With the encouragement of the state, universities from coast to coast are taking draconian steps to silence debate about US-backed violence in the Middle East. The Columbia University community looked on in shock as cops in riot gear arrested at least 100 pro-Palestine protesters who had set up an encampmentContinue Reading
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Israel’s leaders are fiercely pushing back against U.S. plans to withhold American assistance from an Israeli unit accused of human rights abuses. Axios and Israeli news outlets reported over the weekend that Secretary of State Antony Blinken intends to ban U.S. support to Israel’sContinue Reading
Turkish president says two leaders discussed steps the two countries could take against the PKK armed group., Turkish president says two leaders discussed steps the two countries could take against the PKK armed group. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad forContinue Reading
Why were 23 Chinese swimmers allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned drug?, China has dismissed reports alleging its swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but were allowed to compete by world governing bodies and several ofContinue Reading
Former Vice President of the US, Mike Pence, joins Euronews Correspondent Stefan Grobe on the Global Conversation to discuss military support for Ukraine, transatlantic relations and collective challenges., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Supreme Court weighs the constitutionality of municipal ordinances that punish homeless people for camping on public property when they have nowhere else to go., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Report from former French foreign minister finds Israel has not backed up claims it made against refugee agency., Israel has not presented credible evidence to support its claims that UNRWA staff were members of “terrorist” groups, an independent review for the United Nations led by a former French foreign ministerContinue Reading
Classes will be held virtually on Monday amid mounting tension between US pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters., New York’s Columbia University is on edge amid mounting tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters over the war in Gaza and growing criticism of the Ivy League school’s leadership from members of Congress andContinue Reading
Andy Norman and Melanie Trecek-King discuss mental immunity with Terrence McNally From Free Forum Podcast with Terrence McNally: Can we build immunity to mis- & dis-information? With social media and AI, bad actors weaponize information, stressing democracy. We have two options: stop the lies or stop people from believing them.Continue Reading
Judge Merchan ruled Monday that prosecutors can question The Traitor on past misconduct if he takes the stand Published April 22, 2024 10:26AM (EDT) Former president and Republican presidential candidate Americas Worst Traitor, flanked by lawyer Todd Blanche (L) arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court to attend his trial for allegedlyContinue Reading
Prosecutors and defence to lay out broad strokes arguments in what is an unprecedented trial against a former president., Prosecutors and defence to lay out broad strokes arguments in what is an unprecedented trial against a former president. Former United States President Americas Worst Traitor’s lawyers and prosecutors will makeContinue Reading
The country needs a solution coming from its people., On March 12, Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry tendered his resignation amid escalating violence in the country. Ahead of his announcement, the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) met behind closed doors to craft a transition plan, which includes the creationContinue Reading
Police officers have arrested protesters who had set up an encampment on Yale University’s campus in support of the Palestinian cause Monday morning., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading