(2024-05-09). US Politicians Threaten To Invade International Criminal Court. popularresistance.org US government officials have threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague, telling its Prosecutor Karim Khan that if he issues arrest warrants against Israeli officials over their war crimes in Gaza, the US government could impose sanctions on him, other ICC personnel, and their family members. | US senators even threatened to invade the Hague if it tries to prosecute Israeli officials. | This April, Israel's extreme-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a prominent member of the state security cabinet, called for "total annihilation" of Gaza.
(2024-05-09). Australian youth and students call for immediate release of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "Alongside Bogdan's arrest, students protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza are being suppressed around the world."
(2024-05-09). 'We are in danger because of NATO membership': Turkish Vatan Party is sounding the alarm. uwidata.com 
By Abbas Djuma The chairman of Türkiye's Vatan Party speaks about the influence of the US, Palestine, and Israel, and the future of NATO When I told some of my colleagues and experts on Türkiye that I was going to Istanbul to visit the chairman of Türkiye's Patriotic Party (Vatan Partisi), Doƒüu Perinàßek, the reactions …
(2024-05-09). US Politicians Threaten To Invade Int'l Criminal Court If Israel Faces War Crimes Charges. scheerpost.com 
US Senators sent a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, threatening to impose sanctions and even invade the Hague if it issues arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Biden administration is also pressuring the ICC not to charge Israeli officials over their war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-05-09). 'We are in danger because of NATO membership': Turkish Vatan Party is sounding the alarm. unitedworldint.com By Abbas Djuma The chairman of Türkiye's Vatan Party speaks about the influence of the US, Palestine, and Israel, and the future of NATO When I told some of my colleagues and experts on Türkiye that I was going to Istanbul to visit the chairman of Türkiye's Patriotic Party (Vatan Partisi), Doƒüu Perinàßek, the reactions …
(2024-05-09). US senators threaten ICC with sanctions if Israeli officials are targeted. nationofchange.org This stern admonition, aimed directly at the ICC's prosecutor, comes as the court contemplates charges against Israeli officials for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-09). Pulitzer Winner Nathan Thrall on Israel's "System of Domination" and Biden Pausing Bomb Shipment. democracynow.org 
Jerusalem-based journalist and author Nathan Thrall has been awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for his book, A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy. It tells the story of Israel's occupation of the West Bank through one Palestinian father's quest to seek answers and accountability after his 5-year-old son is involved in a deadly accident. We speak to Thrall about President Biden saying for the first time that he would not supply certain weapons to Israel to be used in an all-out invasion of Rafah. "It is too little, too late," Thrall says. …
(2024-05-09). US Politicians Threaten To Invade Int'l Criminal Court if Israel Faces War Crimes Charges. orinocotribune.com 
US Senators sent a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, threatening to impose sanctions and even invade the Hague if it issues arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Biden administration is also pressuring the ICC not to charge Israeli officials over their war crimes in Gaza. | US government officials have threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague, telling its Prosecutor Karim Khan that if he issues arrest warrants against Israeli officials over their war crimes in Gaza, the US government could impose sanctions on him, other ICC personnel,…
(2024-05-09). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-09). Democrats Protect Speaker Johnson From Greene's Effort To Oust Him. news.antiwar.com House Democrats protected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust him on Wednesday after he pushed forward $95 billion in foreign military aid spending, including $61 billion for the Ukraine proxy war. The House voted overwhelmingly 359-43 to table Greene's effort, with only 32 Democrats and 11 Republicans voting …
(2024-05-09). Putin To Mark Victory Day Emboldened By Ukraine Gains. latintimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Thursday, an event he hopes will rally patriotism as his forces advance in Ukraine.
(2024-05-09). The United States is an obstacle to peace in Gaza. nationofchange.org "What we are doing today is very bad policy," Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said on April 23. "We are aiding and abetting the destruction of the Palestinian people."
(2024-05-09). Visiting Russia is a learning moment, Díaz-Canel states. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel noted here on Thursday, at a meeting with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, that arriving in Russia is a learning moment.
(2024-05-09). Cubans recall USSR's decisive role in victory over fascism. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cubans on Thursday recall the 79th anniversary of the Victory Day over fascism, whose commemoration in Moscow's Red Square was attended by President Miguel Diaz-Canel at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
(2024-05-09). Cuban president has busy agenda in Russia. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The President of the Republic and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Miguel Diaz-Canel, concluded a busy work agenda on the second day of his visit to Russia.
(2024-05-09). China condemns US unilateral sanctions for ties with Russia. plenglish.com Beijing, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Government on Thursday rejected the latest sanctions announced by the United States against nearly 300 international institutions and individuals, including 20 Chinese companies, for alleged links with the Russian military sector.
(2024-05-09). Vladimir Putin meets with Cuban President Diaz-Canel at Kremlin. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met on Thursday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the Grand Kremlin Palace on Thursday, during his working visit to Russia. The meeting took place after the Cuban head of State's participation in the military parade in Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
(2024-05-09). The West Seeks to Distort the Truth About WW2: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin led the commemorative events for the 79th anniversary of Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II. | RELATED: | "We will not allow anyone to threaten us. Our strategic forces are always on alert," he said, adding that Russia will do everything possible to prevent "a world collision." | The Russian president also denounced that "revanchism" is part of the policy of Wester…
(2024-05-09). Russia Has Always Stood by the Cuban People: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel held a meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. | RELATED: | The Russian leader thanked Diaz-Canel for attending the Victory Day Parade and emphasized that Cuba-Russian relations are based on mutual friendship and respect. | "The Soviet Union and modern Russia have always stood by the Cuban people in their struggle for their interest…
(2024-05-09). The Victory Parade takes place on Red Square in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
Leaders of Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other countries arrived in the Russian capital to take part in the celebrations…
(2024-05-09). Ukraine war: Zelensky replaces special operations chief for second time in 6 months, at uncertain time of Russia conflict. scmp.com The shake-up comes at an uncertain time for Ukraine, with Russian troops advancing, taking advantage of Kyiv's manpower shortage, and dwindling ammunition.
(2024-05-09). In France, Xi rejects Macron's call for China to pressure Russia in Ukraine war. wsws.org The summit unfolded under the shadow of French threats to send ground troops to Ukraine, and Russian threats to respond to a NATO ground invasion with nuclear weapons.
(2024-05-09). Genuine socialism will triumph in Ukraine. wsws.org This is the text of the introductory speech delivered by Maxim Goldarb, head of the Union of Left Forces — For a New Socialism party, to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.
(2024-05-09). Roger Waters calls for release of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org In recent days, the campaign for the release of the Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk, who was arrested by the Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU) on April 25 for his socialist opposition to the far-right Zelensky government and the NATO-instigated war between Russia and Ukraine, has gathered momentum.
(2024-05-09). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-09). Watch: Russia marks Victory Day, emboldened by Ukraine war gains. scmp.com The May 9 parade marks the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II and has become one of Russia's most important public holidays.
(2024-05-09). Russia holds military parade to mark victory over Nazi Germany. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russia on Thursday held an annual military parade on Moscow's downtown Red Square to mark the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Addressing troops and guests ahead of the parade, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid his tribute to all the soldiers of the anti-Fascist coalition …
(2024-05-09). Vladimir Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks Victory Day. scmp.com Russian president uses to speech to warn that his nuclear forces were 'always' on alert and that Russia would not tolerate any threats from the West.
(2024-05-09). Russia supports India, queries US over lack of evidence in Pannun case. ptcnews.tv Moscow, May 9: Dismissing US allegations against India regarding a thwarted assassination plot targeting Sikh preacher Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Russian Foreign Ministry has emphasised that Washington has yet to provide credible evidence implicating Indian citizens in the case.Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated during a briefing on Wednesday (local time) that, "According to the information we have, Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the preparation of the murder of a certain GS Pannun. Speculation on thi…
(2024-05-09). Russia accuses US of interference in India's elections amid religious freedom criticism. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Russian foreign ministry has accused the US of attempting to destabilise India during its 2024 Lok Sabha elections, following criticism from a US federal commission regarding alleged violations of religious freedom in New Delhi. According to RT news, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, stated that Washington's lack of understanding of India's national mentality and history leads to unfounded accusations about religious freedoms in the country. Zakharova said such actions were disrespectful to India and constitute interference in its internal affairs.
(2024-05-09). China opposes U.S. sanctions against Chinese companies over Russia. ecns.cn China will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises victimized by the recent U.S. sanctions, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2024-05-09). Anisley y Prisis en valioso cuarto lugar en ensayo del clavados en París. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (JIT).- Las cubanas Anisley García y Prisis Leidy Ruiz anclaron en el cuarto lugar del evento sincronizado de trampolín desde tres metros, en el campeonato internacional convocado para probar la instalación que acogerá el clavados de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024.
(2024-05-09). Atletismo cubano con solo seis figuras a Iberoamericano en Brasil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 may (RHC).- Seis figuras del atletismo cubano intervendrán el fin de semana en el Campeonato Iberoamericano de Cuiabá, Brasil, lo que marca una reducción considerable con respecto a la selección anunciada inicialmente.
(2024-05-09). Russia vows retaliation after UK's expulsion of defense attaché. presstv.ir London says the Russian diplomat is "an undeclared military intelligence officer."
(2024-05-09). Lt. Col. Danny Davis and I Talk Ukraine and the U.S. Military. sonar21.com 
Had my first live chat with retired Lt. Colonel Danny Davis (U.S. Army) on Tuesday and we had what I thought was a healthy, insightful discussion on Ukraine and the non-viability of NATO military options. I will let you judge. The day before I got the invited to do the Tuesday interview, I serendipitously watched the recent debate at the Council on Foreign Relations featuring Danny and Professor John Mearsheimer facing off with two intellectual lightweights — Ambassador Paula Dobryanski and Heather Conley, who heads up the German Marshall Fund. I am posting that video below. Davis and Mearsheimer are…
(2024-05-09). 'Russia Stopped Shelling After…': Jaishankar Recalls How PM Modi's Call To Putin Helped Indians. hindustantimes.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recalled how India got things done for its stranded citizens when the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in 2022. Speaking at a session in New Delhi, Jaishankar said that once students were caught in shelling and the situation was brought under control as soon as PM Narendra Modi dialled Russian President Vladimir Putin. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). After UK, Russia Threatens To Attack France Army; Will Macron Follow-Up On Warnings To Putin. hindustantimes.com Russia, on May 8, warned NATO nation France against sending its troops to war-torn Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson cited recent comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron. Maria Zakharova said there are growing number of French citizens among those killed in Ukraine. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). Despite Putin's 'You'll Lose More' Threat, EU To Give Ukraine Profits From Frozen Russian Assets. hindustantimes.com On May 8, the EU agreed to use profits from Russia's frozen assets to fund aid for Ukraine. The decision was taken during a meeting of EU diplomats, as per the UK outlet The Guardian. The group reached a compromise on using an estimated ‚Ǩ4.4 billion profit to help Ukraine. The final amount that will go to Kyiv will likely be evident in July, as per The Guardian. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). Russia's 5th Ukraine Village Capture In 1 Week? New War Boost For Putin Just Before 'Victory Day'. hindustantimes.com On the day preceding 'Victory Day' festivities, Russia claimed new territorial gains in Ukraine, announcing the capture of two more villages. This development reportedly marks the capture of the fifth settlement by Russia within just one week. Experts believe that Putin is redoubling offensive efforts in Ukraine before Kyiv receives fresh weapons consignments from the United States. Watch the full video for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-09). UK-Russia Tensions Mount: London Expels Putin Diplomat Over 'Spying Charge'; Moscow Says… | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-08). DR: Evil Intentions Against Elections says Senate President. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the president of the Senate of the Dominican Republic, Ricardo de los Santos, said that there is an "unhealthy intention" to discredit the general elections on 19 May, when the new president of the country will be elected until 2028. | Related: | De los Santos urged the majority opposition parties to be more responsible with their statements, reported Diario Libre. | The senator said that the attacks were due to the resul…