Daily Archives: April 29, 2024

2024-04-29: News Headlines

teleSUR (2024-04-29). US Skyrocketing Military Spending Upsets World. telesurenglish.net A recently released report showed that defense spending by the United States — the world's largest military spender — accounted for nearly 40 percent of world's total military expenditures in 2023. | RELATED: | In the latest move of aggressive U.S. military spending, President Joe Biden signed a US$95-billion foreign aid bill, which includes more military aid for Ukraine and Israel. | With its skyrocketing military spe…

Angela (2024-04-29). Friday 5/3: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2024-04-29). Friday 5/3: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Roger D. Harris (2024-04-29). US Congress Makes Downpayment on World War III. dissidentvoice.org The US Congress authorized a $95 billion military aid package for continuing the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as for war preparations against China. This represents, in effect, a downpayment on World War III. US President Joe Biden, reading from a playbook that could well have been scripted by George Orwell, announced: "it's …

Kim Petersen (2024-04-29). Is US Officialdom Insane? dissidentvoice.org A foreboding article was published on April 24. It was pointed out that China had provided a berth to a Russian ship Angara that is purportedly "tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers." Reuters cited Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) — that boasts of itself to be "the world's oldest and the UK's leading defence and …

infobrics (2024-04-29). Western media sees spies and saboteurs everywhere. infobrics.org An espionage scandal in Austria and the ongoing anti-Russian propaganda of the German and Swiss media are poisoning the political atmosphere in Europe.

infobrics (2024-04-29). Another US pilot confirms F-16s in Ukraine are toast. infobrics.org John Baum, a retired US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel who flew over 2,300 hours as an F-16 pilot, stated that "F-16s from Ukraine going against Russia — absolutely, without a doubt, the toughest scenario that the F-16 will have off of its nose".

infobrics (2024-04-29). Russia-India Signs Agreement to Operate Large Research Hub in New Delhi. infobrics.org The Higher School of Economics (HSE) and the University of Delhi entered into an agreement on strategic cooperation and joint actions…

infobrics (2024-04-29). NATO soldiers already in Ukraine. infobrics.org NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has admitted that "several NATO allies have men and women in uniform at the embassies" (in Ukraine), but claimed they are merely "giving advice".

infobrics (2024-04-29). Kiev regime losing more than a thousand soldiers per day on the front lines. infobrics.org There is a true humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, with the neo-Nazi regime forcibly recruiting inexperienced people and sending them to certain death on the battlefield.

infobrics (2024-04-29). Europe and the BRICS: Will There Be a Crossover During 2024's Summit. infobrics.org There is increasing interest from European countries in BRICS, with speculation about their attendance at the summit in Russia…

infobrics (2024-04-29). BRICS: Egypt's Role in the Union – Here's What We Need to Know. infobrics.org According to economist Shaima Sherif, Egypt's trade partnership with the BRICS countries is expected to focus on food security, especially due to Russia's key role as Egypt's main supplier of imported wheat…

infobrics (2024-04-29). New survey finds that most Americans consider Trump a "success" and disapprove of Biden. infobrics.org CNN purposefully omits question on Ukraine from its newest survey.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-04-29). US Congress Makes Downpayment on World War III: US President Proclaims Enduring Peace. libya360.wordpress.com Roger D. Harris President Biden on Wednesday announces the signing of a $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Ukraine says the aid is critical as it seeks to regain momentum on the battlefield from Russia. Evan Vucci/AP The US Congress authorized a $95 billion military aid package for continuing the wars…

Brian Berletic (2024-04-29). UK Unveils "Lethal" Challenger 3, Failing to Learn Lessons from Ukraine. thealtworld.com The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense However, with few exceptions, the details of the Challenger 3 main battle tank produced under a nearly $990 million contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems provides only the latest example of Western military industrial production em…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-04-29). UK Unveils "Lethal" Challenger 3, Failing to Learn Lessons from Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense announced that the "UK's most lethal tank" has rolled off the production line. The same statement would claim that British Army soldiers are "one step closer to getting their hands on one of Europe's most lethal tanks — the Challenger 3." However, with few exceptions, the details of the Challenger 3 main…

Steve Early (2024-04-29). Between Big Money and A Black Socialist. counterpunch.org In late October, 2018, East Bay DSA members and other progressives organized a pre-election rally at a Berkeley High School auditorium. A wildly-cheering crowd of several thousand came to hear Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Welcoming everyone to the event was 34-year old Jesse Arreguin, who was backed by Sanders when he

Lauren Lassabe Shepherd (2024-04-29). College Administrators are Falling Into a Tried and True Trap Laid by the Right. counterpunch.org Interrogations of university leaders spearheaded by conservative congressional representatives. Calls from right-wing senators for troops to intervene in campus demonstrations. Hundreds of student and faculty arrests, with nonviolent dissenters thrown to the ground, tear-gassed and tased. We've been here before. In my book "Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars in Modern America,"

Ahmed Adel (2024-04-29). More Than Half of Americans Criticise Financing $61 Billion to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Uriel Araujo (2024-04-29). The Deployment of NATO Combat Troops in Ukraine, "Arriving in Large Numbers" globalresearch.ca

Mike Whitney (2024-04-29). Ukraine War: Washington Moves On to Plan B. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2024-04-29). New Book About NATO By Medea Benjamin and David Swanson. davidswanson.org NATO What You Need To Know By MEDEA BENJAMIN and DAVID SWANSON "An indispensable primer. It can save your life — indeed all of our lives…NATO is a clear and present danger to world peace, a war machine run amok." — Jeffrey D. Sachs "Read this book to understand how NATO promotes a logic of …

Ragip Soylu (2024-04-29). Turkey backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the next Nato chief. middleeasteye.net Turkey backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the next Nato chief | Ankara expects Rutte to be more sensitive on fight against terrorism and consider Turkish input in running Nato | | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (L) during a joint press c…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-04-29). Jardines del Rey, perfect setting for FITCuba 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair FITCuba 2024 will be held May 1 through 5 in Jardines del Rey, a place preferred by many travelers, especially Russians and Europeans in general, according to authorities.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-04-29). Jardines del Rey, perfect setting for FITCuba 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair FITCuba 2024 will be held May 1 through 5 in Jardines del Rey, a place preferred by many travelers, especially Russians and Europeans in general, according to authorities.

tvbrics (2024-04-29). All about innovations in Russia from 1 May. tvbrics.com Several new rules and laws will come into effect…

WSWS (2024-04-29). Australian defence minister in Ukraine, backs US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org Marles' visit confirmed that Australia is now providing lethal aid to Ukraine, making it a de facto participant in the US-NATO conflict with Russia.

themoscowtimes (2024-04-29). Russia Claims Capture of Another Ukrainian Village Near Avdiivka. themoscowtimes.com In its daily briefing on Monday, Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces had "liberated" the village of Semenivka, around 5 kilometers west of Avdiivka.

WSWS (2024-04-29). US to send largest weapons shipment yet to Ukraine. wsws.org On Friday, the US Defense Department announced it was sending its largest weapons order to Ukraine to date, totaling $6 billion, after President Joe Biden signed into law a $95 billion military spending bill last Wednesday.

unitedEditor (2024-04-29). Is the Istanbul option gaining strength again in the Ukrainian conflict? uwidata.com Ukraine has refused to conclude peace talks in Istanbul in April 2022 due to a number of Russian demands. This was reported by the German newspaper Die Welt. The draft treaty shows that the countries agreed on the conditions for ending the conflict. Only a few points remained unresolved, which were to be personally discussed …

themoscowtimes (2024-04-29). Ukraine Says Resisting Heavy Attacks Along Eastern Front Amid Russian Advance. themoscowtimes.com The Ukrainian army said Monday it "repulsed 55 attacks" in several villages north and west of the village of Novobakhmutivka.

WSWS (2024-04-29). US Secretary of State's visit to China: An exercise in confrontation and bullying. wsws.org At the top of the list of US demands was the insistence that China assist the US and its NATO allies in crippling the Russian economy, particularly its war industries.

themoscowtimes (2024-04-29). Russia's Ishim River Swells to Record High Amid Widespread Flooding. themoscowtimes.com Authorities in the Tyumen region said the high water levels have led to a traffic jam stretching around 60 kilometers along a major highway.

themoscowtimes (2024-04-29). 2 Police Officers Killed in Gun Attack in Russia's North Caucasus. themoscowtimes.com A firefight broke out late Sunday when the unidentified attackers approached officers on duty and fired an explosive device in their direction.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-04-29). Ajedrecista Elier Miranda se coronó en Veracruz. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (JIT).- El cubano Elier Miranda puso ritmo triunfal a su despedida para apoderarse del trono en el Campeonato Nacional de Ajedrez de Veracruz, en México.

teleSUR, idg, JDO (2024-04-29). Asesinan en Chocó a líder social colombiano Yarlinton Robledo. telesurtv.net La ciudadanía reclama acciones concretas por parte de la administración municipal, ante el aumento de la violencia y la inseguridad en la región.

teleSUR, idg, JDO (2024-04-29). Asesinan en Chocó a líder social colombiano Yarlinton Robledo. telesurtv.net La ciudadanía reclama acciones concretas por parte de la administración municipal, ante el aumento de la violencia y la inseguridad en la región.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-04-29). Indepaz reporta nueva masacre en el Cauca, suroeste de Colombia. telesurtv.net Con este hecho ya son tres las masacres registradas durante este año en el departamento del Cauca y 21 en todo el país.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-04-29). Indepaz reporta nueva masacre en el Cauca, suroeste de Colombia. telesurtv.net Con este hecho ya son tres las masacres registradas durante este año en el departamento del Cauca y 21 en todo el país.

presstv.ir (2024-04-29). Ukraine's Zelensky pleas for Patriot missiles, NATO membership. presstv.ir Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once again pleads for more air defenses and Kiev's accession to the EU and NATO.

presstv.ir (2024-04-29). Russia's Navalny did not die on Putin's order: US intelligence. presstv.ir Media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, reported that US intelligence agencies did not dispute Putin's culpability in Navalny's death.

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