Israel exploring construction of humanitarian compound in northern Gaza after fighting subsides
Middle East
December 20, 2023
Israel exploring construction of humanitarian compound in northern Gaza after fighting subsides
CNN — Israeli officials are exploring the potential construction of a “humanitarian compound” in northern Gaza to house displaced Palestinian…
Netanyahu’s mission: Destroy Hamas, bring hostages home – and get reelected
Middle East
December 20, 2023
Netanyahu’s mission: Destroy Hamas, bring hostages home – and get reelected
CNN — From the United Nations to NGOs and even influencers, critics of the way Israel is waging war against Hamas…
India suspends 141 lawmakers as ruling BJP accused of stifling opposition
World
December 20, 2023
India suspends 141 lawmakers as ruling BJP accused of stifling opposition
New Delhi CNN — Opposition lawmakers are accusing India’s government of an attack on democracy after dozens of them were…
Takeaways from Colorado’s historic ruling that Trump is ineligible for office based on 14th Amendment’s ‘insurrectionist ban’
World
December 20, 2023
Takeaways from Colorado’s historic ruling that Trump is ineligible for office based on 14th Amendment’s ‘insurrectionist ban’
CNN — The Colorado Supreme Court made history Tuesday with an unprecedented, freeze-in-your-tracks ruling that former President Donald Trump is constitutionally…
Malaysia bans Israeli owned and linked shipping citing ‘cruelty against the Palestinian people’
Middle East
December 20, 2023
Malaysia bans Israeli owned and linked shipping citing ‘cruelty against the Palestinian people’
CNN — Malaysia’s government announced Wednesday that it was imposing a ban on all Israeli owned and flagged ships, as well…
Meta removed two Israel-Hamas videos unnecessarily, Oversight Board says
Technology
December 19, 2023
Meta removed two Israel-Hamas videos unnecessarily, Oversight Board says
New York CNN — Facebook-parent Meta’s automated tools to police potentially harmful content unnecessarily removed two videos related to the…
The most profound question raised by Trump’s extreme rhetoric
World
December 19, 2023
The most profound question raised by Trump’s extreme rhetoric
CNN — Donald Trump’s extreme rhetoric reminiscent of Nazi propaganda and his penchant for siding with America’s adversaries and autocrats…
Gas, drones and convict recruits: Ukrainian soldiers describe Russia’s deadly surge on the frontlines
World
December 19, 2023
Gas, drones and convict recruits: Ukrainian soldiers describe Russia’s deadly surge on the frontlines
Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine CNN — The front lines where Ukraine and its allies had hoped for a summer breakthrough now…
Who are the Huthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
Middle East
December 19, 2023
Who are the Huthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
CNN — Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say…
Powerful storm leaves 4 dead and causes widespread power outages in Northeast as snow and cold temperatures sweep in
World
December 19, 2023
Powerful storm leaves 4 dead and causes widespread power outages in Northeast as snow and cold temperatures sweep in
CNN — At least four people are dead after a powerful storm brought dangerous flooding and travel disruptions across the…