On May 13, the United States-based online outlet Mondoweiss posted a video on Twitter that showed Palestinian students who were peacefully protesting at Ben Gurion University in Beersheba being attacked by Israeli police. The students were protesting against the forced expulsion of Palestinians from their […]
Day: June 29, 2021
Somalia to hold indirect presidential election October 10
After months of deadlock, political leaders in Somalia have agreed that the country’s long-delayed presidential election will be held on October 10. The office of Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble unveiled the timetable for indirect parliamentary and presidential elections in a statement on Twitter, saying […]
How should the US prepare for another intense wildfire season?
Amid an unprecedented heatwave across the United States, President Joe Biden will meet Wednesday with governors from western states, cabinet members and federal emergency management officials to prepare for what experts warn is already one of the most intense drought and wildfire seasons yet. The […]
Is the French political map changing?
From: Inside Story French regional elections have dealt a serious setback for Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. Article source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2021/6/29/is-the-french-political-map-changing
Dovbyk shoots Ukraine into Euro 2020 quarter-final with England
Artem Dovbyk’s header in the 121st minute sent Ukraine through to a Euro 2020 quarter-final clash with England on Saturday as they beat Sweden 2-1 after extra time in Glasgow. Ukraine squeezed through to the last 16 despite taking just three points in the group stage, […]
Tigray forces regain ground, say ceasefire declaration a ‘joke’
Tigrayan fighters have reportedly taken control of more territory in the embattled northern Ethiopian region of Tigray, a day after regaining the regional capital, Mekelle, from retreating federal government forces and pledging to drive all “enemies” out. The military advances and rhetoric cast doubt on […]
Euro 2020: England beat Germany 2-0 to move into last eight
Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane struck as England reached the quarter-finals of the European Championship with a 2-0 win over rivals Germany at Wembley on Tuesday. England will play either Sweden or Ukraine, who meet later on Tuesday in Glasgow in the last eight. It […]
US agency orders autonomous vehicle makers to report crashes
The United States government’s highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver-assist systems. The move Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates the agency is taking a tougher stance on automated vehicle […]
Eswatini imposes curfew to quell pro-democracy protests
Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew amid pro-democracy protests that have rocked the country for three consecutive days. Activists have promised to intensify demonstrations demanding democratic reforms and the lifting of bans on all opposition parties in the country. Videos of […]
Explainer: What are patent waivers for COVID vaccines?
Since the United States last month threw its support behind temporarily suspending intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines, the movement to boost the supply and production of shots has gathered momentum. The United Nations has warned that vaccine inequality between nations has allowed COVID-19 to […]