Anonymous669<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Sudan Warring Parties To Start Talks In Saudi Arabia.<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> File image. | The United States and Saudi Arabia announced that direct talks between the warring Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) would start in Jeddah on May 7. | In a joint statement released on April 6, the governments of the two countries welcomed the "start of pre-negotiation talks" and urged sustained global support to quell fighting."The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States urge both parties to take in consideration the interests of the Sudanese nation and its people an…<\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous349<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Blinken: Ukraine Has The Right To Assassinate Putin.<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Illustration image | Submitted by Eric Zuesse | On May 3rd, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, being interviewed by C-Span, said that Ukraine has a right to kill Russia's President Vladimir Putin, or to do anything else if Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky decides to do that in order for Ukraine to win its war against Russia. | Anthony [Antony] Blinkin pressed on May 4 about the Drone attack on Russia and Putin. | Here is a transcript of the passage: Q: I want to start with the news overnight accusing Ukra…<\/span><\/p>\n Staff<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. President Maduro on Illegal Handover of CITGO to the Opposition: Biden Administration Has Robbed Venezuela.<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, condemned a US court's illegal handover of PDVSA subsidiary, CITGO Petroleum Corporation, to a Venezuelan far-right opposition group that does not even have any legal authority in Venezuela. "The Biden administration handed over all the assets of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, all of Venezuela's money in US bank accounts, to a group of opposition political parties belonging to the Unitary Platform, allowing them to sell, negotiate and destroy that company that belongs to all Venezuelans," President Maduro stated. | "What the United States government has done is unparallel…<\/span><\/p>\n Bill Hackwell, Resumen English.<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Cuba Solidarity Activists Harassed By US Customs And Border Patrol.<\/a><\/span> popularresistance.org<\/a><\/span> This year marked the largest delegation of people from the US in decades to be in Cuba for the events around the International Day of Workers. Over 350 people from the states participated and it was easy to see how youth made up the largest percentage, many of whom were visiting revolutionary Cuba for the first time. | Yesterday delegates began to return home and some were met and detained by US Customs and Border Patrol in multiple cities. One reported that several of them traveling with the International Peoples Assembly (IPA) and the LA Hands of Cuba Committee were yanked into secondary questioning pertaining…<\/span><\/p>\n Orinoco Tribune 2<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Returning Cuba Solidarity Activists Harassed by US Customs and Border Patrol.<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> This year marked the largest delegation of people from the US in decades to be in Cuba for the events around the International Day of Workers. Over 350 people from the United States participated, and it was easy to see how youth made up the largest percentage, many of whom were visiting revolutionary Cuba for the first time. | On May 3, delegates began to return home, and some were harassed and detained by US Customs and Border Patrol in multiple cities. One reported that several of them traveling with the International Peoples Assembly (IPA) and the LA Hands off Cuba Committee were yanked into secondary question…<\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous349<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Evidence U.S. Plans A WW III Against Both Russia And China.<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE | Submitted by Eric Zuesse | On May 3rd, U.S. Secretary of State Antony <\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous669<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Syria, Iraq Are In Talks To Reactivate Strategic Oil Pipeline.<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> The Kirkuk—Banias oil pipeline. Via Wikimedia. | Syria and Iraq are in talks to reactivate the strategic Kirkuk—Banias oil pipeline, Iraqi Trade Minister Atheer al-Ghurairy revealed in an interview with Sputnik that was published on May 5. | The minister told the Russian news agency that he discussed the matter with Syria's Oil Minister Firas Kaddour earlier this month. | The reactivation of the Kirkuk-Banias oil pipeline will be "crucial" for Syria as it would end the…<\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous669<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. U.S. Violated Deconfliction Protocols, Locked On Russian Warplanes Over Syria: Reconciliation Center.<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> A Russian Su-24 strike aircraft in the sky over the Khmeimim airbase in Syria. Photo: Dmitriy Vinogradov \/ RIA Novosti | The United States-led coalition is violating deconfliction protocols with Russia on safe flights over Syria, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria said on May 5."Despite the fact that the Russian side stays committed to the memorandum of understanding between the Russian Defense Ministry and the US Department of…<\/span><\/p>\n unitedEditor<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. One step further in the Ukrainian War: "We are on the brink"<\/a><\/span> uwidata.com<\/a><\/span> History books will write: "On 3 May 2023, the Kremlin was attacked by drones to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin." In French, the phrase "table rase" is used for the 1789 Revolution. Instead of translating it literally, rather one could explain it as the moment when everything is reset, a new beginning after the destruction, …<\/span><\/p>\n WSWS<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Norfolk Southern conducted toxic chemical burn in East Palestine, Ohio without consulting federal authorities.<\/a><\/span> wsws.org<\/a><\/span> Also this past week, test results from two independent laboratories confirmed the presence of carcinogens in the surrounding soil, water and air.<\/span><\/p>\n Editor<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. "Automated Apartheid": How Israel Uses Facial Recognition to Track Palestinians & Control Movement.<\/a><\/span> scheerpost.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> A new report by Amnesty International documents how the Israeli government is using an experimental facial recognition system to track Palestinians and control their movements. The findings are part of "Automated Apartheid," which reveals an ever-growing surveillance network of cameras in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron and in East Jerusalem — two places …<\/span><\/p>\n Ramzy Baroud, Mintpress News.<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. European Cities Breathe New Life Into BDS Movement.<\/a><\/span> popularresistance.org<\/a><\/span> A succession of events starting in Barcelona, Spain, in February, and followed in Liège, Belgium, and Oslo, Norway, in April sent a strong message to Israel: The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS) is alive and well. | In Barcelona, the city's Mayor canceled a twinning agreement with the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. The decision was not an impulsive one, although Ada Colau is well-known for her principled positions on many issues. It was, however, an outcome of a fully democratic process initiated by a proposal submitted by left-wing parties at the city council.<\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous669<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Lancet Loitering Munitions Take Out Three Ukrainian Short-Range Air Defense Systems (Videos).<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva\/TASS | The Russian military has hit three short-range air defense systems of Kiev forces in the special military operation zone with Lancet loitering munitions. | Video footage that surfaced online on May 6 showed the pinpoint strikes, which targeted Soviet-made 9K33 Osa and 9K35 Strela-10 systems as well as an American-made AN\/TWQ-1 Avenger system, which was destroyed in Ukraine for the first time. | Ukraine inherited more than 120 9K33 Osa and more t…<\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous349<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Kyiv Complains That HIMARS Is Less Effective Because Of Russian EW Systems.<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE | The Kyiv regime complains that the Russians knock down GPS targeting systems of US-supplied HIMARS rockets."Ukrainian military officials, with the US' help, have had to come up with a variety of different workarounds as it continues to use the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) which has been perhaps the most revered and feared piece of weaponry in Ukraine's fight. | The medium-range rocket systems were hailed as a game changer in the conflict and have played a key role since…<\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous767<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On May 6, 2023 (Map Update).<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Click to see the full-size image | Russian forces shot down 2 Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jets near Zolotaya Balka and Tyaginka | Ukrainian artillery targeted an artillery firing position of Russian forces near Myrne | Artillery duels between the AFU and the Russian Army continue on the outskirts of Gulyaipole | Up to 90 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 tank, 5 motor vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery in the South Donetsk and Zaporozhye region, according to the Russian MOD | Up to…<\/span><\/p>\n Anonymous767<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Military Situation In Syria On May 6, 2023 (Map Update).<\/a><\/span> southfront.org<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Click to see the full-size image | On May 5, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 3 — in Latakia province | On May 6, two SDF members were killed in a Turkish drone attack in Tel Hamis | US-led forces killed 13 ISIS operatives and detained 28 others in both Syria and Iraq in April, according to the CENTCOM | There are enough votes among Arab League members to approve the return of Syria, according to Ayman Safadi, Jo…<\/span><\/p>\n Juan M. Garcia<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Diaz-Canel highlights Cuba's commitment to the world proletariat.<\/a><\/span> plenglish.com<\/a><\/span> Havana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Saturday that Cuba does not forget the causes of the world proletariat, in reference to the celebration of International Workers' Day throughout the country on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n Ileana Ferrer Fonte<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Cubans recall tragic explosion at Saratoga Hotel in Havana.<\/a><\/span> plenglish.com<\/a><\/span> Havana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Cubans on Saturday recall the sad explosion at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, as a result of which several people were killed and injured, caused huge material damage, and kept citizens in suspense for six days of intense rescue efforts. On May 6, 2022, a powerful gas explosion rocked this tourist facility in Havana's historic heart, killing 47 persons and injuring 99, mainly hotel workers and passersby.<\/span><\/p>\n Orinoco Tribune 2<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Palestinians Launch General Strike, Protests Over Adnan's Murder in Israeli Jail.<\/a><\/span> orinocotribune.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n ecns.cn<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. China completes world's first brain-computer interface experiment on primate subject.<\/a><\/span> ecns.cn<\/a><\/span> China has successfully conducted the world's first brain-computer interface experiment on a non-human primate in Beijing on Thursday, Beijing Daily reported.<\/span><\/p>\n Staff<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Take action: Tell Ontario NDP to apologize to Sarah Jama and stand in solidarity with detained Palestinians.<\/a><\/span> samidoun.net<\/a><\/span> <\/span> Sign-on Action for Canada: Take one minute to send letter to the Ontario New Democratic Party (ONDP) asking them to stop succumbing to the Israel lobby. Insist the ONDP apologize to Sarah Jama and the Palestinian community, and join the human rights community in condemning Israel's detention of Palestinians and its occupation, apartheid and colonial …<\/span><\/p>\n John Pilger<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. We must speak up before the propagandists get their war with China.<\/a><\/span> peoplesdispatch.org<\/a><\/span> Where are the voices that speak up against fascism, war, and propaganda, asks renowned journalist John Pilger as he surveys the past decade of dirty tricks perpetrated by the United States and its allies…<\/span><\/p>\n Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies, World Beyond War.<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Can The US Adjust Sensibly To A Multipolar World?<\/a><\/span> popularresistance.org<\/a><\/span> In his 1987 book The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, historian Paul Kennedy reassured Americans that the decline the United States was facing after a century of international dominance was "relative and not absolute, and is therefore perfectly natural; and that the only serious threat to the real interests of the United States can come from a failure to adjust sensibly to the newer world order." | Since Kennedy wrote those words, we have seen the end of the Cold War, the peaceful emergence of China as a leading world power, and the rise of a formidable Global South. But the United States has indeed failed to "<\/span><\/p>\n Staff<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Israeli arms manufacturer released a promotional video for its BlueWhale submarine.<\/a><\/span> youtube.com<\/a><\/span> <\/span> An Israeli arms manufacturer released a promotional video for its BlueWhale unmanned, autonomous submarine on Wednesday. It will be another tool for the occupation Navy to harass fisherman off the coast of Gaza. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com\/MintPressNews<\/a>…<\/span><\/p>\n Rick Rozoff<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Bundestag coordinator for Caucasus, Moldova, Central Asia cheers on "color" regime change in Georgia.<\/a><\/span> antibellum679354512.wordpress.com<\/a><\/span> Civil GeorgiaMay 6, 2023 Robin Wagener: the European future of this region is important to us Robin Wagener, member of the German Bundestag, became the Federal Foreign Office's coordinator for inter-societal co-operation with the South Caucasus, the Republic of Moldova and Central Asia on March 1, 2023. In conversation with Dr. Sonja Schiffers, the Director …<\/span><\/p>\n Jim Naureckas, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting.<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. Action Alert: False NYT Spy Claim On Iran Nukes Needs Correction.<\/a><\/span> popularresistance.org<\/a><\/span> The New York Times (5\/1\/23), reporting on Iran's execution of British spy Alireza Akbari, reported: | The spy had provided valuable information — and would continue to do so for years — intelligence that would prove critical in eliminating any doubt in Western capitals that Iran was pursuing nuclear weapons. | This is not correct; as FAIR has often pointed out (FAIR.org<\/a>, 10\/17\/17, 9\/9\/15, 9\/24\/13; 1\/31\/13; Extra!, 3—4\/08), the position of US intelligence is that it has no proof Iran has decided to build a nuclear weapon. As the US State Department reiterated in April 2022: | The United States co…<\/span><\/p>\n krish-rad_ind<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. March And Encampment At Georgia Tech To Stop Cop City.<\/a><\/span> popularresistance.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Palestine Action.<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. 33 Arrests; The Siege Continues Despite Police Repression.<\/a><\/span> popularresistance.org<\/a><\/span> An unprecedented 33 arrests were made yesterday at the site of the Palestine Action siege, as Leicestershire Police took disproportionate measures using unjustifiable force against individuals who had turned out in opposition to Israel's arms trade. The siege continues into its third day, a mass mobilisation against the UAV Tactical Systems drone factory in Leicester — owned by Israel's largest weapons company, Elbit Systems. | Leicestershire Police, having witnessed the speeches, workshops, dance, and community mobilisation that have characterised The Siege thus far, stepped in with all of the force at the…<\/span><\/p>\n Chris Hedges, The Real News.<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. People In The US Were Once Promised Affordable Education For All.<\/a><\/span> popularresistance.org<\/a><\/span> The 1960s were a decade of intellectual and political ferment on college campuses. Anti-war, feminist, and racial justice movements all found a foothold in higher education, with student activists often playing a pivotal role in social movements that extended far beyond the university. A crucial condition for the student radicalism of the time was the affordability of public higher education and the recent dissolution of barriers that prevented students of minoritized backgrounds from attending college. Today, these conditions have all but disappeared. Collectively, college graduates owe some $1.6 trillion in stu…<\/span><\/p>\n Anand Naidoo<\/span> (2023-05-06)<\/span>. The Heat: China-U.S. Relations.<\/a><\/span> america.cgtn.com<\/a><\/span>