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Shutting down the Olympics, ending Uber, big tech’s surveillance drive

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Naomi Karavani hosts this VIP special. Anders Lee interviews Gigi Droesch, who organizes with NOlympics LA. The Olympics has historically had a negative impact on the poor in the communities it comes to. With an LA Olympics planned for 2028, Droesch and her cohort of organizers hope to shine a light on that history and convince the city of LA not to go through with hosting the event. … Read More >Shutting down the Olympics, ending Uber, big tech’s surveillance drive

Categories Middle East

UN chief urges Israel to show ‘max restraint’ while condemning indiscriminate launching of rockets from Gaza at Israelis

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Rocket attacks from Gaza targeting Israeli cities are “unacceptable,” but the Jewish state should show military restraint when it responds, the UN Secretary-General has said, while calling for an end to hostilities. … Read More >UN chief urges Israel to show ‘max restraint’ while condemning indiscriminate launching of rockets from Gaza at Israelis

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Gaza tower block COLLAPSES after Israeli airstrikes respond to Hamas rockets – reports (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)

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A 13-story tower in Gaza has been leveled to the ground, reportedly after it was hit by missile strikes from Israeli warplanes amid the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants, according to local media. … Read More >Gaza tower block COLLAPSES after Israeli airstrikes respond to Hamas rockets – reports (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)

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Israeli TV reports DIRECT HIT on Tel Aviv building as Palestinians launch ‘hundreds’ of rockets from Gaza (VIDEO)

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Palestinian militants in Gaza have fired over 100 rockets at Israel following the destruction of a residential tower block. Israeli media reported that a building in the Tel Aviv suburb of Holon has been hit. … Read More >Israeli TV reports DIRECT HIT on Tel Aviv building as Palestinians launch ‘hundreds’ of rockets from Gaza (VIDEO)

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US labels seven Lebanese nationals as specially designated global terrorists over alleged links to Hezbollah

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The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions against seven people it claims are linked to Hezbollah and its financial wing, Al-Qard al-Hassan, labelling all of the individuals as “specially designated global terrorists”. … Read More >US labels seven Lebanese nationals as specially designated global terrorists over alleged links to Hezbollah

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Who is a fascist?

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Who is a fascist? Given the state of our politics, a fascist is your political opponent, your mortal enemy, even. Tragically, and dangerously, the term ‘fascist’ is more often than not a political slur, made to destroy someone’s character. Fascism is both an odious ideology and political practice. We all should be careful when referencing it. … Read More >Who is a fascist?

Categories Latin America

2 Brazilian states suspend giving Covid-19 vaccines to expectant mothers after death of pregnant AstraZeneca recipient

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The Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo have excluded pregnant women from their Covid-19 vaccine rollouts after the medicines regulator published new advice following the death of an expectant mother. … Read More >2 Brazilian states suspend giving Covid-19 vaccines to expectant mothers after death of pregnant AstraZeneca recipient

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French govt backs harsher penalties for people who attack police, as it pays tribute to latest officer killed on duty

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Under pressure from police unions, French PM Jean Castex has proposed tougher measures against those who attack the police, just ahead of a ceremony to honor the latest officer killed in a shooting last week. … Read More >French govt backs harsher penalties for people who attack police, as it pays tribute to latest officer killed on duty

Categories Asia & Pacific

Some RECOVERED Covid-19 patients dying from ‘black fungus’ infection in India in new deadly twist in pandemic – media

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The authorities in India are raising the alarm over a rise in a rare and potentially fatal fungal infection called mucormycosis among recovered but still vulnerable Covid-19 patients. … Read More >Some RECOVERED Covid-19 patients dying from ‘black fungus’ infection in India in new deadly twist in pandemic – media