USC scraps outside speakers at commencement after canceling Muslim student's speech
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Quick Glance: USC Cancels Outside Speaker Appearances at 2024 Commencement After Dismissing Muslim Valedictorian's Speech
- The University of Southern California announced it's canceling appearances by prominent speakers and honorees at its graduation ceremony next month, days after the institution canceled the commencement speech of its Muslim valedictorian Asna Tabassum due to security concerns.
- USC stated that the decision to exclude outside speakers from its 2024 commencement on May 10 is to keep the focus on the graduates. The university had planned to confer honorary degrees on filmmaker Jon M. Chu, alumna Maria Rosario Jackson, tennis legend Billie Jean King, and geophysicist Marcia McNutt.
- The move to cancel the speakers' attendance came shortly after the university denied Tabassum the opportunity to deliver her commencement speech. This decision was met with protests on campus, with many demonstrators advocating for Tabassum's speech to be reinstated.
- Tabassum, a first-generation South Asian American Muslim studying biomedical engineering, defended her decision to share a link criticizing Zionism and advocating for the abolition of Israel, citing her commitment to human rights and academic discourse.
"Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism," #Doordarshan said while unveiling the new logo in a social media post.
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Hallervorden's "Gaza Gaza" video an own goal?: Dieter Hallervorden has attracted a lot of criticism with his “Gaza Gaza” video. The Central Council of Jews now ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/stars/id_100389232/hallervordens-gaza-gaza-video-ein-eigentor-.html
The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
Sexism criticism of Nike: “Waxing chain could become a sponsor”: Sportswear manufacturer Nike presented its Olympic outfits for Team USA last weekend ...
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60 years ago during the Rivonia Trial in South Africa, Nelson Mandela delivered one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/20/i-am-prepared-to-die-when-mandela-shook-apartheid-changed-south-africa
Anti-Semitism in Austria: Are Jews still safe here?: An arson attack on a Jewish cemetery, swastika graffiti and Hitler inscriptions - In Austria ...
spiegel.de/ausland/antisemitismus-in-oesterreich-sind-juedinnen-und-juden-hier-noch-sicher-podcast-a-34917bbe-0f53-4519-97f2-47390699f23b
🔴 The head of Hamas’s political bureau Ismail Haniyeh has arrived in Turkey and is set to meet Turkish President Erdogan for talks on the ongoing Israeli war ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-veto-at-un-unfair-unethical-pa-president
Amid increased pressure, Hamas leadership mulls leaving Qatar | LIVE UPDATES: Haniyeh, the top Hamas official in Qatar, to meet with Turkey’s Islamist president ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-amid-increased-pressure-hamas-leadership-mulls-leaving-qatar-live-updates
Why Jewish Society is Militarized: Israel lives in constant danger of physical annihilation. Nevertheless, after Hamas's massacre against Israel ...
nzz.ch/meinung/in-erwartung-des-genozids-ld.1824552
NYPD Detains Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University: School officials asked police to clear an encampment a day after Columbia’s president testified ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator: Qatar’s role as a Middle East mediator may be imperiled as U.S. politicians criticize its ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/21/qatar-gaza-hostages-american/
A Rare Bit of Calming News About Israel and Iran: The widespread fears of mutual escalation have proved baseless, at least for now.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/israel-iran-strike-a-rare-bit-of-calming-news.html
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Detained U.N. Workers Accuse Israel of Obtaining False Confessions Through Torture
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/detained_un_workers_accuse_israel_of_obtaining_false_confessions_through_torture
AfD right winger Björn Höcke is on trial because he used an SA slogan. The director of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp Memorial explains what it's actually ... Show more www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100387608/-hoecke-kann-sich-nicht-herausreden-afd-politiker-wegen-sa-parole-vor-gericht.html
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
Erdoğan meets Hamas leader: This cannot continue like this. One comment: Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/meinung/erdogan-trifft-hamas-fuhrer-schones-wochenende-mit-dem-terroristen-11539775.html
Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas war: A top U.S. official said last week famine may be occurring in parts of Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/International/gaza-aid-timeline-hunger-crisis-unfolded-amid-israel/story
Left-wing extremists lie in wait for neo-Nazis - three seriously injured in stabbing
focus.de/panorama/welt/am-prenzlauer-berg-berlin-drei-schwerletzte-bei-messerstecherei-unter-links-und-rechstextremisten_id_259871650.html
'You're quite openly Jewish': Met apologises after comment by officer near pro-Palestine demo
itv.com/news/london/2024-04-19/met-apologises-after-youre-quite-openly-jewish-comment-by-officer
Court releases Hebrew U. professor held for incitement, call her arrest unjustified
timesofisrael.com/judge-releases-arab-hebrew-university-professor-arrested-for-incitement/
Hebrew U prof. arrested after doubting Hamas rapes, saying Israelis ‘should be afraid’
timesofisrael.com/hebrew-u-prof-arrested-after-doubting-hamas-rapes-saying-israelis-should-be-afraid/
The James Bond franchise has never been more pleasurable than the 1964 Sean Connery classic, writes Geoffrey Macnab. But the film’s myriad controversies have ... Show more
ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Israel retaliates against Iran, senior U.S. official says. The move comes days after Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel ... Show more abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
Berlin: Three injured after stabbing among left-wing and right-wing extremists: In the Berlin district of Prenzlauer Berg, three left-wing extremists are said to ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251110836/Berlin-Drei-Verletzte-nach-Messerstecherei-unter-Links-und-Rechtsextremisten.html
Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas war: A top U.S. official said last week famine may be occurring in parts of Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/International/gaza-aid-timeline-hunger-crisis-unfolded-amid-israel/story
Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Turkiye this weekend: Erdogan: Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan said Wednesday he will host the leader of ...
arabnews.com/node/2494691/middle-east
Israel and Hamas war: Live updates🔴April 19, 2024 | i24NEWS - I24NEWS
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-no-new-instructions-from-idf-home-front-amid-reports-of-israeli-attack-on-iran-live-updates
Israel Strikes Iran, but Scope Appears Limited: Live Updates: Israel had vowed retaliation for Iran’s attack last weekend, but the strikes reported overnight ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/18/world/israel-iran-gaza-war-news
🔴 LIVE : World leaders urge restraint after suspected Israeli strikes on Iran: World leaders called for de-escalation in the Middle East after Iran's state media ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240420-%F0%9F94%B4-live-world-leaders-urge-restraint-after-suspected-israeli-strikes-on-iran
Israel-Hamas war: Growing fear among Israelis who oppose nation’s stance on Palestinian issue
channelnewsasia.com/world/palestine-gaza-israel-hamas-west-bank-benjamin-netanyahu-freedom-speech-4277876
An ISIS Terror Group Draws Half Its Recruits From Tiny Tajikistan: Young migrants from the former Soviet republic were accused of an attack on a concert hall in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/tajikistan-isis-k-terrorism.html
IDF kills top Hamas intel officer in airstrike; crowds enjoy the beach in central Gaza
timesofisrael.com/idf-kills-top-hamas-intel-officer-in-gaza-airstrike-wraps-up-beit-hanoun-raid/
Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive
apnews.com/article/passover-hostages-israel-jewish-holiday-hamas-gaza-a750b8a3150c32836af4515c11dc31c9
How the UK has failed to protect Muslim religious rights: The high court ruling that recently upheld a prayer ban at Michaela Community School in Wembley joins a ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/uk-failed-protect-muslim-religious-rights-how
USA TODAY antisemitism survey: Antisemitism is on the rise in America. We'd like to hear from you about what you've seen, heard and felt.
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4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University: The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/nyregion/columbia-university-antisemitism-hearing-takeaways.html
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
New exhibit in New York re-creates Israeli music festival attacked on Oct. 7 : The objects bear the scars of a massacre.
nbcnews.com/news/world/new-exhibit-new-york-re-creates-israeli-music-festival-attacked-oct-7-rcna148346
Two stabbing attacks in Australia have shone a spotlight on the often-politicised labelling of violence as terrorism vs mental illness ... Show more
Antisemitism is on the rise. Some places you feel that, Jews in America say, some places you don’t. Here's what Jews, famous and not, had to say about it: eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/antisemitism-america-rising-passover-jews-speak-out/73165421007/
Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents contemplate Passover with their son in captivity: Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin talk about how the Iranian strike offered an ...
timesofisrael.com/hersh-goldberg-polins-parents-contemplate-passover-with-their-son-in-captivity/
Israel hits back at Iran with barrage of missiles and drones: report: Israel on Thursday launched its expected retaliatory strike against Iran ...
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/israel-hits-back-at-iran-with-barrage-of-missiles-and-drones-report/
In this snapshot, taken from the harrowing footage from moments of Yarden Bibas' kidnapping, you can see one of the innocent unaffiliated Gazans pulling Bibas' ... Show more www.ynetnews.com/article/hymf8ctg0 #BringThemHomeNow #HamasIsISIS
UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-hamas-refugees-humanitarian-e84e67ca7e819c8558dd209cb33d8433
How Israel Can Win in Gaza—and Deter Iran: The Key to Both Goals Is Going After Hamas in Rafah
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Israel versus Hamas: More than 10,000 women killed in the Gaza Strip, according to the UN
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Netanyahu welcomes western support after Iran attack, insists Israel will decide own response
irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2024/04/17/israel-has-decided-to-retaliate-against-iran-says-david-cameron/
'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held in Gaza by Hamas: Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68835646
Kamen: Accusations of racism at the fair - Soft ice cream seller changes name: Soft ice cream was advertised as “Eisneger” at a fair stand in Kamen ...
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How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
Columbia University president slams campus antisemitism: Nemat Shafik also defended her handling of Israel-Gaza war protests, during a congressional hearing.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68838018
War in Gaza: Erdoğan wants to receive Hamas leader Haniyyeh: According to Hamas, talks with Israel over a renewed ceasefire are in crisis ...
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In doubt for Israel - The World Week: Don't fight back if someone does something bad to you! What's more, if someone slaps you on the right cheek ...
weltwoche.ch/story/im-zweifel-fuer-israel/
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns after writing essay criticizing company’s liberal views
timesofisrael.com/npr-editor-uri-berliner-resigns-after-writing-essay-criticizing-companys-liberal-views/
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-%F0%9F94%B4-live-eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers
Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint: JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself ...
arabnews.com/node/2494711/middle-east
"Gender pay gap" in basketball: super-talented Caitlin Clark's salary causes outrage
spiegel.de/sport/basketball/gender-pay-gap-im-basketball-gehalt-von-caitlin-clark-sorgt-fuer-empoerung-a-0e06030e-1af4-4720-a5b1-6e9887e6180f
Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive
apnews.com/article/passover-hostages-israel-jewish-holiday-hamas-gaza-a750b8a3150c32836af4515c11dc31c9
4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University: The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/nyregion/columbia-university-antisemitism-hearing-takeaways.html
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Wednesday, that Hamas is ready to recognise a Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders and that they are open ... Show more
International diplomats say Israel looks set to respond to Iranian attack: Washington plans to impose new sanctions to “degrade Iran’s military capacity” after ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Caitlin Clark's $76,000 WNBA salary puts a spotlight on pay disparity: The WNBA rookies will make 100 times less than their NBA counterparts.
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/caitlin-clarks-76000-wnba-salary-puts-spotlight-pay-109341851
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
The lowest salary Americans will accept at a new job reached a record high: The share of people looking for a new job and expecting higher pay is on the rise.
cnbc.com/2024/04/17/salary-us-workers-expect-at-a-new-job-reaches-record-high.html
USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus: University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/usc-canceling-muslim-valedictorians-speech-inflames-tensions-campus-rcna148110
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
What to Know About the Turmoil at Colleges Over the Israel-Hamas War: On campus, the debate over free speech and antisemitism has only become more charged.
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/israel-hamas-war-colleges-antisemitism.html
Last month, Spanish footballer Cheikh Kane Sarr went into the stands to confront a fan who allegedly racially abused him by making monkey gestures ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hrg8mf
An organization dedicated to rebuking critics of Israel posted a 15-second clip of Dani Marzouca declaring “radical” solidarity with Palestine ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/stop-antisemitism-twitter-zionism-israel/
The Israeli Prime Minister said he spoke with Rishi Sunak and appreciates suggestions and advice but emphasised that Israel will make its own decisions in its ... Show more #iran #israel #middleeast #benjaminnetanyahu
U.S. agrees to Rafah op in exchange for limited response to Iran - report: While Cairo seeks to postpone or cancel the Rafah operation, the Biden administration ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-u-s-agrees-to-rafah-op-in-exchange-for-limited-response-to-iran-report
Frank-Walter Steinmeier: the Federal President gets tangled up in the "we" feeling
nzz.ch/feuilleton/steinmeier-der-deutsche-bundespraesident-verheddert-sich-am-wir-gefuehl-ld.1826723
Quick Glance: Steinmeier and the Concept of 'We' Feeling
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier urges Germans to engage more with democratic institutions.
- He emphasizes the importance of community while deliberately excluding parts of the population.
- Steinmeier highlights the strength that arises from community and stresses the importance of engagement and historical awareness.
- He underscores the need to adapt to the challenges of transformation and calls for global changes for a new energy basis.
Emily VanCamp To Lead Canadian TV Drama About Former Sex Worker Turned Litigator: Emily VanCamp is leading Canadian drama 'Prejudice' from Celeste Parr ...
deadline.com/2024/04/emily-vancamp-prejudice-celeste-parr-1235885913/
Three takeaways from the Columbia University president’s testimony on antisemitism
cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/takeaways-columbia-antisemitism-hearing/
Quick Glance: Three Insights from Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism
- Shafik confirmed that Professor Massad is under investigation for discriminatory remarks and that there will be consequences for professors making antisemitic statements.
- President Shafik was more prepared than others on questions about antisemitism, confirming that chanting mobs make antisemitic comments.
- Several professors at Columbia University are under investigation for antisemitic remarks and behaviors, potentially facing consequences.
- Despite efforts to combat antisemitic threats, Shafik acknowledged that there is much more work to be done to balance free speech and ensuring safety for all students.
Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-talks-gaza-truce-stalling-mediator-qatar-4272226
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