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Google fires 28 employees after protest against cloud contract with Israel : Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s ...
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Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Man sets himself on fire in protest area outside Trump trial - reports: A man has set himself on fire outside the courthouse in New York where former US ...
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NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Here’s what we know
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/palestinian-protest-columbia-what-we-know/
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.
Birmingham doctor could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest: Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cv20p4e1zy5o
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was briefly interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protester as she prepared to give a speech in Brussels
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
- Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.
- The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.
- The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.
- The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
Law enforcement officers broke up a protest at New York's Columbia University, arresting over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had occupied a campus lawn ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/over-100-pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-new-yorks-columbia-campus-2024-04-19/
Aida Shakarami: Iran morality police arrests dead protester's sister, mother says
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Columbia suspends Ilhan Omar’s daughter after pro-Palestine protest: Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) daughter Isra Hirsi announced Thursday she had been suspended ...
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Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities: Demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gaza-war-protesters-shut-golden-gate-bridge-block-traffic-rcna147945
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
Google Fires 28 Workers for Protesting Cloud Deal With Israel: The fired workers included nine Google employees who were removed by police after occupying Google ...
wired.com/story/google-fires-twenty-eight-workers-for-protesting-cloud-deal-with-israel/
Protesters demand Georgia government withdraw proposed 'Russian law': Critics say the bill mirrors similar legislation introduced by President Vladimir Putin in ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68822483
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
New York Police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest camp organized by Columbia University students, arresting more than 100 people.
Ex-St. Louis Police Officer Beaten by Then-Colleagues Is Awarded $23 Million: Luther Hall won the judgment against a former colleague in connection with a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/st-louis-officer-beating-settlement.html
Anti-Israeli protesters failed quite miserably to disrupt a 800-strong pro-Israel event in a church in Netherlands. India Naftali offers a first-hand account.
Over 100 Arrested at Columbia After Pro-Palestinian Protest: At least 108 protesters were in custody, the police said, after officers clad in riot gear cleared ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/18/nyregion/columbia-university-protests
Georgian opposition leader punches MP during debate: A scuffle erupted in Georgia's parliament as the leader of the opposition punched an MP.
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Activists disrupted Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as he spoke at a House Armed Services Committee meeting Wednesday. Among the protesters was Naseebah Hajjaj ... Show more
Israel Weighs Response to Iran Attack: Middle East Live Updates: A flurry of talks sought to avert a wider war after Iran’s weekend attack ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/16/world/iran-israel-gaza-war-news/as-israel-weighs-its-options-against-iran-diplomats-push-to-ease-tensions
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Senate kills both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-senate-trial/73356154007/
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Black Lives Matter organizer facing damages suit
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/deray-mckesson-first-amendment-supreme-court/
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
- The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.
- DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.
- The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.
- The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
Google employees and Palestinian solidarity protesters have staged demonstrations in California and New York calling for the cancellation of the company’s $1 ... Show more
More than 150 people were arrested or taken into custody across the US as pro-Palestinian protesters blocked roads and one of the country’s most famous bridges ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/16/us/pro-palestinian-protests-golden-gate-us-gaza-war/index.html
Palestine Allies Stage Global 'Economic Blockade' of Gaza Genocide: Organizer A15Action said the worldwide demonstrations targeted "the global economy for ...
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Pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the UK Parliament building, demanding that the country cease selling weapons to Israel.
Sen. Tom Cotton doubles down on comments urging people to 'forcibly remove' protesters blocking traffic
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-tom-cotton-doubles-comments-urging-people-forcibly-remove-proteste-rcna148083
Israel artist says Venice Biennale pavilion won’t open until Gaza ceasefire: An artist representing Israel at the international art fair calls for an immediate ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/israel-artist-says-venice-biennale-pavilion-wont-open-until-gaza-ceasefire
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Georgia: Thousands protest again against agent law: There have been renewed pro-European protests in Georgia. There were clashes between demonstrators and police ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/georgien-protest-agenten-gesetz-100.html
AfD politician Björn Höcke uses Nazi language. "Everything for Germany!", he shouted at a rally in Merseburg. A central slogan of the SA ... Show more www.stern.de/politik/bjoern-hoecke-steht-vor-gericht---weil-er-nazi-sprache-benutzt-34631672.html
Georgian politician punches opponent in face in brawl over ‘foreign agent’ law: Georgian lawmakers came to blows in parliament on Monday as ruling party ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/europe/georgia-punch-parliament-foreign-agent-intl/
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Allison Polidor, who was holding a small sign protesting a GOP plan for school vouchers, refused to leave when House Speaker Cameron Sexton ordered troopers to ... Show more www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/nashville-mother-and-school-voucher-protester-forcibly-removed-from-tennessee-house-gallery
Trump's historic New York hush money trial begins today with jury selection: The proceedings mark the first time a former president has stood trial on criminal ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-hush-money-trial-new-york-jury-selection-rcna145938
Cease-fire protesters block Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges in coast-to-coast demonstrations
politico.com/news/2024/04/15/ceasefire-protesters-block-brooklyn-golden-gate-bridges-00152359
Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge protests: Georgia’s government is attempting to force through a controversial “foreign ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/europe/georgia-foreign-agent-law-russia-first-reading-intl/
Kyle Rittenhouse spoke at an event at Kent State University, where student protesters were joined by Paul Prediger, one of the three people Rittenhouse shot at ... Show more bit.ly/49Bqted
Hafen, weekender, Hofgartencafe etc. are history, there is no replacement in sight. The subculture scene wants to wake up city politics on May 4th with a ... Show more www.tt.com/artikel/30880791/junge-innsbrucker-rebellieren-mit-zehn-stunden-demo-gegen-das-szene-sterben
3 people with protest banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe: The demonstration was in solidarity with other protests taking place on April 15 across the world ...
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Wave of pro-Palestinian protests closes bridges, major roads across U.S.: Protesters stopped traffic in both directions on the Golden Gate Bridge in San ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/15/gaza-israel-war-protests-bridges/
Quick Glance: Wave of Pro-Palestinian Protests Blocks Bridges in the U.S.
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roads, highways, and bridges across the country on Monday, causing traffic disruptions and arrests. Some activists viewed this as a coordinated day of economic protest against the Israel-Gaza war.
- The protests spanned the nation from San Francisco to New York, where demonstrators blocked traffic and held rallies. Similar actions were reported in Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, and San Antonio.
- The demonstrations began in the morning in various cities and had been dispersed by Monday evening by authorities. There were dozens of arrests, but no significant violence was reported.
- Protesters called for an end to arms exports to the region and criticized the humanitarian situation in besieged Gaza, highlighting the disproportionate impact on women and children. The U.S. has been a major supporter of Israel since World War II.
Thousands of people rallied in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi to protest a law that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being ... Show more
Venezuela and Honduras announce actions to protest Ecuador’s embassy raid: Honduras has recalled its charge d’affaires while Venezuela plans to close its ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/venezuela-shuts-diplomatic-office-in-ecuador-to-protest-mexico-embassy-raid
SOUND ON: A woman in the United Kingdom was caught off guard when an unexpected friendly visitor followed her up the path to her aunt's home.
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Police filmed kicking a protester as Georgia's parliament pushes ahead with a bill that requires organisations to register as 'foreign agents' if they get 20% ... Show more
An Iranian Woman Finds Her Might, in “The Smallest Power”: Robin Wright writes about the animated short “The Smallest Power,” by Andy Sarjahani ...
newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/the-smallest-power-iran-women-life-freedom
Supreme Court grapples with limits on obstruction charge in Jan. 6 cases: Supreme Court justices grappled with limits on an obstruction charge filed in Jan ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/supreme-court-jan-6-obstruction-charge/73343349007/
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Several activist groups in the UK organised a protest in Bournemouth, laying out clothes on the beach in memory of the at least 15 ... Show more
Despite angry protests by some ultra-Orthodox Jews at talk of ending their military service exemption, attitudes are softening within parts of the community ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/can-israels-ultra-orthodox-military-volunteers-help-defuse-battle-over-2024-04-13/ @DanWilliams
Controversial speed camera marathon canceled in some federal states: More speed cameras are to be used across Europe this week to put speeders in their place ...
tagesschau.de/inland/blitzermarathon-aktionswoche-flickenteppich-100.html
‘Revenge is no war plan’: Why an Israeli teenager is choosing jail over war with Gaza
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/why-an-18-year-old-israeli-girl-is-choosing-jail-over-war-amid-gaza-conflict
Trump Wanted to See Crowd Outside Trial. He Got 50 Randos.: A couple of hungry Proud Boys, Laura Loomer, and some people from Queens.
thedailybeast.com/trump-wanted-to-see-crowd-outside-trial-he-got-50-randos
Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi on April 15 after lawmakers reintroduced a bill requiring foreign-funded organizations to register with the ... Show more
Pro-Palestine protesters caused delays and blocked roads and terminals 1-3 at O'Hare International Airport and the Golden Bridge in Chicago, US ... Show more
29 Writers Withdraw from PEN Prizes to Protest “Complicity in Normalizing Genocide”
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/29_writers_withdraw_from_pen_prizes_to_protest_complicity_in_normalizing_genocide
Columbia University calls in police to break up pro-Palestinian protest: Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus ...
ft.com/content/39729993-58d3-45bf-a2ed-1559fb1d1c99
Pro-Palestinian protests could foreshadow a summer of upheaval : Recent pro-Palestinian protests pose a challenge for President Biden and spark debate over ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/16/pro-palestinian-protests-us-biden/
Supreme Court Considers Tossing Out Jan. 6 Convictions for Violating Federal Obstruction Law
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/headlines/supreme_court_considers_tossing_out_jan_6_convictions_for_violating_federal_obstruction_law
San Francisco restaurant owner goes on 30-day hunger strike over new bike lane: San Francisco restaurant owner Eiad Eltawil says he's on a 30-day hunger strike ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/san-francisco-bike-lane-hunger-strike/73359978007/
Strack-Zimmermann insults demonstrators in Ravensburg: “Too stupid to put a pipe in his mouth”
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On Wednesday night, activists from Scientist Rebellion, "Scientists For Future Austria" and Extinction Rebellion Austria put blindfolds on numerous statues of ... Show more www.derstandard.at/story/3000000216287/protest-gegen-klimakrise-mit-augenbinden-fuer-wiener-denkmaeler
Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244781284/florida-abortion-amendment-voters-november
Protest against accommodation: How many asylum seekers are too many for one place?
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Riots at pro-Palestine rally - 18 people injured: The pro-Palestine camp in front of the Reichstag building
morgenpost.de/incoming/article242104974/Ausschreitungen-bei-Pro-Palaestina-Kundgebung-18-Menschen-verletzt.html
Heathrow Border Force strike: Officers to strike for four days as union protests against job cuts
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Kampala traders strike enters day two
Kampala traders are continuing their sit-down strike, which began yesterday, to protest @URAuganda's Electronic Fiscal ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
More than a dozen Pro-Palestine activists have been arrested after unleashing chaos across Melbourne, as part of protest action in cities around the world ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/pro-palestine-protests-bring-transport-disruption-across-australian-cities/9dfffd9d-7fa6-404e-a80c-1fe9a5a90430
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Protests in Tbilisi: Georgian dream, Russian law: Georgia's leadership wants to limit Western influence on civil society - and thus sparked violent protests ...
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Israelis hold protests in Tel Aviv, telling their government “it’s time to stop” and expressing distrust in the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ... Show more
Israel weighs Iran response amid global fears: 'We're on edge of a cliff.' Live updates
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Thousands take to the streets in Tbilisi against a bill. The government wants to restrict the rights of media and NGOs. Critics see the country on course ... Show more
Columbia leaders face scrutiny from lawmakers on campus antisemitism: The House Committee on Education and the Workforce summoned the school’s president and ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/17/columbia-congress-hearing-antisemitism-campus-protests-israel-gaza/
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.
A Boston police officer’s body was found two years ago in a snowy yard. Now his girlfriend goes on trial for murder
cnn.com/2024/04/16/us/karen-read-trial-boston-cec/
Björn Höcke - Trial against Thuringia's AfD boss - Demo in front of the justice building
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.bjoern-hoecke-prozess-gegen-thueringens-afd-chef-demo-vor-justizgebaeude.e763ce55-4ce6-4e54-ae65-90e9d349bdc0.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.
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