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Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
apnews.com/article/west-virginia-transgender-sports-ban-overturned-badf5518ada74d01a3f0a0420d2f4074
Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
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.
“I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: Reporter Peter Maass on Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/israel_war_crimes
"You are welcome here, you are welcome to stay for as long as you like."
A French tradie dubbed 'Bollard Man' for confronting the Bondi Junction ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stabbing-update-pm-offers-bollard-hero-citizenship/71df918c-bbef-46a5-8781-1689ba5106cf
Quick Glance: French 'Bollard Man' Granted Permanent Residency After Heroic Act
- The French man known as 'bollard man' for bravely confronting Joel Cauchi during a stabbing attack in Bondi Junction will be granted permanent residency by the federal government, as confirmed by his lawyer.
- A widely circulated video on social media captured Damien Guerot holding a shopping center bollard to stop the knife-wielding Cauchi, leading to the decision to grant him permanent residency.
- His lawyer, Belinda Robinson, mentioned that the official documentation for his permanent residency was expected to arrive soon, following an online petition to recognize his heroic actions.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton commended Mr. Guerot for his extraordinary bravery and willingness to protect others in danger, highlighting his character as an example of the values they cherish.
Palestine Allies Stage Global 'Economic Blockade' of Gaza Genocide: Organizer A15Action said the worldwide demonstrations targeted "the global economy for ...
commondreams.org/news/gaza-protests-worldwide
Belgium pushes to expel controversial Palestinian activist ‘hate preacher’: Mohammed Khatib leads Palestinian group already banned in Germany for its actions ...
timesofisrael.com/belgium-pushes-to-expel-controversial-palestinian-activist-hate-preacher/
Judge Rejects Rudy Giuliani’s Effort To Reverse $146 Million Defamation Verdict: The former NYC mayor was ordered to pay two Georgia election workers who were ...
huffpost.com/entry/judge-rejects-rudy-giuliani-defamation-verdict_n_661da53ce4b0f8e522dbc6eb
Biden seeks diplomatic global response as Israel hails 'success' in blocking Iran's attack
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-seeks-diplomatic-global-response-as-israel-hails-success-in-blocking-irans-attack
Quick Glance: Israel Army Chief Vows Response to Iran Attack, Western Nations Call for Restraint
- Multiple Western allies caution against escalation following Iran's attack on Israel, raising fears of broader regional conflict.
- Israel's military leader pledges a response to Iran's attack, while Western countries urge Israel to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- Western nations, including the US, France, Germany, the UK, along with the United Nations and the European Union, advocate for restraint and de-escalation to prevent further conflict.
- Concerns of regional escalation loom as violence stemming from Israel's conflict in Gaza threatens to spread to other areas, prompting international calls for peace and diplomacy.
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
Bishop Stabbed in Sydney Church, 2 Days After Deadly Mall Attack: A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in the attack, in which several people were injured ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/world/australia/stabbing-mass-wakeley-australia.html
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce felony ban on gender-affirming care for minors
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4595963-supreme-court-idaho-felony-ban-gender-affirming-care/
Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect tried to flee Malaysia by changing car plates, using fake IDs
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-airport-shooting-suspect-flee-malaysia-identity-fake-id-4269311
They criticized Israel. This Twitter account upended their lives.: Since Oct. 7, StopAntisemitism’s Twitter account has flagged hundreds of people who have ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/stop-antisemitism-twitter-zionism-israel/
The Best Way to Deal With Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: Israel Should Let the Palestinian Authority Deliver Aid
foreignaffairs.com/israel/best-way-deal-gazas-humanitarian-crisis
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After Bondi Stabbing Rampage, Australia Asks How and Why: The police have yet to determine a motive for Saturday’s attack, which left six people dead ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/australia/bondi-stabbing-why-how.html
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Trump supporters echo pro-Palestinian ‘genocide Joe’ chant: Trump rallygoers shouted the pro-Palestinian chant “genocide Joe” after Trump suggested Iran’s attack ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/14/genocide-israel-gaza-iran-trump-biden/
NZ shearer breaks merino solo record in Western Australia: Luke Vernon broke the previous record set in 2019 by shearing 500 merino ewes in eight hours.
rnz.co.nz/news/country/514393/nz-shearer-breaks-merino-solo-record-in-western-australia
Suicides make up majority of gun deaths, but remain overlooked in gun violence debate
npr.org/2024/04/16/1243924108/gun-violence-suicide-united-states
Republicans threaten Johnson’s job; Trump jury selection continues: Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/16/republicans-threaten-johnsons-job-trump-jury-selection-continues
Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/15/israel-hamas-gaza-war-news-04-15-2024/db9b5af4-fb11-11ee-87ac-20f7e67cbe29_story.html
BREAKING: Vladimir Putin has spoken with Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi.
Vladimir Putin has told the president of Iran he hoped all parties in the Middle ... Show more news.sky.com/story/middle-east-latest-un-nuclear-watchdog-concerned-israel-could-target-iranian-nuclear-facilities-in-revenge-attack-12978800
Israeli military again tells displaced Palestinians not to return to northern Gaza
pbs.org/newshour/world/israeli-military-again-tells-displaced-palestinians-not-to-return-to-northern-gaza
‘Crimes against humanity’ may have been committed in Sudan, says UN chief: Antonio Guterres says war is being waged on the Sudanese people, warns of escalating ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/crimes-against-humanity-may-have-been-committed-in-sudan-says-un-chief
Democratic appetite grows for conditions on weapons to Israel : A growing number of Democrats are expressing interest in conditioning weapons to Israel ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4591358-democratic-appetite-grows-for-conditions-on-weapons-to-israel/
The Fate of Israel’s Hostages After Iran’s Rocket Attack: Ruth Margalit writes about how Iran’s recent attack on Israel and the potential for an Israeli response ...
newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-fate-of-israels-hostages-after-irans-rocket-attack
HAPPENING NOW: Protestors in solidarity with Gaza shut down the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
Hamas said to demand end of war at start of deal, would only free hostages in 2nd phase
timesofisrael.com/hamas-said-to-draw-up-ceasefire-deal-with-no-hostages-to-be-released-in-first-phase/
After driving ban threat: traffic light agrees on new climate protection law: The parliamentary groups of the SPD, Greens and FDP have agreed on the ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/nach-wissings-fahrverbots-drohung-ampel-fraktionen-einig-bei-klimaschutzgesetz-und-solarpaket_id_259856781.html
Gaza protests block Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland highway: Protesters against the American response to the Israel-Hamas war shut down a pair of freeways in the Bay ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4594941-gaza-protests-golden-gate-bridge-oakland-israel-hamas/
The Israeli army has committed an average of 16 massacres daily in Palestine’s Gaza over the course of the 190 days it has been relentlessly bombarding the ... Show more www.trtworld.com/middle-east/israeli-army-conducts-16-massacres-a-day-in-gaza-report-17774112
Sweden launches war crimes trial against former Syrian officer: Mohammed Hamo is the first Syrian officer to face trial in Europe over military operations in the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/trial-begins-against-ex-syrian-general-accused-of-abetting-war-crimes
Israel's army chief: Iran's attack will be followed by "a response": The international community called on Israel to “de-escalate” on Monday ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/israels-armeechef-auf-den-angriff-des-iran-wird-eine-antwort-folgen-li.2206224
Palestinians in Gaza City queued to buy bread from a bakery that reopened after being shut down for several months due to the lack of flour and energy www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-attack-israel-stirs-admiration-among-gaza-palestinians-2024-04-14/
Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
straitstimes.com/singapore/tourist-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-luxury-goods-at-changi-airport-before-her-flight
#BangkokPost : Two foreigners died in the capital from Sunday night to early Monday morning. One drowned in a canal in an apparent attempt to retrieve a water gun ... Show more #Thailand #accident #travel
NYT instructs staff against using 'genocide', 'Palestine' in Gaza articles
trtworld.com/us-and-canada/nyt-instructs-staff-against-using-genocide-palestine-in-gaza-articles-17793538
Gaza conflict: Hamas likely to present counter-proposal for hostage deal: The fate of the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip is being negotiated ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251031346/Gaza-Konflikt-Hamas-legt-wohl-Gegenvorschlag-fuer-Geisel-Deal-vor.html
Zvonimir Ivišić transfers to Arkansas: Ex-Kentucky big man follows John Calipari in splash acquisition
cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/zvonimir-ivisic-transfers-to-arkansas-ex-kentucky-big-man-follows-john-calipari-in-splash-acquisition/
Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect arrested in Kelantan amid nationwide manhunt
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-airport-shooting-suspect-arrested-malaysia-police-bodyguards-injured-security-measures-4266146
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
Saint Levant, rapper raised in Gaza, speaks out on 'brutal genocide' during Coachella set
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/15/saint-levant-advocates-for-palestinians-during-coachella-set/73334958007/
Israel shoots down Iran's missiles, but we face tough questions about Gaza – and our future
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/14/israel-war-iran-hamas-hezbollah-conflict-future/73277545007/
UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran's attack
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-chief-urges-maximum-restraint-from-israel-at-emergency-meeting-after-irans-attack
Seized Sentosa plot in $3 billion money laundering probe goes on sale as OCBC seeks loan recovery
straitstimes.com/singapore/seized-land-in-3-billion-money-laundering-probe-goes-on-sale-ocbc-seeks-loan-recovery
The police were unable to engage the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) shooter due to public safety concerns, fearing there would be more casualties if ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702477
Tony Leung wins Best Actor at the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards for role in The Goldfinger
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/2024-hong-kong-film-awards-tony-leung-best-actor-goldfinger-388476
Sirens, boom sound in Jerusalem: * * *
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/sirens-boom-sound-in-jerusalem/
Quick Glance: Sirens and Explosions in Jerusalem
- Massive Iranian drone attack triggers sirens and explosions in Jerusalem
- Israel intercepts ballistic missiles, IDF responds early on the morning of April 14
- TV report shows missile alerts across Israel, Iran fires ballistic missiles
- Fighter jets and IDF units respond, tragedies in the West Bank by Israeli settlers and missing 14-year-old
Natalie Brown: Challenging LDS Church orthodoxy, even at BYU, can help students build their faith
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/14/natalie-brown-challenging-lds/
Thousands of Israelis rallied against their government, with some demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu call off the half-year-old war in Gaza amid a ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israelis-rally-against-government-amid-deadlock-gaza-hostages-2024-04-13/
Unprecedented large-scale attack by Iran on Israel: Despite international warnings, Iran has attacked its arch-enemy Israel with more than 200 combat drones and ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/iran-drohnen-israel-raketen-100.html
Knife attack in Sydney: perpetrator had psychological problems: According to police, the man who attacked several people with a knife in Sydney was probably not ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/sydney-australien-messerattacke-einkaufszentrum-100.html
The Only Way for Israel to Truly Defeat Hamas: Why the Zionist Dream Depends on a Two-State Solution
foreignaffairs.com/israel/way-israel-truly-defeat-hamas-ayalon
Paid articlePaid Iran’s diplomats warn US ‘must stay away’ from Iran-Israel conflict: Iran’s diplomats warned the U.S. “must stay away” from the developing Iran-Israel “conflict” ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4592648-irans-diplomats-warn-us-must-stay-away-from-iran-israel-conflict/
Israeli settlers rampage through a West Bank village, killing 1 Palestinian and wounding 25
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-west-bank-war-f85997a95d5579159ffe83d2c0cb988e
Quick Glance: Israeli Settlers Rampage in a West Bank Village, Killing 1 Palestinian and Wounding 25
- Angry Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian man and injuring 25 others.
- The West Bank violence escalated alongside the Gaza war, which began with an Israeli raid that killed two Palestinians.
- Israeli human rights group reported settlers entering the village of al-Mughayyir, shooting, and setting houses on fire in search of an Israeli boy.
- Videos depicted smoke from burning cars, masked settlers, and the Palestinian Health Ministry confirming one dead and 25 injured, with eight shot by settlers.
World paid little attention to Sudan's war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger
apnews.com/article/sudan-war-paramilitary-military-hunger-starvation-57b3226207b9c9121a6b3137f6a0ad04
Kuala Lumpur International Airport shooting leaves one injured; Malaysian police launch manhunt for suspect
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-international-airport-terminal-1-shooting-incident-police-manhunt-suspect-4264166
Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire response, sticks to main demands: The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has rejected an Israeli ceasefire proposal ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-rejects-israels-ceasefire-response-sticks-main-demands-2024-04-13/
Wisconsin Republican accuses Biden of allowing Hamas to ‘rearm’ amid pressure on Israel
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4592531-wisconsin-republican-accuses-biden-of-allowing-hamas-to-rearm-amid-pressure-on-israel/
Amir Sarfaraz Tamba, accused in the brutal murder of #Indian prisoner #SarabjitSingh in #Lahore in 2013, was gunned down by unidentified assailants in the #Pakistani city ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/sarabjit-singhs-killer-gunned-down-in-pakistans-lahore-101713096545068.html
Trump supporters echo pro-Palestinian ‘genocide Joe’ chant: Trump rallygoers shouted the pro-Palestinian chant “genocide Joe” after Trump suggested Iran’s attack ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/14/genocide-israel-gaza-iran-trump-biden/
Luxury yachts and other myths: How Republican lawmakers echo Russian propaganda: Russian regime propaganda has steadily taken root in America’s political ...
nbcnews.com/politics/luxury-yachts-myths-republican-lawmakers-echo-russian-propaganda-rcna147293
Missing Israeli boy ‘murdered in a terrorist attack,’ body found in West Bank: IDF
thehill.com/policy/international/4591935-missing-israeli-boy-murdered-terrorist-attack-body-found-west-bank-idf/
Shock report for the AfD: Yes, migrants are committing crimes more often, but it's not because of Islam
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/schockbericht-fuer-die-afd-ja-migranten-werden-haeufiger-kriminell-aber-das-liegt-nicht-am-islam-li.2205723
Live updates: Forces intercepted nearly all 300 Iranian drones and missiles, Israel says
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/14/israel-iran-attack-war-drones-missiles-news/
IRGC commander: 'Operation was limited and successful': "Our response will be much larger than tonight's military action if Israel retaliates ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796906
Opinion | Military Aid to Israel Cannot Be Unconditional: Israel’s leader has turned his back on America’s entreaties.
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/opinion/israel-military-aid.html
Iran's retaliation in response to Israel's attack on the embassy in Damascus on April 1 has evoked global condemnation#Israel asks UNSC to designate IRGC as a ... Show more www.wionews.com/videos
Retaliatory strike from Tehran: Iranian combat drones heading towards Israel: Allegedly over 100 drones with several hours of flight time. Revolutionary Guards ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/vergeltungsschlag-aus-teheran-iranische-kampfdrohnen-in-richtung-israel-unterwegs-li.2205685
War Makes Humans the Most Dangerous Species: To the victor goes the spoils, so it’s said, but a planet despoiled by thermonuclear war, cast into darkness ...
tomdispatch.com/there-is-only-one-spaceship-earth/
Gaza war: Hamas rejects mediation proposal for ceasefire, according to Israeli intelligence service
spiegel.de/ausland/hamas-lehnt-laut-israelischem-geheimdienst-vermittlungsvorschlag-fuer-waffenruhe-ab-a-f00e92ce-af7e-4032-b3ea-2a62f7ceb4f4
Netanyahu still believes he is the state: Because Netanyahu relies on the radical right for his coalition, he has squandered every opportunity to demonstrate ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4591119-netanyahu-still-believes-he-is-the-state/
Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death in its largest ever fraud case
apnews.com/article/vietnam-truong-my-lan-sentence-fraud-trial-f0b97cf206f5656e09eb9c410861a153
Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Body of Benjamin Achimeir, 14, found in West Bank; IDF, Shin Bet say he was murdered in terror attack
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/body-of-benjamin-achimeir-14-found-in-west-bank-idf-shin-bet-say-he-was-murdered-in-terror-attack/
Thousands gather in Iran in show of support for attack on Israel: TEHRAN, Iran: Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Iran early Sunday (Apr 14) in a show ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-streets-show-support-strike-drone-missile-israel-4264066
BREAKING: Iran has launched dozens of drones toward Israel, but it could take hours for them to get there, Israeli officials say ... Show more abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
Besiktas sack ex-Portugal coach Santos: Besiktas have parted ways with former Portugal coach Fernando Santos, the Turkish club said on Saturday.
reuters.com/sports/soccer/besiktas-sack-ex-portugal-coach-santos-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Besiktas part ways with former Portugal coach Santos
- Besiktas announced the departure of former Portugal coach Fernando Santos. The coach, appointed in January at the Super Lig club, leaves the Turkish champions in fourth place with 48 points, trailing Galatasaray by 36 points.
- Having led Portugal to victory in Euro 2016, Santos coached the national team from 2014 to 2022. In January 2023, he took on the role of head coach for Poland. Eight months later, Poland and Santos went separate ways following a defeat in Albania jeopardizing their Euro 2024 qualification.
Sydney knife attacker was 40-year-old man with mental health issues, say police: New South Wales Police said they had identified the attacker and do not think he ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-13/sydney-knife-attacker-was-40-year-old-man-with-mental-health-issues-say-police
Congress must act to support our allies Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel: Democracy is messy by design, and big problems can’t be fixed overnight ...
thehill.com/opinion/4580454-congress-must-act-to-support-our-allies-in-ukraine-taiwan-and-israel/
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