Huge protest in Argentina against education cuts: Thousands marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday calling on President Milei to preserve university funding.
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After the protests at Google which led to 28 employees being fired, the company confirmed Monday that it was firing around 20 more workers.
Zelda Montes ... Show more @NoTechApartheid @EVYSTADIUM
Google Fires Another 20 Employees in Retaliation for Project Nimbus Protest: Google has fired another 20 employees in retaliation for last week’s protest against ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/google_fires_another_20_employees_in_retaliation_for_project_nimbus_protest
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...
reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-allowing-teachers-carry-guns-schools-2024-04-23/
China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
Live updates: College campus protests continue after arrests at Columbia, Yale and NYU
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/campus-protests-palestine-gaza-live-updates-rcna148925
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Amid Mass Arrests
- Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments are spreading on US college campuses, inspired by Columbia University's Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
- In New York, over 150 people, including students and faculty, were arrested. Similar actions occurred at Yale University.
- Columbia professors staged a mass walkout to defend student rights and condemn the university administration's actions.
- The responses of universities and police to the protests raise concerns about freedom of speech, student rights, and administrative measures impacting campus demonstrations.
Pro-Palestinian protests grow on college campuses as tensions rise : Tensions are continuing to rise among college campuses across the nation ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4614586-pro-palestinian-protests-grow-on-college-campuses-as-tensions-rise/
Gaza protests at US universities intensify: Protests against the war in the Gaza Strip are intensifying at several US universities. There are arrests ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-proteste-unis-krieg-gazastreifen-100.html
LIVE: ‘Stop arming Israel’ Passover protest held in Brooklyn: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Surprising appearance by Xavier Naidoo at Pocher show polarizes fans: Controversial singer Xavier Naidoo, who has attracted attention in the past for spreading ...
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Student Editorial Boards Rebuke College Officials for Protest Decisions: Around the nation, editorial boards at college newspapers have defended free speech and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/college-protest-editorial-voices.html
Columbia University extends remote learning amid Gaza war protests: The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68883271
A recent US State Department report found violation of human rights in India's northeastern Manipur state as well as attacks on minorities, journalists ... Show more
Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos: Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68881595
Trump: College protests are a ‘disgrace’ and all ‘Biden’s fault’: Former President Trump on Tuesday blasted a wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4614906-trump-college-israel-palestine-protests-disgrace-bidens-fault/
Columbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/columbia-university-protests-hybrid-classes-passover-tuesday/
Opinion | I’m a Columbia Professor. The Protests on My Campus Are Not Justice.: I do not believe that the Columbia demonstrators are driven by antisemitism ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/columbia-protests-israel.html
Mass protests in Argentina against President Milei's cuts: In Argentina, hundreds of thousands of people, especially students, demonstrated against the ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/argentinien-proteste-kuerzungen-milei-100.html
Google has fired 50 employees after protests over Israel cloud deal, organizers say
cnn.com/2024/04/23/tech/google-fires-employees-protest-israel/
Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government
- Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.
- The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.
- Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.
- Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.
Mass arrests made as US Gaza campus protests spread: Protesters at NYU and Yale are arrested while Columbia cancels in-person classes for safety.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68873825
Protests embroil Columbia, other campuses as tensions flare over war in Gaza: Live updates
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/22/columbia-university-pro-palestinian-protests-israel-updates/73409061007/
Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights: Blinken said the Department will have "more to say" about Israel's adherence to the Leahy ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-798313
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246594938/pro-palestinian-campus-protests-columbia-yale-nyu
Pakistan: Imran Khan's party alleges election rigging by intelligence agencies in by-polls, calls for probe - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/pakistan-imran-khans-party-alleges-election-rigging-by-intelligence-agencies-in-by-polls-calls-fo
Trump urges supporters to ‘go out and peacefully protest’ ahead of hush money trial’s opening arguments
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4610911-trump-urges-supporters-peacefully-protest-hush-money-trial-opening-remarks/
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Biden camp not sweating political fallout from latest round of campus protests: The president’s team, and some pollsters, don’t see Gaza as the primary voting ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/biden-camp-political-fallout-campus-protests-00154000
Quick Glance: Poll: Election Interest Declines in Tight Biden-Trump Race
- The interest of voters in the election has reached the lowest point in two decades at this stage in a presidential race.
- The latest national NBC News poll reveals that the number of voters with high interest in the 2024 presidential election has nearly hit the lowest point in almost 20 years, with a majority holding negative views of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
- Inflation and immigration top the list of the country's most pressing issues, with only one-third of voters giving Biden credit for improving economic performance.
- The survey also highlights how the low voter interest and the independent candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could potentially disrupt what has been a stable presidential contest with over six months until Election Day.
Civil rights groups call for funds for representation in immigration court: A coalition of more than 100 civil rights and immigrant rights groups are calling on ...
thehill.com/latino/4611610-civil-rights-groups-call-for-funds-for-representation-in-immigration-court/
As more bodies found, UN’s Turk ‘horrified’ by Gaza mass graves reports: Volker Turk calls for independent inquiry after Palestinian authorities uncover hundreds ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/as-more-bodies-found-un-human-rights-chief-horrified-by-gaza-mass-graves
Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion : An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US ...
dw.com/en/israel-us-plans-to-sanction-an-idf-unit/a-68902127
Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/post-brexit-food-checks-will-be-light-touch-uk-minister-says
College Campus Protests: Live Updates From Yale and Columbia: Students at Yale were arrested as administrators on more campuses moved to shut down demonstrations ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/22/us/campus-protests-columbia-yale
Despite crackdowns from the police and school authorities, Pro-Palestinian students at US universities continue to protest their schools’ direct and indirect ... Show more
Pro-Palestinian demonstration: Steinmeier greeted with shouts of “murderer” in Istanbul
n-tv.de/politik/Steinmeier-in-Istanbul-mit-Moerder-Rufen-begruesst-article24892216.html
Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.
- The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.
- Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.
Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow: Dozens were arrested Monday at N.Y.U. and Yale, but officials there and at campuses across the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/campus-protests-arrests.html
On the sixth day of Columbia University's protest encampment, and the evening of Passover, CNN met Jewish students celebrating Seder while supporting the ... Show more edition.cnn.com/business/live-news/columbia-yale-student-protests-4-23-24/index.html
More than 100 protesters at New York University (NYU) were arrested by the NYPD on April 22 during a demonstration against Israel's attacks on Palestinians in ... Show more
Barnard College suspends at least 53 students over Columbia anti-Israel protest: report
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/barnard-suspends-at-least-53-students-over-columbia-anti-israel-protest-report/
UK approves bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda: Deportation flights are expected to begin in July.
abcnews.go.com/International/uk-approves-bill-send-asylum-seekers-rwanda/story
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
Stefanik demands Biden administration yank Columbia's federal funding : Stefanik wants Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to penalize the institution and for ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/stefanik-columbia-federal-funding-00153967
Pro-Palestinian Jewish students celebrated the first night of Passover with a seder during protests at the University of Michigan. During the seder ... Show more
In pictures: US universities are witnessing a surge of pro-Palestine rallies, with students and staff demanding end to Israel's carnage in Gaza and their ... Show more www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/in-pictures-pro-palestine-rallies-make-waves-across-us-universities-17897257
The anti-college subtext to the right-wing response to Gaza protests: Not all the backlash against protests on college campuses is rooted in the right’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/gaza-protests-college-campuses/
Juan González Reflects on Historic 1968 Columbia Protests & Crackdown on Gaza Solidarity Encampment
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/antiwar_protests_gaza
Columbia Sets Midnight Deadline For Talks to End Encampment: The university, which asked the police to arrest protesters last week, will consider “alternative ...
nyti.ms/3JyUsJ4
A video of Palestine solidarity protesters using the Kashmiri slogan ‘azaadi’ meaning ‘freedom’ in a chant at Columbia University has provoked debate and ... Show more
Encampments return to Columbia University campus as Gaza protests escalate: Student organizers announced they had negotiated with administration and tents would ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/21/encampments-return-to-columbia-university-campus-as-gaza-protests-escalate/
Carolyn Hax: Parent worries ‘beautiful’ 4-year-old hears too much about looks: A parent worries that comments about 4-year-old’s beauty have already taught her ...
washingtonpost.com/advice/2024/04/23/carolyn-hax-daughter-praise-looks/
Columbia canceled in-person classes, dozens of protesters were arrested at New York University and Yale, and the gates to Harvard Yard were closed to the ... Show more
Faculty members at New York University formed a chain around the Gaza
solidarity encampment on campus as student organisers prepared to pray ... Show more
Telegram under the microscope: Conspiracy theories in Austria: “There is massive incitement”
kleinezeitung.at/oesterreich/18393230/verschwoerungstheorien-in-oesterreich-es-wird-massiv-gehetzt
Ilhan Omar weighs in on Columbia protests where daughter was arrested: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday applauded the solidarity among the Columbia University ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4612422-ilhan-omar-weighs-in-on-columbia-protests-that-got-her-daughter-arrested/
More than 130 people were arrested overnight during pro-Palestinian protests at New York University, as encampments and demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas ... Show more
Students at the American University in Cairo protested in support of Palestine, demanding their university administration boycott and divest from companies ... Show more
What happens when genuine sympathy for civilian suffering mixes with a fervor that borders on the oppressive? Michael Powell spent nine hours yesterday ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/columbia-university-protests-palestine/678159/
John Legend says Trump believes ‘to his core’ that ‘Black people are inferior’: Singer John Legend says former President Trump is a racist down “to his core ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4611098-john-legend-trump-black-people-racist/
🔴 🇮🇱 #Israeli protesters Monday gathered outside PM Binyamin #Netanyahu 's residence to mark the first night of #Passover .
Later in the night ... Show more #hostages
U.S. Military to Withdraw from Niger, Shut Down Drone Base: The U.S. military has announced it will withdraw troops from Niger and close down a major drone base ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/us_military_to_withdraw_from_niger_shut_down_drone_base
Biden condemns ‘antisemitic protests’ and ‘those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians’
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4612553-biden-antisemitic-protests-palestinians-israel-gaza-hamas-columbia/
Biden moves to block abortion records from investigators: Updated privacy rules are meant to protect patients seeking an abortion, as well as health care ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/biden-abortion-records-patients-hipaa-investigations
What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, and why could it face U.S. aid cuts?: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to cut military aid to Israel’s ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/leahy-law-israel-sanctions-what-to-know/
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
apnews.com/article/brazil-indigenous-rights-lula-land-protest-9e22edcf10182921e05e7ad0c49af981
U.S. looking into Israel’s alleged human rights abuses: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on April 22 about allegations that Israel committed human rights ...
washingtonpost.com/video/world/us-looking-into-israels-alleged-human-rights-abuses/2024/04/22/c3097f59-4b20-4ea2-a2d1-31a4a8adacb9_video.html
What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/23/1246611400/whats-at-stake-as-the-supreme-court-hears-idaho-case-about-abortion-in-emergenci
Students established a pro-Palestine encampment at the University of California, Berkeley on Monday, urging the university to primarily divest all finances ... Show more
Students from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University joined and rallied, alongside pro-Palestinian protesters ... Show more
Climate activists face punishment after paint attack on Brandenburg Gate: There was great outrage after the paint attack on the capital's landmark and the ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/angemessener-protest-nach-farbattacke-auf-brandenburger-tor-steht-strafe-fuer-klima-aktivisten-fest_id_259882309.html
Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Columbia University main campus classes will be hybrid until semester ends; NYU students, faculty arrested during protests
cnn.com/2024/04/22/business/columbia-tensions-passover-virtual-classes/
Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
pbs.org/newshour/show/colleges-struggle-with-allowing-protests-and-preventing-antisemitism-and-intimidation
Dozens of Yale Students Arrested During Campus Protests: Demonstrators were arrested on Monday morning after setting up an encampment that they said was in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/yale-students-arrests-protests.html
Quick Glance: Yale Students Block Intersection After 45 Arrested
- Yale students and protestors block the intersection of College St. and Grove St., outside Woolsey Hall in New Haven on Monday, April 22, 2024, during a Pro-Palestinian rally after about 45 students were arrested from the encampment at Beinecke Plaza Monday morning.
Kevin Bacon returns to 'Footloose' school 40 years later: 'Things look a little different'
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/21/kevin-bacon-return-footloose-high-school/73404340007/
Onlookers cheered as 47 protesters were arrested on the campus of Yale University in the US for “aggravated trespassing” over their participation in a protest ... Show more
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