I Could Not Stay Silent: Annelle Sheline Resigns from State Dept. over U.S. Gaza Policy
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Another State Dept. Official Makes Public Exit to Protest U.S. Support for Israeli Genocide
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NBC News parts with Ronna McDaniel following internal backlash: Ronna McDaniel, the former chairwoman of the Republican National Committee ...
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Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
- NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.
- The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.
- McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.
- The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
#ArvindKejriwalArrested | The US State Department had said on Monday that it is closely following reports on Kejriwal’s arrest and encouraged a “fair ... Show more
Quick Glance: AAP Protest: Delhi Police Detains Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Somnath Bharti
- Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Somnath Bharti were detained by the police as they gathered at Patel Chowk to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members chanted slogans and planned to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence for a 'gherao'.
- Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed, with heightened security measures in various parts of the capital to prevent protests.
- Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal, arrested on March 21, faces allegations of involvement in a conspiracy related to excise policy. The protests led to further arrests of AAP members, including a Punjab Minister.
Jordan: Thousands of protesters surround Israeli embassy for fourth consecutive day
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Police in India Detain Dozens of Protesters as Pre-election Crackdown Grows: Police in India detained dozens of protesters Tuesday as they attempted to march to ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/police_in_india_detain_dozens_of_protesters_as_pre_election_crackdown_grows
State Dept. human rights staffer quits over Biden’s Gaza policy: The protest resignation of Annelle Sheline, a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/27/gaza-state-department-resignation-dissent/
Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
- A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
- Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
- These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
Thousands of protesters supporting Palestine were met with tear gas as they gathered for a second day outside the Israeli embassy in Amman ... Show more
Violent farmers' protests in Brussels - Police intervene: In the Belgian capital Brussels, farmers are protesting against EU regulations. Violent escalations ...
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Jordanian police beat and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters who demonstrated near Israel's embassy in Amman for the third day in a row.
EU environmental rules: Farmers unload their anger - and manure - in Brussels: Burning tires and dumped horse manure: Farmers have given free rein to their anger ...
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Quick Glance: Path to EU Membership for Ukraine and Moldova
- The European Commission presented the negotiation framework for Ukraine and Moldova, awaiting approval from EU member states.
- EU enlargement is viewed as a lengthy process that must consider the Union's capacity to absorb new members.
- The Commission has outlined ideas for EU reform to accommodate additional members, focusing on the issue of unanimity in decision-making.
- Discussions on EU enlargement and governance reveal that reforms and admitting new countries into the EU pose a complex and challenging task.
On Tuesday, Jordanian anti-riot police clashed with protesters, arresting dozens who were attempting to march to the Israeli embassy in Amman ... Show more
Supreme Court signals likely to reject challenge to abortion pill access: The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether to maintain access to abortion pill ...
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Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
A large number of protesters participated in demonstrations across Jordan, including near the Israeli embassy in Amman, as well as in Kerak and Irbid cities ... Show more
Lawyers across district courts of Delhi protest against arrest of Arvind Kejriwal in #LiquorPolicyCase
13 protesters arrested near Supreme Court ahead of abortion pill arguments: The protesters were moving around the Capitol grounds "illegally," police said.
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Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters accuse each other of aggression: A group holding pro-Palestinian rallies in Nelson has taken a complaint to the police ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512751/pro-palestinian-and-pro-israel-protesters-accuse-each-other-of-aggression
The French parliament’s lower house on Thursday approved a resolution condemning as “bloody and murderous repression” the killing by Paris police of dozens of ... Show more
Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
reuters.com/world/europe/thousands-protest-against-hungarys-orban-after-former-insider-leaks-graft-case-2024-03-26/
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy government building: Police are investigating an alleged assault after demonstrators forced their way into the Department for ...
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The Islamabad police has booked protesters and organisers of a rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza, it emerged on Monday.
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Police: 'Fresh recruitment of PPCs in Karamoja' after uproar: A Police officer from Karamoja said they had been told new names would be provided ...
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Truckers block A9 near Bayreuth - 'extremely dangerous action' now has consequences
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Expansion plans for Porsche test track in Italy halted | DPA: The expansion of a huge Porsche test track in southern Italy has been halted for the time being by ...
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Traffic on the A9 paralyzed: investigations against truck drivers: Truck drivers blocked Autobahn 9 in January during a protest against the federal government's ...
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A local priest of a person can issue an eligibility certificate to validate her religious identity, under the Citizenship Amendment Act, The Hindu has reported ... Show more
“Night patrol” detectives provide insight into police work: Anyone who has always wanted to know how the Mainz police work will soon be able to take a look ...
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Police ransack bedroom of Israeli who participated in anti-gov't protest: After trashing the room, the police did not find what they were looking for but ended ...
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Motorcyclist and pillion rider fall from bridge - Woman dies: The motorcyclist and his passenger fell from this bridge.
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Coercion of drivers?: Pouring (seg). Imagine the following: A house is on fire and an attentive neighbor notices the fire and tries to put it out ...
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Theater Erfurt: Association speaks of perpetrator-victim reversal in the case of the equal opportunities officer
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Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea
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Pro-Palestinian activists and police have clashed on the main road in and out of Port Botany, as demonstrators tried to disrupt operations after an Israeli ... Show more
Lights against the right: 600 demonstrators move from the Passau monastery garden to the top of the town
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Thousands attend pro-Palestine protest in Dublin: Thousands of people are taking part in a pro-Palestine protest in Dublin calling for an immediate ceasefire in ...
rte.ie/news/dublin/2024/0323/1439601-gaza-dublin/
Pro-Palestinian rally: demonstrators carry a portrait of a terrorist: A good 300 Palestine activists demonstrate in downtown Frankfurt. They accuse Germany of ...
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India protests German remarks on opposition leader's arrest: India summoned a German envoy on Saturday to protest against his government's remarks about the ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-protests-german-remarks-opposition-leaders-arrest-2024-03-23/
Farmers' demonstration in Berlin: This is where obstructions occur: Numerous tractors drive on the Straße des 17. Juni to the Brandenburg Gate. (archive image)
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“This apparent waste of taxpayer money threatens to end up in the black book!” says Reiner Holznagel of BILD, criticizing the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)’s ... Show more
Protest against AfD election campaign kick-off in Heilbronn was largely peaceful, according to police
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Moldova expels Russian diplomat over polling stations in Transnistria: The unnamed diplomat is expelled in protest against the opening of six polling stations in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/19/moldova-expels-russian-diplomat-over-polling-stations-in-transnistria
Delhi police detained several top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during the party's protests on Friday morning. The party's leader and Delhi's chief ... Show more
Bid at UN to keep pressure on Iran over crackdown on Mahsa Amini protests: Draft human rights resolution calls for fact-finding mission to be extended for ...
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🚨(CW) This week marks 3 years after Bristol's #KillTheBill protests, which saw a peaceful demonstration turn ugly, and several people given 'unjust' sentences ... Show more
Austrian right-wing extremist: Martin Sellner receives entry ban: The Austrian right-wing extremist Martin Sellner is no longer allowed to enter Germany ...
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Quick Glance: Entry Ban for Martin Sellner in Germany
- The city of Potsdam has initiated an entry ban against far-right extremist Martin Sellner.
- The ban is due to reasons of public order and security and will last for three years.
- Sellner plans to legally challenge the entry ban as he is considered a key figure in the far-right Identitarian movement.
- Revelations about meetings with extremists sparked protests against the far-right and the AfD in Germany.
Cuba sees rare protests amid power cuts and food shortages: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said that his government is willing to engage with protesters ...
cnn.com/2024/03/18/americas/cuba-protests-food-economy-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Cubans Protest Against Blackouts and Economic Crisis
- Hundreds demonstrate in Cuba against food shortages and blackouts, with the President blaming the US.
- Rare protests occur in Cuba as the economic crisis persists.
- President Miguel Diaz-Canel calls for calm after demonstrations in Santiago against power blackouts and food shortages.
- The US is accused of provoking unrest as Cuba faces severe blackouts jeopardizing food supplies.
Freyberg High School's David Seymour haka: Thousands sign letter supporting students
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Last generation in Leipzig: boring instead of sticking: The Last Generation started the spring with mass protests in ten German cities. Their new main form of ...
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Quick Glance: Protest without Glue: "Last Generation" Demonstrates with "Disobedient Assemblies"
- The climate activists of the "Last Generation" in Baden-Württemberg demonstrate with disobedient assemblies without glue.
- In various cities, including Freiburg, Karlsruhe, and Stuttgart, they blocked streets and called for measures such as avoiding short-haul flights and tax-free public transport.
- The new form of protest aims to reach a wider segment of society and attract new supporters by being more accessible.
- In addition to actions in Germany, the "Last Generation" plans protests in other cities and has announced a candidacy for the European elections.
Investigations after escalated farmers' protest in Biberach: Kretschmann with self-criticism of his behavior
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Quick Glance: Riots in Biberach - Investigations and Political Responses
- Following the riots in Biberach on Ash Wednesday, the public prosecutor's office initiates 41 investigation procedures to address the incidents.
- The allegations range from attacks on law enforcement officers, severe breach of peace, to public incitement to commit a crime.
- The escalation of a protest action on Ash Wednesday led to the cancellation of a planned event with prominent politicians for security reasons.
- Minister President Kretschmann criticizes the cancellation and plans to return to the site of the riots with the Interior Minister for a panel discussion.
700th Monday demonstration against S21: frustration among the demonstrators - STUGGI.TV
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This week marks 3 years after Bristol's #KillTheBill protests, which saw a peaceful demonstration turn ugly, and several people given 'unjust' sentences ... Show more
Kentucky GOP moves to criminalize interference with legislature after transgender protests
apnews.com/article/kentucky-legislature-transgender-protests-e031369c43a9735fd430ee1fdd6ea0cb
Swedish Police Remove Greta Thunberg & Other Climate Activists Blocking Parliament
democracynow.org/2024/3/12/headlines/swedish_police_remove_greta_thunberg_other_climate_activists_blocking_parliament
Josh Paul is a veteran State Department official who worked on arms deals and resigned in protest of a push to increase arms sales to Israel amid its assault ... Show more
U.N.: Iran Responsible for Death of Mahsa Amini: A U.N. fact-finding mission has found Iran is responsible for the “physical violence” that killed Mahsa Amini in ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/11/headlines/un_iran_responsible_for_death_of_mahsa_amini
Biden administration proposes $38 million for judicial security after Supreme Court protests
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/11/president-biden-budget-judicial-security-supreme-court/72935823007/
Berlin: Solidarity demonstration for the RAF: The arrest of Daniela Klette and the search for ex-RAF terrorists have opened up old wounds ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/raf-demo-berlin-klette-100.html
Iran is responsible for Mahsa Amini’s death in custody, U.N. report says: The U.N. report said Iran was responsible for the “physical violence” that led to Mahsa ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/09/iran-un-report-mahsa-amini-protests/
Police used water cannons and officers on horses to disperse anti-government protesters in Israel, who called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza ... Show more
Transgender activist risks jail to challenge law targeting protest: Tara McGovern, charged after a protest at the University of Iowa, says free speech and the ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/10/transgender-protester-iowa-charged-trial/
Ex DU Teacher Faces Police Case for Setting up a Pakoda Stall to Protest Termination, Caste Discrimination
thewire.in/education/ex-du-teacher-protesting-caste-discrimination-termination-with-pakoda-stall-faces-police-case
Activists in D.C. Line Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Flags, Banners Condemning Gaza Genocide
democracynow.org/2024/3/7/headlines/activists_in_dc_line_israeli_embassy_with_palestinian_flags_banners_condemning_gaza_genocide
Thousands join pro-Palestinian march in central London calling for Gaza ceasefire
itv.com/news/2024-03-09/thousands-join-pro-palestine-march-in-central-london
Quick Glance: Charlotte Church Leads Pro-Palestine Rally in London
- Charlotte Church was seen leading a pro-Palestine rally in London after controversy over a song.
- She called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people.
- The singer's song choice sparked debates on Israel and Palestine's land controversy.
- The rally was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and attracted thousands of protesters.
Biden Admin Quietly Approves 100+ Arms Sales to Israel While Claiming Concern for Civilians in Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/3/7/josh_paul_israel_gaza_war
CNN's Clarissa Ward spoke to protesters led by the "Tsav 9" movement, a grouping of demobilized reservists, families of hostages and settlers ... Show more
Iran condemns UN experts’ report on protest crackdown as ‘false’, ‘biased’: Report by UN fact-finding mission says Iran’s brutal suppression of 2022 protests ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/9/iran-condemns-un-experts-report-on-protest-crackdown-as-false-biased
Iran’s 2022 Protest Crackdown Included Killings, Torture and Rape, U.N. Finds: A fact-finding mission looking into the demonstrations that followed the death of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/08/world/middleeast/iran-protest-mahsa-amini-un-report.html
Quick Glance: UN Report: Iran Linked to 'Physical Violence' Resulting in Death
- A UN fact-finding mission states that Iran is responsible for the 'physical violence' that led to Mahsa Amini's death.
- The 22-year-old died in police custody in 2022 after being arrested for allegedly violating the headscarf rule.
- The mission also identified an excessive use of deadly force by security forces against protesters.
- During the crackdown, more than 500 individuals lost their lives, according to human rights organizations.
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