Protesters Decry Military Recruitment at Bronx School Fair Co-Hosted by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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- A Google spokesperson confirmed that the employees were placed on administrative leave and had their system access cut off due to violating company policies that prohibit impeding the work of others.
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- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Iran attack live updates: Tehran warns of 'severe' retaliation to any new Israeli attack
nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/iran-attack-live-updates-rcna148136
Senate kills both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-senate-trial/73356154007/
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Israel withdraws most offensive troops from Gaza; Hamas, Israel to engage in talks
usatoday.com/story/news/world/israel-hamas/2024/04/07/israel-war-news-updates-gaza/73235200007/
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Cease-fire protesters block Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges in coast-to-coast demonstrations
politico.com/news/2024/04/15/ceasefire-protesters-block-brooklyn-golden-gate-bridges-00152359
EU and Ukraine explore special tribunal for Putin and war officials: Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian political and military officials could have a ...
euronews.com/2024/04/06/eu-and-ukraine-explore-special-tribunal-for-putin-and-war-officials
Toronto protesters cheer as Iran fires drones at Israel: The Eid March was a demonstrations organized by several pro-Palestinian organizations from across Canada ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-796864
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
Israeli military says it has increased its readiness for war in north: The Israeli military said on Sunday that it had completed another step in preparing for a ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-launches-strikes-eastern-lebanon-lebanese-security-sources-say-2024-04-06/
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
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Black Lives Matter organizer facing damages suit
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/deray-mckesson-first-amendment-supreme-court/
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
- The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.
- DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.
- The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.
- The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
Palestinian Voices Will Not Be Erased: After artists collectively removed their work from a Manchester arts centre in protest at its censorship of a Palestinian ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/palestinian-voices-will-not-be-erased/
Israel on high alert for Iranian attack, but prepared for any scenario, says IDF spokesman
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-on-high-alert-for-iranian-attack-but-prepared-for-any-scenario-says-idf-spokesman/
IDF says it blew up Hamas tunnel that stretched hundreds of meters into Israel: Underground route was discovered in 2019 but never disclosed to the public; ...
timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-blew-up-hamas-tunnel-that-stretched-hundred-of-meters-into-israel/
The Creeping Politicization of the U.S. Military: How Republicans’ Loyalty Tests Erode National Security
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/creeping-politicization-us-military
Paid articlePaid Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 190: Fears of a wider regional conflict intensify as the Israel military and Lebanon’s Hezbollah escalate ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-190
Germany considers revival of national service in ‘landmark’ military reforms: Restructuring aims to make armed forces better prepared to defend Nato territory
ft.com/content/414e11a6-9fb6-406b-941e-2ea6fdd4e1e3
Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda: The government was defeated twice, with peers backing the need for a report before ...
news.sky.com/story/lords-delay-rwanda-bill-to-next-week-in-blow-to-rishi-sunaks-agenda-13117237
Netanyahu says date has been set for Rafah invasion: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date has been set for the Israeli military’s invasion of ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4581255-netanyahu-says-date-has-been-set-for-rafah-invasion/
Georgia: Thousands protest again against spy law: There have been renewed pro-European protests in Georgia. There were clashes between demonstrators and the ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/georgien-protest-agenten-gesetz-100.html
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