(2019-06-03). Manufacturing War With Russia. commondreams.org Now is the time for a serious, new arms control agreement. (Photo: Presidential Administration of Russia) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/trump_22.jpeg…
(2019-06-03). How Venezuelans Turn to Collective Action to Defy US Blockade. telesurenglish.net As the United States government intensifies its unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela, its people have turned to one another to push ahead and deal with economic sanctions. Local Colectivos (Collectives) and demonstrations of popular support have come to represent the unbreakable will of the Bolivarian Republic. | RELATED: | Timeline of Half a Decade of US Economic War Against Venezuela | Yet the economic blockade keeps piling up, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arre…
(2019-06-03). Canada Closes Venezuela Embassy as Guaido Promises Maduro Out by End of Year. venezuelanalysis.com Ottawa also vowed to review the status of the Venezuelan diplomatic corps in Canada.
(2019-06-03). Two feared dead as Sudan military disperse protesters. cgtn.com 
Sudanese protesters close Street 60 with burning tyres and pavers on June 3, 2019 (ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images) | Two people have been killed and several others injured after security forces in Sudan dispersed a sit-in outside the Defence Ministry in Khartoum. | According to witnesses and the medical association affiliated to the protesters, Sudanese security forces entered the site of a sit-in in central Khartoum early on Monday, in an attempt to disperse the protest. | In response to the gunfire, some protesters have blocked a street in Khartoum with bricks and burning tyres. | The violence comes amid a pers…
(2019-06-03). Monday's Daily Brief: the cost of maternal healthcare, Sudan and Chad updates, sustainability in focus. un.org This Monday, top stories includes: the "catastrophic" cost of maternal healthcare; UN condemnation following violence against protesters in Sudan and the killing of a journalist in Chad; and the urgent need for sustainability highlighted through an exhibit in Geneva and a special event in London.
(2019-06-03). Sudanese Security Forces Open Fire on Protesters in Khartoum. telesurenglish.net The Sudanese security forces have begun to use force to crack down on the long-running sit-in protests outside of the army's headquarters in the capital city of Khartoum, protesters told the BBC. | RELATED: | Sudan Must Cede to Civilian-Led Transitional Authority: UN | According to the BBC, the Sudanese security forces opened fire on the protesters, killing at least one person and wounding several others. | "Now an attempt is taking place to disperse the sit-in," said a short state…
(2019-06-03). IGAD urges progress toward implementation of South Sudan peace deal. cgtn.com 
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has urged parties in South Sudan to effectively engage on transitional security arrangements towards the timely implementation of South Sudan's latest peace accord. | "The timely implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) significantly revolves around the transitional security arrangements," Wais, IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, was quoted as saying by an IGAD statement issued late Saturday. | South Sudan's new peace deal calls for the reunification of all fighters involved in the civil conflict,…
(2019-06-03). Sudan military denies breaking up protest sit-in, 9 dead. cgtn.com 
TOPSHOT — Sudanese protesters gather for a sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum on May 19, 2019. — Talks between Sudan's ruling military council and protesters are set to resume, army rulers announced, as Islamic movements rallied for the inclusion of sharia in the country's roadmap. (Photo by Mohamed el-Shahed / AFP) (Photo credit should read MOHAMED EL-SHAHED/AFP/Getty Images) | Nine protesters were shot dead on Monday as Sudan's ruling military tried to break up a sit-in protest outside army headquarters in Khartoum, a doctors' committee close to demonstrators said. | It said the deat…
(2019-06-03). Headlines for June 3, 2019. democracynow.org Gunman Kills 12 People During Virginia Beach Rampage, DHS Watchdog Warns of "Dangerous Overcrowding" at El Paso Migrant Prison, El Salvadoran Transgender Migrant Dies in ICE Custody After Denial of Medical Care, Judge Temporarily Keeps Missouri's Sole Abortion Clinic Open, Military Forces in Sudan Raid Sit-in, Killing At Least 9 Protesters, Protesters Set Fire Outside U.S. Embassy in Honduras, Police Tear-Gas, Arrest Palestinian Protesters as Israeli Settlers Enter Al-Aqsa Mosque, Trump Blasts Brexit, Insults Meghan Markle, While London Mayor Protests His U.K. Visit, Report: Disappearance and Murder of 1000s of I…
(2019-06-03). Death Toll Climbs to 9 in Sudan After Security Forces Attack. telesurenglish.net The death toll in Khartoum has climbed to nine dead after the Sudanese security forces stormed a protest camp inside the country's capital city. | RELATED: | Sudanese Security Forces Open Fire on Protesters in Khartoum | In footage broadcasted by Al-Jazeera TV, a large number of people could be seen fleeing through the streets of Khartoum after the Sudanese security forces opened fire on the crowd. This chaotic scene has sparked the deadliest day since the long-time Sudanese Pre…
(2019-06-03). Sudan: UN chief deplores excessive force used against pro-democracy protesters, calls on military and civilian leaders to 'stay the course' in negotiations. un.org Security forces in Sudan fired on pro-democracy protesters in the capital Khartoum on Monday, leaving a number of dead and many more injured, prompting the United Nations chief's condemnation and an appeal for "peaceful dialogue" to resume.
(2019-06-03). Sudan: UN chief deplores excessive force used against pro-democracy protesters, calls on military and civilian leaders to 'stay the course' in negotiations. un.org Security forces in Sudan fired on pro-democracy protesters in the capital Khartoum on Monday, leaving a number of dead and many more injured, prompting the United Nation chief's condemnation and an appeal for "peaceful dialogue" to resume.
(2019-06-03). The Final Punishment of Julian Assange. counterpunch.org From the start, I've been worried about the effect of Wikileaks, not on the brutal western governments whose activities it has disclosed in shocking detail (especially in the Middle East) but on the practice of journalism. When we scribes were served up this Wikileaks pottage, we jumped in, paddled around and splashed the walls of reporting with our cries of horror. And we forgot that real investigative journalism was about the dogged pursuit of truth through one's own sources rather than upsetting a bowl of secrets in front of readers, secrets which Assange and co — rather than us — had chosen to mak…
(2019-06-03). The Hypocrisy of William Barr's Spying Claims. aclu.org Lawyers from Barr's Justice Department are trying to block a federal court from holding the government accountable for its surveillance of Americans. | This piece originally ran at Slate. | Discussing the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation, Attorney General William Barr recently claimed that " Government power was used to spy on American citizens." He went on to say, "I…
(2019-06-03). Bipartisan Support for Trump's Aggressive Iran Policy Reveals the Hollowness of Russiagate. mintpressnews.com 
While Russia often serves as a useful "boogeyman" for promoting militaristic policies, the odd moments when those same policies actually benefit Russia and avoid strong opposition from U.S. politicians and media provide a rare glimpse into the real motivations behind Cold War 2.0.
(2019-06-03). Grenfell, Windrush and Skripal: Theresa May's Tainted Tenure Finally Ends in Tears. globalresearch.ca The next UK Prime Minister has their work cut out to unite a divided nation, but also to improve Britain's standing on the world stage, after one of the worst periods in UK-Russian relations | *** | UK Prime Minister Theresa May…
(2019-06-03). Moscow Responds to Trump: Strikes in Syria Target 'Terrorists'. telesurenglish.net The Russian government responded Monday to U.S. President Donald Trump criticism against the country's ongoing military operations in the Syrian northern province of Idlib, saying that such attacks are meant to "neutralize terrorists." | RELATED: | Turkey, Russia to Fight Terrorism, Establish Safe Zone in Syria | "It goes without saying that bombardments by terrorists from Idlib are unacceptable and measures are being taken for neutralizing their fire emplacements," Kremlin's s…
(2019-06-03). Jimmy Dore Gets the Last Laugh on Russia-gate. consortiumnews.com John Walsh recommends the YouTube comedian who tackles the establishment herd. By John V. Walsh Antiwar.com Jimmy Dore is a comic who has taken on Russia-gate, a deadly serious matter. He is one of those brave souls who count themselves as… Read more →
(2019-06-03). Lavrov Reiterates Rejection to Aggression on Venezuela. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) Russia reiterated its total rejection to foreign interference or aggression, including a military attack against Venezuela, and insisted on the need for an inclusive dialogue in the South American country.
(2019-06-03). Manufacturing War With Russia. truthdig.com Despite the Robert Mueller report's conclusion that Donald Trump and his campaign did not collude with Russia during the 2016 presidential race, the new Cold War with Moscow shows little sign of abating. It is used to justify the expansion of NATO to Russia's borders, a move that has made billions in profits for U.S. arms manufacturers. It is used to demonize domestic critics and alternative media outlets as agents of a foreign power. It is used to paper over the Democratic Party's betrayal of the working class and the party's subservience to corporate power. It is used to discredit détente between the world's tw…
(2019-06-03). Belt and Road, Consolidation of Russia-China Economic Relations: President Xi in Saint Petersburg. globalresearch.ca Chinese President Xi will attend this week's Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) and likely broker some Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) deals with his Russian counterpart. | Thousands of people from across the world will be descending on Russia's "second …
(2019-06-03). Daily Beast reporter SHOCKED that disinformation is not 'purview of Russia alone'. rt.com 
A Daily Beast reporter has dashed the illusions of Western journalists everywhere by revealing on Twitter the shocking and grim reality that disinformation and fake news are not exclusively Russian concepts.
(2019-06-03). CODEPINK Monthly Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org Gather at the SF or Marin end of the eastern walkway of the Golden Gate Bridge. Parking available on all 4 "corners", just remember to take the last exit on hwy 101 as you approach the bridge, or the first exit after you leave the bridge. Arrive early for best parking. | Gather at 10: 45 am at either end of the bridge. | 11: 00 am Walk on the eastern walkway from the north or south ends, to converge in the middle. Short, silent vigil in the middle. | 12: 00 pm: Rally on SF side after the bridge walk. | BE GREEN AND CARPOOL | See http: //tripplanner.transit.511.org for public transit options. | Golden Gate Transit Bus…
(2019-06-03). Brits to Protest Trump in London. 18 Anti-Trump Related Events. DJT to Meet Up Queen Elizabeth II. globalresearch.ca Mass public resistance awaits him during his three-day visit, including photo-op meetings with Queen Elizabeth and UK officials. | Reportedly, millions of pounds were spent for security, largely for deploying thousands of police and other security forces. | Scotland Yard estimates that …
(2019-06-03). St. Paul marks police killing of Marcus Golden. fightbacknews.org St. Paul, MN – June 2 would have been Marcus Golden's 29th birthday, but he was shot in the back of the head and killed by St. Paul police four years ago. About three dozen friends and family of Marcus and other victims of police killing, activists, and supporters gathered, June 2, in front of the Minnesota Governor's Mansion to celebrate Marcus' birthday and call for justice for all victims of police violence. | Monique Collars Doty, Marcus' aunt and member of Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar and Black Lives Matter Minnesota, said, "I thank you so much for being out here to show Marcus some love, to sho…
(2019-06-03). Nancy Pelosi's False Dichotomies. counterpunch.org 
The corporate Democrats can see through false dichotomies when it suits them to do so. When National Rifle Association Republicans ritually assert (after big mass shootings, like the recent one in Virginia Beach) that "people kill people, guns don't kill people," smart corporate Democrats point out that the extreme number of people killed by other people wielding guns in the United States cannot be understood without factoring in the weakness of gun laws and the remarkable availability of lethal weaponry in the nation. Most corporate Democrats rightly call out "the people kill people" vs. "guns kill people" dicho…
(2019-06-03). Environmental Activists Being Killed Globally: Why Are World Leaders Still Silent? nationofchange.org "Planet earth is a beautiful place and worth dying for" This is not a quote; this was a belief of a number of environmental activists that were killed mercilessly in the span of the last 10 years. More than 500 environmentalists were assassinated and the ongoing investigation regarding their murders seems to get nowhere. …
(2019-06-03). Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian and Hezbollah Positions in Syria, Killing 10. theantimedia.com (MEE) — Israeli strikes on positions in Syria killed 10 people on Sunday, including three Syrian soldiers and seven foreign fighters, according to an activist group, and they were later followed by further strikes in Homs province, state media said. According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Israeli missiles fired from warplanes struck areas south …
(2019-06-03). Nancy Pelosi's False Dichotomies. counterpunch.org The corporate Democrats can see through false dichotomies when it suits them to do so. When National Rifle Association Republicans ritually assert (after big mass shootings, like the recent one in Virginia Beach) that "people kill people, guns don't kill people," smart corporate Democrats point out that the extreme number of people killed by other people wielding guns in the United States cannot be understood without factoring in the weakness of gun laws and the remarkable availability of lethal weaponry in the nation. Most corporate Democrats rightly call out "the people kill people" vs. "guns kill people" dicho…
(2019-06-03). US Warplanes Destroy 3 Oil Tankers in Syria, Killing at Least 4 People. theantimedia.com (ANTIWAR.COM) — On Friday, US warplanes attacked and destroyed three oil tankers that were traveling through Syrian Kurdish territory. At least four people were killed in the course of the attacks. Details are still scant, and the US hasn't made a formal statement on what happened. The tankers are believed to have entered from Iraq, and were heading …
(2019-06-03). Media: Zombie Sightings, Like Unicorns, Are a Frequent Occurrence in North Korea. mintpressnews.com The State Department may want to worry less about North Korea's nuclear production and more about its apparent advanced necromancy program, because Kim Hyok-chol is far from the only person executed in the country still walking around and conducting business as usual.
(2019-06-03). South Korean shipbuilding workers oppose massive job cuts. wsws.org The Korean Metal Workers Union has deliberately limited industrial action and isolated the shipyard workers to prevent a broader struggle against capitalist exploitation.
(2019-06-03). Top US journalists spread fake news claiming North Korean official was 'purged' — then he shows up on TV. thegrayzone.com Virtually every major Western corporate outlet and a who's who of pundits circulated a blatantly false report that North Korean…
(2019-06-03). Trump Begins UK Visit by Insulting People, Endorsing Far-right. telesurenglish.net The United States President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom for a delayed state visit and even before landing, he insulted London Mayor Sadiq Khan by calling him "a stone cold loser" while misspelling his name. He also endorsed Boris Johnson for the position of the Prime Minister which did not sit well with many. | RELATED: | Corbyn Accuses Trump of 'Interfering' in Britain's Race for PM | Trump and his wife, Melania, were greeted by the 93-year-old monarch, Queen Eliza…
(2019-06-03). A Demagogue, Fascist, and Serious Threat: UK Mobilizes to Make Sure Trump Knows He 'Is Not Welcome'. commondreams.org "Donald Trump is just one of the most egregious examples of a growing global threat. The far-right is on the rise around the world, threatening our hard-won rights and freedoms." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/trump_baby_blimp_uk_0.jpg…
(2019-06-03). Mexican President Obrador urges friendship & dialogue with US under looming tariff threat. rt.com 
Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been sending an optimistic vibe about upcoming talks in Washington to resolve issues related to immigration, just days after a rhetorical brawl with the US president.
(2019-06-03). Canada Against Cuba and Venezuela. counterpunch.org Ottawa faces a dilemma. How far are Trudeau's Liberals prepared to go in squeezing Cuba? Can Canadian corporations with interests on the island restrain the most pro-US, anti-socialist, elements of the ruling class? Recently, the Canadian Embassy in Havana closed its Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship section. Now most Cubans wanting to visit Canada or get work/study More
(2019-06-03). Mexican workers on both sides of border pay the cost of immigration crackdown. peoplesworld.org 
The crackdown on immigration at the southern border and the increase in deportations are taking a toll on Mexican workers in the United States and Mexico. While strict immigration policy is not a new phenomenon, Trump's hardline anti-immigration policies and incendiary rhetoric exacerbate the situation. With support from the conservative media, Trump has framed immigration …
(2019-06-03). Netanyahu is Gambling on New Elections to Stay in Power. mintpressnews.com 
JERUSALEM — For the first time in the history of the state of Israel, the head of the party that won the largest number of seats has failed to form a coalition government. Rather than allowing the head of the party that came in second to attempt to form a government, the Knesset voted to hold re-elections only six weeks after Israelis first cast their ballots. | Could this be the end the political career of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? It seems that this is indeed what the heads of several political parties here are determined to achieve. Not unlike hyenas who see a broken down and weak lion a…
(2019-06-03). For the US and Israel, Iran Works Best as a Perpetual Threat. mintpressnews.com 
Both Israel and the U.S. need Iran: they need to be able to point to Iran as a threat, as a menace, as the source of terrorism and evil in the world. That threat is also an important part of any election campaign for politicians in both countries. The fact that Iran is none of those things is beside the point.
(2019-06-03). Venezuela Moves Forward in Rectification, Renewal and Change Progress. plenglish.com Caracas, June 3 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuela Government is today betting on the path for rectification, renewal and change in policies and management forms, according to the call by the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro.
(2019-06-03). Hands Off Venezuela! Resolution of the Solidarity Event in Berlin on May 28, 2019. globalresearch.ca Venezuela is under attack. An alliance led by the United States and supported by most states of the European Union, including Germany, has set itself the goal to oust the government of President Nicolás Maduro, which was democratically elected one …
(2019-06-03). Trudeau and Pence plot Canada's role in US imperialist aggression. wsws.org Trump's vice president has taken on an increasingly important role in articulating and implementing US imperialist aggression, especially against China and Venezuela.
(2019-06-03). Meet the DC tenants' advocacy group taking a stand… for regime change and war. thegrayzone.com The DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition (TENAC) attacked Americans defending Venezuela's embassy from a right-wing takeover and clamored for US military…
(2019-06-03). Venezuela Faces Broad-Spectrum War, says Deputy Foreign Minister. plenglish.com Caracas, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) The media campaign Venezuela faces today is part of a broad-spectrum war strategy and scheme to fragment national institutions, assured Deputy Minister of Communications William Castillo.
(2019-06-03). Meet the DC tenants' advocacy group taking a stand… for regime change and war. thegrayzone.com The DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition has publicly attacked Americans defending Venezuela's embassy from a right-wing takeover, celebrated the Trump-backed coup…
(2019-06-03). Cuba's Migrants in the US Address Violent Washington Policies. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) Members of Marti Alliance reportedly analyzed on Monday the US aggressive policies against Cuba and Venezuela.
(2019-06-03). Pardoning War Criminals Sends a Disturbing Message, Says Iraq Veteran. truthout.org President Trump is considering pardoning American military members convicted of war crimes. One of the requests for a pardon is reportedly for Navy SEALs Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher, who is facing charges of shooting unarmed civilians and killing a wounded captive teenage fighter by stabbing him with a knife and then staging a re-enlistment ceremony over the dead teen's body. On Thursday, a military judge in San Diego ordered Gallagher free from custody, citing prosecutorial misconduct in his murder trial for war crimes. The court has yet to rule on whether to remove prosecutors or to throw out t…
(2019-06-03). Iraq Combat Veteran: Pardon of War Criminals Sends Disturbing Message to U.S. Military, World. democracynow.org 
President Trump is considering pardoning American military members convicted of war crimes. One of the requests for a pardon is reportedly for Navy SEALs Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher, who is facing charges of shooting unarmed civilians and killing a wounded captive teenage fighter by stabbing him with a knife and then staging a re-enlistment ceremony over the dead teen's body. On Thursday, a military judge in San Diego ordered Gallagher free from custody, citing prosecutorial misconduct in his murder trial for war crimes. The court has yet to rule on whether to remove prosecutors or to throw out the…
(2019-06-03). Scandalous Details of Trump's 'Deal of Century' for Palestine. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump's "the deal of the century" wants Palestinian refugees to be naturalized and settled in several countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iraq, Israeli daily Haaretz reports. | As the world marked the International Quds Day on Friday, …