End Torture and Medical Neglect of Julian Assange
Dr. C. Stephen Frost | globalresearch.ca | 2020-02-18
On Nov 22, 2019, we, a group of more than 60 medical doctors, wrote to the UK Home Secretary to express our serious concerns about the physical and mental health of Julian Assange.1 In our letter,1 we documented a history …
globalresearch.ca/end-torture-medical-neglect-julian-assange/5704006
Nevada Is a Big Test for Bernie Sanders's Medicare for All Plan
Staff | truthout.org | 2020-02-18
Medicare for All faces a big test in Nevada's Democratic caucus, where front-runner Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden are pitching competing health care plans in a last-minute effort to curry favor among voters as early voting comes to a close today. | Sanders has pledged to quickly push for a national health care system that covers everyone if elected president, while Biden wants to expand the Affordable Care Act with an option to buy government insurance that would compete with priv…
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US Health Authority Shipped Faulty Coronavirus Test Kits Across Country: Official
Channel News Asia | globalresearch.ca | 2020-02-18
A number of test kits sent out by United States health authorities to labs across the country to diagnose the deadly novel coronavirus are faulty, a senior official said on Wednesday (Feb 12). | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
globalresearch.ca/us-health-authority-shipped-faulty-coronavirus-test-kits-across-country-official/5703909
Caricom: 'Only With Unity, We Can Fight Against Imperialism'
telesurenglish.net | 2020-02-18
The Community of the Caribbean (Caricom) begins Tuesday its 31st Inter-Sessional Meeting to discuss common policies on security, climate change, tourism, and trade. Its country members will also discuss a regional approach to the coronavirus virus and other noncommunicable diseases. | RELATED: | Caricom Laboratories Ready to Analyze Coronavirus | During the opening remarks, outgoing Caricom Chairman Allen Chastanet emphasized the importance of acting cooperatively to face common problem…
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Consumers League-SEIU probe reveals problems at Chipotle continue
Mark Gruenberg | peoplesworld.org | 2020-02-18
WASHINGTON–After reading this, you might want to think twice about eating at Chipotle–and not just because it exploits its workers. But because it could be hazardous to your health. Starting in 2015, Chipotle, the supposedly upscale fast food chain which prides itself on using fresh, pesticide-free, and chemical-free food, suffered a huge corporate black eye–and …
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Employment-Based Health Care an Anchor for U.S. Working Class
Mark Dudzic | zcomm.org | 2020-02-18
It's mind-boggling to see national labor leaders defend a system that's the biggest cause of strikes, lockouts, and concession bargaining…
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Irish Elections and Unification
Conn Hallinan | counterpunch.org | 2020-02-18
The victory by Ireland's leftwing Sinn Fein Party in the Republic's recent election has not only overturned some 90 years of domination by the island's two center-right parties, it suddenly puts the issue of Irish reunification on the agenda. While the campaign was fought over bread and butter issues like housing, the collapsing health care system, and homelessness, a united Ireland has long been Sinn Fein's raison d'être. In the aftermath, Party leaders called for a border referendum on the subject.
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Head of Wuhan hospital dies of coronavirus as global death toll rises to nearly 1,900
rt.com | 2020-02-18
The director of a hospital at the epicenter of China's coronavirus outbreak has died, according to state media, marking the latest death as Beijing scrambles to contain the virus. | Liu Zhiming, the director of Wuchang Hospital in Wuhan, died on Tuesday morning after "all-out rescue efforts failed," state broadcaster CCTV reported. | Liu's death was initially announced on Monday night in a social media post by the Hubei Health Commission. However, in a follow-up message the commission said that the hospital director was alive and battling the virus. | At least six other medical workers in China have died from…
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Cuban Doctors Will Return to Assist the Poorest in Brazil
telesurenglish.net | 2020-02-18
The Brazilian government will authorize 1,800 Cuban doctors who remained in the country after President Jair Bolsonaro ended the "Mais Medicos" (More Doctors) program to return to serve in the territory. | RELATED: | Brazil Struggles To Replace Departed Cuban Doctors, Thousands of Lives at Risk | The lack of health personnel in the poor and remote areas of the Latin American giant, which Brazilian doctors avoid, has been the main reason for this decision, local…
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Russia temporarily bans ALL Chinese visitors amid coronavirus epidemic
rt.com | 2020-02-18
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on Tuesday evening prohibiting Chinese citizens from entering Russia for tourism, work and for private purposes. The new rules are effective from Thursday. | The decision is the strongest measure yet taken to prevent the entry and spread of the new coronavirus in Russia. Previously, Russian Railways suspended all passenger traffic to and from China, and flights have been heavily restricted. In addition, border crossings in the Far East have been closed. | "From 00: 00 local time on February 20, 2020, the passage of citizens of the People's Republic of Chi…
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Work at Fukushima Plant May Be Disturbed Due to Coronavirus Flare-ups
sputniknews.com | 2020-02-18
The coronavirus appears to be hurting quite a few business ties between China and its economic partners despite the epidemic showing signs of gradually waning, as evidenced by the rising numbers of those who've effectively battled it.
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HSBC to Cut 35,000 Jobs, Reduce Europe, US Footprints in Bid to Expand Asian and Middle East Markets
sputniknews.com | 2020-02-18
The company reported its annual earnings for 2019 with major losses, citing Brexit, lower central bank interest rates and the coronavirus epidemic, among others.
sputniknews.com/business/202002181078341…
Wikileaks founder Assange's health improving in prison
yenisafak.com | 2020-02-18
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is no longer being held in solitary confinement and his health is improving, his colleague and spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson told reporters on Tuesday.Assange, 48, is in prison in London, fighting an extradition request from the United States, where he faces 18 counts including conspiring to hack government computers and violating an espionage law. He could spend decades in prison if convicted.His supporters had expressed concern about the state of his health after he appeared confused during a court hearing in October, struggling to recall his age and name and saying he was unable…
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Fashion house Chanel cancels Beijing show due to coronavirus
yenisafak.com | 2020-02-18
Chanel has cancelled a show in China in May due to the coronavirus outbreak, the French fashion house said on Tuesday."Considering the current situation and following the guidance of Chinese authorities, Chanel has decided to postpone its project of a replica of the Paris
'You Are Not Going to Buy This Election,' Sanders Tells Bloomberg at Rally of 17,000 in Washington
Jake Johnson, staff writer | commondreams.org | 2020-02-18
"You're not going to win an election when you oppose raising the minimum wage. You're not going to win an election when you call for cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
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Doing More Harm Than Good? Our Latest Report on the UK's Development Bank, CDC
Daniel Willis | globalresearch.ca | 2020-02-17
Amid the recent back and forth over whether the Department for International Development will be merged into the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, very little attention has been paid to the role of the UK's development finance institution, CDC, in UK …
globalresearch.ca/doing-more-harm-good-latest-report-uk-development-bank-cdc/5703910
John Oliver Makes the Definitive Case for Medicare-for-All
Staff | truthdig.com | 2020-02-17
In a new episode of "Last Week Tonight," the HBO host explains how the elimination of private insurance could benefit millions of Americans.
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The Real Choices in American Healthcare
Rohit Anand | commondreams.org | 2020-02-17
As we wait to fix our broken system, thousands of people are denied access to healthcare or are crushed by medical debt. (Photo: Michael Fleshman/flickr/cc) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
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Coronavirus Spreads on Quarantined Cruise Ship in Japan
telesurenglish.net | 2020-02-17
Although the World Health Organization (WHO) is working closely with Japanese authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which has been docked in Japanese waters since February 3, Japanese medical authorities reported 99 new cases of infection on Monday, for a total of 454 sick people on board. | RELATED: | First Coronavirus Death Reported in Taiwan | According to the Japanese Ministry of Health, the cruise, which was held in the port of…
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Coastal landfill sites set to spill over into sea, expert warns
The Canary | thecanary.co | 2020-02-17
More than 1,200 coastal landfill sites are in danger of spilling their contents into the sea
US Prevents Medical Supplies From Reaching Cuba
telesurenglish.net | 2020-02-17
The U.S. blockade has affected the Cuban Health services by cutting the supplies entering the island natio, the Director of Trade for the MediCuba Company S.A., Solainy Fajardo said in a statement on Monday. | RELATED: | Cuba and Venezuela Further Strengthen Ties at Havana Book Fair | In an interview with local newspaper Juventud Rebelde, the functionary said that Cuba is compelled to buy these medical resources in distant markets located in third countries, which increases…
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Chinese Health Report Says 80% of Virus Cases Have Been Mild
Staff | truthdig.com | 2020-02-17
The coronavirus report also says that new cases seem to be falling, although it's too soon to tell whether the outbreak has peaked.
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Trump Wants to Inflict Severe Pain on Disabled Community Just Because He Can
Staff | truthout.org | 2020-02-17
The "need" to strip benefits from poor and working people to help maintain the lifestyles of the Mar-a-Lago set is one of the fundamental principles of Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The rich always "need" more tax cuts, so when budget deficits get in the way, those at the middle and bottom are just going to have to sacrifice. | This is the reasoning behind the large budget cuts that the president has proposed for Medicare, Medicaid and food stamps in his most recent budget proposal.
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'Must-Watch TV': Comedian John Oliver Makes Case for Medicare for All, Debunks Right-Wing Talking Points
Jake Johnson, staff writer | commondreams.org | 2020-02-17
"Since moving to America, I don't think I've met anyone who doesn't have at least one insurance industry horror story." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
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Brother/Sister Can You Spare a Warm Shelter?
Paul Haeder | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-02-15
On the Streets The tip of the proverbial iceberg when it comes to homelessness is what the average person sees on Newport's streets
'This is a time for facts, not fear,' says WHO chief as COVID-19 virus spreads
news.un.org | 2020-02-15
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday cautioned against panic over COVID-19 but also urged governments to step up their efforts to prepare for the virus, saying "it's impossible to predict which direction this epidemic will take."
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World Health Organization: Coronavirus must generate 'solidarity not stigma'
news.un.org | 2020-02-14
Investing in preparedness is the smartest way to ensure that the coronavirus and other disease outbreaks are "identified and stopped quickly", the UN health agency said on Friday.
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Newly licensed vaccine, 'milestone in the fight' against Ebola in Africa, UN health agency
news.un.org | 2020-02-14
Four countries in Africa have licensed an Ebola vaccine to "cement hard-fought progress" in keeping their people safe from the deadly disease, the UN health agency said on Friday.
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Coronavirus: Media and Politicians Take Anti-China Fear Mongering to New Levels
Alan Macleod | mintpressnews.com | 2020-02-14
Despite praise from the World Health Organization for its handling of the coronavirus, China has been derided by Western media and politicians alike over nearly every aspect of its response.
mintpressnews.com/media-politicians-anti…
Irish unification back on agenda after election, but it won't be simple
Conn Hallinan | peoplesworld.org | 2020-02-14
The victory by Ireland's left-wing Sinn Fein Party in the Republic's recent election has not only overturned some 90 years of domination by the island's two center-right parties, it suddenly puts the issue of Irish reunification on the agenda. While the campaign was fought over bread and butter issues like housing, the collapsing health care …
peoplesworld.org/article/irish-unificati…
Sanders says his health plan would protect culinary workers in Nevada
Special to People's World | peoplesworld.org | 2020-02-14
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Outside China, Coronavirus transmission 'iceberg' may not be as big as feared
news.un.org | 2020-02-13
As infections from COVID-19 coronavirus continue to rise, a senior UN health expert on Thursday said that there were some indications that disease transmission outside China might not be the tip of the "iceberg" that had been feared.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak still an international public health concern
news.un.org | 2020-02-12
The Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains an international public health concern, experts meeting in Geneva concluded on Wednesday.
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UN health agency developing COVID-19 virus treatment master plan
news.un.org | 2020-02-12
The World Health Organization (WHO) is developing a master plan for coordinating clinical trials that could lead to potential therapies for patients infected with the COVID-19 virus, the agency's chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced on Wednesday.
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The Trump Administration Wants Health Insurance Companies to Drop Abortion Coverage from Your Insurance Plan
Meagan Burrows | aclu.org | 2020-02-11
From denying | access to abortion | for unaccompanied immigrant minors, to gutting | the Title X | family planning program, to trying to roll | back the Affordable Care Act's requirement that employers and universities cover | contr…
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