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Ōrākei Local Board says rubbish bin may be return after walkers dump dog poo in protest

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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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Universities across US struggle to stop wave of pro-Palestine protests: Despite hundreds of arrests across the country students show no sign of stopping their ...

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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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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.

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White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses

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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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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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White House calls Trump’s Charlottesville ‘peanut’ comments ‘repugnant and divisive’

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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.

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What Professors Owe Our Students Right Now: 'If we are to reclaim our university, faculty and students must do it together,' writes Barnard professor Nara ...

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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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Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine protest

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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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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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LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Pro-Palestinian student protests highlight lessons learned from past demonstrations

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Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin: University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters

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Apr 25

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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From peace to incitement: protests against the Israel-Hamas war escalate at US universities

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Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies

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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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Apr 24

“Blood on Your Hands!”: Protesters Decry Tennessee Vote to Arm Teachers: Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a bill to allow teachers to carry ...

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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 ...

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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.

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Apr 24

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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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.

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Apr 24

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.

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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 ...

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'Deeply disappointed': Shotover Jet disrupts Anzac ceremonies: Ngāi Tahu Tourism has apologised for operating the Shotover Jet boat service during the ...

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DC students, faculty launch combined pro-Palestine protest at GWU: Students and faculty from colleges and universities around the D.C. area launched a combined ...

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Students in France join pro-Palestine rally, mirroring US campus protests: Students accuse Sciences Po university management of crossing "the red line" ...

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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 ...

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100-plus arrested when protesters, police clash at Emerson College in Boston: More than 100 people were arrested overnight after a pro-Palestinian protest broke ...

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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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Climate change and human rights: How a landmark legal victory in Europe could affect NZ

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Welcome to Venice. That’ll Be 5 Euros, Please.: Venice’s first day implementing a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly ...

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Deadly violence in Charlottesville 2017: “More hate” - Trump compares university protests to neo-Nazi marches

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Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands: Several thousand Indigenous demonstrators marched chanting to drum beats on Thursday to the seat ...

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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.

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USC Students Continue Protest Despite Mass Arrests, Inspired by Gazans’ “Spirit of Resistance”

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What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik: Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling ...

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Struggle for a ceasefire: Israel apparently ready for a new hostage agreement before the Rafah offensive

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Arrests at Universities Pile Up as Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread: The protests that began at Columbia University have spread to other states from Texas to ...

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College protests live updates: Encampments spread to Emory, Princeton, Northwestern and more

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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.

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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 ...

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Opinion | Defining Free Speech Down on Campus: Anti-Israel protesters invoke a First Amendment they don’t understand.

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Tens of thousands protest as Milei’s austerity measures hit Argentina’s public universities

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Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters on University of Texas campus: Texas state police detained multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday on the ...

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Michael Oren: FBI must investigate money trail behind campus antisemitic protests

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Nelson City Council turns off Facebook comments amid surge in misinformation, abuse

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Columbia students who rushed to join NYU rally admit they have no idea what it's about: 'Why are we protesting?'

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Sprinklers soak Harvard's anti-Israel tent camp at 2 am: 'The biggest threat' to protesters

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Hamas video of Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin triggers Israel protests: The 23-year-old Israeli American criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu in the undated ...

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NYPD chief swarmed by anti-Israel protesters and berated while seeking shelter in NYU building

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Opinion | Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid: Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.

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Live blog: Ben-Gvir evacuated from building besieged by Israeli protesters: Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza, now in its 202nd day ...

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Campus protests escalate around Boston: Harvard, MIT, Northeastern and Tufts have pro-Palestinian encampments.

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Biden faced with challenge to maneuver Israel-Hamas war protests unfolding on college campuses amid reelection bid

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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.

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Pro-Palestinian protests planned for the White House Correspondents Association dinner

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Argentina: Hundreds of Thousands Protest Milei’s Plans to Cut Education Spending: In Argentina, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Tuesday to ...

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Does fighting inflation always lead to recession? What NZ data tells: Here is what 60 years of New Zealand data shows us.

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More than 130 arrested at NYU campus Gaza protests: More than 130 people were arrested overnight during pro-Palestinian protests at the New York University ...

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House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...

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