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Mahsa Amini: EU Parliament wants to see 'murderer' of young Iranian woman punished
zeit.de/politik/2022-10/iran-eu-parlament-mord-untersuchung
Wave of arrests in Iran during headscarf checks: Many women do not wear a headscarf to protest against the regime in Iran. As the UN Human Rights Office has now ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/iran-festnahmen-kopftuch-100.html
White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/white-house-johnson-national-guard-protesters-00154374
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for protesting: Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence for his involvement in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/middleeast/toomaj-salehi-death-sentence-iran-intl/
College protests live updates: 93 arrested at USC: Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/college-protests-palestinian-israel-gaza/93-arrested-following-protest-at-usc-109606369
Columbia visit by House Speaker Mike Johnson raises tension with students mobilizing for Gaza
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-04-25/columbia-visit-by-house-speaker-mike-johnson-raises-tension-with-students-mobilizing-for-gaza.html
GOP leader threatens to use National Guard against Student Spring protests: Pro-Palestine protests continue to rock American universities, forcing White House to ...
trtworld.com/us-and-canada/gop-leader-threatens-to-use-national-guard-against-student-spring-protests-17910170
House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-house-speaker-columbia-student-gaza-protests/
First Thing: Dozens more protesters arrested as Mike Johnson suggests calling in national guard
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/25/first-thing-dozens-more-protesters-arrested-as-mike-johnson-suggests-calling-in-national-guard
Tennessee passes bill to allow teachers to carry concealed guns despite protests: State’s Republicans passed the bill, which the governor is now expected to sign ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/24/tennessee-teachers-concealed-guns
Russia-Iran Military Alliance Gives Israel Cause for Concern: Israel’s trading of missile attacks with Iran this month may be on hiatus, yet the unprecedented ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/russia-iran-military-alliance-gives-israel-cause-for-concern
White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/joe-biden-israel-support-college-campus-protests/
Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies: Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/israel-prepares-forces-as-conflict-with-hezbollah-intensifies
UK slaps fresh sanctions on Iran after Israel attack: LONDON: The UK on Thursday joined the United States and Canada in announcing a fresh set of sanctions ...
arabnews.com/node/2499291/middle-east
Universities across US struggle to stop wave of pro-Palestine protests: Despite hundreds of arrests across the country students show no sign of stopping their ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-26/universities-across-us-struggle-to-stop-wave-of-pro-palestine-protests
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Police arrest Gaza protesters at Emory University: Video shows chaos erupting at one Atlanta college as police clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68902343
Why Iranian dissidents love Cyrus, an ancient Persian king: The British Museum is sending one of Iran’s adored antiquities to Israel
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/why-iranian-dissidents-love-cyrus-an-ancient-persian-king
EU Parliament strongly condemns Iran over attacks on Israel, calls for sanctions: Resolution adopted in vote of 357-20 demands Revolutionary Guards ...
timesofisrael.com/eu-parliament-strongly-condemns-iran-over-attacks-on-israel-calls-for-sanctions/
Gaza, Campus Protest, and the Fierce Urgency of Now: Beyond the horrors in Gaza and the long tragic history of the oppression of Palestinians ...
commondreams.org/opinion/campus-protests-gaza-martin-luther-king
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
apnews.com/article/iran-protests-mahsa-amini-rapper-toomaj-salehi-340ca7634df6c79b48e6514412994b29
Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
3 reasons antisemitism is swarming college campuses : Jews are attacked and reviled on campuses, schools are shutting down and young people are supporting ...
thehill.com/opinion/education/4621154-3-reasons-antisemitism-is-swarming-college-campuses/
White House calls Trump’s Charlottesville ‘peanut’ comments ‘repugnant and divisive’
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4622453-white-house-calls-trumps-charlottesville-peanut-comments-repugnant-and-divisive/
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters: A pro-Palestinian U.S. group filed a federal civil rights complaint against ...
reuters.com/world/us/columbia-university-faces-federal-complaint-after-arresting-anti-war-protesters-2024-04-25/
U.S. sanctions Iranian company supplying suicide drones to Russia: Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia has purchased at least 6,000 Shahed 136 suicide ...
haaretz.com/world-news/2024-04-25/ty-article/.premium/u-s-sanctions-iranian-company-supplying-suicide-drones-to-russia/0000018f-165e-da70-a7bf-7fdfb0c40000
It’s time to declare Israel a rogue state: It is time for the international community to accept that Israel is a rogue actor and start treating it as such.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/25/its-time-to-declare-israel-a-rogue-state
What Professors Owe Our Students Right Now: 'If we are to reclaim our university, faculty and students must do it together,' writes Barnard professor Nara ...
time.com/6971144/campus-protests-professors-essay/
Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters: A pro-Palestinian U.S. group filed a federal civil rights complaint against ...
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Republicans hammer campus protesters, and Democrats, as unrest spreads: Democratic officials led by the White House on Thursday spurned the request from House ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/republicans-campus-protesters-democrats-00154508
Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine protest
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4620838-texas-governor-abbott-backlash-mass-arrest-ut-austin-pro-palestine-protest/
Simon Harris condemns attacks on police in County Wicklow: Six people were arrested following a protest outside of a site earmarked for asylum seekers.
bbc.com/news/articles/c4n1zdjdvwlo
Arizona defendant Christina Bobb plays key role on RNC election integrity team: Christina Bobb’s indictment solidifies her identity as a dedicated Trump loyalist ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/26/christina-bobb-arizona-charges-rnc-election-integrity/
Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response: Fresh clashes between police and students opposed to Israel's war in Gaza broke out on ...
reut.rs/3Wh6HBA
Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel: ISLAMABAD: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint ...
arabnews.com/node/2498456/middle-east
Aid to Ukraine seemed dead. Then secretive talks revived it.: In one meeting, Biden and others sprang a surprise effort to persuade Speaker Johnson to pass the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/ukraine-israel-aid-bill-new-details/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Solidarity With Amrit Wilson: In a sign of Modi’s growing authoritarianism, the veteran journalist Amrit Wilson has been banned from India and labelled a threat ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/solidarity-with-amrit-wilson/
House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Heckling at Columbia After Calling for National Guard on Campus
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/house_speaker_mike_johnson_faces_heckling_at_columbia_after_calling_for_national_guard_on_campus
Pro-Palestinian student protests highlight lessons learned from past demonstrations
thehill.com/homenews/education/4621996-pro-palestinian-student-protests-israel-gaza-hamas/
LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1jMJgmEEkWXKL
Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin: University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4622482-texas-student-protesters-arrests-ut-austin-israel/
Pelosi address disrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors at Oxford Union: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was delivering an address Thursday at the Oxford ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4623596-nancy-pelosi-pro-palestinian-protestors-oxford-union/
Hezbollah denies Israel claim it killed half of commanders in south Lebanon: Hezbollah denied on Thursday an Israeli claim that it had killed half of the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/25/hezbollah-denies-israel-claim-it-killed-half-of-commanders-in-south-lebanon
DeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning college students in his state that they could ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4621273-desantis-expulsion-student-protesters-florida/
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses: Hundreds of students from colleges and universities across the United States have been arrested this week ...
irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/04/25/pro-palestinian-protests-sweep-us-college-campuses/
Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
timesofisrael.com/biden-signs-95-billion-war-aid-measure-with-relief-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/
Israel’s Attack Plan in Gazan City of Rafah Raises Pressure on Netanyahu: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-25/israel-s-attack-plan-in-gazan-city-of-rafah-raises-pressure-on-netanyahu
Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-anti-israel-proteste-an-us-universitaeten-weiten-sich-aus-a-289f4bd1-918b-4919-86c0-dd02e5084586
Russia, Iran pose most aggressive threat to 2024 elections, say infoseccers: Google security crew reveal ‘the four Ds’ to be on the watch for
theregister.com/2024/04/25/mandiant_russia_and_iran_pose/
From peace to incitement: protests against the Israel-Hamas war escalate at US universities
n-tv.de/politik/An-US-Unis-eskaliert-Protest-gegen-Israel-Hamas-Krieg-article24899632.html
Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
cnn.com/2024/04/24/americas/amia-bombing-argentina-interpol-iran-minister-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
Hezbollah denies Israel claim it killed half of commanders in south Lebanon: Hezbollah denied on Thursday an Israeli claim that it had killed half of the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/25/hezbollah-denies-israel-claim-it-killed-half-of-commanders-in-south-lebanon
After mass arrest, UT Austin split over role of police in pro-Palestine protests: AUSTIN — The day after 57 people were arrested during protests on the ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4622593-ut-austin-pro-palestine-protests-mass-arrest-divided-police-role/
Iranian press review: Lawmaker suggests Tehran is ready for nuclear weapon testing
middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-press-review-lawmaker-readiness-nuclear-weapon-testing
“Blood on Your Hands!”: Protesters Decry Tennessee Vote to Arm Teachers: Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a bill to allow teachers to carry ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/blood_on_your_hands_protesters_decry_tennessee_vote_to_arm_teachers
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/johnson-columbia-university-president/
'Another blow to Iran': EU votes in favor of resolution against Islamic Republic
jpost.com/international/article-798636
Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68851625
US warns Pak of 'potential risk of sanctions' over trade deal with Iran#WIONOriginals #IsraelHamasWar
Young people vote for AfD - Unfortunately, this is not just protest (opinion): The AfD is the most popular party among people under 30. If you really want to ...
stern.de/gesellschaft/junge-menschen-waehlen-afd---das-ist-leider-nicht-nur-protest--meinung--34660808.html
The Crackdown on Student Protesters: Columbia University is at the center of a growing showdown over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/podcasts/the-daily/the-crackdown-on-student-protesters.html
Activists protest on abortion at US Supreme Court: The high court is deliberating whether a near-total abortion ban in Idaho goes against a federal law.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68860066
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
U.S.C. Cancels Its Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns: There have been student protests and arrests, as well as controversy over the school’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/usc-cancels-graduation-campus-protests.html
Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech: Morehouse College’s leadership is set to hold a call on Thursday to address ...
nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/morehouse-faculty-students-concerns-biden-graduation-speech-rcna149283
Israel-Iran: Satellite images show the extent of the attacks: Contradictory statements characterized the Iranian and Israeli reports on the extent of the attacks ...
nzz.ch/visuals/satellitenbild-der-woche-das-sind-die-schaeden-der-angriffe-von-israel-und-den-iran-ld.1827584
Students in France join pro-Palestine rally, mirroring US campus protests: Students accuse Sciences Po university management of crossing "the red line" ...
trtworld.com/europe/students-in-france-join-pro-palestine-rally-mirroring-us-campus-protests-17922707
DC students, faculty launch combined pro-Palestine protest at GWU: Students and faculty from colleges and universities around the D.C. area launched a combined ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4621477-dc-students-faculty-launch-combined-pro-palestine-protest-gwu/
Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters: The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/college-protesters-divestment-israel.html
100-plus arrested when protesters, police clash at Emerson College in Boston: More than 100 people were arrested overnight after a pro-Palestinian protest broke ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4620892-people-arrested-protesters-police-clash-emerson-college-boston/
Abbott says pro-Palestine protesters at UT Austin ‘belong in jail’: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Texas at ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4619310-abbott-says-pro-palestine-protestors-at-ut-austin-belong-in-jail/
Pressure builds on Columbia University president to quit over Gaza protests: Both US lawmakers and protesters have criticised Nemat Shafik's handling of campus ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68893185
Live updates: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC, Columbia University, college campuses nationwide
cnn.com/business/live-news/columbia-usc-university-protests-04-25-24/
How the Ancient Greeks Halted the Expansion Of Persia - GreekReporter.com: The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/21/ancient-greeks-halted-expansion-persia/
Welcome to Venice. That’ll Be 5 Euros, Please.: Venice’s first day implementing a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/world/europe/venice-entry-fee-protests.html
Quick Glance: Venice: Admission Fee and Overcrowding Mitigation
- Venice introduces entry fee: five euros for day visitors.
- Overtourism damages the city and drives residents away.
- Controversy surrounds new regulation, funding infrastructure.
- Likely future price increases and tiered rates for Venice.
White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama: Even though Johnson helped move his foreign policy aid package, the president isn’t going to intervene on ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/biden-mike-johnson-future-00154254
USC Students Continue Protest Despite Mass Arrests, Inspired by Gazans’ “Spirit of Resistance”
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/usc_students_continue_protest_despite_mass_arrests_inspired_by_gazans_spirit_of_resistance
Deadly violence in Charlottesville 2017: “More hate” - Trump compares university protests to neo-Nazi marches
spiegel.de/ausland/mehr-hass-trump-vergleicht-proteste-an-unis-mit-neonazi-maerschen-a-e6098fd1-0c5a-4754-b4cc-13fa81700698
Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands: Several thousand Indigenous demonstrators marched chanting to drum beats on Thursday to the seat ...
reuters.com/world/americas/indigenous-people-protest-brazil-not-protecting-ancestral-lands-2024-04-25/
Georgia foreign agents bill draws protesters onto the streets: Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68881833
What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik: Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/nemat-shafik-columbia-university-president.html
Six arrested after gardaí ‘attacked’ at site for asylum seekers in Wicklow: Gardaí deployed use of force, including pepper spray, after fires were lit ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/25/several-arrested-as-fire-is-started-at-site-for-asylum-seekers-in-co-wicklow/
Struggle for a ceasefire: Israel apparently ready for a new hostage agreement before the Rafah offensive
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-vor-rafah-offensive-offenbar-zu-neuem-geiselabkommen-bereit-a-7008d727-38a2-42af-b8b9-c63bb32de948
University of Southern California Confronts an Unfamiliar Era of Protest: The 144-year-old Los Angeles institution has not had a reputation for campus activism ...
nyti.ms/3UwI2rt
Arrests at Universities Pile Up as Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread: The protests that began at Columbia University have spread to other states from Texas to ...
on.wsj.com/3W8uiEy
North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran: SEOUL -- North Korea's minister for external economic relations is making a rare visit to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/N-Korea-at-crossroads/North-Korea-leans-on-Russian-ties-to-expand-relations-with-Iran
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College protests live updates: Encampments spread to Emory, Princeton, Northwestern and more
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/college-protests-palestinian-israel-gaza/video-shows-several-people-being-detained-by-police-at-emory-university-109632320
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Opinion | Defining Free Speech Down on Campus: Anti-Israel protesters invoke a First Amendment they don’t understand.
wsj.com/articles/campus-free-speech-first-amendment-columbia-protests-palestine-israel-hamas-3ff5092d
5 things to know for April 26: Trump trials, University protests, Harvey Weinstein, TikTok ban, Starliner
cnn.com/2024/04/26/us/5-things-to-know-for-april-26-trump-trials-university-protests-harvey-weinstein-tiktok-ban-starliner/
Students react after Columbia succumbs to Zionist donor pressure: Students face a mix of both institutionalised and grassroots Zionism backed by powerful lobbies ...
trtworld.com/magazine/students-react-after-columbia-succumbs-to-zionist-donor-pressure-17902229
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