I Could Not Stay Silent: Annelle Sheline Resigns from State Dept. over U.S. Gaza Policy
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#ArvindKejriwalArrested | The US State Department had said on Monday that it is closely following reports on Kejriwal’s arrest and encouraged a “fair ... Show more
State Dept. human rights staffer quits over Biden’s Gaza policy: The protest resignation of Annelle Sheline, a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy ...
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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.
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
At Least 40 Killed in Moscow Concert Hall Shooting, Russian Officials Say: Live Updates
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'What the hell is the point of the UN?' Watch journalist Matt Lee's response when the US State Department spokesman says he doesn't expect the Gaza ceasefire ... Show more
Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea
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U.S. State Dept.: We Have Not Found Israel to Be Violating International Law in Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/us_state_dept_we_have_not_found_israel_to_be_violating_international_law_in_gaza
The only effective way to deliver relief to Gaza is by road, and this requires an exponential increase in deliveries as well as an immediate ceasefire ... Show more
Quick Glance: UN Chief Calls for Flooding Gaza with Aid Amidst Conflict
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to provide lifesaving aid to Gaza.
- Guterres highlighted the challenges of delivering aid to Gaza and called for Israel to grant total access for humanitarian goods.
- Israel's offensive in Gaza has resulted in over 32,000 deaths and widespread destruction, raising concerns about humanitarian access amidst the conflict.
2 Guatemalans, 1 Salvadoran among missing from Baltimore bridge collapse: A 26- and 35-year-old from Guatemala are missing, the foreign ministry said.
abcnews.go.com/US/baltimore-bridge-collapse-missing-construction-workers/story
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Four people directly involved in attack on Moscow concert hall among 11 arrested, Russia's security chief tells President Vladimir Putin www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-68642036
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has accused UN special rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese of having "a history of antisemitic ... Show more
Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea: Two Chinese coast guard ships have hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese Coast Guard Clashes with Philippine Boat
- Chinese coast guard ships hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons Saturday near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel, Philippine officials said.
- The United States and Japan immediately expressed support for the Philippines and concern over Chinese aggression near the Second Thomas Shoal, which has seen repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels.
- The high-seas confrontations have raised fears of a larger conflict involving China and the U.S., while Washington has conducted "freedom of navigation" operations in the area, a practice criticized by China.
- Despite overlapping claims by multiple countries, including China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Brunei, the South China Sea remains a contentious area with ongoing territorial disputes.
Blinken says negotiations on ceasefire, hostage release ‘getting closer’: Negotiations to secure an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza tied to the release of ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/politics/blinken-ceasefire-hostage-negotiations-getting-closer/
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Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
Blinken and Macron to discuss Ukraine support and Gaza war in Paris talks: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss support for Ukraine during talks in ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240328-blinken-and-macron-to-discuss-ukraine-support-and-gaza-war-in-paris-talks
The Russian Investigative Committee has released footage it says shows concert attack suspects being pushed and dragged into its Moscow HQ.
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Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy reportedly suspended: Israeli media say Eylon Levy was suspended over an online row with the UK foreign secretary.
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Israel’s largest land seizure since Oslo Accords deals fresh blow to Palestinian statehood
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240326-israel-s-largest-land-seizure-since-oslo-accords-deals-fresh-blow-to-palestinian-statehood
State Department official resigns; most Americans oppose Israel’s Gaza war, new poll finds
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah would risk 'further isolating' Israel and damage its long-term ... Show more
Quick Glance: US Fails Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza
- A U.S. effort to increase political pressure on Israel failed in the UN Security Council as Russia and China vetoed it.
- The resolution emphasized concerns about a ground offensive in Rafah and criticized the humanitarian toll of Israel's offensive.
- However, the resolution linked a cease-fire to the release of hostages in Gaza, a stance supported by Israel.
- US officials aim to persuade Israel for an alternative approach in Rafah to minimize civilian casualties, as a summit in Washington is planned.
Estonia declares Russian diplomat persona non grata: The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared a diplomat at the Russian Embassy persona non grata and ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/19/7447147/
US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
reuters.com/world/us-vietnamese-top-diplomats-discuss-greater-chip-cooperation-state-dept-says-2024-03-26/
Eight construction workers who were fixing potholes on the bridge plummeted into the frigid water as the bridge collapsed early Tuesday, officials said ... Show more
U.S. and U.K. announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers
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US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller says it is surprising and unfortunate that Israeli delegation don’t attend UN talks.
Israel embassy’s post on Palestine ‘unacceptable’, risks undermining harmony in S’pore: Shanmugam
straitstimes.com/singapore/israel-embassy-s-post-on-palestine-unacceptable-risks-undermining-harmony-in-s-pore-shanmugam
‘Waiting for a call from Daddy’: Sri Lankans die in Russia’s Ukraine war: At least two Sri Lankans have been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/waiting-for-a-call-from-daddy-sri-lankans-die-in-ukraine-for-both-sides
US says warned Russia of possible terror attack a month before: US says warned Russia of possible terror attack a month before
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Footballer Son Jun-ho has returned to South Korea after being held on the suspicion of accepting bribes while playing in the Chinese Super League www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/3/25/china-releases-south-korean-footballer-son-jun-ho-held-in-bribery-case
Moldova expels Russian diplomat for organising "elections" in unrecognised Transnistria
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Gallant: 'While I'm meeting with Pentagon, Hamas is meeting with Iran'
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South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-has-grave-concerns-over-china-using-water-cannons-against-philippine-2024-03-26/
Russian Group Spread Disinformation About Kate Middleton, Experts Say: A Kremlin-linked group known for online campaigns to sow falsehoods and distrust among ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/world/europe/princess-kate-middleton-russia-conspiracy.html
Sanders Rips 'Absurd' US Claim That Israel Is Not Violating International Law: "The State Department's position makes a mockery of U.S ...
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North Korea TV censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers: The gardening presenter fell foul of the secretive state's strict rules because of his choice of attire.
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Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
State Department's Donald Lu denied the "conspiracy" that the U.S. allegedly pressured Pakistan to oust former Prime Minister Imran Khan ... Show more
Macron says attack in Russia carried out by IS group, warns against accusations of Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/25/macron-says-attack-in-russia-carried-out-by-is-group-warns-against-accusations-of-ukraine/
Trump calls his globe-trotting ex-diplomat ‘my envoy.’ Neither is in office.: Richard Grenell has been acting as a kind of shadow secretary of state ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/28/richard-grenell-trump-envoy-serbia-guatemala/
2 Guatemalans, 1 Salvadoran among missing from Baltimore bridge collapse: A 26- and 35-year-old from Guatemala are missing, the foreign ministry said.
abcnews.go.com/US/baltimore-bridge-collapse-missing-construction-workers/story
Vivian Balakrishnan visits Israel's leaders, reiterates Singapore's view that its military actions in Gaza have 'gone too far'
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-israel-working-visit-immediate-humanitarian-ceasefire-gaza-4208726
Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul
apnews.com/article/afghanistan-kabul-milley-taliban-biden-620fd2ca8187389da38ddcf3f9466fbd
Port Royal Museum to open in May: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The long-awaited Port Royal Museum is expected to be opened in May, with the first exhibit set to be ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/26/port-royal-museum-open-may/
Blinken: Russian presidential election ‘can only be described as undemocratic’: Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounced Russia’s presidential elections ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4541431-blinken-russian-presidential-election-can-only-be-described-as-undemocratic/
Blinken begins new round of Gaza talks in Saudi Arabia : Secretary of State Antony Blinken started a visit to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel to discuss the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/blinken-israel-saudi-gaza/
Singapore completes first airdrop of food, critical supplies to Palestinians in Gaza
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Pakistan has called on the “backers of Israel to urge Israel to bring an end to the massacre of the Palestinian people, lift the inhumane siege and allow ... Show more
Sanders Says US Must Follow Suit After Canada Halts Arms Exports to Israel: "The U.S. should not provide another nickel for Netanyahu's war machine ...
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Quick Glance: Canada Halts Weapon Deliveries to Israel
- Canada suspends weapon exports to Israel following a parliamentary vote.
- The delivery halt was approved in parliament with support from liberal and green votes.
- Canada also aims to recognize a Palestinian state and responds to the Gaza conflict.
- Export of non-lethal weapons to Israel has been suspended since January, with Israel being a major recipient of Canadian weapons.
Reggae Girl Khadija “Bunny” Shaw netted her 18th goal in all competitions to become Manchester City’s all-time goalscorer in the Women’s Super League era ... Show more
"So let me just say that is not something that we have observed or witnessed..."
Here's how US State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel reacted ... Show more
US ‘strongly condemns’ Moscow terrorist attack: The U.S. Department of State released a statement strongly condemning the terrorist attack that took place in ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4552046-us-strongly-condemns-moscow-terrorist-attack/
Blinken signals progress in Saudi-Israel normalisation efforts: US Secretary of State said diplomatic work on normalisation is moving forward, noting ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/blinken-signals-progress-in-saudi-israel-normalisation-efforts-17459609
Israel using weapons in line with international law, not blocking Gaza aid — US: * * *
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Peru recovers 4,600 culturally significant items from across US and Europe: More than 4,000 culturally significant items, including textiles, ceramics ...
cnn.com/2024/03/22/style/peru-cultural-items-repatriated-intl-scli/
Taiwan's foreign ministry said it believes US support will remain unchanged no matter who wins the presidential election, but it will stay on guard for ... Show more
🔴 LIVE DAY 174 #Israel #Palestine - Anti-Israel protests in Jordan grow
- At least 8 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
- US official resigns over Israel's war ... Show more
Israel-Palestine live: Palestinians waving white flag killed and buried by bulldozer
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Singapore condemns Moscow concert hall attack, urges citizens to defer non-essential travel to Russia
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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/
2 Singaporeans die, 4 injured after lorry collides with bikers in Johor: The riders had been heading to a town in Johor to have a morning meal.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/2-singaporeans-die-4-injured-after-lorry-collides-with-bikers-in-johor
Another plane carrying US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Florida: A plane carrying 21 Americans fleeing Haiti arrived in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday night ...
cnn.com/2024/03/24/us/haiti-plane-florida-evacuations/
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U.S. to review Israeli assurances it is not violating international law: Israel has been accused of violating the laws of war in Gaza. Now it has to prove ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/israel-gaza-weapons-international-law/
US Congress deal bars US funds to UNRWA until March 2025, sources say: An agreement reached by U.S. congressional leaders and the White House on a massive bill ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-deal-bars-us-funds-unrwa-until-march-2025-sources-say-2024-03-19/
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The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday wondered why the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was probing former prime minister Imran Khan and foreign minister ... Show more
A State Department official warns Israel of 'major' reputational damage in Gaza war
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Albert, a massive alligator, was removed from its home in New York after the owner's permits to keep a wild animal expired. www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/15/alligator-new-york-hamburg/72986750007/
US-organized helicopter flights begin carrying Americans from Haiti: U.S. government-chartered helicopter flights began carrying American citizens from the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/state-dept-says-us-organizing-evacuation-flights-haiti-2024-03-20/
Islamic State group claims responsibility for Moscow terror attack: In a statement posted by its Aamaq news agency, the Islamic State group said it attacked a ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/22/islamic-state-group-claims-responsibility-for-moscow-terror-attack-00148687
Modi’s India plans its own democracy index, after global rankings downgrade: The index is being finalised ahead of elections, with New Delhi worried about global ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/21/modis-india-plans-its-own-democracy-index-after-global-rankings-downgrade
Colombia expels Argentine diplomats after Milei calls Petro 'terrorist': Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean ...
reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-expels-argentine-diplomats-after-milei-calls-petro-terrorist-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Following Controversial Remarks by Milei About Petro
- In response to Argentine President Javier Milei labeling Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'terrorist,' 'murderer,' and 'communist' in an interview with CNN, Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation.
- According to Colombia's foreign ministry, the Argentine president's comments have undermined Colombia's trust and offended the dignity of President Petro, who was democratically elected.
- Following Milei's provocative comments, Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina earlier this year. Petro, who is Colombia's first leftist president, has a background as a former member of the long-demobilized M-19 guerrilla movement.
- In addition to his criticism of Petro, the Libertarian Milei also targeted other regional leaders in excerpts of the interview, including Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
‘Heinous, cowardly’: World reacts to attack on Moscow concert hall: Putin declares national day of mourning on Sunday after at least 133 people killed in assault ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/23/world-reaction-to-the-attacks-on-moscows-crocus-city-hall
From Iowa, Washington’s top Gaza dissenter plots a second act : State Department official Josh Paul caused a stir when he resigned in protest of the Israel-Gaza ...
washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/03/24/josh-paul-israel-gaza-dissent/
'A Small Step Forward': Canadian Parliament Backs Ending Arms Exports to Israel: "While imperfect, this is a tangible victory on the road to a Canadian ...
commondreams.org/news/canadian-parliament-israel-arms-exports
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over latest reef clash: Manila has dared Beijing to take legal action over its claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea ...
dw.com/en/philippines-summons-chinese-envoy-over-latest-reef-clash/a-68659287
France evacuates more than 170 French nationals from Haiti: France has evacuated more than 170 nationals and around 70 people of other nationalities from ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240327-france-evacuates-more-than-170-french-nationals-from-haiti
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
Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 8, Taliban Officials Say: The pre-dawn strikes escalated tensions between two countries that have clashed over ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/world/asia/pakistan-airstrikes-afghanistan-taliban.html
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