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I Could Not Stay Silent: Annelle Sheline Resigns from State Dept. over U.S. Gaza Policy
democracynow.org/2024/3/28/annelle_sheline
Trans darts player wins women's tournament - teammates resign: Noa-Lynn van Leuven has won darts tournaments against women and men within a week ...
focus.de/sport/trans-dartsspielerin-gewinnt-frauen-turnier-teamkolleginnen-treten-zurueck_id_259797805.html
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.
Another State Dept. Official Makes Public Exit to Protest U.S. Support for Israeli Genocide
democracynow.org/2024/3/28/headlines/another_state_dept_official_makes_public_exit_to_protest_us_support_for_israeli_genocide
Jordan’s government struggles to contain unrest as Gaza protests grow: Jordan has largely managed to contain protests over the war in Gaza. But public anger is ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/28/jordan-protests-gaza-israel-war/
Israeli hostages’ relatives arrested at protest as Gaza talks break down: Family members and activists blocked a main road in Tel Aviv, demanding more be done to ...
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US and Israel tensions rise over Gaza : Netanyahu has cancelled a high-level visit to the US to protest a UN Security Council decision calling for an immediate ...
euronews.com/2024/03/26/us-and-israel-tensions-rise-over-gaza
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
Jordan: Thousands of protesters surround Israeli embassy for fourth consecutive day
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Biden team official flags plausible genocide in Gaza, resigns in protest: Annelle Sheline, State Department official working on human rights issues in Middle ...
trtworld.com/us-and-canada/biden-team-official-flags-plausible-genocide-in-gaza-resigns-in-protest-17543708
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.
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
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/
Farmers storm central London on go-slow tractor protest: Convoys with horns blaring head towards Westminster over a lack of support for UK food production.
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Quick Glance: Farmers Rally for Food Security
- Farmers protest against food imports and labeling.
- Protests highlight the growing challenges faced by British farming.
- Criticism of trade deals and inadequate food security monitoring.
- Call for European regulation alignment to support British farmers.
“They Have a Point”: Biden Responds to Pro-Palestinian Protesters: President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Raleigh, North Carolina, Tuesday ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/they_have_a_point_biden_responds_to_pro_palestinian_protesters
Violent farmers' protests in Brussels - Police intervene: In the Belgian capital Brussels, farmers are protesting against EU regulations. Violent escalations ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/bruessel-bauernproteste-eu-100.html
Biden responds to cease-fire protest during speech: ‘We need to get a lot more care into Gaza’
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4557718-biden-responds-to-cease-fire-protest-during-speech-we-need-to-get-a-lot-more-care-into-gaza/
Good Friday in Frankfurt: Party despite dance ban: The youth organizations of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP in Hesse are protesting against the ban on dancing ...
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/tanzverbot-an-karfreitag-gruene-jugend-und-jusos-planen-party-in-frankfurt-19612970.html
Queen Camilla faces anti-monarchy protests at Maundy Thursday service: Protesters shout 'down with the crown' at Queen Camilla as she arrives at ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/28/queen-camilla-faces-anti-monarchy-protests-maundy-thursday-service-20546510/
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 ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/bauernproteste-in-bruessel-landwirte-lassen-ihrem-zorn-ueber-die-eu-agrarpolitik-freien-lauf-a-46e336cb-89be-47db-a1a6-4cffadb04512
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.
LIVE: Protesters gather as Supreme Court hears abortion pill case: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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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.
South Korean Doctors Seek to Avoid Same Fate as Lawyers: A push by South Korea’s leader for a quick end to a doctors’ walkout in protest of a plan to increase ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/south-korean-doctors-seek-to-avoid-same-fate-as-lawyers
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Known from lateral thinking demos: Pastor runs for the AfD - and loses his job: During the coronavirus pandemic, pastor Martin Michaelis repeatedly appears at ...
n-tv.de/politik/Pfarrer-kandidiert-fuer-AfD-und-verliert-seine-Stelle-article24830146.html
Quick Glance: AfD Candidacy: Church Revokes Pastor's Commission
- A pastor from Quedlinburg in Saxony-Anhalt loses his parish due to running as a city council candidate for the AfD.
- The church deems the candidacy incompatible with loyalty duty as the AfD holds constitutionally questionable positions.
- The pastor criticizes the decision, emphasizing his political motives, especially in monument preservation.
- Despite the church's offer to discuss, the pastor remains without a position for now, as finding a new parish might be challenging.
As Israel's politicians squabble, some soldiers voice their anger: Standing in front of a tank on the edge of the Gaza Strip, an Israeli general interrupted his ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-politicians-squabble-some-soldiers-voice-their-anger-2024-03-26/
EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-bauernproteste-100.html
Protests in London: British farmers fear for their livelihoods due to Brexit policy
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/grossbritannien-brexit-politik-sorgt-fuer-proteste-der-britischen-landwirte-a-838973e4-e851-4d06-b09b-a891ad2c0f0a
March 27, 1984, Forty Years Ago: Port strike talks: After two rounds of talks, the government and leaders of the striking port and dock workers failed to arrive ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/40-years-ago/march-27-1984-forty-years-ago-port-strike-talks-9235071/
Hindu festival of colors: Not only India celebrates Holi: When revelers dressed all in white take to the streets and throw colored powders at each other ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/bilderserien/panorama/Nicht-nur-Indien-feiert-Holi-article24828665.html
Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
- Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.
- The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.
- Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.
- Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
13 protesters arrested near Supreme Court ahead of abortion pill arguments: The protesters were moving around the Capitol grounds "illegally," police said.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/13-protesters-arrested-supreme-court-ahead-abortion-pill/story
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
Does the Left Think Young Radical Protesters Matter or Not?: Theo Baker’s ‘Atlantic’ story prompted progressives to complain about scrutinizing left-wing college ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/stanford-theo-baker-palestinian-protester-anti-semitism-israel-biden-campus.html
Government thinks disabled 'add no value to society' - protester: Disability funding changes have made people feel worthless and bullied by the government ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512945/government-thinks-disabled-add-no-value-to-society-protester
EU agriculture ministers cut agricultural bureaucracy, Özdemir follows suit: The EU agriculture ministers support a rapid simplification of the CAP ...
agrarheute.com/politik/eu-agrarminister-streichen-agrarbuerokratie-zusammen-oezdemir-zieht-618280
A major European climate change plan stumbles amid farmer protests: The change of heart follows weeks of relentless protests from farmers across the bloc who ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/a-major-european-climate-change-plan-stumbles-amid-farmer-protests
Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea
apnews.com/article/south-china-sea-philippines-shoal-f789f10b3a47ee0d22e8dec59df57eb2
Protests against Söder's gender rules: "Nothing divides society like the ban party CSU"
spiegel.de/panorama/gesellschaft/muenchen-demo-gegen-genderverbot-nichts-spaltet-die-gesellschaft-so-wie-die-verbotspartei-csu-a-e94979cb-2638-4c40-b696-c104e6322346
Senegal election: Opposition leader Faye ahead to win presidency: Several rivals declare Bassirou Diomaye Faye winner of the delayed election as votes are still ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68653267
"Put a stop to Gloria!" - 400 people demonstrate against the princess at Emmeramsplatz
mittelbayerische.de/lokales/stadt-regensburg/gloria-einhalt-gebieten-400-menschen-demonstrieren-am-emmeramsplatz-gegen-die-fuerstin-15713322
Activists Protest Metropolitan Museum’s Complicity in Israel’s War and Occupation of Palestine
democracynow.org/2024/3/25/headlines/activists_protest_metropolitan_museums_complicity_in_israels_war_and_occupation_of_palestine
Demo in Meiningen - positive initiative and pale southerners: Around 200 people demonstrated for a colorful and democratic society on the market square in ...
insuedthueringen.de/inhalt.demo-in-meiningen-positiv-initiative-und-blasse-suedlaender.67017ba4-a728-42f7-84d8-605d598716fc.html
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Now the Syrian children are coming: can Vienna cope?: Thousands of Syrians are now bringing their families. Every month, children and young people in the order ...
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AfD and co. as a threat to investors: Bundesbank president sees rising right-wing extremism as a "threat to prosperity"
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/rechtsextremismus-bundesbankpraesident-warnt-vor-bedrohung-des-wohlstands-a-2d04039c-c58a-4678-a211-6bb98f716f83
Drivers beware: Korso will drive across the island of Usedom on March 24th: Drivers should allow more time on March 24th when driving across the island of Usedom ...
ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/vorpommern-greifswald/usedom/autofahrer-aufgepasst-korso-faehrt-am-24-maerz-ueber-die-insel-usedom-7VW7BNVG65B3RNNAWAZEHH45QQ.html
Former CPS chief says clampdown on protests risks creating ‘thought crimes’ : Exclusive: Max Hill KC says it is imperative to protect free speech when setting ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/24/former-cps-chief-clampdown-protests-risks-creating-thought-crimes
Detectorist with faulty gear finds 'England's largest' gold nugget: Auctioneers value the nugget at more than £30k, and it is thought to be the largest found in ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cgev10dzx9no
Lights against the right: 600 demonstrators move from the Passau monastery garden to the top of the town
pnp.de/lokales/stadt-und-landkreis-passau/lichter-gegen-rechts-600-demonstranten-ziehen-vom-passauer-klostergarten-an-die-ortsspitze-15708336
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/
Women hit by state pension age rise 'owed' payouts: Affected women born in the 1950s should receive a payout of between £1,000 and £2,950 a report says.
bbc.com/news/business-68622764
Quick Glance: Compensation Demanded for Women Affected by Pension Age Changes - Ombudsman
- In 1995, a law was passed setting out a timetable to gradually raise the retirement age for women to 65, aligning it with men.
- The coalition government decided in 2010 to accelerate this timetable, resulting in the new higher retirement age for women being brought forward to 2018.
- The ombudsman suggests that women in the sample cases should receive compensation ranging from £1,000 to £2,950, but the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) disagrees.
- Based on the report, the DWP strongly doubts providing a remedy and has asked Parliament to intervene in light of the significant impact of maladministration.
Pro-Palestinian rally: demonstrators carry a portrait of a terrorist: A good 300 Palestine activists demonstrate in downtown Frankfurt. They accuse Germany of ...
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/demonstranten-in-frankfurt-loben-gaza-als-ort-der-freiheit-19607962.html
Austrian right-wing extremist: Martin Sellner receives entry ban: The Austrian right-wing extremist Martin Sellner is no longer allowed to enter Germany ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/martin-sellner-oesterreichischer-rechtsextremist-erhaelt-einreiseverbot-a-d06959d3-088d-4679-8939-0fe8cc97ec71
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.
Ladakh: The 1,500 Indian Buddhists protesting in freezing cold: The people of Ladakh, India's northern-most region, are demanding their own government and state.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68573281
Joni Mitchell, Following Neil Young, Returns to Spotify After Protest: Her music has quietly reappeared on the streaming service, two years after a departure ...
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LIVE: Israelis protest for the release of hostages during Blinken’s visit to Israel
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"AfD is not an option": around 2,000 people demonstrate in Heilbronn on Saturday: Around 2,000 people demonstrated against the right in Heilbronn on Saturday ...
stimme.de/regional/heilbronn/anit-afd-demo-2000-menschen-demonstrieren-samstag-heilbronn-allee-harmonie-partei-treffen-art-4898611
Farmers' protests: EU to cap some Ukrainian tariff-free imports: Some cereals, like wheat and barley, will remain free of duties despite objections by farmers.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68615476
Drug dealers jailed over heroin and crack county lines racket: Five drug dealers received custodial sentences totalling 46 years at Shrewsbury Crown Court today ...
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/drug-dealers-jailed-nearly-half-28872942
Indian activist's hunger strike for Ladakh autonomy draws thousands of supporters
reuters.com/world/india/indian-activists-hunger-strike-ladakh-autonomy-draws-thousands-supporters-2024-03-23/
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/
Kyle Rittenhouse Flees University of Memphis Stage After Facing Off With Booing Protesters
thedailybeast.com/kyle-rittenhouse-flees-university-of-memphis-stage-after-facing-off-with-booing-protesters
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Farmers' demonstration in Berlin: This is where obstructions occur: Numerous tractors drive on the Straße des 17. Juni to the Brandenburg Gate. (archive image)
morgenpost.de/berlin/article241935776/Bauern-Demo-in-Berlin-Hier-kommt-es-zu-Behinderungen.html
Columbia University Antisemitism Task Force Declines to Define Antisemitism: Definitions of the term are highly contested, so a group monitoring antisemitism on ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/21/nyregion/columbia-antisemitism-israel-gaza-protests.html
EU agrees to cap tariff-free Ukraine farm imports: Beset by angry farmer protests, EU to implement ‘safeguards’ to prevent cheap imports flooding market.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/eu-agrees-on-new-cap-for-duty-free-ukraine-farm-imports
Live blog: Nearly 70 ex-US officials urge Biden to take hard line on Israel: Israeli war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza — now in its 167th day — has killed at ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-nearly-70-ex-us-officials-urge-biden-to-take-hard-line-on-israel-17448494
South Korea Issues First License Suspension for Doctors’ Walkout: South Korean authorities have issued notices to temporarily suspend the licenses of two doctors ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/south-korea-issues-first-license-suspension-for-doctors-walkout
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Mum-of-five with cancer hid from bailiffs as debts piled up: Kerry Gassama became isolated from friends and family as she fell into debt
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/mum-five-cancer-hid-bailiffs-28858610
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
US rejects Cuba claim of fomenting protests: Washington has said it was not involved in recent — rare — protests in Cuba. Havana summoned the top US ambassador ...
dw.com/en/us-rejects-cuba-claim-of-fomenting-protests/a-68609603
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.
Ramstein proves: The West cannot afford any further loss of face in Ukraine: The West demonstrates unity at the Ramstein meeting. Germany pledges another 500 ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ramstein-beweist-der-westen-kann-sich-keinen-weiteren-gesichtsverlust-in-der-ukraine-leisten-li.2197941
A professor slept in his office to protest antisemitism. He's not the only one.: A growing number of college professors in California plans to lock themselves in ...
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/03/19/college-antisemitism-professors-protest/73022550007/
Iran: UN exposes 'crimes' committed against protesters: A UN fact-finding mission says Iran's brutal crackdown against women's rights protesters ...
dw.com/en/iran-un-exposes-crimes-committed-against-protesters/a-68615821
Freyberg High School's David Seymour haka: Thousands sign letter supporting students
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512114/freyberg-high-school-s-david-seymour-haka-thousands-sign-letter-supporting-students
Lawmakers in Hong Kong pass strict new security law: Plans to enact the bill in 2003 were shelved after mass protests.
abcnews.go.com/International/lawmakers-hong-kong-pass-strict-new-security-law/story
Quick Glance: Australia and Britain Condemn China's Actions in Hong Kong and South China Sea
- Australia and Britain criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as its support of Russia.
- In a statement following a meeting where London and Canberra deepened their security ties, the two countries expressed concerns about security and rights in Hong Kong, as well as human rights abuses in China.
- The ministers also strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on China to play a role in ending the conflict.
- They also warned of the potentially severe consequences of an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Parts of Haiti left in darkness after armed groups attack power stations: Armed groups broke into several electrical stations in Haiti, stealing documents and ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/parts-haiti-left-darkness-armed-groups-attack-power-stations-rcna143957
Quick Glance: Kenya's Role in Ending Haiti Gang Violence
- The international community, including Kenya, must support Haiti in restoring law and order.
- Haiti's history is marked by economic exploitation and natural disasters.
- Kenya has an agreement with the United Nations to assist in combating violent gangs in Haiti.
- Kenya is ready to participate in the multinational security support mission to promote global peace.
Trains now 'able to run' between Wolverhampton and Telford Central following landslip
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2024/03/21/trains-now-able-to-run-between-wolverhampton-and-telford-central-following-landslip/
'Divest from genocide': Students protest Cambridge University's investments in Israeli arms firms
middleeasteye.net/news/cambridge-university-students-protest-trinity-college-investing-israel-arms
The presidential race is set, but ‘uncommitted’ remains an option in Louisiana and Missouri.
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Kyle Rittenhouse chased off stage, heckled by BLM protesters while speaking at University of Memphis
nypost.com/2024/03/21/us-news/kyle-rittenhouse-chased-off-stage-and-heckled-by-blm-protesters/
"Stop shouting! Enough!" Scholz loses his temper due to disruptive shouts on stage - video
focus.de/politik/deutschland/eroeffnung-der-leipziger-buchmesse-hoer-auf-zu-bruellen-schluss-scholz-verliert-wegen-stoerrufen-auf-buehne-die-fassung_id_259782828.html
Junior doctors to strike over next six months after 98% vote to continue action: Junior doctors in England walked out in a five-day protest in February ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-20/junior-doctors-to-continue-strikes-after-98-vote-for-further-action
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