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Reuters Top News: LIVE: Protests in Greece over deadly train crash
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Alliance calls for demos before the European elections: What is planned: An alliance of civil society organizations is calling for demonstrations across Germany ...
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Saharan dust inundates Athens Wednesday morning | eKathimerini.com: The African dust microparticles that blanketed southern Greece reached shocking ...
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Greece: Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens: The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.
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Buenos Aires: Thousands protest against education cuts: Thousands took to the streets in Buenos Aires calling on President Javier Milei to preserve university ...
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Columbia extends negotiations to clear pro-Palestinian encampment: Columbia University announced Wednesday it has extended negotiations with pro-Palestinian ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4617624-columbia-extends-negotiations-to-clear-pro-palestinian-encampment/
Quick Glance: Wave of Pro-Palestinian Protests at US Universities
- The number of pro-Palestinian student protests at American universities is increasing as the unrest in Gaza continues. Despite disciplinary measures and police interventions, the demonstrations persist. Protesters have set up encampments on more than a dozen campuses, urging universities to divest from companies profiting from the Israeli occupation.
- Police in New York arrested over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators at New York University on Monday night, following the establishment of an encampment earlier that day outside the Stern School of Business.
- The ongoing protests have garnered strong condemnation from lawmakers. On Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized a protest at the University of Texas in Austin. The White House condemned antisemitism on college campuses in a statement regarding Passover on Sunday, refraining from specifying particular institutions or incidents.
Columbia extends protest deadline after students agree to dismantle some tents: Columbia University students agreed to take down "a significant number" of the ...
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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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“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
Greek frigate targets two UVAs in Gulf of Aden, downs one: Greece’s frigate Hydra opened fire on two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Gulf of Aden during ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237341/greek-frigate-targets-two-uvas-in-gulf-of-aden-mission-downs-one/
Like a horror film: Sahara dust covers large parts of Greece: Sahara Dust: It is a truly eerie experience to see the sky in Athens turning into deeper and deeper ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/04/23/sahaea-dust-greece-athens-april-23/
How the Ancient Greeks Halted the Expansion Of Persia - GreekReporter.com: The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/21/ancient-greeks-halted-expansion-persia/
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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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
African dust creates otherworldly atmosphere | eKathimerini.com: Athens and southern parts of the country were again enveloped in Saharan dust on Tuesday ...
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'We will keep going': Columbia Gaza protesters dig in: Activists at the New York university want amnesty for disciplined students before ending their Gaza ...
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Pressure builds on Columbia University president to quit over Gaza protests: Both US lawmakers and protesters have criticised Nemat Shafik's handling of campus ...
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A view from inside Columbia's campus as US students protest: Hundreds of students have been camping on the university lawn, sparking a nationwide wave of ...
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Greeks of Cappadocia Left Indelible Mark on History - GreekReporter.com: The Greeks of Cappadocia, in central-eastern Anatolia, created their own flourishing ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/22/greeks-of-cappadocia-turkey/
Raptors nesting again at devastated Dadia forest | eKathimerini.com: The cinereous vulture is back at the Dadia forest in northeastern Greece ...
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LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Teen in Pella arrested for putting out cigarette on student’s cheek : A 15-year-old boy from the town of Pella in northern Greece was arrested for putting out a ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237226/teen-in-pella-arrested-for-putting-out-cigarette-on-students-cheek/
Several cities as if dyed: Sahara dust shrouds Greece in an orange veil: What looks like a color filter on video footage is actually real: several cities in ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Saharastaub-huellt-Griechenland-in-orangen-Schleier-article24896543.html
Georgia foreign agents bill draws protesters onto the streets: Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68881833
As Columbia University deadline approaches, protesters set to confront NYPD: The deadline was pushed back to 8 a.m., with students amassing at the university in ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798406
Changes to Greece’s Golden Visa scheme: Changes to Greece’s Golden Visa scheme are set to kick in at the end of the summer. This will see increases in the ...
ekathimerini.com/multimedia/podcasts/1237211/changes-to-greeces-golden-visa-scheme/
Greece draws 3 bln euros from 30-year bond amid huge demand: Greece drew 3 billion euros from the issue of a new 30-year bond on Wednesday ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237252/greece-draws-3-bln-euros-from-30-year-bond-amid-huge-demand/
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
Athens pushes back against US rights report: A shadow has been cast over the otherwise good Greek-American relationship by the US State Department’s report on ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237162/athens-pushes-back-against-us-rights-report/
Watch: Compilation video shows pro-Palestine student protests triggering chaos across US universities
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/pro-palestine-protests-across-us-virl-videos-9290223/
Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/rail-spikes-hammered-bullet-train-being-built-from-sin-city-to-the-city-of-angels/
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Trump calls deadly Charlottesville rally a ‘peanut’ next to Israel protests: Trump’s comments marked his latest downplaying of a 2017 white-supremacist event ...
washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/04/24/trump-charlottesville-peanut-israel-protests/
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.
Skies over Athens, Greece, turn orange from Sahara dust storm: Video footage shows skies over southern Greece turning an orange hue as dust clouds blown from ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/skies-over-athens-greece-turn-orange-from-sahara-dust-storm/103765222
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/
Market is happy with startup attraction: Greek companies are giving positive feedback to the tech visa, a new national entry visa valid for one year.
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237069/market-is-happy-with-startup-attraction/
Iran: Rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death, says lawyer: Popular rapper Toomaj Salehi wrote songs in support of the protest movement in Iran following the ...
dw.com/en/iran-rapper-toomaj-salehi-sentenced-to-death-says-lawyer/a-68910900
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.
Far-right MP detained for attacking fellow lawmaker | eKathimerini.com: Konstantinos Floros, order lawmaker with far-right Spartiates party, was detained on ...
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Students react after Columbia succumbs to Zionist donor pressure: Students face a mix of both institutionalised and grassroots Zionism backed by powerful lobbies ...
trtworld.com/magazine/students-react-after-columbia-succumbs-to-zionist-donor-pressure-17902229
Opinion | Defining Free Speech Down on Campus: Anti-Israel protesters invoke a First Amendment they don’t understand.
wsj.com/articles/campus-free-speech-first-amendment-columbia-protests-palestine-israel-hamas-3ff5092d
Gyro Wars: Greece And Türkiye Battle For Culinary Dominance: The genesis of the döner lies in Greece, where it was introduced during a population exchange ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/25/gyro-wars-greece-and-turkiye-battle-for-culinary-dominance/
The Questions Ancient Greeks Asked the Oracle of Dodona - GreekReporter.com: The ancient Greek sanctuary and theater of Dodona, home to the oldest oracle ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/24/what-ancient-greeks-asked-oracle-dodona-video/
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
How antiwar student protests are spreading across U.S. universities: Pro-Palestinian protests have swept through college campuses since over 100 protesters were ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/map-student-protests-arrests-universities-us/
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Issue of new 30-year bond: Armed by the surprise move from Standard & Poor's last Friday, upgrading Greece's outlook to "Positive ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237170/issue-of-new-30-year-bond/
Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains: Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper ...
cnn.com/travel/private-rooms-japan-bullet-trains-intl-hnk/
Experts call for more food waste awareness: At least a billion portions of food are thrown out every day across the globe, with the annual cost of food waste ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237093/experts-call-for-more-food-waste-awareness/
Columbia extends deadline for negotiations to clear campus encampment: The university said it made “important progress” with students protesting the Israel-Gaza ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/24/columbia-university-student-protests-palestine-israel-news/
Business and guarantees | eKathimerini.com: If given the opportunity to converse with the “European diplomat” allegedly keenly advocating Greece’s provision of ...
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8 Reasons to Visit the Greek Volcanic Island of Nisyros - GreekReporter.com: Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by tourism ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/22/8-reasons-to-visit-the-beautiful-volcanic-island-of-nisyros/
Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses: As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, pro-Palestinian encampments have ...
time.com/6969875/pro-palestinian-encampments-take-over-college-campuses-across-america/
LIVE: ‘Stop arming Israel’ Passover protest held in Brooklyn: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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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
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: 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.
Columbia University extends remote learning amid Gaza war protests: The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.
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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/
Nicosia: First build linkup, then charge: Cypriot electricity consumers “should not be burdened with a surcharge before the operation of the electricity ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237195/nicosia-first-build-linkup-then-charge/
Dozens arrested at U of Texas, USC as anti-Israel protests spread to more US campuses
timesofisrael.com/dozens-arrested-at-u-of-texas-usc-as-anti-israel-protests-spread-to-more-us-campuses/
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
Labour promises rail nationalisation within five years of coming to power: Party pledges to bring all passenger rail – but not rolling stock – into public ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/24/labour-promises-rail-nationalisation-within-five-years-of-coming-to-power
Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/columbia-yale-colleges-universities-protests/
She was saving money to move back to Nicaragua. Then she was killed on a Metro train.
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-23/lonely-in-america-killed-by-a-stranger-on-the-subway
Echoes of Epirus: Conductor reflects on music, mortality and the power of moirologia
ekathimerini.com/culture/1237187/echoes-of-epirus-conductor-reflects-on-music-mortality-and-the-power-of-moirologia/
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.
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
NYPD chief swarmed by anti-Israel protesters and berated while seeking shelter in NYU building
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/nypd-chief-swarmed-by-anti-israel-protesters-and-berated-while-seeking-shelter-in-nyu-building/
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
USA: Anti-Israel protests grip elite universities Columbia, MIT and Yale: Anti-Israel protests are taking place at Columbia and other elite universities in the ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/usa--anti-israel-proteste-erfassen-eliteunis-columbia--mit-und-yale-34652188.html
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
Efforts to tackle student protests in America have backfired badly: Police intervention at Columbia has provoked protests at other universities
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/23/efforts-to-tackle-student-protests-in-america-have-backfired-badly
Live blog: Ben-Gvir evacuated from building besieged by Israeli protesters: Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza, now in its 202nd day ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-ben-gvir-evacuated-from-building-besieged-by-israeli-protesters-17908751
'Spectacular' Greek island named Europe’s cheapest holiday destination: The Greek island of Kalymnos has been revealed to be the cheapest place to book a summer ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/spectacular-greek-island-named-europes-cheapest-holiday-destination-20711178/
Commission refers Greece to EU Court over delayed hospital payments to suppliers: The European Commission decided on Wednesday to refer Greece to the EU’s Court ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237235/commission-refers-greece-to-eu-court-over-delayed-payments-by-hospitals-to-suppliers/
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
IBM to invest more in startups: Highlighting and strengthening innovation and talent is one of the main strategic axes of IBM Greece.
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237200/ibm-to-invest-more-in-startups/
Trump Bruised by Another Brutal Haley Protest Vote in Pennsylvania Primary: Haley’s been out of the race over a month. More than 155,000 people voted for her ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-bruised-by-another-brutal-haley-protest-vote-in-pennsylvania-primary
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Pro-Palestinian protests planned for the White House Correspondents Association dinner
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/pro-palestinian-protests-white-house-correspondents-dinner-rcna149074
Colony On Mars? Athens Was Veiled In Orange By African Dust: According to a Greek meteorologist, the African dust blanketing Greece created an eerie image that ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/24/colony-on-mars-athens-african-dust/
Teen in Messolonghi accused of beating up school student : Police has compiled a case file against a 13-year-old girl in western Greece after she allegedly beat ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237210/teen-in-messolonghi-accused-of-beating-up-school-student/
Juan González Reflects on Historic 1968 Columbia Protests & Crackdown on Gaza Solidarity Encampment
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/antiwar_protests_gaza
Students rally, call for American University to divest from Israel: Hundreds of American University students rallied to demand the administration divest from ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/protests-american-university-israel-gaza-college-campus/
Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds | eKathimerini.com: Attacks against migrants, refugees and LGBT people in Greece surged to their highest level in ...
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Climate activists sentenced after paint attack on Brandenburg Gate: The outrage after the paint attack on the capital's landmark was huge and the cleaning work ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/angemessener-protest-nach-farbattacke-auf-brandenburger-tor-steht-strafe-fuer-klima-aktivisten-fest_id_259882309.html
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