Israel's military offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has killed at
In a meeting organised by People Before Profit, the activist and author will deliver his talk at 7pm in St Columb’s Hall. Allen is the author of several books on US politics, foreign policy and Labour relations. These include, Vietnam the Last War the US lost, and his most recent book on the struggle for Trade Union rights within United Parcel Service. Allen has been active in radical politics for over four decades. Speaking ahead of the event on Wednesday evening in Derry, a spokesperson for...
Western diplomats have expressed 'cautious optimism' over a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.Our Gaza reporter and an Israeli journalist tell us more about the negotiations in Cairo.We also speak to the family of one of the hostages still being held captive in Gaza and we hear about the realities of reporting from the territory.Also in the programme: women in Amsterdam win the right to 'urination equality'; and the twelve-sided Roman mystery object that has been baffling experts...
This article was co-published with The New Arab.Iranian missiles lit up the sky over Jordan this weekend as Israeli jets reportedly scrambled alongside their French, Jordanian, and U.S. counterparts to intercept the unprecedented barrage.On the ground, regular Jordanians got their first taste of what could escalate to a broader war. Videos showed charred remnants of missiles in Marj al-Hamam, a quiet neighbourhood a short drive from downtown Amman. Some responded with levity, placing ads on the...
Editor’s notes: The list below is CPJ’s most recent and preliminary account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not include all of these casualties until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since
This week, Scott Pelley reported on the families who held the home front while their spouses, fathers and mothers fought in the post-9/11 wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. About 600,000 American veterans have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Symptoms can include anxiety, fear, irritability, and depression.Through their reporting for this week's story, Scott Pelley and the 60 Minutes team found some symptoms of PTSD are, in a sense, contagious: some family members living...
Shafaqna English- University protests have spread to the UK following similar actions across the United States. Almost 300 students at the University of Warwick set up camp in the centre of the institution on Friday. The Warwick Stands with Palestine student-led coalition called for a rally and began an encampment
If one has ever wondered why most people switch off from other people’s reality, wonder no more. In Neil Postman’s book ‘Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business’ he explains how we are distracted by nonsense, served up by the corporate media as entertainment. In “Amusing Ourselves to Death,” Neil […]
The Ministry of State for Natural Disaster Management of the caretaker government has announced that the death toll from recent floods in the country has risen to 66 in recent days. The statement said on Tuesday that 66 people have lost their lives due to recent floods, and 36 others have been injured. According to […]
University of Georgia student Zeena Mohamed said she has been suspended by
Kuala Lumpur is once again displaying its willingness to facilitate Iran’s illicit activity, support Hamas, and amplify anti-Israel rhetoric well beyond what its neighbors have countenanced.
The IDF on Monday evening announced that two IDF reserve soldiers fell in battle in the central Gaza Strip earlier on Monday. The soldiers were identified as Master Sgt (res.) Ido Aviv, H’yd, 28, of Karmiel and Master Sgt (res.) Kalkidan Meharim, H’yd, 37, of Petach Tikva. Both soldiers were killed in an explosion amid […]