(2022-06-28). Daily Round-up| Protests against NATO summit in Spain & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode of the Daily Round-up we look at protests against NATO summit in Spain; Human rights groups calling for investigation into African migrant deaths; Indigenous people in Ecuador continuing nationwide protests and protests across the US in support of abortion rights…
(2022-06-28). Massacre in Morocco: The ugly face of European imperialism. wsws.org The cold-blooded killing of at least 37 migrants underscores that as the US-NATO war with Russia escalates into a global conflagration, and workers across the continent move into struggle against the unbearable cost of living, the major European powers are resurrecting forms of state-organised violence and political reaction not seen since the 1930s.
(2022-06-28). Two Countries Apply to Join BRICS. orinocotribune.com Iran and Argentina see potential in Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa bloc | The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially submitted its application to join the group of five leading economies made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the foreign ministry in Tehran announced on Monday. The move comes after the Iranian president addressed the BRICS summit last week. | While BRICS is not a treaty bloc, it has a "very creative mechanism with broad aspects," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday, according to the Tasnim news agency. He added that Tehran has already ha…
(2022-06-28). African Union Demands Investigation of Melilla Massacre. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, the African Union (AU) requested an "immediate and independent" investigation of the incident at the border fence of Melilla, Spain, in North Africa, in order to determine who can be held responsible for the tragedy. In the aftermath of the massacre, several videos and images have surfaced which attest to the brutal response of the Moroccan security forces and their lack of regard for human rights. | The tragedy took place this Friday on the Spain-Morocco border and is one of the biggest humanitarian disasters to occur in the region. So far, at least 23 immigrants have died while dozens were injured…
(2022-06-28). Saturday 6/25: 21st Folsom Juneteenth, Stolen Legacy – Reclaiming California Pioneers of African Descent. indybay.org Historic Folsom District – Leidesdorff Plaza…
(2022-06-28). Mayo's new MRI Program graduates prepare to fill growing demand for techs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Call it a formality, call it inevitable — and now call it a success. With a nationwide surge in demand — including at Mayo Clinic — for MRI technologists, the time was right to create a program that streamlined the process for students with an interest in the field. Building from concept in 2018 to a program in 2021 required patience. And one year in, the Department of Radiology has been rewarded as the Mayo…
(2022-06-28). Death trumps life at Geneva WTO Ministerial. peoplesdispatch.org Big Pharma profits have trumped lives and health again. Some, such as India, China, Russia, South Africa, can produce vaccines for all, but there hang threats of sanctions by rich countries…
(2022-06-28). Reef nurseries set up to combat coral bleaching in Kenya. ecns.cn The marine area off the coast of Kenya at Wasini Island, jointly managed by a foundation and the island's community, has been planting over 8,000 corals a year since 2010 and placed about 800 artificial reef structures in the channel in a bid to restore Wasini's coral gardens.
(2022-06-28). Egypt totally oppose engaging in any conflict with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — As the US and Israeli attempt to form an anti_Iran military allience in the Middle East, sources have told the media that Egyptian military and political organizations totally oppose to any military conflict with Iran.
(2022-06-28). Israeli regime cannot defend itself: IRGC chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) — The commander-in-chief of IRGC Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami criticized the act of some Arab states in normalizing their ties with the Israeli regime while the regime cannot defend itself.
(2022-06-28). Scientists unravel genetic mystery of rare neurodevelopmental disorder, provide definitive diagnoses to 21 families worldwide. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A collaborative team of scientists led by Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine has discovered 15 additional genetic mutations in the KCNK9 gene that cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome. Symptoms of the disorder range from speech and motor impairment to behavioral abnormalities, intellectual disability and distinctive facial features. "Until now, only one genetic alteration in the KCNK9gene was known to cause the disorder, called KCNK9 imprinting syndrome. Our study describes 15 new genetic…
(2022-06-28). Jidwaaq Clan and its Lack of Political and Social Representation. indybay.org Jidwaaq clan is one of the major Somali clans of the Darood clan, lacking the social and political participation whereby it faces marginalizations from other Somali clans. It is time to change that.
(2022-06-28). How the Climate Crisis Is Perpetuating Hate Crimes in South Africa. commondreams.org Right-wing rhetoric and religious dogma have steered blame away from the greedy colonial corporations pillaging the Earth to those bearing the proverbial scarlet letter of progressiveness.
(2022-06-28). US, Israel and Gulf States discuss anti-Iran alliance as nuclear talks set to restart in Qatar. wsws.org Top military leaders from the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Jordan and Egypt met in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh last March to discuss defence coordination against Iran.
(2022-06-27). "Suenan los tambores de guerra": Los peligros de una "confrontación más larga y extendida" en Ucrania øHacia un mundo unipolar? globalizacion.ca 
Después de que el presidente del Consejo de la Unión Europea (UE), Charles Michel, propusiera que Ucrania y Moldavia fueran candidatos para la membresía de la UE, el proyecto de declaración final de la cumbre de la UE del 23…
(2022-06-27). Israeli military conspiring with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt against Iran. multipolarista.com 
The US organized a meeting with top military officials from apartheid Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, the UAE, and Bahrain to conspire against Iran, as Jordan's king calls for a "Middle East NATO."
(2022-06-27). 28 June, Twitterstorm: #IsraeliApartheidTech to say Israel out of the Tour de France #TDF2022. samidoun.net 
The 2022 edition of the Tour de France cycling competition is once again including the "Israel Premier Tech" team, self-described "ambassadors" of the apartheid regime. The participation of this team in one of the world's greatest sports competitions has a clear objective: the promotion and normalization of Israeli apartheid. Many organizations are calling for a …
(2022-06-27). Thousands take to streets against upcoming NATO summit in Madrid, Spain. peoplesdispatch.org 
Protesters claimed that NATO was responsible for various wars, from Yugoslavia to Libya, and is pushing for an arms race across the globe. They demanded that NATO be disbanded to ensure peace and stability in the world…
(2022-06-27). Thousands of Workers on Strike at South Africa's Impala Platinum Mines. scheerpost.com 
By Over 4,000 contract workers launched an indefinite strike on Monday, June 20, at the Impala Platinum mines in Rustenburg in South Africa's North West province. The action was organized by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). Strike notices were issued to three companies contracted to provide services to Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) — Reagetswe Mining Group, Triple M Mining, and Newrak Mining. | Over 4000 workers will down…
(2022-06-27). Union demands respect and dignity for disciplined workers. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On June 22 union leaders from AFSCME Local 2822, representing 1300 clerical workers at Hennepin County, crashed the State of the County Address demanding, "Stop retaliation against union activists now! End racism, sexism, ageism at work!" | While managers patted each other on the back and reconnected after two years of hiding at home, union leaders confronted public officials with signs and informational flyers. Workers are demanding the bosses stop targeting union stewards and activists. | Bosses began targeting three union leaders in January 2022. | The first was Irish Gauna, a single African…
(2022-06-27). Petro Reiterates Willingness to Normalize Relations with Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The president-elect of the Republic of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, reiterated his desire to normalize relations with Venezuela in order to ameliorate the economic development of the region. | "Relationships need to be normalized," Petro said in an interview published Saturday, June 25 with Colombian news outlet
(2022-06-27). El plan del gobierno de Estados Unidos para dividir a Rusia en pequeños estados. El peligro de una guerra ampliada. globalizacion.ca 
Jens Stoltenberg, el títere de Washington en la OTAN, dice que las "negociaciones de paz", no la victoria rusa, pondrán fin al conflicto en Ucrania. Entonces, Stoltenberg cuenta con el Kremlin, cuyos líderes han dicho que nunca volverán a confiar…
(2022-06-27). Dallas marches for abortion rights. fightbacknews.org Dallas, TX – On June 24, around 1000 people rallied at Civic Garden Park in downtown Dallas to protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This removes the right to legal and safe abortions in practically over half of the U.S. states. Here in Texas, one of the first states to pass the so-called "heartbeat bill," abortion is now criminalized. Texas is threatening to charge women, and anyone else involved in an abortion, with murder. | Kawana Scott of the Dallas Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression emphasized the effect the U.S. Supreme Court decision will have on African America…