(2023-05-16). NATO AWACS participate in Turkish-Azerbaijani air combat exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 15, 2023 NATO AWACS participates in Anatolian Eagle 2023 The NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force (NATO AEW&CF) participated in the Turkish Air Force-led exercise, Anatolian Eagle 2023, at Forward Operating Base Konya, Türkiye, from 26 April to 12 May. During this exercise, the AWACS crew provided command and control support with its …
(2023-05-16). Turkey: NATO-sponsored air combat drills include partners Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMay 11, 2023 Türkiye hosts Exercise Anatolian Eagle with Allies and Partners Türkiye hosted the exercise Anatolian Eagle out of 3rd main Jet Base Konya and provided the multinational participants with realistic combat training opportunities in a high-threat environment from May 5 to 12, 2023. The NATO E-3A provided support through command and …
(2023-05-17). Promulgan ley que despenaliza la eutanasia en Portugal. telesurtv.net La ley fue promulgada tras dos vetos del presidente y dos del Tribunal Constitucional.
(2023-05-16). Biden meets Spanish prime minister Sanchez to discuss war, migration. wsws.org US President Joe Biden and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met at the White House on Friday as Spain is set to assume the EU Council's rotating presidency.
(2023-05-16). In Turkey, the fight for democracy isn't over. therealnews.com 
(2023-05-16). Labor Party of Turkey (EMEP) election statement: United people's struggle will overthrow the one-man regime. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the Labor Party of Turkey (EMEP) statement on the presidential and parliamentary elections held on May 14. | Despite the ruling party's use of state facilities and resources to implement all kinds of restrictions, provocations, censorship and threats against its opponents, the result of the presidential and parliamentary elections was a decline in the mass support of the one-man regime and the AKP's loss of power in parliament. | The AKP did not refrain from terrorizing the environment by recalling at every opportunity the methods of violence used between the 7 Jun…
(2023-05-16). The Heat: Türkiye Election. america.cgtn.com 
Türkiye is headed for a presidential runoff. Voters in Türkiye will be heading back to the ballot box at the end of May to decide who they want as their next president. Longtime leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan fell just short of the 50% required to …
(2023-05-16). West Failed to Depose Erdogan Despite Openly Backing Opposition. dissidentvoice.org 
Although Recep Tayyip Erdogan's victory in the second round of the presidential election in Turkey is almost assured ahead of the second round of votes, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, in case of victory, would alter the country's foreign policy and put the relationship with Russia into a framework that is acceptable to the US. The …
(2023-05-16). Saboteurs Planned to Attack Belarus During May 9 Celebrations. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-16). Ukraine's neoliberalism on steroids, Europe's economic suicide. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Political economists Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, and Mick Dunford analyze the conflict in Ukraine, discussing the aggressive neoliberal reforms being imposed by the Ukrainian government and Europe's suicidal policies.
(2023-05-16). Harm of Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy Might Outweigh Benefit. jamanetwork.com Women who had both ovaries removed during a hysterectomy for a benign condition were more likely to die within 10 years than women who did not, although the link was only significant for those who had surgery between the ages of 45 and 54 years, according to findings from nearly 143‚ÄØ000 women in Denmark.
(2023-05-17). Europeans maneuver into the Arctic dismissing Russia's warnings. plenglish.com Stockholm, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Dismissing Russia's repeated warnings to the West to prevent the Arctic from militarization, 14 European countries will be at the Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 (ACE23) military maneuvers, reported the Swedish Ministry of Defense.
(2023-05-16). "Independent" Ukrainian "Kill List": Run by Nazi Junta, Backed by NATO and Washington. libya360.wordpress.com David Miller Late last year, my name was added to a blacklist published online by the Ukraine Center for Countering Disinformation. I joined over ninety others deemed to be "speakers who promote narratives consonant with Russian propaganda." These included Manuel Pineda and Clare Daly, both leftist Members of the European Parliament (MEP); Also counted are people…
(2023-05-16). Video: Resisting the Silencing of Palestinian Voices in Germany. samidoun.net In this new video, Samidoun Deutschland provides a visual overview of the ongoing work for Palestine in Germany, from postering in the streets, to banner actions, to mass demonstrations — and the attacks by police, particularly in Berlin, also home to likely the largest Palestinian community in Europe. This video comes following the Berlin police's …
(2023-05-16). Clare Daly calls out Ursula Von Der Leyen. youtube.com 
"Nearly every single thing she said was a lie…" Irish MEP Clare Daly calls out Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission for whitewashing the Nakba. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-05-16). Students occupy schools and universities across Europe in climate protest. theguardian.com Twenty-two institutions have been shut down as part of proposed month-long campaign.
(2023-05-16). Peace activists slam plans to pour more weapons into Ukraine war. peoplesworld.org 
LONDON — Anti-war campaigners slammed today British government plans to pour yet more weapons into the war in Ukraine, warning it would be "disastrous for the people of Europe and the world." Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky to his country mansion at Chequers in Buckinghamshire and promised him hundreds more missiles, …
(2023-05-16). 'Independent' Ukrainian 'Kill List' Actually Run By Kiev. popularresistance.org Late last year, my name was added to a blacklist published online by the Ukraine Center for Countering Disinformation. I joined over ninety others deemed to be "speakers who promote narratives consonant with Russian propaganda." | These included Manuel Pineda and Clare Daly, both leftist Members of the European Parliament (MEP); Also counted are people on the right, such as Doug Bandow of the Cato Institute, neocon and former IDF officer Edward Luttwak, a slew of rightist MEPs; Ex CIA officer, Ray McGovern; former military and intelligence figures such as Scott Ritter and Douglas McGregor, as well as academics su…
(2023-05-16). "Collective agreements serve to enforce real wage reductions" wsws.org The meeting focused on the war in Ukraine since the European governments are diverting funds from social spending to war.
(2023-05-16). OTAN inicia ejercicios militares a gran escala en Finlandia. telesurtv.net Aparte de las tropas terrestres de las Fuerzas de Defensa, participarán Fuerza Aérea y Guardia Fronteriza de Finlandia.
(2023-05-16). Military Situation In Iraq On May 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 12, a Turkish serviceman was killed during the Operation Claw Lock in northern Iraq, according to the Turkish MOD; | On May 13, Turkish aircraft struck PKK positions in the Amedi area; | On May 15, Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani held separate meetings with the US and Germany business representatives, reaffirming his cabinet's commitment to creating more investment opportunities in the country; | On May 15, Iraqi warplanes struck ISIS hideouts near Kir…
(2023-05-16). Zelensky's wartime visit to Berlin and Germany's new "Drive to the East" wsws.org Zelensky's visit to Berlin marks a new stage in the intervention of German imperialism in the war in Ukraine. It continues a dark tradition. Already in the 20th century, German imperialism tried twice to subdue Russia militarily and failed. Now the ruling class is trying a third time.
(2023-05-17). Italy: Trade Unions Continue Mobilizations Against Labor Policies. popularresistance.org Mainstream trade unions in Italy, including the Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL), the Italian Confederation of Workers' Trade Unions (CISL), and the Italian Labor Union (UIL), organized a major demonstration in Milan on Saturday, May 13. The unions denounced the economic policies of the right-wing government led by Giorgia Meloni, including proposed cuts to public services and social welfare programs, along with lack of investment in job creation. Cadres from various political groups including the Communist Refoundation Party (PRC) also participated and expressed solidarity with workers.
(2023-05-16). Trade unions in Italy continue mobilizations against government's labor policies, support to Ukraine war. peoplesdispatch.org Working class sections have demanded an increase in wages and pensions at par with inflation, including raising the minimum wages to 10 euros (10.87 US$) per hour, and additional investment in public health, education, transport, and infrastructure…
(2023-05-16). NATO posts video taunting Russia at its border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com May 15, 2023Multinational Corps Northeast NATO is committed to safeguarding Latvia's security …An important component of NATO's deterrence and defence posture is military presence in the eastern part of Alliance territory, including Latvia. NATO has increased its military presence in the Baltic Sea region…Allies are committed to deploying robust and combat-ready forces on the Alliance's …
(2023-05-16). Montenegro: join NATO, subsidize Israeli arms manufacturers. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsMay 16, 2023 Israel's Elbit to supply Montenegro with vehicle-mounted mortar system Israel and Montenegro entered into a government-to-government contract that will see Israel's Elbit Systems supply mortar systems and training equipment to the Balkan nation. The deal, valued at ‚Ǩ20 million (U.S. $21.8 million), is the latest between the two countries. In 2019 …
(2023-05-17). Netherlands Land Grab: Dutch farmers prepare for a battle. expose-news.com Despite the election results and the outrage, the Dutch government is pushing ahead with its plans to destroy Netherlands' agricultural sector. So, on Monday, the chairman of the Farmers Defence Force, Mark …
(2023-05-17). Premier calls on Netherlands to uphold market principles. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang has called on the Netherlands to uphold the spirit of contract and the principles of the market and the World Trade Organization to protect the interests of Chinese and Dutch companies and ensure unimpeded global industry and supply chains.
(2023-05-16). Poland: U.S. deploys first Integrated Battle Command System abroad. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostMay 15, 2023 Poland Receives Integrated Battle Command System for Air Defense Program Northrop Grumman has delivered key Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) components to Poland for its new medium-range air defense program. According to company vice president Rebecca Torzone, the IBCS will provide the country's air defenders with the ability to make faster, …
(2023-05-17). Georgian Airways receives permit to fly to Russia. plenglish.com Tbilisi, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Georgia's national air carrier Georgian Airways received a permit on Tuesday to carry daily flights to Russia starting on May 20, the country's Civil Aviation Agency announced.
(2023-05-17). CIA Publishes Video Telling Russians to Contact Them. news.antiwar.com On Monday, the CIA published a video on YouTube and Telegram urging Russians to contact the agency in an effort to recruit intelligence assets inside Russia. Text at the end of the short video said: "Contact us. Perhaps the people around you don't want to hear the truth. We want to." The video closed with …
(2023-05-17). The Corruption of America Takes a Dangerous Turn. sonar21.com 
Well, at least John Durham finally released a report exploding the claim that Donald Trump and his campaign colluded with the Russians in 2016. That is the "good news." The…
(2023-05-16). Involuntary Servitude in Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-16). Japan to Open NATO Liaison Office: Provocation Against China and Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-16). African Leaders to Seek a Solution to the Ukrainian Conflict. telesurenglish.net South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will propose to Ukraine and Russia the deployment of a high-level African mission to facilitate a peaceful solution to the Ukrainian conflict. | RELATED: | "During this weekend I will present an African leaders' peace mission to President Vladimir Putin and President Volodimir Zelensky via separate phone calls," Ramaphosa said at a joint press conference with Singaporean Prime Minis…
(2023-05-16). A lesson from Russia-Ukraine conflict: Don't go along with U.S. provocations. workers.org 
By Global Times The China-based Global Times published this interview with Sara Flounders April 14. [Global Times] Editor's Note: At the two ends of Eurasia, the U.S. has been provoking Russia through Ukraine and provoking China through the island of Taiwan. What lessons can the world draw from the Russia-Ukraine . . . |
(2023-05-16). On April 25, 1945, U.S. and Russian Soldiers Shook Hands and Made a Pledge For Peace. covertactionmagazine.com There is No Reason it Cannot Happen Again [Below is a speech given by Joseph Wolff, the son of Joseph Polowsky, an American GI from Chicago during World War II who was involved in the famous Elbe River link-up at the end of the war and became a lifelong peace activist, to commemorate the 78th …
(2023-05-16). The United States is making significant efforts to reduce Russia's and China's influence in Central Asia. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-16). African Leaders to Present Peace Plan to Putin and Zelensky. news.antiwar.com South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to host a delegation of African leaders to discuss a potential peace plan for the conflict in Ukraine. "My discussions with the two leaders demonstrated that they are both ready to receive the African leaders and …
(2023-05-16). Russia Hits US-Made Patriot Air Defense System in Kyiv. news.antiwar.com Russia's military said Tuesday that it hit a US-made Patriot air defense system in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with a hypersonic missile, which was later confirmed by a US official. "A high-precision strike by a Kinzhal hypersonic missile system hit a US-made Patriot air defense system," said Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor …
(2023-05-16). Brazil Expects Space Cooperation With Russia in BRICS Framework to Mature. infobrics.org Brazil anticipates its collaboration with Russia on space matters within the framework of BRICS to mature, Brazilian Space Agency Coordinator for Satellites and Applications Rodrigo Leonardi told Sputnik…
(2023-05-16). India-Russia Economic Relations: The New Dimensions. infobrics.org In the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war, India has been purchasing oil from Russia at a discounted price. The US has not opposed this decision publicly but earlier this year, some US officials had alluded to the possibility of imposing sanctions on India for purchase of Russian oil, though the US later on clarified that Washington was not "looking to sanction India"
(2023-05-16). Did Russia just obliterate depleted uranium munitions delivered by UK?>. infobrics.org Russian issued repeated warnings that the hazardous effects of munitions containing depleted uranium would be impossible to control or even assess the exact areas that would be affected. However, the UK's response has been almost completely Pilatian, as London officially rejected bearing responsibility for any possible consequences of the use of depleted uranium munitions.
(2023-05-16). Western media spread lies trying to show "disunity" among Russians. infobrics.org According to unsubstantiated claims by Western big outlets, the head of the Wagner Group would be selling out Russian positions to Ukraine's intelligence.
(2023-05-16). Biden Can Be Charming, but Beijing Should Be Wary. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Pope Francis (L) meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a private audience at The Vatican, May 13, 2023 Simply put, the foreplay has begun. It is not the Ukrainian counteroffensive, stupid! Russia — and China — should expect some nasty surprises. President Vladimir Zelensky's tour of Rome, Berlin and Paris has been…
(2023-05-16). Ukraine: Did Russia Obliterate Depleted Uranium Munitions Delivered by the UK? libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic On May 13, Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) launched a massive all-out strike against numerous targets under the control of the Kiev regime forces. Among other things, the VKS hit several key munitions depots in Western Ukraine, including one in the city of Ternopol. According to the official announcement by the Russian Ministry of…
(2023-05-16). Headlines for May 16, 2023. democracynow.org 200,000 Fled Sudan in First Month of Fighting Between Rival Military Factions, Flooding in Somalia Kills at Least 22, Affects Nearly a Half-Million People, Heat Waves Bake China and West Coast of North America, House Republicans Reject Closing Tax Loopholes as June 1 Deadline on Debt Ceiling Looms, SCOTUS to Review South Carolina Congressional Maps Struck Down over Racist Gerrymandering, Trump-Era Special Prosecutor Faults FBI over Probe of Russian Interference in 2016 Campaign, Ex-Associate Sues Rudy Giuliani, Alleging Rape, Abuse and Harassment, 18-Year-Old with Assault Rifle Kills 3, Injures 6 in New Mexico, V…
(2023-05-16). Former National Security Officials In New York Times Ad: 'War Is A Racket'. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, a group of former high-ranking national security fellows, the Eisenhower Media Network, released an open letter appearing as a full-page ad in the New York Times, calling for a diplomatic end to the Russia-Ukraine war. | The ad — which can be seen here — includes an important timeline of events and a map showing U.S./NATO military bases near Russia and a comparison of what that would look like if the "shoe were on the other foot." | The letter states: "The immediate cause of this disastrous war in Ukraine is Russia's invasion. Yet the plans and actions to expand NATO to Russia's borders se…
(2023-05-16). The West's Economic War On Russia Has Failed. popularresistance.org The US with its EU vassals in tow has carried out a two-pronged attack on Russia. The first is Joe Biden's cruel proxy war on Russia, with its cynical use of Ukrainians as cannon fodder. The second prong is the sanctions war designed to destroy Russia's economy. | The economic war is a failure. Russia has won. This verdict comes not from a Russia-friendly source but from two well-known British publications. One is the UK's oldest political magazine, The Spectator. The other is The Daily Telegraph, a British broadsheet that supports the Ukraine war and has always endorsed Conservative candidates. Boris Johnson was…
(2023-05-16). Chief Of Ukrainian Intelligence Insists "Kiev Is Terrorist" But Its Sponsors Do Not Care. southfront.org 
click to see full-size image | The terrorist Kiev regime is openly declaring its responsibility for terrorist attacks against the Russians. The so-called "international community" is turning a blind eye and continues arming the terrorists in Ukraine. | On May 16, the narcissistic head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Major General Kirill Budanov once again de facto took responsibility for assassinations of Russian public figures. He makes such claims on a regular basis and…
(2023-05-16). Kiev Lies, US Suffers Losses: Russian Missiles Destroyed Patriot System, Other Targets In Kiev. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the night of May 16, Russian forces launched another massive attack on the military facilities of the AFU in Ukraine. According to Ukrainian reports explosions thundered in the capital, as well as in the Kiev, Kharkiv, Kramatorsk and Cherkasy regions. | The main direction of the recent attack was the Ukrainian capital Kiev, where the air defence systems provided by NATO states was active for several hours. The head of the local military administration called the attack on the city "e…
(2023-05-16). Military Situation In Syria On May 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 16, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 2 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Aleppo province; | On May 15, the Russian Military Police carried out a one-sided patrol in the countryside of Ain al-Arab; | On May 15, three people were killed by unknown missile attack on a bus in Sukhnah Desert; | On May 15, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Taqad; | On May 15, SAA artillery shelled po…
(2023-05-16). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed a US Patriot missile system in Kiev; | The Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Chasov Yar; | The AFU struck an assault group of Russian forces southwest of Bakhmut; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 3 control points, 4 artillery units, 5 radio-electronic combat stations, 1 ammo depot in the past 24 hours; | Russian forces destroyed 4 motor vehicles in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 2 infantry vehicles, 1 Akatsiya self-propelle…
(2023-05-16). Russia is WINNING NATO's Long War in Ukraine w/ Brian Berletic and Reporterfy Media. thealtworld.com Host Danny Haiphong joined Brian Berletic on Reporterfy Media to discuss the future of the Ukraine conflict as Russia has gained momentum despite NATO's attempts to wage a permanent war in the region.
(2023-05-16). 'Death Outlives War': Analysis Estimates Post-9/11 US Conflicts Killed Over 4.5 Million. scheerpost.com 
"The United States government, while not solely responsible for the damage, has a significant obligation to invest in humanitarian assistance and reconstruction in post-9/11 war zones," said the author of a new report.
(2023-05-16). Khmelnytskyi — Did Russia Vaporize Depleted Uranium Shells? sonar21.com 
Russia's aerial attack on the Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi is catching quite a bit of attention because of reports of a spike in Gamma rays following multiple, massive explosions. Educated…
(2023-05-16). Special Counsel John Durham Exonerates Donald Trump of "Russiagate" thealtworld.com Durham's long awaited Justice Department report concludes that the FBI investigation was politically motivated and that the FBI should never have investigated Trump. Durham concludes that The Justice Department and FBI "failed to uphold their mission" when they created a false narrative for the purpose of discrediting the President of the United States. But Durham didn't indict the criminals who "failed to uphold their mission." | In other words the FBI's creation of a false narrative in order to severely influence an election is "devastating to the FBI," but there is no accountability for the FBI criminals. | In…
(2023-05-16). CIA encourages Russians to spy on their own country. youtube.com 
The CIA has published a video encouraging Russians to spy on their own country through a telegram channel named "Securely Contacting CIA" to enable snitches to make contact. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-05-16). Russia's Maria Zakharova Punching Downwards at NATO Simpleton Ursula von der Leyen. strategic-culture.org At day's end, we must choose one of two sides, the side of those, like the Palestinians and Russian speakers who resist, or of those who rob and murder them. |
(2023-05-16). Selected Articles: This War Is the Big One: "The Objective Is to Destroy Russia and the Russian Empire" globalresearch.ca 
By Every uncompromised world politician and citizen of the world, who against great odds, have kept themselves informed …
(2023-05-16). Britain's undeclared war with Russia. wsws.org All that has prevented a direct war breaking out between Britain and Russia is the Kremlin's restraint, fearing the triggering of NATO's collective defence clause.
(2023-05-16). Why I'm pro-Russia & pro-Rage Against the War Machine: anti-imperialists can't win with idealism By: Rainer Shea. midwesternmarx.com 
When somebody rejects all of the practical paths towards fighting imperialism and class exploitation, on the basis that they feel we should be taking a purer path, then you had better make sure this other path is viable. If it's not viable, and they're saying this simply to complain rather than to offer a serious alternative, then you shouldn't even entertain them. Because what's the point of validating somebody who has nothing constructive to say? Unless an option …
(2023-05-17). Summit set to boost ties with Central Asia. ecns.cn The summit takes place against the backdrop of the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, mounting geopolitical competition and the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
(2023-05-17). Putin, Prigozhin and the Wagner Group. sonar21.com Judge Napolitano and I had another good chat about the current situation in Ukraine. We also touch on Jack Teixeira.
(2023-05-16). A Timely Call for Peace in Ukraine by U.S. National Security Experts. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-16). Biden can be charming, but Beijing should be wary of sequels. peoplesdispatch.org Is the Biden Administration in a position to overcome the influential body of opinion in the US who also happen to be in alliance with top officials in Ukraine's corridors of power?
(2023-05-16). The Azov-Patriot Front Agenda, Did Depleted Uranium Explode In Ukraine & Is It Dangerous? thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/15/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-05-16). Sowing Seeds of Plunder: A Lose-Lose Situation in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Colin Todhunter War and Theft: The Takeover of Ukraine's Agricultural Land: Oligarchs and financial interests are expanding control over Ukraine's agricultural land with help and financing from Western financial institutions. It's a lose-lose situation for Ukrainians. While they are dying to defend their land, financial institutions are insidiously supporting the consolidation of farmland by oligarchs…
(2023-05-16). Is the UK sending military equipment to enrich the oligarchs who own Ukraine? expose-news.com Ukraine isn't in the news much anymore and perhaps that's because some curious things are happening that corporate media can't easily explain without incriminating the very regimes they've supported, and themselves. After …
(2023-05-16). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-16). "Exceptional In Its Density" Attack On Ukrainian Capital. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-16). Washington Post Interview With NATO Boss Stinks. Here's Why. strategic-culture.org The scripted interview made some comical errors on Stoltenberg's part, which he might not have made if it was real, Martin Jay writes. | Can there be anything on the net right now, about the Ukraine war, more hilarious, disingenuous and darn right crackers than the "interview" between the Washington Post and the NATO secretary Jens Stoltenberg? | As a media event, it might not have appeared on your timeline, given that not ONE single western media outlet chose to write it up as a veritable news item in itself. The reason for this is that most editors smelt a rat and chose to ignore it. | The rat was simply that t…
(2023-05-16). IYSSE holds successful anti-war meetings in Munich, Bochum and Frankfurt. wsws.org Under the title "The war in Ukraine and how to stop it," the IYSSE shed light on the historical, economic and political causes of the war and an international socialist strategy to end it.
(2023-05-16). Imran Khan and the independence of Pakistan. thealtworld.com 
Pakistan has never been independent. It has always remained a toy in the hands of the United Kingdom and the United States. During the Western war against the Afghan communist regime, it became a rear base for Bin Laden's mujahideen and Arab fighters. However, for the past decade, a cricket champion like no other has been trying to liberate it, make peace with India and create social services: Imran Khan. | The Pakistani population is rising up against its army and its political personnel. Everywhere, demonstrations are forming in support of the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, who has just been released but is…