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Israeli military says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted
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Arson suspected after Sen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont caught fire: Authorities are seeking a suspect who allegedly started a fire outside the Vermont ...
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Quick Glance: Man Charged with Setting Fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' Office
- A man was charged with setting a fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont.
- The suspect was identified as Shant Soghomonian, who entered the building, sprayed liquid, and ignited the fire with a lighter.
- The fire damaged the outside of the office door and was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
- Sanders was not in the state at the time of the incident and praised the quick response of local first responders.
US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia: The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and ...
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
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Xi Jinping tightens grip on China’s military with new information warfare unit : Beijing launches restructuring of armed forces as it challenges US dominance in ...
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Francis Ogolla: Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief: Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
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Israel’s chief says it will respond to Iran’s missile strike: Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s missile strike over the weekend. Lt ...
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4 years ago, Sanders and Biden united Democrats. Biden needs young progressives again
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Sanders, Schakowsky Introduce Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act: "American workers should not be paying more in federal income taxes, in a given year ...
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Quick Glance: Gender Pay Gap in UK Supermarkets and Income Impact
- UK supermarkets are closing gender pay gap, with Morrisons experiencing a rise.
- Ocado and Lidl show the most improvements, while Morrisons has the largest gap.
- Hourly pay differences are reported by government service.
- Equality initiatives and workplace improvements at M&S and Co-op.
What We Know About Israel’s Strike in Iran: Israel struck Iran early Friday, according to officials from both countries, in what appeared to be its first ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/middleeast/israel-strikes-iran-why.html
2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
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Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
- British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow
- Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran
- US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources
- Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran: Saudi Arabia's royal family posted on its website about the country's role in defending ...
jpost.com/middle-east/saudi-arabia-acknowledges-helping-defend-israel-against-iran-797201
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
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Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack: DUBAI: Iran said on Wednesday its military was ready to confront any attack by Israel ...
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Teamsters make another move toward GOP, give $5,000 to Sen. Josh Hawley: The union has yet to endorse for president.
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How Israel could respond to Iran’s drone and missile assault: Although the US has said that it would not take part in any retaliatory strike from Israel in ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-how-israel-could-respond-to-iran-s-drone-and-missile-assault
Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
Yellen calls Republican delays in approving Ukraine aid inexcusable: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday underscored the Biden administration's ...
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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine
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The Rise of China: If its economic growth continues, the rise of China will be the most important change in the global economic ...
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say: Israel sent a strong message with its muted strike, experts say, demonstrating its ability to ...
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Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
How Biden could help Ukraine with arms without Congress: Over six months of deadlock in the US Congress, passing new aid legislation for Ukraine ...
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7183868/
18 hurt, 1 critically, as Hezbollah drone hits community center in northern Israel
timesofisrael.com/7-hurt-2-seriously-as-hezbollah-drone-hits-community-center-in-northern-israel/
Resurgent inflation looms over Joe Biden’s White House bid: Consumer prices are rising quickly at just the wrong time for the US president
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Mayorkas faces icy Senate Republicans day after impeachment case dismissed: The secretary said he hadn't read the articles of impeachment against him.
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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's military says it has recovered body of a hostage from Gaza: Israel's military says it retrieved the body of a hostage held in Gaza in a night raid on ...
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Quick Glance: Israel recovers body of hostage in Gaza raid
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they have rescued the body of Elad Katzir from Gaza and brought it back to Israel.
- Mr. Katzir was abducted on October 7 during the Hamas attack in southern Israel, and his father was killed in Nir Oz.
- The UN has held Israel accountable for the crisis in Gaza, resulting in thousands of deaths and millions displaced.
- Israel plans a ground offensive in Rafah, while Hamas continues to fire rockets from Gaza and other groups from southern Lebanon.
INTERVIEW: Cuffed, Blindfolded… How Nigerian Editor Landed in Underground Military Cell Over Story Linking Gbajabiamila to $30b Loot
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Brave New Ukraine: How the World’s Most Besieged Democracy Is Adjusting to Permanent War
foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/brave-new-ukraine
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Australians with ADHD say they struggle to join the defence force, now there are calls for change
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/people-with-adhd-struggle-to-join-australia-armed-forces/103553606
60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
n-tv.de/politik/So-sieht-der-grosse-Ukraine-Befreiungsschlag-aus-den-USA-aus-article24882269.html
'History Will Judge': Sanders Says US Must Stand With Gaza Children, Not Netanyahu
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Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...
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US military conducts extensive logistics operation amid rising readiness levels: Joint Base Charleston recently announced a significant logistical operation ...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Thousands of Russian soldiers want out: Growing numbers of Russian soldiers are trying to get out of the war in Ukraine ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-deserter-asylum-5c7642cd14431d9af65076df2df4b861
Quick Glance: Russian Soldiers Desert Putin's War Without Hero's Welcome Abroad
- Thousands of Russian soldiers desert the army to escape the war in Ukraine.
- Soldiers face criminal charges in Russia and seek asylum in the West, living in hiding.
- Western nations grapple with the dilemma of Russian soldiers as spies, criminals, or heroes.
- Rise in asylum claims by Russians, but few are granted protection, raising concerns over national security risks.
Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups: Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/clashes-break-out-at-thai-myanmar-border-between-soldiers-armed-groups
Quick Glance: Clashes Escalate at Myanmar-Thailand Border: Rebels Target Junta Troops
- Fighting erupted at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on April 20, 2024, as rebels attempted to flush out junta troops stranded at a border bridge for days.
- Resistance fighters and ethnic minority rebels captured the key trading town of Myawaddy on the Myanmar side, dealing a critical blow to the struggling military.
- Witnesses heard explosions and heavy machine gun fire near a strategic bridge, with around 200 people seeking refuge in Thailand as the Myanmar military faces a significant setback.
- Myanmar's military, embroiled in low-intensity conflicts, is grappling with a civil war against ethnic minority armies and a resistance movement, suffering from the loss of Myawaddy and tax revenue.
Israel Says Iran Launched Drones at Its Territory in Retaliatory Strike: Live Updates
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/13/world/israel-iran-gaza-war-news
Don’t Abandon Iraq: The Case for a Continued U.S. Military Presence: The case for a continued U.S. military presence.
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Russia-Ukraine war: US announces sale of $138 million in Hawk missile systems support to Ukraine
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Quick Glance: U.S. approves emergency sale of HAWK missile systems support to Ukraine
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved Ukraine's emergency request to buy spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems, worth some $138 million.
- The money will be used for engineering and integration services, communications equipment, tests and support, as well as training and spare parts.
- The approval comes as Republicans in the House have blocked President Joe Biden's $60 billion supplemental funding package.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for additional air defense systems and missiles as the city of Kharkiv is bombarded.
Tehran warns of counterattack: Iran sees all goals achieved - no intention for further action
n-tv.de/politik/Iran-sieht-alle-Ziele-erreicht-keine-Absicht-fuer-weitere-Aktion-article24872065.html
Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike: The Iranian-aligned Lebanese outlet al-Mayadeen reported, citing Palestinian sources ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796372
Lavender & Where’s Daddy: How Israel Used AI to Form Kill Lists & Bomb Palestinians in Their Homes
democracynow.org/2024/4/5/israel_ai
Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now: If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4602883-ukraine-needs-one-more-year-to-win-and-congress-can-make-that-happen-now/
Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp: The military is seeking 1,000 acres of land in Mukutani, Baringo South, and Loyamorock in Tiaty to ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001492794/baringo-county-seeks-to-allocate-land-for-military-camp
Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot: Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/germany-arrests-two-dual-nationals-over-alleged-russian-sabotage-plot
Iran signals ‘calibrated’ retaliation to Israeli strike: Tehran indicates response will be designed to avoid escalating conflict amid flurry of diplomatic calls
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on Israel: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-uk-unveil-sweeping-sanctions-iran-after-attack-israel-4275611
Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/germany-russia-spying-arrests.html
Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to Unknown Location Amid Heat Wave: The unexpected relocation was attributed to a heat wave, and came as the military government is facing ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/suu-kyi-moved-junta-myanmar.html
Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders push companies to cut cost of asthma inhalers, prescription drugs
reuters.com/world/us/biden-senator-sanders-highlight-efforts-lower-cost-asthma-inhalers-2024-04-03/
'Grave mistake': IDF releases findings of what went wrong in strike that killed aid workers
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Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
- A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.
- Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.
- Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.
- The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
Every unit should get it: Kiev hands over a vital weapon to troops: Since the large-scale invasion by Russian troops, Ukraine has been particularly intensively ...
n-tv.de/politik/Kiew-uebergibt-Truppen-ueberlebenswichtige-Waffe-article24883331.html
Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’: France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/burkina-faso-kicks-out-three-french
US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/us-warns-iran-calls-on-security-council-to-condemn-attack-on-israel-00152160
The Looming Crisis in the South China Sea: To Avoid a Conflict With China, America Needs a Clearer Strategy
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Quick Glance: Manila and China: Challenges in the South China Sea
- Tensions are rising between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, a crucial trade route.
- The dispute revolves around the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands.
- The resolute stance of the Philippines in the conflict with China has empowered Manila to enhance its national security efforts.
- Manila has effectively utilized the transparency initiative to prompt China to reduce its aggressive stance in the South China Sea.
Missing Israeli teen found dead in West Bank, military says: Israeli military and police said the body of a missing Israeli teenager who was likely killed in a ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/missing-israeli-teen-found-dead-west-bank-military-says-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Israeli Settlers Rampage in a West Bank Village, Killing 1 Palestinian and Wounding 25
- Angry Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian man and injuring 25 others.
- The West Bank violence escalated alongside the Gaza war, which began with an Israeli raid that killed two Palestinians.
- Israeli human rights group reported settlers entering the village of al-Mughayyir, shooting, and setting houses on fire in search of an Israeli boy.
- Videos depicted smoke from burning cars, masked settlers, and the Palestinian Health Ministry confirming one dead and 25 injured, with eight shot by settlers.
Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
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Israel-Hamas war: Israel says its strike that killed aid workers was a mistake: The Israeli military says two basic mistakes led to the series of drone strikes ...
apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-mistakes-aid-workers-killed-wck-cb695de7f6ef9e9d7d9cf8fbf6e95364
North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media: Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/north-koreas-kim-says-now-is-time-to-be-prepared-for-war-state-media
Man accused of setting a fire outside Bernie Sanders' office stayed at an area hotel
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Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ if US Congress withholds aid, Zelensky warns: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukraine will lose its war against Russia ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240408-ukraine-will-lose-war-if-us-congress-withholds-aid-warns-zelensky
Quick Glance: Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ without US aid, Zelensky warns
- President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Ukraine will lose the war against Russia if the US Congress does not approve military aid.
- Ukraine urgently calls for the US to send a $60 billion aid package blocked by Republicans in Congress.
- Russia intensifies attacks on Chasiv Yar, near Kramatorsk, a crucial hub for the Ukrainian army, resulting in casualties and destruction.
- Russian strikes, including on a nuclear power plant, raise concerns about reactor integrity, with the IAEA urging restraint.
Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on Israel: The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its missile and ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/no_tech_for_apartheid_google_israel
Myanmar Rebels Take Key Trading Town, but Counteroffensive Looms: The fall of Myawaddy, on the Thai border, was one of the most significant gains by resistance ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/asia/myanmar-rebels-myawaddy.html
Sanders Seeks Public Input for Long Covid Moonshot Legislation: "The time is long overdue for Congress to treat long Covid as the public health emergency ...
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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
Biden says his message to Iran is 'don't': U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday his message to Iran, which has threatened to take military action against ...
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Canadian soldier missing, presumed dead in Swiss avalanche: Armed Forces: The Canadian military says a soldier is presumed dead after being caught in an ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-soldier-missing-presumed-dead-in-swiss-avalanche-armed-forces-1.6837071
Live updates: Iran launches its first-ever full-scale military assault on Israel: Iran launched its first full-scale military attack against Israel on Saturday ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/live-updates-iran-launches-its-first-ever-full-scale-military-assault-on-israel
Weak defenses: Russia could cause "death by a thousand cuts": What will the next few months bring in the Ukraine war? Kiev is expecting a major offensive in June ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-koennte-fuer-Tod-durch-tausend-Schnitte-sorgen-article24886459.html
Democratic Coalition Sends Biden a Demand on Military Aid to Israel: In a letter, a dozen groups and labor unions called on the president to enforce a law that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/politics/letter-biden-israel-gaza.html
Fifteen more bodies recovered from Al-Shifa hospital area after Israeli military’s withdrawal
cnn.com/2024/04/15/middleeast/al-shifa-hospital-bodies-gaza-intl-latam/
José Andrés: Israel committing ‘war against humanity’: Celebrity chef and humanitarian José Andrés argued Israel is committing a “war against humanity itself ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4579161-jose-andres-israel-committing-war-against-humanity/
Quick Glance: Andrés Criticizes Israel's Strike on WCK Workers
- The Israeli drone strike that killed seven workers with chef José Andrés' aid group, World Central Kitchen, is deemed "unforgivable" by him.
- Andrés criticized Israel's actions against Hamas, highlighting that it is no longer a war against terrorism but an attack on humanity itself.
- The deaths of the WCK workers sparked global outcry and led to a shift in US policy towards Israel.
- Andrés called for an independent investigation of the incident, emphasizing the need to protect non-combatants and humanitarian organizations.
Sanders pushes ‘hypocritical’ Biden to get tougher with Israel: The Vermont independent piled pressure on the president just days after appearing alongside him ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/05/congress/bernies-advice-to-biden-on-israel-00150808
'You Are an Inspiration,' Sanders Tells LA Hotel Workers Fighting for Just Contracts
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Timing probably still open: Report: Decision made on Israel's counter-strike: Iran fires hundreds of drones and missiles into Israeli territory at the weekend ...
n-tv.de/politik/Bericht-Entscheidung-ueber-Israels-Gegenschlag-gefallen-article24878690.html
US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
apnews.com/article/us-china-taiwan-strait-flight-ea835c8b35b63a50b5354a5dc9280116
Cloud office sit-in strike: Google fires 28 employees after Israel protests: Several Google employees occupy the Google Cloud manager's office in California to ...
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
IDF hits Hezbollah air defenses in northeast Lebanon after drone attack wounds 18
timesofisrael.com/idf-hits-hezbollah-air-defenses-in-northeast-lebanon-after-drone-attack-wounds-18/
Israel closes schools in anticipation of Iran strike: Officials: Israel will close schools and limit trips country-wide in anticipation of retaliatory strikes ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4592454-israel-closes-schools-anticipation-of-iran-strike-officials/
Man accused of lighting fire outside Bernie Sanders' office had past brushes with the law
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