Speaker Johnson alleges Hamas support for anti-Israel campus protests, threatens intervention
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Thousands of Indigenous protesters marched in Brazil's capital against the government's failure to protect their ancestral lands Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands | Reuters
New ethical guidelines for tax professionals announced following global scandals - ICIJ
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White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/joe-biden-israel-support-college-campus-protests/
Police arrest Gaza protesters at Emory University: Video shows chaos erupting at one Atlanta college as police clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian ...
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College campuses call in police to pro-Palestinian demonstrations: The University of Southern California has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony under ...
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Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
"It is not anti-Semitic to hold you accountable for your actions." US Senator Bernie Sanders reminds PM Netanyahu that criticising the actions of a ... Show more
Secret meetings, social chatter: How Columbia students sparked a nationwide revolt
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Gaza, Campus Protest, and the Fierce Urgency of Now: Beyond the horrors in Gaza and the long tragic history of the oppression of Palestinians ...
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LIVE: Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate outside France's Sciences Po university
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in front of Sciences Po university ... Show more
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3 reasons antisemitism is swarming college campuses : Jews are attacked and reviled on campuses, schools are shutting down and young people are supporting ...
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Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to Israel-Gaza protests
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Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
MeToo founder Tarana Burke defiant after Harvey Weinstein ruling: Tarana Burke says the overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction in New York is not a ...
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Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters: A pro-Palestinian U.S. group filed a federal civil rights complaint against ...
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Georgia state police officers violently tased a protester who was already in handcuffs, as police broke up a pro-Palestine encampment at Emory University ... Show more
"We won’t give in until the genocide in Gaza ends." Students block Paris’s Sciences Po to protest against Israel’s war on Gaza. — in pictures Students block Paris’s Sciences Po to protest against Israel’s war on Gaza | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Wave of arrests in Iran during headscarf checks: Many women do not wear a headscarf to protest against the regime in Iran. As the UN Human Rights Office has now ...
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Some Republican senators have demanded that President Biden crack down on Columbia students protesting the Israel-Hamas war ... Show more
The Republicans Who Want American Carnage - The Atlantic
The Republicans Who Want American Carnage - The Atlantic
Chaos has engulfed US universities as pro-Palestinian protests have spread from coast to coast. Let’s take a look at what is behind these demonstrations Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response | Reuters
Yousaf insists he will not quit as Scotland’s First Minister: The Scottish Tories have put forward a motion of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as First Minister ...
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Protesters accused police of excessive force during arrests at an anti-war protest camp at Emory University in the US where one female professor was hauled to ... Show more
Underhanded Israeli Tactic Delays Flotilla Departure: This is not the first time that Israel has used these kinds of tactics to stop our ships from sailing ...
commondreams.org/opinion/freedom-flotilla-gaza-israel
Susan Bernofsky, a renowned American translator and professor at Columbia University, told Al Jazeera on Thursday that she does not feel the ongoing student ... Show more
Columbia protest leader: ‘Be grateful that I’m not just going out and murdering Zionists’
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Simon Harris condemns attacks on police in County Wicklow: Six people were arrested following a protest outside of a site earmarked for asylum seekers.
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Criticism, praise of Texas governor after dramatic use of troopers on protesters: The three-term governor on Wednesday ordered scores of riot gear-clad state ...
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Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response: Fresh clashes between police and students opposed to Israel's war in Gaza broke out on ...
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Dozens arrested at U of Texas, USC as anti-Israel protests spread to more US campuses
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The First Minister has cancelled a speech on independence amid reports he is 'considering his position' as leader. Humza Yousaf says he won't resign as Scotland's First Minister amid threats of being ousted | STV News
Pro-Palestinian student protests highlight lessons learned from past demonstrations
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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses: Hundreds of students from colleges and universities across the United States have been arrested this week ...
irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/04/25/pro-palestinian-protests-sweep-us-college-campuses/
Why Biden Should Pardon Me to Uphold Climate Justice: No matter where one stands on the political spectrum, we should all be able to agree that what happened to ...
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A pro-Palestine protester was chased down and tackled by Paris police during a demonstration outside Sorbonne University, where French President Emmanuel ... Show more
DeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning college students in his state that they could ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4621273-desantis-expulsion-student-protesters-florida/
White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/white-house-johnson-national-guard-protesters-00154374
Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
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Young people vote for AfD - Unfortunately, this is not just protest (opinion): The AfD is the most popular party among people under 30. If you really want to ...
stern.de/gesellschaft/junge-menschen-waehlen-afd---das-ist-leider-nicht-nur-protest--meinung--34660808.html
As pro-Palestine protests against Israel's war on Gaza spread across US universities in what’s dubbed as Ivy League Spring ... Show more
Columbia University has retracted a deadline it had issued to pro-Palestinian demonstrators who have set up a tent encampment on campus ... Show more
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused tech giant Apple of using illegally exploited minerals from its eastern region for iPhones ... Show more
Activists protest on abortion at US Supreme Court: The high court is deliberating whether a near-total abortion ban in Idaho goes against a federal law.
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Solidarity With Amrit Wilson: In a sign of Modi’s growing authoritarianism, the veteran journalist Amrit Wilson has been banned from India and labelled a threat ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/solidarity-with-amrit-wilson/
From peace to incitement: protests against the Israel-Hamas war escalate at US universities
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Pelosi address disrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors at Oxford Union: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was delivering an address Thursday at the Oxford ...
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After mass arrest, UT Austin split over role of police in pro-Palestine protests: AUSTIN — The day after 57 people were arrested during protests on the ...
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Following protests at US universities, a Pro-Palestinian demonstration was also witnessed at the University of Oxford in the UK ... Show more
German police have moved to clear a pro-Palestinian protest camp that had been set up outside Berlin's Chancellery building since early April ... Show more
Germany: Berlin police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp – DW – 04/26/2024
Germany: Berlin police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp – DW – 04/26/2024
“Blood on Your Hands!”: Protesters Decry Tennessee Vote to Arm Teachers: Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a bill to allow teachers to carry ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/blood_on_your_hands_protesters_decry_tennessee_vote_to_arm_teachers
Police in riot gear moved in to clear anti-war protest camps set up by pro-Palestinian campaigners at US universities, leading to the arrests of dozens of ... Show more
French police break up pro-Palestinian university protest - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
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🇺🇸 🎓 🇵🇸 👮 #Police clashed with pro-#Palestinian protesters at the #UniversityofTexas in #Austin and made several arrests Wednesday as new #student #encampments sprout across #US colleges ... Show more
Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy after election conspiracy defamation lawsuits
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Quick Glance: Gateway Pundit Files Bankruptcy Amid Election Fraud Defamation
- The Gateway Pundit, known for spreading falsehoods and conspiracy theories, has filed for bankruptcy and is facing multiple defamation lawsuits.
- The owners, Jim and Joe Hoft, are dealing with lawsuits from Georgia election workers and a former Dominion Voting Systems official.
- Jim Hoft stated that the bankruptcy is to consolidate lawsuits, although Chapter 11 bankruptcies are primarily meant to assist small businesses in restructuring.
- Despite delays, legal proceedings have significant impacts on sites like Infowars and The Gateway Pundit, as juries do not tolerate powerful individuals spreading lies and disrupting lives.
Tensions flare as Tennessee passes bill allowing teachers to carry guns: Protesters chanted "blood on your hands" at lawmakers who supported the bill.
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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for protesting: Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence for his involvement in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/middleeast/toomaj-salehi-death-sentence-iran-intl/
Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...
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Biden won't sanction Israeli military units accused of human rights violations in West Bank before start of war with Hamas
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✊🪧 Staging sit-ins and mounting #demonstrations , university students in the US are calling for a ceasefire in the #IsraelHamasWar .
🇵🇸🇮🇱 Protesters are also calling for colleges ... Show more
The Crackdown on Student Protesters: Columbia University is at the center of a growing showdown over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/podcasts/the-daily/the-crackdown-on-student-protesters.html
What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?: Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of ...
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U.S.C. Cancels Its Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns: There have been student protests and arrests, as well as controversy over the school’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/usc-cancels-graduation-campus-protests.html
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labelled pro-Palestinian student protests in US universities as "horrific" ... Show more
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
"They've been weaponising anti-Semitism against us." Zeno, a graduate student taking part in the MIT encampment protest against Israel’s war on Gaza ... Show more
AfD: Is it a peace party? Probably not: At least since the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine, the AfD has positioned itself as a peace party ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters: The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/college-protesters-divestment-israel.html
108 arrested as police forcibly clear Emerson encampment protesting war in Gaza | WBUR News
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Protest Materializes as Trump Has Cases Heard in Two Courts: Marchers closed down a street calling for the former president to face justice.
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Conspiracy theorists predict 'dark omens' after bloody horses run through London: Conspiracy theorists believe that bloody horses running through London and Big ...
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
At the University of Southern California, police scuffled with pro-Palestinian protesters and temporarily took at least one person into custody
Johnson: ‘There is an appropriate time’ for National Guard if student protesters don’t disperse
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Nienburg: Investigations against an official on suspicion of right-wing extremism
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