Ajit Singh<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. "Wipe Out China!" US-funded Uyghur Activists Train as Gun-toting Foot Soldiers for Empire.<\/a><\/span> globalresearch.ca<\/a><\/span> Cultivated by the US government as human rights activists, Uyghur American …<\/span><\/p>\n Paul Antonopoulos<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Iraq's Turn to Saudi Arabia for Economic Relief Is Sign of Its Regional Rebalancing.<\/a><\/span> globalresearch.ca<\/a><\/span> Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi visited Riyadh on March 31 and …<\/span><\/p>\n Editor2<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Venezuela Appeals to UN for Landmine Clearance as Colombian Border Clashes Ease.<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Caracas has also created a special military zone and brigade to deal with the situation in Apure state, where 17 people have died. | Mérida, April 5, 2021 ( On Monday, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez revealed that three letters have been sent to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Security Council President Dang Dinh Quy and the Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). | Caracas is requesting me…<\/span><\/p>\n RFE RL<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. US, Iran Play Down Hopes Of Quick Fix Ahead Of Talks On Reviving Nuclear Deal.<\/a><\/span> eurasiareview.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> ( Washington predicted the meetings would be "difficult" and steered clear of talk of a breakthrough, while Tehran insisted that it is "neither optimistic nor pessimistic" and will not abandon its demand that U.S. sanctions be lifted before it acts. | U.S. and Iranian officials ar…<\/span><\/p>\n Mision Verdad<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Review of the Destructive Effects of US Blockade on Venezuela's Orinoco Oil Belt.<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> By Misión Verdad — Apr 5, 2021 | At Misión Verdad we have kept track of the negative effects of unilateral coercive measures (UCM) [aka US blockade] on Venezuela, and more specifically, their harmful consequences on the main company that provides oil revenues to Venezuela, Petróleos de Venezuela, SA (PDVSA). | All the reports and papers issued by organizations or individuals that are not binding on each other, but have Venezuela in their focus, provide a clear conclusion regarding the effects of the US blockade on the local economy: each aggression against PDVSA, through executive orders issued by the curren…<\/span><\/p>\n teleSUR<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Iran Charges Ten Officials for Downing Ukrainian Airliner.<\/a><\/span> telesurenglish.net<\/a><\/span> Tehran military prosecutor Gholamabbas Torki on Tuesday announced that ten Iranian officials were indicted over the downing of a Ukrainian airliner, an event in which 176 people were killed on Jan. 8, 2020. | RELATED: | "A serious and accurate investigation was conducted and the indictment was issued for 10 culprits," Torki said although he did not provide details on the identity of the officials involved. | On Jan…<\/span><\/p>\n Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. With Huge Iran Deal, China Hopes Deep Pockets Further Boost Influence In Middle East.<\/a><\/span> juancole.com<\/a><\/span> By Reid Standish | — Beijing has inked a sweeping 25-year investment deal with Iran that could see China's economic, political, and military influence there and across the Middle East expand. ( RFE\/RL) — China and Iran signed the expansive deal during a ceremony in Tehran on March 27 between their respective foreign ministers, Mohammad …<\/span><\/p>\n Peoples Dispatch<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Saudi aid worker sentenced to 20 years in prison.<\/a><\/span> peoplesdispatch.org<\/a><\/span> It is believed that Abdulrahman al-Sadhan has been convicted in connection with operating an anonymous Twitter account that was critical of human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia and the policies of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman…<\/span><\/p>\n Geraldina Colotti<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. The United States' Obsession with Venezuela: The Ordeal of One Italian Citizen.<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> By Geraldina Colotti — Apr 3, 2021 | This news item illustrates very well the nature of the real witch-hunt that the United States engages in while attempting to prosecute everyone who tries to get around the economic and financial blockade imposed on Venezuela by the US. Yesterday the press agencies carried this story, and today a well-known newspaper has an interview with the person involved. | This is what happened: an Italian restaurant owner, with no connection to politics, had all his bank accounts frozen for months on the orders of Washington. It was a case of mistaken identity. They had confused him…<\/span><\/p>\n RT<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Iranian 'spy ship' damaged in 'attack' along major Red Sea shipping route — reports.<\/a><\/span> rt.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> An Iranian ship that Israel and Saudi Arabia have accused of acting as a base for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces has been damaged, reportedly by a mine, in the Red Sea waters between Yemen and Eritrea. | State-owned Saudi broadcaster Al-Hadath TV reported the attack on Tuesday, citing an unnamed source calling it a "likely" Israeli operation off the coast of Eritrea. The vessel was identified as the Saviz, which Israel and Saudi Arabia have long accused of being a "forward base" for the IRGC in the area. | Al Hadath released pictures of the Iranian spyship SAVIZ, which there are reports of it being a…<\/span><\/p>\n Editor2<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Some Standard Cynical CIA-Style Cuba COVID Reporting at The Washington Post.<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> By Paul Street — Apr 2, 2021 | Never underestimate the cynicism of American corporate media. As the Scotland-based historian Helen Yaffe recently observed on Counterpunch, the socialist state of Cuba currently has five COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials "and is set to be among the first nations to vaccinate its entire population." Further: "Cuba has gone on the offensive against COVID-19, mobilizing the prevention-focused, community based public healthcare system to carry out daily house visits to actively detect and treat cases and channeling the medical science sector to adapt and produce new treatments…<\/span><\/p>\n orinocotribune<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Venezuela Requests UN Assistance to Deactivate Colombian Paramilitary Landmines in Apure — "More Displaced People than Population"<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> This Monday, April 5, it was reported that the Venezuelan government requested United Nations (UN) cooperation to eradicate the antipersonnel mines placed in Apure state, bordering Colombia, by drug trafficking groups from Colombia. | In this regard, Venezuela's Foreign Affairs Minister, Jorge Arreaza, sent a letter to Ilene Cohn, deputy director of the UN service in charge of this range of issues. Arreaza recalled that on May 27, 2013, Venezuela was declared a landmine-free territory. | In this sense, the Minister of Defense, Vladimir Padrino López, stressed that the text of the letter indicated that Venezuela h…<\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous007<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Military Situation In Yemen On April 6, 2021 (Map Update).<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 171 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On April 5, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On April 5, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted an airstrike on the Jobah area | On April 4, clashes between the UAE-backed forces and the Saudi-led forces were reported in the Ahwar area | On April 5, Ansar Allah allegedly attacked Jed…<\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous103<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Iran Launches Advanced Uranium Enrichment Centrifuges Amid First Indirect Talks With USA.<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> On April 1, Iran has started testing the improved IR-9 uranium enrichment centrifuges at the underground plant in Natanz, according to the statements by the official representative of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behruz Kamalvandi."One of the advances made in the field of [uranium] enrichment is the beginning of the mechanical test of the IR-9 centrifuge," Behrouz Kamalvandi told ISNA. | According to the claims, IR-9 centrifuges have a capacity of 50 SWU (Separative work unit, one of the centrifuge capacity…<\/span><\/p>\n Leonardo Flores<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. The Capitol Raid and Pandemic Can Help US Empathize With Venezuelans.<\/a><\/span> commondreams.org<\/a><\/span> For Venezuelans, there is no one "January 6." There are at least half a dozen. | www.commondreams.org\/sites\/default\/files…<\/a> …<\/span><\/p>\n MEE correspondent<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Yemen: Fishermen find valuable 'whale vomit' and become rich overnight.<\/a><\/span> middleeasteye.net<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Yemen: Fishermen find valuable 'whale vomit' and become rich overnight | Thanks to a displaced fisherman from Hodeidah, a huge chunk of precious ambergris was found in a sperm whale, bringing wealth to a whole village | Tue, 04\/06\/2021 – 08: 55 | Yemeni fisherman and the 120kg piece of ambergris they found in a sperm whale (social media) | Life as a fisherman in Yemen has become near-im…<\/span><\/p>\n MEE staff<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. US denounces Saudi court sentencing of aid worker to 20 years in prison.<\/a><\/span> middleeasteye.net<\/a><\/span> <\/span> US denounces Saudi court sentencing of aid worker to 20 years in prison | State Department warns 'freedom of expression should never be a punishable offense' after Red Crescent aid worker jailed for allegedly running anonymous social media account | Tue, 04\/06\/2021 – 15: 36 | Detained aid worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in addition to a subsequent two-decade travel ban (Co…<\/span><\/p>\n MEE staff<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Jordan: Saudi minister flies to Amman with 'message of support' after crackdown.<\/a><\/span> middleeasteye.net<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Jordan: Saudi minister flies to Amman with 'message of support' after crackdown | Reports have claimed that Riyadh has tried to obtain the release of Saudi-Jordanian citizen Bassem Awadallah, accused of 'undermining the security' of Amman | Tue, 04\/06\/2021 – 11: 58 | Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, right, meets with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, centre, in the capital Amman on 6 Apri…<\/span><\/p>\n South Front<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Video: Saudi Arabia Hopes Its Patriots Will Start Working in Yemen's Marib.<\/a><\/span> globalresearch.ca<\/a><\/span> Saudi Arabia is showing genuine concern that Marib could be lost …<\/span><\/p>\n Dave DeCamp<\/span> (2021-04-06)<\/span>. Vienna Talks Establish Working Groups to Find Path Back to Iran Nuclear Deal.<\/a><\/span> news.antiwar.com<\/a><\/span> Talks in Vienna between Iran and the remaining parties of the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, were held on Tuesday. US officials were also in the city and participated indirectly through intermediaries. | The two sides <\/span><\/p>\n samidoun<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. Israeli Apartheid Week at the University of Toronto begins today — join these events for Palestine!<\/a><\/span> samidoun.net<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Please join these important events for Israeli Apartheid Week at the University of Toronto, beginning today, 5 April, with the keynote speech by Dr. Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi. Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is proud to join as an endorser of IAW 2021 First launched in Toronto in 2005, Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) has become one of the most important global events in the Palestine solidarity calendar. IAW is an international series of events that aims to raise awareness of Israel's apartheid regime over the Palestinian people and build support for the growing Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions move…<\/span><\/p>\n teleSUR<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. Defense Minister Alert on Colombia's Plots Against Venezuela.<\/a><\/span> telesurenglish.net<\/a><\/span> Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino on Monday warned that Colombia seeks to promote the deployment of drug trafficking networks and violent armed groups in the Bolivarian territory to provoke a civil war. | RELATED: | "Colombia is sending paramilitary groups to our borders to penetrate our territory and reach the center of Venezuela," Padrino said and rejected the violent events taking place in the frontier st…<\/span><\/p>\n slorinoco<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. Venezuela's Army Remains on High Alert Near Border with Colombia.<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> The Strategic Operational Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces announced that it remains on high alert on the border between Venezuela and Colombia. | Due to the clashes registered in recent days between the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) and Colombian criminal groups, the Venezuelan Strategic Operational Command on Saturday reported that it maintains control of the towns of La Victoria and El Ripial, the primary theaters of the conflict. | "The armed groups who, with their intention of spreading terror among the people, flee with cowardice from Venezuelan justice, will not go far," read a…<\/span><\/p>\n Ajit Singh<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. "Wipe out China!" U.S.-funded Uyghur activists train as gun-toting foot soldiers for empire.<\/a><\/span> mronline.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Cultivated by the US government as human rights activists, Uyghur American Association leaders partner with far-right lawmakers and operate a militia-style gun club that trains with ex-US special forces. | April 5, 2021 | Newswire…<\/span><\/p>\n Ben Chacko<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. Venezuela calls for debt restructuring in response to Covid pandemic.<\/a><\/span> peoplesworld.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Venezuela is calling for a comprehensive restructuring of international debt in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Addressing the UN heads of state meeting on international debt, President Nicolas Maduro said that more than 130 million people had been plunged into poverty during the pandemic. A "profound revision of debt conditions" was needed to prevent …<\/span><\/p>\n teleSUR<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. Venezuela Hardens Restrictions on its Colombia, Brazil Borders.<\/a><\/span> telesurenglish.net<\/a><\/span> Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday announced that his country will reinforce restrictions at border crossings with Colombia and Brazil due to the increase in COVID-19 infections in those neighboring nations. | RELATED: | "We will redouble the epidemiological controls in 2,200 kilometers of common borders," Maduro said and highlighted that Colombia faces a crisis due to President Ivan Duque's mishandling of the pandemic…<\/span><\/p>\n William Donohue<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. Christian Bashers Invent Christian Nationalism — OpEd.<\/a><\/span> .com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Scholars rightly take umbrage when pundits and activists exploit their work for political purposes. The latest example, at least in religious circles, is the way in which a new book, Secular Surge: A New Fault Line in American Politics, is being received by militant secularists. | The authors, David Campbell, Geoffrey Layman and John C. Green—all of whom have distinguished records—maintain that the number of Americans who no longer claim a religious affiliation is growing quickly, accounting for a secular surge. The data support their thesis. | Their volume becomes somewhat more controversial when…<\/span><\/p>\n Arab News<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. Iran: IRGC To Use Presidential Election To Bolster Its Power — OpEd.<\/a><\/span> eurasiareview.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> By Dr. Mohammed Al-Sulami* | A number of Iranian military leaders, from both the army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), are among the likely candidates for Iran's presidential election, which will be held on June 18. Among these candidates are the former IRGC air force commander and former defense minister in the Rouhani government Hossein Dehghan; former IRGC commander and current Secretary of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council Mohsen Rezaee; and the former head of the IRGC's Khatam Al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters Brig. Gen. Saeed Mohammed, as well as other politicians with a military b…<\/span><\/p>\n orinocotribune<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. Alex Saab: 'I was Tortured and Pressured' to Sign Voluntary Extradition.<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> In a recent interview with the Colombian news outlet El Espectador, Colombian-Venezuelan businessman and Venezuelan special envoy àÅlex Saab confessed to having been a victim of torture from the first day of his "kidnapping" in Cape Verde. He asserted that he was pressured "to sign voluntary extradition statements and give false testimony." Saab has been in detention in Cape Verde—first in prison and now under house arrest—since his arbitrary and irregular arrest in June 2020 in that country. | "I was kidnapped by Cape Verde in collusion with the United States," said the Venezuelan diplomat duri…<\/span><\/p>\n Peoples Dispatch<\/span> (2021-04-05)<\/span>. Ahead of nuclear deal meeting in Vienna, Iran calls for lifting of all US sanctions.<\/a><\/span>