). Cómo el dólar se devora al euro. cubadebate.cu Europa, en lugar de comprar gas, petróleo y granos alimenticios rusos, los comprará a Estados Unidos, junto con un fuerte aumento de las importaciones de armas. Los tipos de interés subirán, lo que ralentizará la inversión y hará que Europa sea aún más dependiente de las importaciones.

Staff (2022-04-18). Lidy y Yani ganan clasificatorio mundial de voleibol de playa. cubadebate.cu Leila Martínez y Lidianny Echevarría aseguraron su presencia en el Campeonato Mundial de Voleibol de Playa al adelantar a la gran final, en la que ganaron con autoridad el Torneo Clasificatorio del grupo B que finalizó este domingo en Macao, en el balneario dominicano de Punta Cana. Las antillanas rindieron a las gemelas Megan y Nicole McNamara, de Canadá.

Peoples Dispatch (2022-04-17). Activists from Palestine Action force Israeli arms factory in UK to shut down for the second time. peoplesdispatch.org The action comes just days after the group's activists targeted the London headquarters Elbit Systems and forced it to remain shut for several hours.

_____ (2022-04-17). BDS Fights Heat Up Across Campuses. popularresistance.org On April 7 the student government at Ohio State University passed a resolution calling on the school to divest from companies connected to human rights abuses in Palestine. The two companies targeted are Hewlett Packard Enterprise, who provides technology to the Israeli military, and Caterpillar Inc., whose bulldozers are used to demolish Palestinian homes. "The passage of this resolution is merely one milestone on the long journey to the Palestinian people's eventual triumph," said the school's SJP chapter in a statement. "We urge our supporters to remain vigilant and empowered as we take our next steps for acco…

Staff (2022-04-17). Yemeni ceasefire violated over 60 times by Saudis in one day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — A Yemeni military source told that the Saudi coalition has violated the ceasefire in Yemen 6 times during the past day.

Anonymous669 (2022-04-17). UAE Transported Israeli Officers To Strategic Yemeni Island. southfront.org File image. | The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has transported four Israeli intelligence officers to Yemen's Socotra Archipelago, Iran's Nour News reported on April 17, citing Yemeni media sources. | According to the news outlet, the officers arrived in Abd al Kuri Island, which is located more than 100 kilometers to the west of Socotra Island, aboard a Emirati warship."The Zionist officers were moved in to supervise the construction of a joint Emirati-Israeli base on the strategic island," Nour News quoted…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-04-17). Iran navy to open maritime security center in near future. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the navy will open a maritime security center in the near future.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-04-17). 2 killed, at least 9 other shot in shooting in Pennsylvania. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — 2 juveniles killed and at least 9 others shot in the East Allegheny area of Pittsburgh, local US media have reported.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-04-17). Iran hosted Afghan refugees even under sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Iran has hosted Afghan refugees and immigrants for years, even under sanctions without the usual international assistance, Government Spokesperson said in reaction to sending refugees to Rwanda by the UK government.

Staff (2022-04-17). Emir of Qatar agrees to extradite 28 Iranian inmates. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Doha announced that the Emir of Qatar agreed to extradite 28 Iranian prisoners to the country.

Staff (2022-04-17). Iran strongly condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden, saying that Sweden must deal with the perpetrators of this insulting act and prevent such acts from happening again.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-04-17). More than 1,000 foreign mercenaries killed in Ukraine: Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) — A Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said on Sunday that more than 1,000 foreign mercenaries have been killed in Ukraine since the start of the Russian special operation.

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