2020-04-24: News Headlines

Norman Solomon (2020-04-24). Some Progressives Are in Denial About Trump's Fascist Momentum. indybay.org "Get rid of the malignancy in the White House"

Norman Solomon (2020-04-24). Some Progressives Are in Denial About Trump's Fascist Momentum. indybay.org "Get rid of the malignancy in the White House"

WSWS (2020-04-24). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Workers protests continued over lack of protective equipment as South African miners mobilized to oppose a premature return to work.

WSWS (2020-04-24). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Workers protests continued over lack of protective equipment as South African miners mobilized to oppose a premature return to work.

Global Research News (2020-04-24). Lets Rid Ourselves of the War Virus. Liberiamoci del Virus della Guerra. globalresearch.ca TRASMESSO DA BYOBLU e PANDORATV | Sabato 25 Aprile 2020 DALLA ORE 15 | In Diretta Streaming, 25 Aprile 2020 | Click to VIEW at 15pm (Italia, CET), 9am (EST, USA, Canada) | April 25, 2020 | *** | Il 25 aprile è una data …

Comitato No Nato (2020-04-24). Liberiamoci dal Virus della Guerra. globalresearch.ca Convegno internazionale nel 75 ∞ Anniversario della Liberazione | TRASMESSO DA BYOBLU e PANDORATV | Sabato 25 Aprile 2020 DALLA ORE 15 | In Diretta Streaming, 25 Aprile 2020 | Click to VIEW on | 15pm (Italia, CET), 9am (EST, USA, Canada) | …

James Risen (2020-04-24). Covid-19 Highlights Trump's Malignant Narcissism. zcomm.org — And Proves Americans Will Survive Despite Him…

James Risen (2020-04-24). Covid-19 Highlights Trump's Malignant Narcissism. zcomm.org — And Proves Americans Will Survive Despite Him…

The Canary (2020-04-23). Africa could become coronavirus epicentre after 43% rise in cases. thecanary.co Africa has seen a 43% jump in reported coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the last week, following a warning from the World Health Organization (WHO) that the continent of 1.3 billion people could become the next epicentre of the pandemic. | Around

Abayomi Azikiwe (2020-04-23). Africa Responds to the COVID-19 Pandemic. globalresearch.ca There are 55 member-states within the African Union (AU) where 1.2 billion people reside. | Governments throughout the continent have taken initiatives to reduce the threat of COVID-19 cases which have been confirmed in a majority of countries. | The Republic of …

news.un (2020-04-23). Protect civilians in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions, urges UN refugee agency. news.un.org An upsurge in military action against armed groups in West Africa's vast Sahel and Lake Chad regions has prompted the United Nations refugee agency to call on all warring parties to protect people caught up in the violence.

Staff (2020-04-22). "Frightening Moment": On Earth Day, Kumi Naidoo on Africa's Twin Pandemics of Coronavirus & Hunger. democracynow.org Some 265 million people are expected to face acute hunger as the coronavirus crisis could trigger a second pandemic of hunger. The crisis is projected to disproportionately affect Africa, where there is already widespread hunger. This comes as the World Health Organization estimates the number of COVID-19 cases in Africa could rise to 10 million in the next three to six months. Ten African countries don't have a single ventilator. "This is an extremely terrifying and frightening moment for the people of Africa. … We were already facing a major food crisis — that was before the coronavirus hit," says lifel…

yenisafak (2020-04-24). New coronavirus death in Libya, cases rise in Oman, Sudan. yenisafak.com Health authorities in Oman, Libya, and Sudan recorded more coronavirus fatalities and cases on Friday.In Oman, 47 coronavirus cases were recorded, bringing the total to 1,790, including nine deaths and 325 recoveries, the Health Ministry tweeted.Sudan's Health Ministry said another 12 cases were recorded in the capital Khartoum, pushing the total to 174, including 16 deaths and 14 recoveries.Health authorities in war-battered Libya confirmed the country's second coronavirus death while no new cases were recorded, keeping the total at 60 including 15 recoveries.After emerging last December in the Chinese city of W…

yenisafak (2020-04-24). New coronavirus death in Libya, cases rise in Oman, Sudan. yenisafak.com Health authorities in Oman, Libya, and Sudan recorded more coronavirus fatalities and cases on Friday.In Oman, 47 coronavirus cases were recorded, bringing the total to 1,790, including nine deaths and 325 recoveries, the Health Ministry tweeted.Sudan's Health Ministry said another 12 cases were recorded in the capital Khartoum, pushing the total to 174, including 16 deaths and 14 recoveries.Health authorities in war-battered Libya confirmed the country's second coronavirus death while no new cases were recorded, keeping the total at 60 including 15 recoveries.After emerging last December in the Chinese city of W…

RT (2020-04-24). Saudi-led coalition announces 1-month extension of ceasefire in Yemen. rt.com The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it was extending a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen by one month to support efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. | "The coalition's command reaffirms that there is still an opportunity to focus all efforts in order to achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire," coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Maliki was quoted as saying by the the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last month called for ceasefires in conflicts across the world to allow countries to focus on the pandemic. | A two-week ceasefire announced by the coali…

RT (2020-04-24). Saudi-led coalition announces 1-month extension of ceasefire in Yemen. rt.com The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it was extending a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen by one month to support efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. | "The coalition's command reaffirms that there is still an opportunity to focus all efforts in order to achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire," coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Maliki was quoted as saying by the the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last month called for ceasefires in conflicts across the world to allow countries to focus on the pandemic. | A two-week ceasefire announced by the coali…

RT (2020-04-24). Saudi-led coalition announces 1-month extension of ceasefire in Yemen. rt.com The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it was extending a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen by one month to support efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. | "The coalition's command reaffirms that there is still an opportunity to focus all efforts in order to achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire," coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Maliki was quoted as saying by the the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last month called for ceasefires in conflicts across the world to allow countries to focus on the pandemic. | A two-week ceasefire announced by the coali…

RT (2020-04-24). Saudi-led coalition announces 1-month extension of ceasefire in Yemen. rt.com The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it was extending a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen by one month to support efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. | "The coalition's command reaffirms that there is still an opportunity to focus all efforts in order to achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire," coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Maliki was quoted as saying by the the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last month called for ceasefires in conflicts across the world to allow countries to focus on the pandemic. | A two-week ceasefire announced by the coali…

RT (2020-04-24). Saudi-led coalition announces 1-month extension of ceasefire in Yemen. rt.com The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it was extending a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen by one month to support efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. | "The coalition's command reaffirms that there is still an opportunity to focus all efforts in order to achieve a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire," coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Maliki was quoted as saying by the the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last month called for ceasefires in conflicts across the world to allow countries to focus on the pandemic. | A two-week ceasefire announced by the coali…

Alan Macleod (2020-04-22). US Role in Destabilizing Yemen and Somalia Could Spark "Famine of Biblical Proportions" mintpressnews.com The World Food Program is warning that Yemen and countries in the Horn of Africa — not coincidentally states that the US has been destabilizing for decades, could face mass starvation amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Staff (2020-04-20). Handcuffed: Black Miami Doctor Who Works with Homeless Says He Was Racially Profiled by Police. democracynow.org We continue our conversation with Dr. Armen Henderson, an African-American doctor in Miami who was handcuffed outside his home while preparing for a volunteer shift to help protect homeless people from the spread of COVID-19. The encounter has sparked widespread outrage, and Miami's police chief has now tested positive for COVID-19 and is in self-isolation. Dr Henderson has taken a test himself and is waiting for results — and accountability.

yenisafak (2020-04-24). African Muslims welcome Ramadan under pandemic lockdown. yenisafak.com As Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan under a lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, they say they will miss congregational prayers and feasting with communities during fast-breaking at sunset."This is an unprecedented beginning of Ramadan for South Africans and most of the 1.6 billion Muslims throughout the world," Dr. Faisal Suliman, chairman of the South Africa Muslims Network (SAMNET), told Anadolu Agency in an interview Thursday.Suliman said although Muslims who are fasting will continue performing their daily prayers at home during the lockdown, they will sorely miss congregational prayers at mosques."

yenisafak (2020-04-24). African Muslims welcome Ramadan under pandemic lockdown. yenisafak.com As Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan under a lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, they say they will miss congregational prayers and feasting with communities during fast-breaking at sunset."This is an unprecedented beginning of Ramadan for South Africans and most of the 1.6 billion Muslims throughout the world," Dr. Faisal Suliman, chairman of the South Africa Muslims Network (SAMNET), told Anadolu Agency in an interview Thursday.Suliman said although Muslims who are fasting will continue performing their daily prayers at home during the lockdown, they will sorely miss congregational prayers at mosques."

yenisafak (2020-04-24). Coronavirus cases rise in Morocco, Lebanon. yenisafak.com Health authorities in Morocco and Lebanon on Friday confirmed more cases of the novel coronavirus.In Morocco, 124 fresh cases were registered, bringing the total to 3,692. The country's health Ministry said a total of 155 people have died of the virus, while as many as 478 patients have recovered.Lebanon's Health Ministry registered eight new cases in the country, pushing the tally to 696. The ministry says 22 people have so far lost their lives due to the coronavirus and while 140 have recovered.After originating in China last December, COVID-19 has spread to at least 185 countries and regions across the world.T…

yenisafak (2020-04-24). Coronavirus cases rise in Morocco, Lebanon. yenisafak.com Health authorities in Morocco and Lebanon on Friday confirmed more cases of the novel coronavirus.In Morocco, 124 fresh cases were registered, bringing the total to 3,692. The country's health Ministry said a total of 155 people have died of the virus, while as many as 478 patients have recovered.Lebanon's Health Ministry registered eight new cases in the country, pushing the tally to 696. The ministry says 22 people have so far lost their lives due to the coronavirus and while 140 have recovered.After originating in China last December, COVID-19 has spread to at least 185 countries and regions across the world.T…

Staff (2020-04-21). Juan González: "Make No Mistake: This Country Is Edging Closer to Neo-Fascist Authoritarianism" democracynow.org We get an update from Democracy Now! co-host Juan González about his mother and wife, who were infected with COVID-19, and discuss how right-wing Trump supporters are brandishing automatic weapons at protests to demand an end to coronavirus shutdowns and are being egged on by the president. "We should make no mistake, that this country is edging closer and closer to neo-fascist authoritarianism," says González, expressing concern these actions will become normalized in the lead-up to a bitter national election in November.