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Biden calls for order after police clear UCLA camp

Education - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 23:26
Officers in riot gear arrested 209 people as they dismantled their weeklong pro-Palestinian protest.

US acknowledges Syria air strike killed farmer rather than al-Qaeda leader

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 23:18
Botched strike is latest incident to raise questions about lack of accountability for civilian deaths from US strikes.

Abu Ghraib: Iraqi victims’ case against US contractor ends in mistrial

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 22:31
Three survivors sued the company CACI in civil court for abuses committed at the hands of US soldiers and contractors.

Gaza will need largest post-war reconstruction effort since 1945, UN says

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 22:31
UN Development Programme official estimates post-war reconstruction will cost between $40-50bn.

Turkey says it halts trade with Israel over Gaza aid access

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 22:09
Turkey's Ministry of Trade cites humanitarian crisis in Gaza for its decision to suspend imports and exports.

After years of decline, a new generation of organised labour rises in US

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 21:45
US experiencing the biggest strike wave in 50 years.

Police clear pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 21:28
Over 130 students have been arrested after police cleared the UCLA campus of anti-Gaza war demonstrators

UN, EU, US urge Georgia to halt ‘foreign agents’ bill as protests grow

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 21:21
Thousands gather in Tbilisi to protest against the bill, which passed its second reading in parliament this week.

How will US campus protests affect President Biden’s bid for a second term?

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 20:37
Standoffs between police and pro-Palestine protesters on college campuses intensify.

How US violates its own Leahy Law to ensure military support for Israel

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 20:17
The Biden administration has refused to restrict US funding to Israeli army units that committed rights violations.

‘No surprise’: US students slam Biden’s comments on Gaza encampments

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 19:58
Students say Biden risks 'losing entire generation of voters' over his Gaza policy and condemnation of college protests.

Trump: ‘We’re not letting the radical left morons take over’

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 19:15
Former US President Donald Trump denounced “the radical left morons" at anti-Gaza war university protests.

West Indies’ Thomas hit with five-year ban after agreeing to fix matches

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 18:58
West Indies batter Devon Thomas has been banned by the International Cricket Council for five years for match-fixing.

SNP veteran John Swinney set to be Scotland’s next leader

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 18:45
Swinney becomes the clear frontrunner as a potential opponent says she will not run.

Gazprom falls to first annual loss in 20 years as trade with Europe hit

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 18:37
Results highlight the dramatic decline of Gazprom since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Candidates confront corruption and inequality in Panama’s presidential race

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 18:21
Eight hopefuls are seeking to succeed President Laurentino Cortizo in Sunday’s election, with corruption a top issue.

More UK students occupy campuses, in Gaza protest

Education - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 18:04
Growing numbers of students occupy several UK campuses, to protest against the war in Gaza.

Biden: ‘Dissent essential to democracy but must not lead to disorder’

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 17:28
US President Joe Biden spoke about anti-Gaza war protests that have spread across university campuses.

What is behind the insulin shortage in the US?

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 17:23
Pharma companies are slashing insulin production in favour of more lucrative weight-loss drugs.

Hamas chief Haniyeh discusses Gaza truce talks with Egypt, Qatar officials

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/02/2024 - 16:46
Hamas says it is studying proposal 'in positive spirit' as delegation reportedly set to visit Cairo for further talks.

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