Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza came after Israel and Hamas completed a seventh exchange of captives. On Thursday, eight Israelis held by Hamas were released, while 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails. Israel’s government says it believes Hamas still holds 137 hostages kidnapped during the October 7 attacks. Newly...
During a news conference in Berlin on Monday, Beate Rudolf, director of the German Institute for Human Rights, expressed concern over the recent sporadic banning of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, stating that it raises issues of concern. She emphasized that everyone in Germany has the right to freedom of assembly, including the...
Federal prosecutors have charged Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, of Miami, Florida, a former U.S. Department of State employee who served on the National Security Council from 1994 to 1995 and ultimately as U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia from 2000 to 2002, with committing multiple federal crimes by secretly acting for decades as an agent...
In an effort to strengthened their security the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have endorsed plans to create a federation uniting of the three West African countries. The three countries currently ruled by their militaries, announced their decision in a joint statement published on X (formerly Twitter) on...
With every new military operation, Israel's propaganda machine goes to work. This essay dives deep into Israel's weaponization of the "antisemitism accusation." I examine its philosophical underpinnings, its use for counterinsurgency, its consequences, and its background. In tracing this history, I look at the roots of Judaism,...
Russia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the "LGBT movement" should be designated as extremist, in a move that representatives of gay and transgender people fear will lead to arrests and prosecutions....
European far-right parties met in Italy on Sunday vowing to reshape the European Union after next year’s European Parliament elections, toughening the bloc’s approach on immigration and softening its climate policies to protect jobs and industry....
Forty years ago, French citizens of North African descent marched, from Marseille to Paris between the 15th of October and the 3rd of December, to denounce discrimination and racism.
The Palestinian anarchist group Fauda posted a Q&A series on Instagram during the Israeli Occupation Forces’ horrific attacks on Gaza in the weeks following the Al Aqsa Flood on October 7....
The ship responded to distress calls about attacks on commercial vessels, the U.S. said. At least one drone appeared to launch from a Houthi-held area of Yemen....
People stood in the cold and rain outside Downing Street and heard Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby say “there is no good ever in the death of an innocent Israeli, there is no good ever in the death of an innocent Palestinian”....
Rising antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred in Europe amid the recent hostilities in Israel-Palestine has prompted deep concern. Yet the response by EU governments has been partial and ineffective, in part because they lack adequate anti-discrimination data and protection strategies that address the daily lived experiences of...
Russia’s supreme court has outlawed what it called an “international LGBT public movement” as extremist, in a landmark ruling that representatives of gay and transgender people warn will lead to arrests and prosecutions of the already repressed LGBTQ+ community.
Human rights activists have said the vague wording of the ruling that targets the “international LGBT public movement” allows Russian authorities to persecute any individual or organisation it considers to be part of the “movement”.
“Even though there is no such thing as an international LGBT movement, it is clear that all legal activities of LGBT organisations will be impossible in Russia,” said Igor Kochetkov, the head of the rights group Russian LGBT Network.
Oil CEO says blaming the energy industry for the climate crisis ‘like blaming farmers for obesity’ (www.cnbc.com)
Freed Palestinian Prisoners Say They Faced Torture and Rape in Israeli Jails (www.democracynow.org)
Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza came after Israel and Hamas completed a seventh exchange of captives. On Thursday, eight Israelis held by Hamas were released, while 30 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails. Israel’s government says it believes Hamas still holds 137 hostages kidnapped during the October 7 attacks. Newly...
German NGO calls pro-Palestine demonstration ban ‘highly problematic’ (www.anews.com.tr)
During a news conference in Berlin on Monday, Beate Rudolf, director of the German Institute for Human Rights, expressed concern over the recent sporadic banning of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, stating that it raises issues of concern. She emphasized that everyone in Germany has the right to freedom of assembly, including the...
Israel orders Gazans to flee, bombs where it sends them | Reuters Video (www.reuters.com)
msn link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/israel-orders-more-gazans-to-flee-bombs-areas-where-it-sends-them/ar-AA1kZ4rK...
Former U.S. Ambassador and National Security Council Official Charged with Secretly Acting as an Agent of the Cuban Government (www.justice.gov)
Federal prosecutors have charged Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, of Miami, Florida, a former U.S. Department of State employee who served on the National Security Council from 1994 to 1995 and ultimately as U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia from 2000 to 2002, with committing multiple federal crimes by secretly acting for decades as an agent...
Plagiarism and You(Tube) [03:51:09] (www.youtube.com)
What is plagiarism? Where did plagiarism come from? Who made plagiarism? Where am I, plagiarism? Can you help me?...
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Military Governments Meet In Bamako, Set To Launch Federation | Sahara Reporters (saharareporters.com)
In an effort to strengthened their security the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have endorsed plans to create a federation uniting of the three West African countries. The three countries currently ruled by their militaries, announced their decision in a joint statement published on X (formerly Twitter) on...
Anti-Semitism, Weaponized. (www.youtube.com)
With every new military operation, Israel's propaganda machine goes to work. This essay dives deep into Israel's weaponization of the "antisemitism accusation." I examine its philosophical underpinnings, its use for counterinsurgency, its consequences, and its background. In tracing this history, I look at the roots of Judaism,...
Billie Eilish lost 100k followers after coming out (www.thepinknews.com)
Billie Eilish has lost a whopping 100,000 Instagram followers since coming out last month and sharing she was attracted to women.
Top Russian court bans LGBT movement as 'extremist' (www.reuters.com)
Russia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the "LGBT movement" should be designated as extremist, in a move that representatives of gay and transgender people fear will lead to arrests and prosecutions....
Far-right parties eye gains in next year’s EU parliament elections (www.irishtimes.com)
European far-right parties met in Italy on Sunday vowing to reshape the European Union after next year’s European Parliament elections, toughening the bloc’s approach on immigration and softening its climate policies to protect jobs and industry....
France anti-racism rally marks 40th anniversary of 1983 Equality March (www.euronews.com)
Forty years ago, French citizens of North African descent marched, from Marseille to Paris between the 15th of October and the 3rd of December, to denounce discrimination and racism.
Interviews with Fauda: The Anarchist Movement in Palestine - Agency (www.anarchistagency.com)
The Palestinian anarchist group Fauda posted a Q&A series on Instagram during the Israeli Occupation Forces’ horrific attacks on Gaza in the weeks following the Al Aqsa Flood on October 7....
U.S. ship shoots down drones in Red Sea, Central Command says (www.washingtonpost.com)
The ship responded to distress calls about attacks on commercial vessels, the U.S. said. At least one drone appeared to launch from a Houthi-held area of Yemen....
Faith leaders speak out against antisemitism and Islamophobia at London vigil (www.aol.co.uk)
People stood in the cold and rain outside Downing Street and heard Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby say “there is no good ever in the death of an innocent Israeli, there is no good ever in the death of an innocent Palestinian”....
To Tackle Hate against Jews and Muslims, EU Governments Need Better Statistics (www.hrw.org)
Rising antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred in Europe amid the recent hostilities in Israel-Palestine has prompted deep concern. Yet the response by EU governments has been partial and ineffective, in part because they lack adequate anti-discrimination data and protection strategies that address the daily lived experiences of...
Police raid Moscow gay clubs, photograph passports of patrons inside (www.bbc.com)