2020-04-28: Social Media Postees

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World economy faces a $5 trillion hit, like losing UK AND France
graham | truepublica.org.uk | 2020-04-28
The coronavirus pandemic is set to rob the global economy of more than $5 trillion of growth over the next two years, greater than the annual output of Japan or both the UK and France combined That's the warning from Wall Street banks as the world plunges into its deepest peacetime recession since the 1930s, …
truepublica.org.uk/newsbits/world-economy-faces-a-5-trillion-hit-like-losing-uk-and-france/

Spain's Podemos party acquiesces to legal persecution of its member Isabel Serra
wsws.org | 2020-04-28
Serra was sentenced to a draconian 18 months in prison and a €2000 fine for attending a protest against the eviction of a disabled person in a working class area of Madrid.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/28/pode-a28.html

The Corporate Food System is Making the Coronavirus Crisis Worse
Walden Bello | counterpunch.org | 2020-04-28
The global food system has been very much front and center in the COVID-19 story. Everyone, of course, is aware that hunger is closely tracking the virus as its wreaks havoc in both the global North and global South. Indeed, one can say that, unlike in East Asia, Europe, and the U.S., in South Asia,…
counterpunch.org/2020/04/28/the-corporate-food-system-is-making-the-coronavirus-crisis-worse/

The Corporate Food System is Making the Coronavirus Crisis Worse
Walden Bello | counterpunch.org | 2020-04-28
The global food system has been very much front and center in the COVID-19 story. Everyone, of course, is aware that hunger is closely tracking the virus as its wreaks havoc in both the global North and global South. Indeed, one can say that, unlike in East Asia, Europe, and the U.S., in South Asia,…
counterpunch.org/2020/04/28/the-corporate-food-system-is-making-the-coronavirus-crisis-worse/

The U.S. Wants to "Purchase" Greenland from Denmark
Andrew Korybko | globalresearch.ca | 2020-04-28
The US' plan to leverage economic aid to Greenland for strategic ends is exactly the same thing that it accuses China of doing in Africa, suggesting that its infowar against Beijing's Belt & Road Initiative is driven more by jealousy …
globalresearch.ca/us-doing-same-thing-greenland-accuses-china-doing-africa/5711136

New Zealand eases lockdown as coronavirus tamed in Australasia
The Canary | thecanary.co | 2020-04-28
New Zealand has eased a strict lockdown amid hopeful signs coronavirus (Covid-19) has been all but vanquished in Australasia for the moment.But elsewhere, Brazil is emerging as a potential new hotspot for infections, and fresh doubts have been raised over whether Japan would be able to host the already postponed Olympic Games next year.Europe and some US states are also continuing to gradually ease limits on movement and commerce as they try to restart their economies.But in a reminder of the virus's increasing toll, president Donald Trump said the numbers of deaths could reach 70,000 in the US, after putting the…
thecanary.co/global/world-news/2020/04/28/new-zealand-eases-lockdown-as-coronavirus-tamed-in-australasia/

Under Europe's Strictest Lockdown, the World Is As Narrow as a Window
Ben Ehrenreich | thenation.com | 2020-04-28
Under Europe's Strictest Lockdown, the World Is As Narrow as a Window…
thenation.com/article/society/coronavirus-quarantine-spain/

A cautious reopening, but gatherings still off the cards: How Europe is lifting its lockdown
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Across Europe, leaders have made tentative steps toward easing their countries' coronavirus lockdowns. However, a return to total normality has been all but written off for the year. | The Austrian government announced on Tuesday that the spread of the coronavirus has slowed to a point where restrictions can now be lifted. Health Minister Rudolf Anschober said that Austrians may freely leave their homes from May 1, with public gatherings to follow in the near future. Though social distancing rules will still apply, businesses like hairdressers will reopen, followed two weeks later by cafes and restaurants, and…
rt.com/news/487167-europe-coronavirus-lockdown-lifting/

IranAir to launch special flights from Tbilisi, Milan to Tehran amid pandemic
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-28
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA)

Under Europe's Strictest Lockdown, the World Is Only As Big as Our Windows
Ben Ehrenreich | thenation.com | 2020-04-28
Under Europe's Strictest Lockdown, the World Is Only As Big as Our Windows…
thenation.com/article/society/coronavirus-quarantine-spain/

Europe must take serious stances against US anti-human actions
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-28
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA)

COVID-19 and the Rise of the Police State
David Skripac | globalresearch.ca | 2020-04-28
In December 1917, Europe was immersed in the First World War–one of the most vicious, insane wars the world had ever witnessed. After learning about the high casualty toll and the horrific nature of trench warfare, which included the use …
globalresearch.ca/covid-19-rise-police-state/5711076

Germany: IG Metall and works council force Volkswagen workers back despite coronavirus danger
wsws.org | 2020-04-28
Production is starting up again at Volkswagen ' s main plant, the largest car factory in Europe with 63,000 employees , as the company plays roulette with the health and lives of its workforce.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/28/volk-a28.html

Ukraine denies Armenian genocide, refers instead to 'tragic events of April'
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Deputy foreign minister of Ukraine Vasyl Bodnar has urged government agencies to refrain from using the term 'genocide' when referring to the murder of Armenians a century ago, as it would go against Kiev's political interests. | An estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1922. Bodnar outlined the reasons for refusing to recognise the events as genocide in a letter to government officials, which was subsequently leaked to Facebook by a member of the Verkovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament. | According to Bodnar, these events do not fit the UN definition of genocide, whic…
rt.com/news/487169-ukraine-armenian-genocide-turkey/

Power transmission project between Iran, Armenia underway despite Covid-19 outbreak
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-28
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA)

Iran, Armenia emphasize transferring experiences in fight against COVID-19
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-28
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA)

No need to extend Covid-19 home quarantine: Austria to let people out from May 1 and allow gatherings soon
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Austrians will soon be able to walk with no restrictions and gather in groups of 10, as coronavirus measures will be gradually lifted starting next month. | The easing of the self-isolation measures was announced by Health Minister Rudolf Anschober, who said that the spread of the novel coronavirus remains quite slow and the forecast for the upcoming month looks "very good." He also said that the nation has coped with the epidemic "very well," all thanks to the population, which "made it possible." | The minister then said that going out will be permitted again starting from May 1, although a "minimal distance…
rt.com/news/487092-austria-covid-quarantine-end-gatherings/

'We must learn to live with Covid-19': French PM says lockdown easing over risk of economic collapse, '2nd wave' still possible
rt.com | 2020-04-28
France's Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced that the country will begin to ease its lockdown on May 11, adding that the country has never before faced such a situation

France: Unions Call for May 1st Demonstration
telesurenglish.net | 2020-04-28
French Union organizations convoked members to celebrate Workers Day, despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. The groups stated they would demonstrate through social media to comply with COVID-19 preventive measures. | RELATED: | ILO: Companies Must Increase Protection During Labor Reopening | The General Confederation of Labour (CGT), the United Federation of Trade Unions (FSU), the Union Syndicale Solidaires (USS), the National Union of Students of France (UNEF), the Union Nationa…
telesurenglish.net/news/-france-unions-call-for-may-1st-demonstrations-20200428-0008.html

Driver who rammed police motorcyclists in Paris pledged allegiance to ISIS, prosecutor says
rt.com | 2020-04-28
A letter pledging allegiance to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) was discovered in the car of the man who rammed his vehicle into two police motorcyclists in the suburbs of Paris on Monday, seriously injuring both officers. | The note was discovered along with a knife, France's anti-terrorism prosecutor (PNAT) said in a statement. Due to the finding, an investigation of "attempted murder of government officials in connection with the membership of a terrorist organization" has been launched, the office added. | In the letter, the driver pledged allegiance to IS and promised to sacrifice his life for the goal…
rt.com/news/487158-paris-ramming-driver-isis/

WATCH: Raging inferno CONSUMES warehouse in Bremen, Germany, sending vast plumes of black smoke skyward
rt.com | 2020-04-28
A ferocious inferno has ripped through a timber warehouse in the German port city of Bremen, forcing police to cordon the area off as firefighters battle the blaze. | Police report the warehouse in Louis-Krages-Strasse caught fire late Tuesday morning, with flames rising up to 15 meters (50ft) above the scorched structure, while the thick plumes of smoke extend upward some 200 meters (656ft) or more into the sky, causing ash to rain down across the city. | Eyewitness video from the scene shows the sheer ferocity and intensity of the blaze as it consumes the vast quantities of timber contained inside the wareho…
rt.com/news/487108-massive-fire-bremen-videos-germany/

Covid-19 Is the Perfect Catalyst for Trump's War Against China
Johanna Ross | globalresearch.ca | 2020-04-28
The phrase 'Yellow Peril'

Growing resistance in Germany to the opening up of schools
wsws.org | 2020-04-28
"From the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, I have only seen economic interests at work," said one high school student.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/28/germ-a28.html

9/11 Truth and Giulietto Chiesa, 1940-2020. His Legacy Will Live
Consensus911 | globalresearch.ca | 2020-04-28
The 9/11 Consensus Panel mourns the loss of the great Italian journalist, Giulietto Chiesa, whose life was devoted to upholding the foundations of democracy, not just in his native Italy, but in Russia and worldwide. | The Consensus Panel was …
globalresearch.ca/911-truth-and-giulietto-chiesa-1940-2020/5711047

Italy's Covid-19 daily death toll JUMPS as number of cases passes 200,000 milestone
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Italy suffered a jump in Covid-19 fatalities on Tuesday as the illness claimed 382 more lives. It comes as the total number of people infected since the outbreak began in the Mediterranean country topped the 200,000 mark. | Tuesday's total was an increase of 49 on Monday's figure and represented the highest number of deaths from the disease in four days. The number of new confirmed cases also increased on Tuesday, and the tally of 2,091 was enough to push Italy past the 200,000 milestone. | The coronavirus has wreaked havoc in Italy since it first emerged there on February 21. With 27,359 fatalities the countr…
rt.com/news/487155-italy-breaks-coronavirus-200000-marker/

Why are more men dying from COVID-19 than women?
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-04-28
Men appear to be hit harder by COVID-19 than women. Early data from China and the World Health Organization (WHO) show that more men than women are dying from COVID-19. Other countries like Spain and Italy also are seeing higher death rates among men. But why might that be? Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/why-are-more-men-dying-from-covid-19-than-women/

Why a Mayo Clinic expert has grave concerns about second wave of COVID-19
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-04-28
As states look toward beginning to reopen their economies, health experts are warning of a possible second wave of COVID-19 that could emerge later this year and make for an even more dire health crisis. Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic COVID-19 expert, offers his insight on the effect of a potential second wave of …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/why-a-mayo-clinic-expert-has-grave-concerns-about-second-wave-of-covid-19/

Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 news briefing with Dr. Greg Poland
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-04-28
On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, covers the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Poland discusses current outbreak numbers, why there may be a second wave of infections, and research on a vaccine. Click the player below: Mayo Clinic Q&A is …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-qa-news-briefing-with-dr-greg-poland/

Portugal to lift state of emergency from May 3, reopening of economy will be 'slow process'
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Portugal's lockdown will be lifted from May 3 but the reopening of the economy will be a slow and gradual process, the country's president said on Tuesday. | "What matters in this new phase is that the Portuguese know that containment remains important so we must take small steps and constantly evaluate [the situation]," President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa told a news conference. He announced that Sunday will mark the end of a state of emergency first imposed last month, Reuters reported. | Most non-essential services were shut on March 18 to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
rt.com/newsline/487133-portugal-lift-emergency-reopening/

Lavrov, Zarif dismiss US new plot for JCPOA as 'unfeasible'
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-28
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA)

US' new allegations against Iran pessimistic: Ulyanov
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-28
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA)

BRICS Bank to Allocate $15 Billion to Economic Recovery
telesurenglish.net | 2020-04-28
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Tuesday announced that the New Development Bank (NDB) will allocate USD15 billion to economic recovery projects. | RELATED: | The Solution to the Libyan War Must Be Political, Russia Says | "We have decided to create a special credit instrument to finance economic recovery projects in the countries. It is expected t…
telesurenglish.net/news/BRICS-Bank-to-Allocate-15-Billion-to-Economic-Recovery-20200428-0006.html

Arctic test drive: Russia's DRIVERLESS KAMAZ TRUCKS brave frosty terrain in epic VIDEO
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Known for their robust designs, KAMAZ trucks took on many roles, from competing in the Dakar Rally to carrying troops and supplies. This time, they were put to the ultimate test in the far north, with no one in the driver's seat. | …
rt.com/russia/487077-kamaz-driverless-trucks-arctic/

Russia in contact with Libya parties, says political means needed to resolve conflict
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Moscow has reiterated that it is only possible to resolve the Libyan issue through political and diplomatic means, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. | Russia "firmly believes that the only way to resolve the situation in Libya is through progress on the political and diplomatic track, as well as through political and diplomatic communication between the parties," the Kremlin spokesman said. Russia continues to maintain contact with all parties in Libya, Peskov noted. | Libyan National Army Commander Khalifa Haftar said on Monday that his forces had "a popular mandate" to rule the co…
rt.com/newsline/487118-libya-conflict-political-kremlin/

Putin prolongs nationwide paid leave and partial lockdown until May 11 as daily Covid-19 infections surge
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Russians will have to self-isolate until May 11, President Vladimir Putin has said, as the country braces itself for the peak of the Covid-19 epidemic, which has infected over 95,000 people nationwide. | The move, which Putin announced during a closely watched address, comes as the previous April 30 deadline was set to expire. That date was set on April 2, and involved a combination of partial lockdowns and paid holidays for all Russians working in non-essential roles. | The gradual removal of the coronavirus lockdown measures will begin from May 12, Putin said, giving the government a week to come up with rec…
rt.com/russia/487112-putin-extends-covid19-lockdown-may/

New Anti-China Propaganda Uses Russiagate Playbook
Dave DeCamp | globalresearch.ca | 2020-04-28
A rabid anti-China propaganda campaign has spread through the media since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The hysteria seems to be just as contagious as the virus, as Americans are bombarded with anti-China stories from the pages of The …
globalresearch.ca/new-anti-china-propaganda-uses-russiagate-playbook/5711107

Man vs machine: Russian scientists develop AI that can assess and train human cognitive abilities through simulated combat
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Russian researchers have created a computer game which can assess a human player's decision-making speed and their powers of prediction, using trials by combat against an AI-powered opponent. | The team at the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE) sought to measure the human players' numeracy skills, logical ability, reaction times and predictive intuition while making decisions under rapidly changing conditions. | The humans were confronted by multiple active AI-powered opponents governed by a complex mathematical algorithm. Their task was simple: eliminate all AI opponents on the limite…
rt.com/russia/487123-russian-scientists-simulator-cognitive-abilities/

Putin Extends National Paid Leave to May 11
telesurenglish.net | 2020-04-28
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday extended the national paid leave introduced to contain the spread of COVID-19 to May 11. | RELATED: | China Issues Warning to U.S. Military Ship in Disputed Waters | "We are now facing a new, perhaps the most intense stage in the fight against the epidemic. The risks of getting infected have reached a climax. The threat, the mortal danger of the virus persists, and this can affect everyone," Putin said in a televised address to the nat…
telesurenglish.net/news/Putin-Extends-National-Paid-Leave-to-May-11-20200428-0015.html

Serbia cautiously eases lockdown, plans to restart public transport
rt.com | 2020-04-28
Serbia will resume bus and rail services and allow commercial flights as part of its cautious easing of the nationwide lockdown as the rate of coronavirus infections slows, health authorities said on Tuesday. | Passenger air transport, suspended in March when Serbia introduced a state of emergency and closed its borders, will be possible from May 18, epidemiologist Branislav Tiodorovic told reporters. Commuter transport in major cities, including the capital Belgrade, will be restored in the first half of May, along with rail and bus services. Shopping malls, cafes and restaurants will also reopen on the condi…
rt.com/newsline/487151-serbia-restart-public-transport/

'The Old Man and the Singer' to go on screen at Visions du Réel Filmfest
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-28
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA)

Turkey sends medical supplies, protective equipment to US
rt.com | 2020-04-28
A military plane from Turkey carrying medical supplies and protective equipment headed for the United States on Tuesday to deliver aid to its NATO ally battling the coronavirus outbreak. | The US, which has the highest death toll and reported cases in the global pandemic, welcomed the "generous donation" of 500,000 surgical masks, 4,000 overalls, as well as disinfectant, goggles and face shields, Reuters said. | "As this delivery indicates, the US-Turkey relationship is strong and one of our most important alliances," US Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield said. | Ankara has already sent medical shipments t…
rt.com/newsline/487109-turkey-sends-aid-us/

Covid-19: Oxford University Vaccine Proves Effective in Monkeys
telesurenglish.net | 2020-04-28
The Jenner Institute at Oxford University in the United Kingdom successfully tested a vaccine against COVID-19 in Rhesus macaques, scientists revealed on Monday. | RELATED: | Cuba: In Test Phase Vaccine That Activates Innate Immune System | The results of the research will be released next week, a month after testing the drug on six Rhesus macaques. | The vaccine was given to the six monkeys at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Montana. | The…
telesurenglish.net/news/covid19-oxford-university-vaccine-proves-effective-in-monkeys-20200428-0011.html

German labs boost coronavirus test capacity to 700,000 per week
yenisafak.com | 2020-04-28
German labs have increased their weekly coronavirus testing capacity to about 700,000, up from 640,000 a week earlier, a trade group said on Tuesday, after the country's main public health institution called for wider testing.The association of accredited laboratories in Germany, ALM, said in a statement on Tuesday that a total of about 292,000 tests were carried out in Germany last week, up from about 268,000 in the previous week, citing a survey of 116 German labs.Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases on Friday widened its recommendation for who should be tested for the virus to include…
yenisafak.com/en/world/german-labs-boost-coronavirus-test-capacity-to-700000-per-week-3518127

Global tally of coronavirus recoveries surpasses 900,000
yenisafak.com | 2020-04-28
The global coronavirus recoveries exceeded the 900,000 mark on Tuesday, according to a running tally by the US-based Johns Hopkins University.The university's data showed a total of 902,129 people won their battle against the pandemic. The number of cases reached 3,057,957 while 211,894 deaths recorded.Spain has the highest number of recoveries with nearly 124,000, followed by Germany with 114,500 and the US 111,583.However, the US continues to be the worst-hit country, with the highest numbers of infections and deaths

Russia disapproves of Haftar's power grab in Libya: Lavrov
yenisafak.com | 2020-04-28
"I would not talk here about any leverage that Russia has," Lavrov said. "We have contact with all the actors in the Libyan conflict, without exception."The Kremlin earlier on Tuesday said Russia remained committed to seeking a resolution to the conflict through politics and diplomacy.
yenisafak.com/en/news/russia-disapproves-of-haftars-power-grab-in-libya-lavrov-3518141

Turkey's coronavirus fight lauded by US expert
yenisafak.com | 2020-04-28
An immunologist at a US lab praised Turkey's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic due to its "very good" health system and "timely" measures."Turkey's biggest advantage is that the healthcare system is really good," said Dr. Derya Unutmaz of the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. "If one of my family members or people close to me got infected, I'd tell them to seek treatment in Turkey instead of coming to America," he told Anadolu Agency.Unutmaz said Turkey implemented precautions "on time at the very beginning," adding that failure to take these measures could have resulted…
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkeys-coronavirus-fight-lauded-by-us-expert-3518139

Turkey concerned about latest developments in Yemen
yenisafak.com | 2020-04-28
Turkey on Tuesday voiced concern about latest developments in Yemen where country's United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared self-governance."In this time of coronavirus pandemic, the need to deal with the extremely grave humanitarian crisis in the country is more pressing than ever," the Foreign Ministry statement said.The ministry said it expects all parties to make efforts in a "unified and cooperative manner" in order to relieve the suffering of the Yemeni people, to avoid acts that would further deepen the humanitarian and political crisis and disrupt Yemen's political unity a…
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkey-concerned-about-latest-developments-in-yemen-3518131

Turkey postpones farmers' loans for 6 months amid virus
yenisafak.com | 2020-04-28
Turkey provided interest-free six-month postponement for farmers' loans amid the coronavirus pandemic, the treasury and finance minister announced on Tuesday."Thus, we offer our farmers the opportunity to postpone approximately 6 billion Turkish liras ($858.1 million) debt," Berat Albayrak said on Twitter.He said for the past 18 years, the government has always stood by farmers, and mobilized its possibilities. Today, the government backs farmers again against the COVID-19's effects, he added.The country also supports several sectors and citizens with salary payments, tax postponement or discounts and loans with…
yenisafak.com/en/economy/turkey-postpones-farmers-loans-for-6-months-amid-virus-3518129

Germany's Economic Output Down 16%, GDP Due to Fall 6.6% in 2020 Due to COVID-19 – Study
sputniknews.com | 2020-04-28
BERLIN (Sputnik) – German economic output has plunged by 16 percent due to the coronavirus-induced shuttering of businesses across the country, a study by German economic institute Ifo said on Tuesday.
sputniknews.com/business/202004281079121091-germanys-economic-output-down-16-gdp-due-to-fall-66-in-2020-due-to-covid-19—study/

Russia Lawmaker After Talks With N.Korea Ambassador: No Reason to Worry About Kim's Health
sputniknews.com | 2020-04-28
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – There is no reason to think that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un faces any health problems, the head of the Russian upper house's working group for cooperation with the North Korean parliament said on Tuesday.
sputniknews.com/world/202004281079121130-russia-lawmaker-after-talks-with-nkorea-ambassador-no-reason-to-worry-about-kims-health/

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2020-04-27: News Headlines

Anita Lekic (2020-04-27). A Small-Town Pharmacy in Europe's Westernmost Country Confronts Covid-19. counterpunch.org Portugal, a country roughly equivalent in size to Pennsylvania with a population of 10,276,617, registered its first coronavirus case on March 2. The country imposed a state of emergency on March 2. By April 23, 785 people died and 21,982 have been infected with the virus.

Colonel Ann Wright (2020-04-27). Video: The Criminal Indictments against Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning. globalresearch.ca Last year we met in Florence on the 7th of April, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the founding of NATO. The theme of our conference last year was NATO EXIT. | On April 25, 2020, Commemorating the Liberation of Italy. …

Dimitris Konstantakopoulos (2020-04-27). Giulietto Chiesa (1940-2020): An Intellectual of Action. globalresearch.ca It is with great sorrow that we learned yesterday, April 26th, that Giulietto Chiesa has passed away. One of the most remarkable European intellectuals — activists of our times, deeply enshrined in the "Leninist" tradition of action before …

Staff (2020-04-27). Headlines for April 27, 2020. democracynow.org Global Coronavirus Deaths Top 207,000 as Hard-Hit European Nations Start Relaxing Lockdowns, States Prepare to Reopen Economies as Cases Continue to Mount, Doctors See Rise in Strokes Caused by Coronavirus; CDC Expands List of Possible Symptoms, Oakland Police Tackle and Detain Unhoused Outreach Workers, Poison Control Center Calls Spike After President Trump Suggests Injections of Disinfectant, WHO Warns Against Issuing "Immunity Passports", Activists Hold "Cancel the Rent" Protests Around the Country, Coronavirus Outbreak Reported at Tyson Foods Meat Processing Plant, "Larry King Live" Tape from 1993 Supports T…

Staff (2020-04-27). Local-Level Fossil Fuel Fights Face Violent Retaliation From Industry. truthout.org Fighting fossil fuel companies can be dangerous business. The people of County Mayo, Ireland, found that out when they rose up against Shell Oil in the early 2000s. The uprising lasted 15 years. Protesters were beaten and jailed. But they delayed the refinery's opening by 10 years, cost Shell billions of dollars and caused the company a public relations nightmare, as a new book by Fred Wilcox,

RT (2020-04-27). World should have 'listened carefully' to WHO coronavirus advice back in January, says director-general. rt.com Countries that ignored the WHO's advice at the end of January have been less successful in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, its director warned, as both the organization and world leaders face criticism for mishandling the crisis. | "On January 30 we declared the highest level of global emergency on Covid-19 […] During that time, as you may remember, there were only 82 cases outside China. No cases in Latin America or Africa, only 10 cases in Europe. No cases in the rest of the world. So the world should have listened to the WHO then carefully," World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghe…

RT (2020-04-27). Volkswagen resumes production at Europe's largest car factory after Covid-19 shutdown. rt.com The world's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, resumed work on Monday at its biggest factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, amid eased coronavirus lockdown rules. VW says it wants to give workers time to adapt to new hygiene measures. | After a month-long shutdown, around 8,000 workers in Wolfsburg started building cars again on Monday. The factory is planning to build 1,400 cars this week, and 6,000 vehicles during the first two weeks after reopening. | Production capacity at the plant will be at around 10 to 15 percent to begin with, said Andreas Tostmann, VW brand's board member responsible for production. It will reach…

RT (2020-04-27). Covid-19 mortality in French intensive care units THREE to FOUR TIMES HIGHER than official figures — report. rt.com The number of people dying of the novel coronavirus in French intensive care units could be between three and four times higher than the figure provided by the French government, Le Monde newspaper reports, citing a new study. | Between 30 and 40 percent of all Covid-19 patients, who are transferred to intensive care units and are put on ventilators in France, are dying, a new study by the European Research Network on Artificial Ventilation (REVA) suggests. This figure is several times higher than the data revealed by Jerome Salomon, the director general for health, a high-ranking official within the French in…

RT (2020-04-27). 'WHO sounded alarm early on, world should have listened carefully'. rt.com The head of the World Health Organization warned on Monday that the new coronavirus crisis was far from over and said that he was "deeply concerned" about the impact of the disruption of normal health services. | "The pandemic is far from over," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, adding that the body was concerned about increasing trends in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and some Asian countries. "We have a long road ahead of us and a lot of work to do." He added that shortages of vaccines against other diseases were being reported in 21 countries as a result of border restrictions li…

RT (2020-04-27). 'Where's the truth, who to believe?': Russian curler Sidorova ponders 'unanswered' coronavirus questions. rt.com Russian Olympic curler Anna Sidorova has urged people to listen to the coronavirus experts while pondering a series of "unanswered questions" about the pandemic. | Sidorva, who skippered her country at the Sochi 2014 Games and who has a host of World and European Championship medals to her name, took to Instagram to ask the big questions that appear to be bothering her as the world grapples with Covid-19. | "Where is the truth? Who to believe?!" Sidorova began the message, which was accompanied by a picture of herself gazing thoughtfully out of the window as a bath robe slips from her shoulder. | "On TV th…

RT (2020-04-27). 'Possible terrorism': Car RAMS French motorcycle police, seriously injuring two officers. rt.com Two police officers in a Paris suburb have been seriously injured after they were rammed by a car, apparently on purpose. The driver has been arrested and authorities are investigating the possibility it was a terrorist attack. | A BMW drove into two mounted officers and proceeded to crush one of their vehicles against another police car in Colombes, just northwest of Paris, on Monday afternoon. | Photos of the scene quickly surfaced on social media. | Deux motards de la

RT (2020-04-27). French MPs from ruling party say their govt withdrew vote on 'StopCovid' tracing app. rt.com Lawmakers from France's ruling party accused their own government on Monday of withdrawing a vote on a planned coronavirus tracing app, saying they had been robbed of a chance to raise privacy concerns. Last week, the government bowed to pressure and promised a vote on the 'StopCovid' smartphone software. It is designed to warn users if they come into contact with infected people. | Over the weekend, PM Edouard Philippe wrote to the lower house speaker that he wanted to broaden the debate scheduled for April 28-29 to cover the government's entire strategy on ending coronavirus lockdowns. | A government source…

RT (2020-04-27). What pandemic? German minister blasted for wearing NO MASK to receive Covid-19 supplies AND flouting social distancing rules. rt.com Germany's defense minister seems to have missed the memo on 'social distancing' and compulsory mask-wearing, showing up to receive a shipment of pandemic supplies wearing nothing on her face but a smile, prompting ridicule online. | Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer appeared at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Monday, flanked by aides and army personnel (in surprisingly close proximity) and surrounded by a huddle of tightly-packed reporters — almost as if there was no global pandemic to be worried about. | AKK (as she is known in Germany) was there to greet the Bundeswehr-chartered Antonov An-225 cargo plane as it touc…

Bill Hackwell (2020-04-27). Cuba's Covid-19 Medical Brigades Are Not Medical Diplomacy: They Are International Solidarity At Its Finest. dissidentvoice.org Cuban Medical Brigade going to Italy (Photo credit: Ismael Francisco Gonzalez) Today the latest medical brigade from Cuba's Henry Reeves contingent arrived in South Africa to join the front lines with those saving lives in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. After a 14 day quarantine the 216 member group, made up of family physicians, …

RT (2020-04-27). Do Russian grain export limits threaten global food security? The answer is no. rt.com With the coronavirus crisis already triggering concerns over food security, some saw the depletion of Russian export quotas for grain as a new and alarming signal. | What happened? | Earlier this month, the Russian government approved seven-million-ton caps on exports of certain crops. The restrictions, intended to secure the domestic food market, apply to such essential crops as wheat and maslin, rye, barley and corn. | The new quotas are effective from April 1 to June 30, and members of the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union are excluded from the restrictions. These allowances have been used up rapidly and w…

RT (2020-04-27). Russia OVERTAKES China in number of coronavirus cases. rt.com Almost three months after the first confirmed cases of coronavirus in Russia, the number of infections in the world's largest country has overtaken China, the first nation to report an outbreak of Covid-19. | Official Russian numbers on Monday morning confirmed 6,198 brand new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country's overall total to 87,147. | The number has now surpassed China's official figures which are reported to be 82,830.As Russia's daily new infections continue to be in the several thousands, China's latest government figures state that the country saw just three new cases in the past day. | However,…

RT (2020-04-27). 'Another hoax': Kremlin dismisses reports of poisoning plot against Czech officials who tore down Konev monument. rt.com The Czech media has crafted a spy thriller, based on unnamed sources, that Russians were planning to poison officials behind the removal of a monument to Marshal Ivan Konev who freed Prague from the Nazis. Moscow says it's a hoax. | The Citing anonymous sources, the newspaper claimed that three weeks ago, a diplomat from…

RT (2020-04-27). Do Russian grain export limits threaten global food security? rt.com With the coronavirus crisis already triggering concerns over food security, some saw the depletion of Russian export quotas for grain as a new and alarming signal. | What happened? | Earlier this month, the Russian government approved seven-million-ton caps on exports of certain crops. The restrictions, intended to secure the domestic food market, apply to such essential crops as wheat and maslin, rye, barley and corn. | The new quotas are effective from April 1 to June 30, and members of the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union are excluded from the restrictions. These allowances have been used up rapidly and w…

RT (2020-04-27). WATCH: Tallest volcano in Eurasia ERUPTS in Russia's Far East, spewing ash 7,000m into the skies. rt.com The eruption of the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano in Russia's Kamchatka has created spectacular scenes, producing rivers of lava and massive smoke clouds — but scientists worry that the resulting ash cloud could disrupt air traffic. | The latest activity within the steep symmetrical cone of the volcano — the highest in Eurasia — blew ash some 7,000 meters into the air on Monday, the Emergencies Ministry said. | Klyuchevskaya Sopka, at 4,649 meters in height, was effectively inactive for three years before it started spewing lava again last October — and the smoldering eruption has continu…

RT (2020-04-27). 2019 Russian 'Woman of the Year' LEFT DESERTED by fans & sponsors after justifying domestic violence. rt.com As awareness of the devastating impact of domestic violence is ever-growing amid the Covid-19 lockdown, it's pretty much common knowledge that victim-blaming is bad form. In Russia, it appears one celebrity didn't get the memo. | Ukrainian-born and Russia-based singer and television presenter Regina Todorenko has come under attack after suggesting women should think about why their actions induced domestic violence. Todorenko, who was once a host of the incredibly popular travel show 'Oryol i Reshka', said women who complain that their husbands beat them must be "psychologically ill." | "Come on! Do you have a…

RT (2020-04-27). 'Counterproductive & unfair': Russian FM defends WHO after US attacked organization, stopped financing. rt.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has defended the World Health Organization (WHO) against allegations that it is to blame for how the novel coronavirus pandemic unfolded. | Lavrov, during an online conference with students, called the attempts to place blame on the WHO "counterproductive and unfair," adding that he believes that the organization acted "professionally" at all stages of the crisis. | Hailing the efforts of international organizations, including the UN, Lavrov cautioned governments against using moments of deep crisis such as this pandemic to further their own interests. The Russian FM sugg…

Peter Koenig (2020-04-27). COVID-19, We Are Now Living the "Lock Step Scenario" globalresearch.ca The 25th of April is an important date in Italy's history. It commemorates the 75th anniversary of Liberation, which is also the Anniversary of the Resistance. | On April 25, 2020, Commemorating the Liberation of Italy. We express our solidarity with …

Alastair Crooke (2020-04-27). Danse Macabre' and a Fear of the Abyss: We All Fall Down. thealtworld.com It is the children's nursery rhyme, Ring-a-Ring-a Roses, that originated during plague years, that ends with "we all fall down." | In the European imagination, the harbingers of contagion (whether plague or cholera), were conjured as shadowy, cloaked, and hooded forms, presenting a vaguely human silhouette, yet within the stygian recess of their black hood, no face was discernible — only a long, grey, birds' beak jutting out. These 'doctors of the plague' inspired the shivers. Cities were portrayed deserted, immobilised by an extensive, lofty, sinister power. Behind those walls, people were dying. Silence.

WSWS (2020-04-27). EU steps up push for return to work amid COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org The decision to lift confinement measures in the middle of a pandemic—23,680 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed yesterday across Europe—is politically criminal.

en.mehrnews (2020-04-27). 'Natural' for US to oppose stronger Iran: Judiciary Chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi noted that it is 'natural' for US and European countries to level accusations against Iran.

WSWS (2020-04-27). Romanian harvest worker in Germany dies of COVID-19. wsws.org The death of the 57-year-old Nicolae Bahan has cast a grim light on the terrible conditions confronting harvest workers coming from Eastern Europe to toil in Germany ' s fields.

Steven Sahiounie (2020-04-27). Syrians Remember the Armenian Genocide as Turkey Threatens Again. globalresearch.ca April 24, 2020, marks the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, which was the first genocide of the 20th century. The starting date is held to be April 24, 1915, in a premeditated and systematic campaign to exterminate …

J.P. Linstroth (2020-04-27). Covid-19, Georgia and a State of Fear. counterpunch.org When we think of "human sacrifice", perhaps the ancient civilizations of the Mayas and Aztecs come to mind, and maybe to a lesser extent the Incas. The ancient Mayas practiced human sacrifice as part of their internecine warfare between city-state kingdoms whereby captive Mayan kings and nobility were sacrificed to Mayan gods and as a

WSWS (2020-04-27). Germany: Daimler and VW boost production and demand billions in taxpayers' money. wsws.org Although around 2,500 people in Germany are being infected with the coronavirus every day, Daimler and Volkswagen both restarted car production this week.

RT (2020-04-27). Fans spot curious 'Russian' detail as Liverpool star Van Dijk pays tribute to healthcare workers with superheroes image. rt.com Eagle-eyed social media users have spotted a curious Russian detail in an image shared by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to honor frontline healthcare workers in the fight against the coronavirus. | Dutch defensive colossus Van Dijk shared the image with his 1.7 million Twitter followers, which features a row of superhero characters such as the Hulk, Superman and Spiderman, lining a hospital corridor and bowing as three masked healthcare workers pass. | pic.twitter.com/bhXyVESTQ5— Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) news.un (2020-04-27). Greece: COVID-19 pandemic a further risk to refugee child education. news.un.org UN agencies in Greece have expressed concern at the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the education of refugee children in the country, as a charity partner warns that funding for educational programmes is on the verge of running out.

B. Nimri Aziz (2020-04-27). Have Nepal's People Managed a Healthy Breakthrough in the Covid-19 Crisis? counterpunch.org "We're all going to die!" This feeble appeal came in a Facebook phonecall with B. Thapa from his village in the Nepal's eastern hills. Our conversation was in early March when news headlines from Italy and the U.S. began to alarm Nepalis. With no information about the spread of the disease in his country, this

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2020-04-27). Why are more men dying from COVID-19 than women? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Men appear to be hit harder by COVID-19 than women. Early data from China and the World Health Organization (WHO) show that more men than women are dying from COVID-19. Other countries like Spain and Italy also are seeing higher death rates among men. But why might that be? Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic …

WSWS (2020-04-27). Netherlands' criminal herd-immunity policy puts hospitals on brink of collapse. wsws.org The Dutch government's "intelligent lockdown" strategy adopted since March 16 places capitalist profits above workers' lives, risking countless thousands of deaths.

en.mehrnews (2020-04-27). FM Zarif congratulates 'Dutch National Day'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a message to Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok, felicitated the National Day of the Netherlands and wished evermore success and prosperity for the Dutch government and people.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2020-04-27). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 news briefing with Dr. Greg Poland. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, covers the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Poland discusses current outbreak numbers, why there may be a second wave of infections, and research on a vaccine. Click the player below: Mayo Clinic Q&A is …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2020-04-27). COVID-19: Mayo Clinic expert on what it's going to take to reopen the US. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Widespread stay-at-home efforts have forced many businesses to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. As talk of reopening the economy ramps up across the U.S., Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic COVID-19 expert, answers questions about what it's going to take to get to that point. Watch: Dr. Gregory Poland answers questions on reopening after COVID-19 …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2020-04-27). Why a Mayo Clinic expert has grave concerns about second wave of COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As states look toward beginning to reopen their economies, health experts are warning of a possible second wave of COVID-19 that could emerge later this year and make for an even more dire health crisis. Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic COVID-19 expert, offers his insight on the effect of a potential second wave of …

yenisafak (2020-04-27). Top Turkish, Italian diplomats discuss coronavirus. yenisafak.com Turkish foreign minister and his Italian counterpart on Monday discussed measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, according to diplomatic sources.In a phone call, Mevlut Cavusoglu and Luigi Di Maio also exchanged views on regional developments.A total of 26,644 people died of COVID-19 in Italy, the worst-hit country in Europe. Over 197,600 Italians have been infected by the virus, while almost 65,000 have recovered.The coronavirus death toll in Turkey reached 2,805 and cases surged to 110,130. A total of 29,140 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals.After originating in China last Decem…

yenisafak (2020-04-27). $100M from World Bank to bolster Turkey's virus fight. yenisafak.com The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan to Turkey to support its efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic."The project is part of the World Bank's $14 billion global Fast Track Facility," said a bank statement last Friday.The project, implemented by Turkey's Health Ministry, is meant to support government efforts to curb the virus' spread and strengthen the overall health system to detect and treat cases.It aims to strengthen testing and surveillance systems and the procurement of front-line equipment to address urgent needs for medical equipment and supplies."The funding will strengthen Turkey's capacit…

yenisafak (2020-04-27). Turkey: 72-hour rule to ease safe trade amid virus. yenisafak.com Under a new measure to allow for safe trade with Turkey amid the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign truck drivers who comply with stringent health rules will be able to deliver their cargo and exit the country within 72 hours without being subject to a 14-day quarantine."The 72-hour rule will apply to foreign drivers found not to have any symptoms during health checks at the borders," Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said in a statement Monday outlining the new measure.Turkish drivers with no symptoms who follow strict safety rules will also be allowed to exit the country again without being subject to a 14-day quarantine, e…

yenisafak (2020-04-27). Turkey sends food aid to Uganda amid coronavirus. yenisafak.com Turkey's state-run aid agency on Monday sent food aid to Uganda to help the East African country amid the coronavirus pandemic.The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) sent 1,000 food packages, including flour, beans and sugar, to Uganda, whose economy has been hard hit by the outbreak, according to a statement by TIKA.Turkey's Ambassador to Uganda Fikret Kerem Alp and TIKA's Uganda Coordinator Yahya Acun delivered the aid to Mary Karooro Okurut, the minister in charge of general duties, to distribute them to needy people.Okurut thanked Turkey for the relief on behalf of her country.After originatin…

sputniknews (2020-04-27). Michael Gove Takes Questions From Brexit Committee Over State of Talks on Withdrawal Deal – Video. sputniknews.com Last week, the EU's lead negotiator Michel Barnier confirmed that London had refused to prolong the transitional period for the withdrawal, adding that the goals of the second round of talks were only partially met.

sputniknews (2020-04-27). US Reportedly Slams Turkey's Plans for Natural Resource Exploration Off Cyprus' Coast. sputniknews.com US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber insisted that the development of natural resources in the eastern Mediterranean "should promote cooperation" and help foster energy security and economic prosperity in the region.

sputniknews (2020-04-27). New Nightingale Hospital on Bristol Campus to be Officially Opened in Virtual Ceremony. sputniknews.com Since the announcement in March, the United Kingdom has mobilised the resource of its National Health Service to construct a series of temporary medical centers that serve to take coronavirus patients as the pandemic spreads throughout the UK.

IRNA (2020-04-27). Switzerland projects Iran's flag on Matterhorn Mountain as message of hope. iranian.com Switzerland projected the Iranian flag on Matterhorn Mountain to convey the message of hope to Iranians amid coronavirus pandemic. "Last night, on the most iconic mountain in #Switzerland, the Matterhorn, the Iranian flag was projected to send a send a message of hope, strength and perseverance to the Iranian people in the midst of COVID-19 …

teleSUR (2020-04-26). US Will Allow West Bank Annexation in 2 Months: Netanyahu. telesurenglish.net Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced his confidence Sunday that the United States would give him the approval within two months to go ahead with the annexation of parts of the illegally occupied West Bank. | RELATED: | "A couple of months from now I am confident that that pledge will be honored," Netanyahu told the European Commission for Israel, describing that the U.S. peace proposal announced by President Do…

RT (2020-04-26). Referee: Maradona could have been SENT OFF for SWEARING while the anthems were being sung before the 1990 World Cup final (VIDEO). rt.com The referee who took charge of the 1990 World Cup final between West Germany and Argentina said he could have sent off Argentinian legend Diego Maradona before a ball had even been kicked in the Italia '90 finale. | Edgardo Codesal, who bossed Argentina's loss to West Germany, has revealed that he is still targeted with vile abuse and was accused by Maradona of being bribed by FIFA, calling the icon "one of the worst people I have ever met." | Maradona was booked by Codesal two minutes after the official awarded West Germany their 85th-minute penalty in Rome, providing the only goal of the game as Argentina's…

RT (2020-04-26). 'The hardest working president in history': Trump goes on Twitter rant against 'fake media' with Nobel Prizes for Russia stories. rt.com US President Donald Trump blasted the media over reports about his laid-back work schedule, and suggested taking Nobel Prizes away from journalists who pushed Russia collusion stories, mistaking the award for the Pulitzer. | "The people that know me and know the history of our Country say that I am the hardest working President in history," Trump wrote on Sunday afternoon, kicking off a firestorm of anti-media tweets. | The people that know me and know the history of our Country say that I am the hardest working President in history. I don't know about that, but I am a hard worker and have probably gotten more…

RT (2020-04-26). Ukraine busts 'human trafficking ring' that sold BABIES to Chinese 'single men of certain orientation'. rt.com Ukrainian police have raided a private reproductive clinic that has been allegedly "selling babies" to China. While the suspects are accused of "human trafficking," surrogate motherhood is a legal gray area in Ukraine. | The scandalous case was brought to light by the country's interior ministry late on Saturday. The police broke up a "human-trafficking" ring that was centered at a private reproductive clinic in Kiev. | Further details on the case were

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