Daily Archives: May 26, 2020

2020-05-26: News Headlines

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2020-05-26). Towards A New World Order? The Global Debt Crisis and the Privatization of the State. globalresearch.ca This is the true picture of what is happening. Poverty is Worldwide. While famines are erupting in Third World countries, closer to home, in the richest country on earth, "millions of desperate Americans wait in long crowded lines for handouts"

Peter Koenig (2020-05-26). The Farce and Diabolical Agenda of A "Universal Lockdown" globalresearch.ca First comes the farce, an (almost) universal government lie around the globe about a deadly virus, WHO named COVID-19. The decision for a global lockdown — literally for the collapse of the world economy — was already taken at the …

news.un (2020-05-26). Making education safe for children with albinism in Malawi. news.un.org In Malawi, where children with albinism face attacks, and even ritual killings, going to school can expose them to life-threatening dangers. The UN is helping to make schools safer for these vulnerable students.

Dean Baker (2020-05-26). The Sure Way to End Concerns About China's "Theft" of a Vaccine: Make it Open. zcomm.org If China can in principle develop a vaccine more quickly if it has access to data from labs in the United States then it must also be the case that researchers in the United States could develop a vaccine more quickly if they had data from labs in China and elsewhere…

Ryan Cristián (2020-05-26). Closer Look At The COVID Profit-Motive, Bill Gates' Flexner Report 2.0 & Congress' Quiet Israel Push. 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 (5/25/19). 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 …

Orinoco Tribune (2020-05-26). Bolivarian Government Denounces the Illegal Sale of Venezuelan State Company CITGO by the US. globalresearch.ca The Bolivarian republic of Venezuela denounced through a

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2020-05-26). One Rule for Me and Another for Everyone Else: The Cummings Coronavirus Factor. globalresearch.ca Leaving crises to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's management skills will never disappoint those who favour chaos and the attractions of vague direction. The double standard is to be preferred to the equal one. With the United Kingdom sundered by …

Dr. Russell Blaylock (2020-05-26). Face Masks Pose Serious Risks to the Healthy. globalresearch.ca "By wearing a mask, the exhaled viruses will not be able to escape and will concentrate in the nasal passages, enter the olfactory nerves and travel into the brain." — Russell Blaylock, MD | Researchers found that about a third of …

John Feffer (2020-05-26). Trump's "Uncreative Destruction" of the US/China Relationship. counterpunch.org Economists like to think of the wreckage caused by stock market downturns, widespread bankruptcies, and corporate downsizing as "creative destruction." As it destroys the old and the dysfunctional, the capitalist system continually spurs innovation, much as a forest fire prepares the ground for new growth. Or so the representatives of the dismal science argue. Donald

WSWS (2020-05-26). Reopened schools close across France as coronavirus found among students and staff. wsws.org Two weeks after the reopening of schools began in France, more than 70 schools have been forced to close as coronavirus cases have been found among students and teachers.

WSWS (2020-05-26). Australian governments rush to end lockdowns in line with business demands. wsws.org Thousands of students and teachers are returning to schools, crowded public transport services are operating and millions of workers are being herded back onto the job.

Andre Vltchek (2020-05-25). Hong Kong Rioters Should Never Fight Against Their Own Country. globalresearch.ca For several months, Western mass media called the Hong Kong rioters, "pro-democracy protesters". It still does. But I began noticing a new, even deadlier terminology. Now, the black-clad ninja-looking men and women that are periodically and violently clashing with the …

Fight Back (2020-05-25). A school's unique response to COVID-19. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy (IJLA) is a small two-floor building that rests on the corner of Western and Blue Island Avenues in Pilsen, Chicago. At first glance you would notice the mural that decorates the wall – women of color with fists in the air, "La Lucha Sigue." You might ask yourself, "Is this a school?" and the first answer is: yes. Though, the more accurate answer is: "It's a home, a safe haven." | First, some vital context. IJLA (more commonly referred to by its original name, Rudy, after the socialist Rudy Lozano) is an options school. This means that our students are 16 to…

Stephen Lendman (2020-05-25). First of Five Iranian Tankers Docks in Venezuela Without Incident. globalresearch.ca First some facts about international maritime law. | No nation may interfere in the right of other states to engage in international trade. | No nation may enact legislation, regulations, or take other actions that contravene international agreements, treaties, or a body …

Mike Whitney (2020-05-25). The "Lockdown" Has Turned America Into a Despotic, Cash-Strapped Basket-Case. globalresearch.ca "… and when we look back on this in two years time, from the ruins of our economy and the ruins of our liberty, we will want to see some kind of justice, that the people who made this decision …

Stefanie Kay (2020-05-25). DeVos diverts emergency funds to bolster private schools. liberationnews.org The latest assault on public education by the anti-education Secretary of Education.

Dr. Jack Rasmus (2020-05-25). Two Fictions of Mainstream Economics. 45 Million US Workers Unemployed. globalresearch.ca Mainstream economics consistently fails to predict the future. I'm talking about those 'schools' of mis-thought, ranging from Paul Krugman on the 'left' to Glenn Hubbard and other apologists of business and neoliberalism on the 'right'. | One of the favorite myths …

Ricardo Vaz (2020-05-25). US Blocks UNSC Draft Resolution Denouncing Paramilitary Incursion into Venezuela. globalresearch.ca The United States rejected a Russia-proposed UN Security Council (UNSC) draft condemning a recent coup attempt in Venezuela. | During a virtual session of the UNSC on Wednesday, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy presented a

Igor Derysh (2020-05-25). Study projects homelessness will rise 45% in just one year. zcomm.org "This is unprecedented. No one living has seen an increase of 10% of unemployment in a month," the researcher said…

Caoimhghin àì Croidheáin (2020-05-25). Corrupt Elites: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" globalresearch.ca "A prince being thus obliged to know well how to act as a beast must imitate the fox and the lion, for the lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore …

Robert J. Burrowes (2020-05-25). The Elite's COVID-19 Coup: Fighting for Our Humanity, Our Liberty and Our Future. globalresearch.ca We are being utterly transformed. And the world is being utterly transformed around us. | Ostensibly, this is to tackle a simple virus. In reality, it is to achieve an elite design at staggering cost to humanity and to life generally….

Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (2020-05-25). VIPS Memo: To the President—Avoid Hostilities Over Iranian Fuel Shipment to Venezuela. globalresearch.ca MEMORANDUM FOR: The President | FROM: Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) | SUBJECT: Avoiding Hostilities Over Iranian Fuel Shipment to Venezuela | Mr. President: | Recent U.S. rhetoric and actions against Venezuela — most immediately regarding Iran's shipping of gasoline desperately needed during …

Nino Pagliccia (2020-05-25). Canada's Seat at the UN Security Council May be Coveted but Is Far From Being a Sure Bet. globalresearch.ca Next June the United Nations Assembly will hold elections at its 74th session for five non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council (UNSC) starting on January 1, 2021 for the period 2021—22. | The UNSC has 15 members five of which …

Shane Quinn (2020-05-25). The Cuban Revolution's Survival in the Face of Six Decades of US Attacks. globalresearch.ca Examining the introduction of communism to Cuba over 60 years ago, and the revolution's survival despite large-scale American attacks, one can conclude these occurrences would likely not have been possible without the involvement of Fidel Castro, the country's former …

Askiah Adam (2020-05-25). American Hubris Robust in a Cataclysmic Global Pandemic. globalresearch.ca Few can deny that a perfect storm is brewing and the early foundations for war are being set up by the obvious protagonists. That China has cancelled the dollar peg, in its stock exchange transactions, opting for the Chinese Yuan…

Global Research News (2020-05-25). Selected Articles: The "National Covid-19 Testing Action Plan" globalresearch.ca Do you value the reporting and in-depth analysis provided by Global Research on a daily basis? | Click to | * * * | |

Manlio Dinucci (2020-05-26). Exército USA retoma as grandes manobras na Europa. globalresearch.ca O Exército dos EUA na Europa, "após cuidadosa avaliaàßà£o e planificaàßà£o", decidiu que efectuará na Polónia, de 5 a 19 de Junho, o exercício

Manlio Dinucci (2020-05-26). L'esercito Usa riprende le grandi manovre in Europa. globalresearch.ca Lo US Army Europe (Esercito Usa in Europa), ´dopo attenta valutazione e pianificazione ª, ha deciso che effettuerà in Polonia, dal 5 al 19 giugno, l'esercitazione

imperial.ac.uk (2020-05-26). Two Imperial researchers named World Economic Forum Young Scientists. imperial.ac.uk Two Imperial researchers have been named World Economic Forum Young Scientists.

RT (2020-05-26). Thailand extends virus emergency powers to June 30 despite opposition objections. rt.com Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday extended an emergency decree to fight the coronavirus until June 30. A spokeswoman denied opposition suggestions that the prime minister, a onetime junta leader, was seeking a return to unchecked powers. | The state of emergency declared in late March came amid student protests against the banning of a party opposed to PM Prayuth Chan-ocha. | With new cases now dwindling, some opposition figures have suggested the emergency decree should be allowed to expire. Thailand has had 3,045 confirmed cases and 57 fatalities, Reuters said. | Prayuth first seized power in a 2014 military cou…

Joyce Nelson (2020-05-25). Canadian Cities Hit by Pandemic Lockdown. Vulnerable to BlackRock's Privatization Agenda. globalresearch.ca More voices have been added to the urgent call for federal financial help to struggling municipal governments across Canada, hit by the pandemic lockdown. | On May 20, CUPE Ontario (representing 80,000 municipal employees) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario …

Colonel Ann Wright (2020-05-25). Despite the Danger of COVID-19, the US Military Continues War Practice in Europe and Pacific and Plans for More in 2021. globalresearch.ca During the COVID-19 pandemic, not only will the U.S. military have the largest maritime military maneuvers in the world, with Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) coming to the waters off Hawaii August 17-31, 2020 bringing 26 nations, 25,000 military personnel, …

Jed Lehman (2020-05-25). Remembering Toronto Peace Activist Michael Lucas. globalresearch.ca Michael Lucas (born Lukac in Vysna Jablonka in eastern Slovakia) died on May 4, 2020 in Toronto. Lucas, (born on March 7, 1926) was a political activist, author, advocate of peace and socialism. | His family stated in his obituary: | "An …

Dr. Vandana Shiva (2020-05-25). Poisons Mean Extinction: For Bees and Humanity. globalresearch.ca "If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live." ‚Äï Maurice Maeterlinck, The Life of the Bee[1] | In the last 50 years agrotoxins have spread and are pushing bees …

Iroel Sánchez (2020-05-25). Fidel Versus COVID-19 and Beyond. globalresearch.ca Fidel began advocating the development of biotechnology, in the mid-1980s, insisting that the country would be a world power in medicine, despite the doubts of skeptics and taunts from his enemies | *** | The fact that Cuba's response to the COVID-19 …

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2020-05-25). What Next if US Exits From Open Skies Treaty? globalresearch.ca President Donald Trump sudden or unexpected decision to withdraw from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty has posed unprecedented challenges, generated extensive debates among Russian politicians and experts, and equally worried are leaders in Europe and Asia. | Trump administration notified international …

Dr. Bassam Barakat (2020-05-25). The Illegal Burning of Syrian Wheat Fields by US Forces, on the Orders of Donald Trump. globalresearch.ca Doctor Barakat requested immediate legal action via the United Nations and the Syrian Foreign Ministry against the United States of America for its inhumane action in ordering and aiding the burning of Syrian wheat fields and other crops necessary to …

Johanna Ross (2020-05-25). UK Government in Crisis as Public Anger Grows Over Dominic Cummings. globalresearch.ca Boris Johnson and his trusty advisor Dominic Cummings are finished. That's the consensus much of the country has come to as people from all sides of the political spectrum joined together over the weekend to demand Dominic Cummings' resignation. Twitter …

Chuck Collins (2020-05-25). Billionaire Wealth, U.S. Job Losses and Pandemic Profiteers. zcomm.org The number of U.S. citizens filing for unemployment increased to 38.6 million since March 18, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the same two months, the wealth of U.S. billionaires has surged $434 billion — an increase of 15 percent…

The Canary (2020-05-24). Delay in imposing lockdown saw cases rise by 1.3m in nine days — report. thecanary.co According to a report, the government's hesitance to implement lockdown restrictions saw the number of those infected with coronavirus (Covid-19) rise by 1.3 million in nine days.An investigation by the Sunday Times' Insight team has reported that Boris Johnson's delay in imposing measures saw cases rise from 200,000 on 14 March to 1.5 million on 23 March, as the government deliberated on the timing and scale of the lockdown.The increase in cases during this time is shown in a study by Imperial College London's pandemic modellers and Oxford University's department of statistics.The study used backward modelling t…

Staff (2020-05-24). What New York City's Cholera Epidemics Can Teach Us in the Age COVID-19. truthout.org This isn't the first time that New York City became the epicenter of a deadly disease. Consequently, this also isn't the first time a widespread disease has been racialized and linked to the "other." When cholera arrived on the shores of New York City in 1832, the disease had already ravaged parts of Asia and Europe. New York City officials and scientists did not understand the cause of the disease. Some saw cholera as divine retribution, only inflicted on the sinners of the city. In the 1830s, app…

Jamal Rich (2020-05-22). From 'Free Angela Davis' to #NoNewJailsDC: Organizing against incarceration across generations. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) D.C. Chapter and the Claudia Jones School for Political Education, based in Washington, D.C., came together online on the evening of May 18 to co-host an event regarding the twin ideas of freeing political prisoners and prison abolition. The event featured elders from the Communist Party USA who were …

CounterSpin (2020-05-22). Diane Ravitch on Pandemic School Privatization. fair.org Media…

Dal-Ré R, Kesselheim AS, Bourgeois FT. (2020-05-19). FDA Site Inspection Reports on RCT Irregularities and Misconduct—The Case For Transparency. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint reviews notable examples of clinical trial misconduct identified by routine US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clinical trial site inspections and argues that making inspection reports publicly available on the agency's and trial registry websites is important to maintaining the integrity of clinical research.