Dec 02 Watch 1:46 News Wrap: U.S. at COP28 commits to tripling renewable energy production by 2030 In our news wrap Saturday, Vice President Harris pledged $3 billion at COP28 to a global fund to help poorer nations adapt to climate change, a protestor is in critical condition after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate… Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump hints at expanding domestic role for the military within the U.S. By Gary Fields, Associated Press The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency, including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime. Continue reading
Nov 21 Israel withdraws ambassador ahead of South African vote to close Israeli embassy By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press Earlier this month, South Africa recalled its ambassador to Israel and withdrew all its diplomatic staff from the country. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 4:03 Wave of protests and rallies highlight tensions in U.S. as Israel-Hamas war persists By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre Over the last two months, hundreds of thousands of Americans have come together in both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian rallies and vigils. The vast majority have been peaceful, but some have turned violent or included antisemitic and Islamophobic threats. Laura Barrón-López… Continue watching
Nov 16 Who are the Palestinian and Jewish-led groups leading the protests against Israel's action in Gaza? By Heather Hollingsworth, David Crary, Associated Press Among the catalysts are Palestinian and Jewish-led groups that have been active for years in opposing Israeli policies toward the Palestinians. Continue reading
Nov 12 Demonstrators, politicians march in Paris against rise in antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war By Sylvie Corbet, Barbara Surk, Associated Press More than 100,000 people marched in Paris on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, representatives of several parties on the left as well as far-right… Continue reading
Nov 11 Far-right counter-protesters clash with London police at pro-Palestinian march By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched peacefully through central London on Saturday, even as right-wing counter-protesters clashed with police, after a week of angry debate over whether to permit the event on a day when Britain honored its war dead. Continue reading
Nov 07 Protests turn violent as pressure mounts on Spain's acting government for amnesty talks with Catalans By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Three people have been arrested in a protest against negotiations between Spain's acting government and Catalan separatist parties over a possible amnesty for thousands involved in Catalonia's independence movement. Continue reading
Nov 07 Dozens indicted on Georgia racketeering charges related to 'Stop Cop City' movement appear in court By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Nearly five dozen people indicted on racketeering charges related to protests against a planned police and firefighter training facility appeared in court as their supporters rallied outside the courthouse in Atlanta. Continue reading
Nov 04 Thousands march in capitals around the world demanding cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war By Fatima Hussein, Oleg Cetinic, Associated Press From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Continue reading