(2023-04-16). New ISIS Attack On Truffle Hunters In Central Syria Leaves 26 Dead. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Suspected ISIS terrorists killed at least 26 people in central Syria on April 16, in the latest in a series of attacks targeting people hunting for expensive truffles in the region. | A source in Hama Police Command told the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency that the victims came under attack near the town of Duezin in the eastern countryside of the governorate, without providing any further details. | The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a pro-opposition monitoring group based in…
(2023-04-16). Palestinian Trade Unions' Anti-Apartheid Call. socialistproject.ca 
The global trade union movement, which has played a key and inspiring role in its commitment to workers' rights and human rights more generally, has stood in principled solidarity with the oppressed across the world, adopting concrete, ground-breaking, labour-led sanctions against oppressive regimes. | Israel's systematic destruction of the Palestinian economy, discriminatory and racist laws, and restrictions on freedom of movement and association have a significant impact on the rights and working conditions of Palestinian workers. | Inspired by the massive workers' solidarity with the struggle that ended apa…
(2023-04-15). [Editorial] Punishing the tortured: criminalisation of suicide. thelancet.com Providing care and treatment for people with suicidal ideas, rather than subjecting them to a criminal process, seems intuitively humane and appropriate. And yet, in more than 20 countries, suicide and attempted suicide remain an offence punishable by imprisonment and fines for those who survive, and financial penalties for the families of those who do not. The continuation of laws against suicide and attempted suicide is partly based on two contentious beliefs that need to be interrogated.
(2023-04-15). Llaman a El Salvador a restablecer derechos suspendidos en 2022. telesurtv.net Según organismos internacionales, el Estado debe asegurar que sus esfuerzos contra el crimen y la violencia se adecuen a los límites señalados de protección a los derechos humanos…
(2023-04-15). Pekín denuncia como ilegales sanciones unilaterales de EEUU a empresas chinas. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno chino emitió una protesta a raíz de sanciones de EE.UU. a más empresas del país asiático, calificándolas como una forma de "jurisdicción de largo alcance", ajena al derecho internacional y que afecta la cadena de suministro global. "China protegerá con firmeza los derechos e intereses legítimos de las empresas chinas", dijo Pekín en un comunicado.
(2023-04-15). Plane flies rebels from Saudi Arabi to Yemen on day two of prisoner swap. trtworld.com Recent diplomatic rapprochement between Riyadh and Tehran has paved the way for the swap of nearly 900 detainees held by rival forces in war-torn Yemen. | Plane flies rebels from Saudi Arabi to Yemen on day two of prisoner swap…
(2023-04-15). I met the Florida governor years ago. My 14 Years Detention at Guantanamo. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-16). Berlin state executive coalition agreement: CDU and SPD focus on increasing state powers. wsws.org The Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) presented their coalition agreement for the future state government under the title "The Best for Berlin". The focus is on providing the security forces with greater powers and capacity and a massive attack on democratic rights.
(2023-04-15). Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Mifepristone Restrictions in a Rare Win for Abortion Rights. scheerpost.com 
The decision, issued Friday, delays a ruling from a federal appeals court and will allow abortion providers to continue providing the drug as usual for now.
(2023-04-15). Paraguay's Indigenous Communities Demand More Rights Ahead of Elections. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra García — Apr 10, 2023 | On April 30, Paraguay will go to the polls to elect the country's new president in a process marked by a lack of debate and the absence of urgent proposals such as free access to education, and more rights for the indigenous peoples, such as their right to land. | Little is expected to change in Paraguay with this election. The ruling right-wing Colorado Party's candidate is former Finance Minister Santiago Peña, who is in a close race with opposition coalition candidate Efraín Alegre of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) whose program is not much different from P…
(2023-04-15). Saturday 4/15: Half Moon Bay: #AbortionRights Rally – We Won't Go Back! indybay.org Intersection of Hwy 92 and Main Street | Half Moon Bay, CA…
(2023-04-15). How the UFCW worked with Uber Canada and the Ontario government to deny workers basic rights. wsws.org In the name of outlining "digital platform workers' rights," Bill 88 places Ontario's Uber drivers and other gig-platform workers in a separate category, thereby denying them even the bare-bones rights of worker/"employees.".
(2023-04-15). Democracy for Black Americans is under attack, shows civil rights report. trtworld.com State of Black America report reveals an increase in hate crimes, efforts to change classroom curriculums, attempts to make voting more difficult, and extremist views being normalised in state structures. | Democracy for Black Americans is under attack, shows civil rights report…
(2023-04-15). Animal rights protesters hold up England's Grand National horse race. trtworld.com Campaigners and animal rights groups argue that the popular jump horse race is too dangerous, having resulted in the death of multiple horses over the years. | Animal rights protesters hold up England's Grand National horse race…
(2023-04-17). Yellen says sanctions may risk hegemony of US dollar. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-15). President Maduro: Venezuela is Not Afraid of US Threats. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, dismissed the recent threats of the Biden administration to impose new sanctions on Venezuela if the dialogue process between the government and the far-right opposition does not continue. "The imperialist who can intimidate Venezuelans who are fighting for our land, for our future, for the Patria Grande in which we believe and which we are building, has not been born," said the president. | He made these comments in a speech at the end of the civic-military mobilization which took place on Thursday, April 13, to commemorate the 21st Day of the Rescue of National Dignit…
(2023-04-15). China opposes Russia-related U.S. sanctions on Chinese firms. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Who's the Real 'Gold Mafia': Al-Jazeera Doc on Zimbabwe's Corruption & Western Double Standards. thealtworld.com A new documentary series from Al Jazeera makes explosive allegations about Zimbabwe's gold trade and corruption, but does it tell the whole story? | Rutendo Matinyarare, Chairperson of Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Movement (ZASM) and founder of Zimbabweans Unite Against US War Sanctions (ZUAUWS), says no. He says the US is utilizing new methods to maintain global hegemony in the face of de-dollarization and the falling effectiveness of sanctions.
(2023-04-15). Democracy for Black Americans is under attack, shows civil rights report. trtworld.com State of Black America report reveals an increase in hate crimes, efforts to change classroom curriculums, attempts to make voting more difficult, and extremist views being normalised in state structures. | Democracy for Black Americans is under attack, shows civil rights report…
(2023-04-15). Animal rights protesters hold up England's Grand National horse race. trtworld.com Campaigners and animal rights groups argue that the popular jump horse race is too dangerous, having resulted in the death of multiple horses over the years. | Animal rights protesters hold up England's Grand National horse race…
(2023-04-17). Yellen says sanctions may risk hegemony of US dollar. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-15). President Maduro: Venezuela is Not Afraid of US Threats. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, dismissed the recent threats of the Biden administration to impose new sanctions on Venezuela if the dialogue process between the government and the far-right opposition does not continue. "The imperialist who can intimidate Venezuelans who are fighting for our land, for our future, for the Patria Grande in which we believe and which we are building, has not been born," said the president. | He made these comments in a speech at the end of the civic-military mobilization which took place on Thursday, April 13, to commemorate the 21st Day of the Rescue of National Dignit…
(2023-04-15). China opposes Russia-related U.S. sanctions on Chinese firms. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Who's the Real 'Gold Mafia': Al-Jazeera Doc on Zimbabwe's Corruption & Western Double Standards. thealtworld.com A new documentary series from Al Jazeera makes explosive allegations about Zimbabwe's gold trade and corruption, but does it tell the whole story? | Rutendo Matinyarare, Chairperson of Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Movement (ZASM) and founder of Zimbabweans Unite Against US War Sanctions (ZUAUWS), says no. He says the US is utilizing new methods to maintain global hegemony in the face of de-dollarization and the falling effectiveness of sanctions.