(2022-04-21). Now is the Time for Non-Alignment and Peace. orinocotribune.com By Roger McKenzie and Vijay Prashad — Apr 16, 2022 | "And maps can really point to places | Where life is evil now" | — WH Auden, In Time of War, 1939 | War is an ugly part of the human experience. Everything about it is hideous. War is most obviously the act of invasion and the brutality that goes along with its operations. No war is precise; every war hurts civilians. Each act of bombardment sends a neurological shudder through a society. | World War II demonstrated this ugliness in the Holocaust and in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. | From Hiroshima and the Holocaust rose two mighty m…
(2022-04-21). A new consensus on Whiteness? mronline.org 
The Biden administration and corporate media cover up the existence of white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Ukraine. They are disappeared from the official narrative in order to get public buy-in for U.S. policy.
(2022-04-21). US is Among the States that Support Nazism. journal-neo.org 
Syria has sent a formal accusation of US war crimes to UN Secretary General António Guterres and the UN Security Council. The Syrian side believes that the actions of the US-led coalition in Raqqa in 2017 led to the near total destruction of the city and mass civilian deaths. The time has come to shed …
(2022-04-21). Poland says it's funneled billions in military aid for "biggest armored battle since Second World War" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 21, 2022 Poland sends billions in military aid to Ukraine: spokesman Poland has sent billions worth of military assistance to war-torn Ukraine, the government spokesman said on Thursday. On Wednesday, Poland's President Andrzej Duda and senior government ministers agreed "to continue military supplies to Ukraine" amid Russia's invasion, Màºller said. "And this is …
(2022-04-21). "We want this war to end with victory of Ukraine": Spain ships more arms to prolong war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 21, 2022 Spain sends new military aid batch to Ukraine Spain has sent a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, containing 200 tonnes of ammunition, military supplies, trucks, and armored vehicles. "I want to announce that a new batch of weapons has been sent to Ukraine. The Spanish ship Isabel, which today departed …
(2022-04-21). Treasury's Yellen, Ukraine's PM meet: weapons, finances, sanctions. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 21, 2022 PM Shmyhal, U.S. Treasury Secretary discuss weapons, finances, sanctions Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed increasing financial support for Ukraine and stepping up sanctions pressure on Russia with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. "Weapons, finances, and sanctions. These are the main talking points of our visit to Washington. I discussed the …
(2022-04-21). Ukraine border: NATO holds missile interception drill in Slovakia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 21, 2022 Allies integrate PATRIOT missile defence system during NATO exercise in Slovakia During an Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) exercise in Sliaƒç, Slovakia, from April, 19 to 21, 2022, Allies will train with the deployed PATRIOT missile defence system to enhance Alliance cohesion and interoperability. The exercise will involve increasingly …
(2022-04-21). U.S. viceroy shepherding Georgia into war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 21, 2022 Georgian PM, US Ambassador discuss ongoing war in Ukraine, partnership Also see: U.S. ambassador to Georgia blasts "revanchist" Russia for 220 years of barbaric atrocities The ongoing war in Ukraine, the security situation in the Black Sea region, and the strengthening of partnership between Georgia and the United States were discussed by …
(2022-04-21). Saakashvili: We are not a war party, but "Ukraine and world are defeating Georgia's century-old enemy" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 21, 2022 We are not a war party, but a party that protects and saves the country — Mikheil Saakashvili We are not a war party, but a party that protects and saves the country. Such a statement made today the former president of Georgia. "Great changes await the whole region and the world. …
(2022-04-21). "A lot" of heavy mortars delivered to Ukraine through Lithuania. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyApril 21, 2022 Lithuania Transfers Heavy Mortars To Ukraine Lithuania transferred heavy mortars to Ukraine….The number of weapons is not specified. It is reported by European Pravda with reference to the statement of the Minister of Defense of Lithuania Arvydas Anusauskas. "We transferred heavy mortars to Ukraine. I won't name numbers, but we …
(2022-04-21). Why isn't the West Sanctioning Turkey for its Special Operation in Iraq? journal-neo.org 
The recent Russophobic frenzy by Washington and its Western allies over Russia's special operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine with more and more anti-Russian sanctions imposed each passing day, makes one involuntarily wonder: why then doesn't the West react in the same way to another special operation — the one Turkey is conducting on Iraqi …
(2022-04-21). Trudeau: Canada to provide heavy artillery to Ukrainian military. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Canadian PressApril 20, 2022 Canada will send heavy artillery to Ukraine, Trudeau pledges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed plans Tuesday to send heavy artillery to embattled Ukraine…. Trudeau mentioned the plan to provide artillery…during a news conference in Dalhousie, N.B., saying the decision followed a specific request to Canada from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government. …
(2022-04-21). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-04-21). Ukraine taps Portugal for tanks, APCs, anti-ship missiles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 21, 2022 Zelensky turns to Portugal requesting to hand over Leopard tanks, armored personnel carriers, anti-ship weapons President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the parliament and people of Portugal with a request to transfer Leopard tanks, armored personnel carriers and Harpoon anti-ship missiles to Ukraine…. "When we address the peoples of the free …
(2022-04-21). Colombian Vice President Candidate Francia Márquez Denounces Racism (King Kong Slur). orinocotribune.com The Afro-Colombian candidate for the Vice Presidency of Colombia, Francia Márquez, denounced a new case of racism against her, where she was called "King Kong." | This Wednesday, April 20, Francia Márquez said: "A while ago, when I was having lunch, a call came in and I answered it. When I asked: 'Who is this?' they told me: 'Who am I talking to?' and I said: 'Who do you need?' and do you know what they answered? 'King Kong.'" | Márquez is the running mate of Gustavo Petro, candidate for the presidency of the Historic Pact for Colombia, and favorite in the polls for the upcoming presidential elections, where the…
(2022-04-21). WorkWeek 4-21-22 Attack On NY MTA Public & Workers, Amazon Workers Support/DC Assange Demo. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the Attack On NY MTA Public & Workers, Amazon Workers Support, DC Assange Support Demo, Chris Hedges On Imperialist War & Censorship, SF Redistricting & Racism, LA Gentrification & A Labor Candidate…
(2022-04-21). Israel is still arming Ukrainian Nazis. electronicintifada.net Video shows anti-tank missile used by Azov Battalion.
(2022-04-21). Tuesday 4/26: "Innocent Until Proven Muslim": Book Talk on Islamophobia & Muslim Experience Since 9/11. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-04-21). Israelis chant "Death to the Arabs" in Jerusalem. electronicintifada.net Exchange of fire across Gaza boundary highlights risk of full-scale war.
(2022-04-21). Cycle of Violence: Israeli Authorities Prod Extremist Militias into Seeking "Vigilante Justice" mintpressnews.com "All of this is part of the Jewish-supremacy ecosystem — the pro-occupation, pro-settlement, xenophobic hate, and violent right wing in Israel." — Eran Nissan, Mehazkim COO…
(2022-04-21). 1000 rally, march: U.S. and Israel: Hands off Jerusalem! fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – The Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine led a crowd of close to 1000 people, mostly youth from the Palestinian community in the Chicago area, to protest the attacks on the Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, April 18. The Coalition includes the American Muslims for Palestine, United States Palestinian Community Network (UCPSN), Students for Justice in Palestine- Chicago (SJP), Al-Nahda, Palestinian American Community Center, and Palestinian American Council. | Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam, and repeatedly since Friday, April 15, Israeli soldiers and police have attacked it. They…
(2022-04-21). Intelligence forces detain 3 Mossad spies in SE Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Intelligence forces have arrested three agents working for the Israeli Mossad spy agency in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
(2022-04-21). Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit. xinhuanet.com Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on Jan. 23, 2018.
(2022-04-21). Rocket Taylor Kohles exposed for racist gentrification. indybay.org So-called activists Rocket Taylor Kohles was recently exposed for racist gentrification.
(2022-04-21). Condenan a diputado bolsonarista por desacato de Ley constitucional. telesurtv.net La sanción contó con diez votos a favor y uno en contra entre los miembros del Supremo.
(2022-04-21). China's top procuratorate orders arrest of ex-official Fu Zhenghua. ecns.cn China's Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) has ordered the arrest of former senior official Fu Zhenghua for suspected bribe-taking and law violations for personal gains.
(2022-04-21). Besieged, targeted: ruling party leads first government without war in modern Georgian history. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 21, 2022 Ruling party marks 10th anniversary of foundation as "first Georgian Gov't without war" The ruling Georgian Dream party marked the 10th anniversary of its foundation on Thursday with a statement that said it had formed the first Government in modern Georgian history during which the country did not experience war. The statement …
(2022-04-21). NATO transformation of Georgian military includes cyber warfare operations. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseApril 21, 2022 Defense attachés got acquainted with the work of the Cyber Security Bureau Foreign military attachés accredited in Georgia visited the Cyber Security Bureau of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia. The visit was part of an annual plan to familiarize the Department of Defense with the NATO standards transformation …
(2022-04-21). Can we afford a fair global climate transition? nationofchange.org The cost of transformation is not cheap, but consider the alternatives.
(2022-04-21). Turkey supplied ballistic helmets, vests for Zelensky and his inner circle. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahApril 21, 2022 Turkish firm makes ballistic helmets, vests for Zelenksyy, his team Afirm from central Turkey it turns out has been producing the ballistic protective equipment used by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team since Russia launched its military campaign. The fact emerged after Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank visited the …
(2022-04-21). Sunday 5/1: Bay Area Labor May Day Parade & Rally. indybay.org Parade will begin at Market Street and the Embarcadero in San Francisco and will march up to the Civic Center, where the rally will be held.
(2022-04-20). Russian MoD Briefing On Morning Of April 20, 2022. southfront.org 
| On April 20, the Russian Ministry of defence released the following briefing: | " The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue a special military operation in Ukraine. | As a result of a high-precision missile strike in the areas of Novovorontsovka and Kislevka, up to 40 personnel of the Ukrainian troops, as well as seven units of military equipment, were destroyed. | Operational-tactical and army aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces hit 73 military facilities of U…
(2022-04-20). Independent American Journalist Disappeared In Kharkiv, Ukraine. southfront.org 
emptyFor the past few days, American-Chilean youtuber, journalist, and filmmaker Gonzalo Lira, who has also become a war blogger, gained wide popularity during the military conflict in Ukraine. Gonzalo went to Ukraine to show the war and to share the information about the confrontation between the Ukrainian and Russian armies with the world. | During his stay, Gonzalo has visited several cities in Ukraine. He has published photos and videos from Kharkiv, written Twitter posts about his views on…
(2022-04-20). Georgia, Japan united in driving Russia out of their "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 20, 2022 Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts, response to Russia-Ukraine war Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts and response to the Russia-Ukraine war, Imamura Akira, the Japanese Ambassador to Georgia, said on Wednesday at a Tbilisi ceremony dedicated to the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. *** Georgia and Japan are …
(2022-04-20). Pentagon: Austin, Polish DM discuss arms deals, Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 20, 2022 Polish defence minister to discuss arms deals, Ukraine on US visit The itinerary of Mariusz B≈Çaszczak's trip stateside includes talks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Washington on Wednesday. The talks are expected to focus on "Polish-US military cooperation, the security situation on NATO's eastern flank and in Europe, …
(2022-04-20). Georgian MP: Saakashvili party exploiting Ukraine war to foment coup. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 20, 2022 Parliament Vice Speaker: United National Movement "threat" to destabilise country causes "serious dissatisfaction" in society The "threat" from the United National Movement opposition party to destabilise the country is causing "serious dissatisfaction" in the Georgian society, Gia Volski, a ruling party MP and Vice Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, said on Wednesday. …
(2022-04-20). Germany urges NATO allies to ship "Soviet-style weapons" to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 20, 2022 Germany promises Ukrainian military assistance in instruction, maintenance Germany promises Ukrainian military assistance in instruction, maintenanceGerman Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has promised that Germany will help Ukraine with military instruction and maintenance of military equipment. In addition, Germany intends to appeal to NATO partners who have "Soviet-style weapons" that can be supplied …
(2022-04-20). Pentagon: Ukraine has received warplanes, parts from NATO states. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 20, 2020 Ukraine receives fighter planes, parts to bolster air force — Pentagon Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia's invasion, the Pentagon said Tuesday, declining to specify the number of aircraft or their origin. The announcement comes a week after US President …
(2022-04-20). Biden pledges more artillery, senators push arms coordinator for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 19, 2022 Biden vows to send Ukraine more artillery as Congress pushes for military aid czar President Joe Biden on Tuesday promised more artillery to Kyiv amid a push among some key lawmakers for a czar to oversee the increasing flow of U.S. military aid to Ukraine. …White House press secretary Jen Psaki …
(2022-04-20). U.S., allies pour arms into Ukraine for war of prolonged attrition. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesApril 20, 2022 US vows more weapons supply to Ukraine, aimed at 'prolonged attrition' to RussiaBy Chen Qingqing and Wan Hengyi While the Russia-Ukraine crisis enters a new phase as fighting in the Donbas region intensifies, the US and its Western allies pledged more military assistance to Kiev, ramping up efforts to pressure and …
(2022-04-20). Defense minister: Israel to supply Ukrainian army with helmets, flak jackets. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Times of IsraelApril 30, 2022 Israel sending helmets and flak jackets to Ukraine, Gantz says Defense Minister Benny Gantz says Israel is working on supplying Ukraine with defensive equipment such as helmets and flak jackets for the nation's emergency services amid Russia's invasion. Gantz speaks to his Ukrainian counterpart following several requests for such equipment …
(2022-04-20). Norway to send 100 Mistral air defense missiles to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 20, 2022 Norway to send about 100 Mistral air defense missiles to Ukraine The head of the Ukrainian President's Office, Andriy Yermak said in a Telegram post, Ukrinform reports. "Norway has decided to send about 100 Mistral air defense missile systems to Ukraine, according to the country's Defense Ministry. And there will be fighter …
(2022-04-20). First-ever talks: Pentagon completing integration of EU into transatlantic military network. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 19, 2022 First-ever defense talks between US, EU near amid Ukraine war …U.S. and European Union officials are preparing a new meeting later this month officials hope will tie the two global players closer together on defense. The event is meant to open an additional trans-Atlantic channel on security matters and complement similar …
(2022-04-20). Biden Expected Announce Another $800 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com President Biden is preparing to announce a new massive military aid package for Ukraine that will be about the same size as the previous $800 million one, If announced, the new package would bring the total military aid for Ukraine pledged by the Biden administration since Russia invaded on February 24 to well over $3 billion. Two US officials
(2022-04-20). Georgia: NATO strengthens grip against Ukraine war backdrop. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ahead of the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago I was scheduled to debate with (against) Appathurai while he was the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia and William Burns, then former American ambassador to NATO and now ambassador to China. But they were replaced with two Atlanticist academics. The debate …
(2022-04-20). Government in the balance: Bulgarian MPs block weapons to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NoviniteApril 20, 2022 Parliament Decided: Bulgaria will send Military Aid to Ukraine but No Weapons See: Bulgarian coalition government could fall over proposed arms sales to Ukraine The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs rejected the two draft decisions on military assistance to Ukraine and only supported the proposal of "We Continue the Change" to provide …
(2022-04-20). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-04-20). Will the US and Germany Turn Mongolia into a Biological Warfare Testing Grounds against Russia and China? journal-neo.org 
The results of Russia's ongoing special operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine reveal with each passing day more and more documentary evidence of the criminal activities of the US and its allies in that country. One of its activities, as the information received has shown, is the development and creation by Washington of biological weapons …
(2022-04-20). Dem Lawmaker Calls Out GOP Fundraising Email That Includes Derogatory Attacks. truthout.org A Michigan state lawmaker's speech is going viral for condemning bigoted remarks from her Republican colleague and for defending those who are trying to protect LGBTQ students' rights and preserve lessons on racism in public school classrooms. |
(2022-04-20). United States: First Black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court. greenleft.org.au Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the 116th justice of the Supreme Court on April 7, reports Malik Miah. While a victory, racism remains central to politics in the US.