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Turkey reportedly halts all trade with Israel over war in Gaza
Israeli foreign minister accuses Turkish leader of acting like ‘dictator’ in row that could deepen tensionsJasper Jolly (The Guardian)
Amazon CEO broke US law with anti-union comments, judge rules
Andy Jassy said employees in a union would ‘find it harder to get things done quickly and would be better off’ without oneGuardian staff reporter (The Guardian)
#EU pledges $1 bn for #Lebanon, urges curbs against illegal #migration
Eight rights groups including #AmnestyInternational and #HumanRights Watch warned before von der #Leyen's #Beirut visit that #Syria was not safe for returns.EU assistance "geared to enabling or incentivising returns to Syria risks resulting in forced returns of #refugees", a statement said.
#Death Toll From #Rain, Flooding In Southern #Brazil Rises To 13
Source: https://www.barrons.com/news/death-toll-from-rain-flooding-in-southern-brazil-rises-to-13-bc96d822
Entire communities in #RioGrande do Sul have been completely cut off as persistent rains have destroyed bridges and blocked roads, and left towns without even telephone or internet services.
#weather #climate #news #disaster #energency
Death Toll From Rain, Flooding In Southern Brazil Rises To 13
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the country's south Thursday, where the death toll from floods caused by torrential rains has risen to 13.Barrons
At Columbia University and elsewhere, law enforcement is displaying a growing militarization when it's sent in against protesters, according to a criminal justice historian
https://theconversation.com/why-universities-turn-to-the-police-to-end-student-protests-and-why-that-can-spiral-out-of-control-229158
#News #BreakingNews @academicchatter #HigherEd
Why universities turn to the police to end student protests − and why that can spiral out of control
While most colleges and universities have their own police units, some schools, like Columbia University, have only private security − and then can call in outside police when they feel it is needed.The Conversation
Raw Story:
'Trump did this': U.S. VP rages over Florida abortion ban
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris sought to make Donald Trump the face of Florida's strict new abortion ban Wednesday...
"Across our nation, we witness a full-on assault, state by state, on reproductive freedom. And understand who's to blame: former president Donald Trump did this," Harris said in a Jacksonville, Florida speech.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-did-this-u-s-vp-rages-over-florida-abortion-ban/
#News #Politics #Trump #Democracy #Democrats
'Trump did this': U.S. VP rages over Florida abortion ban
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris sought to make Donald Trump the face of Florida's strict new abortion ban Wednesday as Democrats hammer the issue ahead of November's presidential election.Agence France-Presse (Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism)
More than 10,000 London black-cab drivers launch £250m Uber lawsuit
Individuals could win £25,000 or more if they are successful in claim Uber broke taxi booking rulesKalyeena Makortoff (The Guardian)
UK economic outlook has worsened, warns OECD
Global forecast contrasts with downbeat assessment for a British economy constrained by high interest rates, price rises and staff shortagesPhillip Inman (The Guardian)
Shell unveils new $3.5bn share buy-back after higher profits than expected
Despite payouts the oil and gas giant faces growing investor pressure to address its carbon emissionsJillian Ambrose (The Guardian)
Lidia (98): Neue Ukraine-Heldin flüchtete zu Fuß vor Russen-Bomben
Die Ukraine feiert eine neue Heldin: Lidia Lomikowska flüchtete allein zu Fuß in Schlapfen und mit Gehstock vor einem russischen Angriff auf ihre Heimatstadt in der Region Donezk.exxpress.at
STUDENT PROTESTS!
Columbia University Triggered a Massive Campus Crackdown.
Now the NYPD Will Stay for Weeks.
In a major policy reversal, police were invited to clear Hamilton Hall. They made hundreds of arrests.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline
Columbia triggered a massive campus crackdown. Now the NYPD will stay for weeks.
In a major policy reversal, police were invited to clear Hamilton Hall. They made scores of arrests.Mother Jones
New US climate rules for pollution cuts ‘probably terminal’ for coal-fired plants
Experts say only ‘handful of plants’ operating with the dirtiest fuel will likely survive, and only Trump and lawsuits could save themOliver Milman (The Guardian)
Europe live: Georgia cancels parliament session amid huge protests against ‘foreign agents’ bill
Bill has raised concern country is moving away from democratic norms and closer to MoscowLili Bayer (The Guardian)
RACIST In The White House
Donald Trump telegraphed a dramatic shift to America's approach to civil rights if he wins a second term as president, vowing to focus on "anti-white" racism, not on racism against people of color.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Trump
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/05/01/donald-trump-anti-white-racism-dei/73528246007/
DEI destroyer? Trump vows to crush 'anti-white' racism if he wins 2024 election
"I think there is a definite anti-white feeling in this country and that can’t be allowed," former president Donald Trump said in an interview., USA TODAY (USA TODAY)
It's been more than 50 years since Columbia University became the site of student demonstrations amid unrest over the Vietnam War, but the spirit of protest on campus remains strong
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #USA
https://time.com/6973593/aniko-bodroghkozy-interview/
Columbia’s Relationship With Student Protesters Has Long Been Fraught
Aniko Bodroghkozy, who participated in protest on Columbia's campus in 1985, spoke with TIME about how recent protests compare to other moments in the school's history some 40 and 56 years back.Solcyré Burga (Time)
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed he did not rule out sending troops to Ukraine, saying the issue would “legitimately” arise if Russia broke through Ukrainian front lines and Kyiv made such a request, in an interview with the Economist published Thursday.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #EU #NATO #France
Macron doesn't rule out troops for Ukraine if Russia breaks front lines - Insider Paper
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed he did not rule out sending troops to Ukraine, saying the issue would "legitimately" arise ifAFP (Insider Paper)
78 year old Donald Trump slurs words and struggles to gain crowd enthusiasm in Midwest rallies
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Trump
DEA Agrees To Reclassify Marijuana Under Federal Law, AP Reports
DEA Agrees To Reclassify Marijuana Under Federal Law, AP Reportshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2024/04/30/dea-agrees-to-reschedule-marijuana-under-federal-law-ap-reports/?sh=314a7d121d49BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Nächste Aufregung: Klima-Chaoten blockieren Start des steirischen Rechbergrennens
Zeitgleich mit dem schönen Wetter haben auch die Klima-Chaoten der "Letzten Generation" wieder zugeschlagen. Am Sonntag blockierten sie das Rechbergrennen in der Oststeiermark. Der Start verzögerte sich.exxpress.at
Geld am Wiener Flughafen sichergestellt: Afghanen reisten mit 700.000 Euro
Bei einer Zollkontrolle fanden Beamte zunächst 320.000 Euro im Handgepäck zweier Männer. Doch im eingecheckten Koffer entdeckten sie weitere 380.000 Euro.exxpress.at
Raserei in Wien: Gleich zwei Fahrer mit deutlich überhöhter Geschwindigkeit geblitzt
Raserei in Wien: Bei einer Schwerpunktaktion erwischt die Landesverkehrsabteilung gleich zwei Raser. Ein Fahrer in Wien-Floridsdorf wurde mit 119 km/h erwischt, während auf der A4 in Wien-Simmering ein Auto mit 159 km/h geblitzt wurde.exxpress.at
Vermisster Arian (6): Fußspuren entdeckt – sind es seine?
Die Suche geht weiter: Eine Woche nach dem Verschwinden des deutschen Buben im Norden von Niedersachsen (D), wurden über das Wochenende Fußspuren entdeckt, die den Einsatzkräften neue Hoffnung geben, Arian doch noch zu finden.exxpress.at
Zu laut: Syrer (19) bedrohte Buben auf Wiener Donauinsel mit Messer
Drei Teenager (13 bis 14) wurden am Sonntag auf der Donauinsel in Wien von einem Flüchtling mit einem Messer bedroht, weil sich dieser durch ihre Unterhaltung gestört fühlte.exxpress.at
Türkei-Mafia: Millionen Euro von Wiener Senioren gestohlen – Telefonistin verurteilt
Ein skrupelloses Betrügernetzwerk in der Türkei hat in den vergangenen Monaten Millionen von Euro von ahnungslosen Senioren in Wien erbeutet. Fast wöchentlich kommt es zu Festnahmen.exxpress.at
Mädchen (11) vergewaltigt: Nur ein Monat Haft für Bursch (14)
Aufruhr am Landesgericht Klagenfurt: Ein 14-jähriger Bursch ist am Montag wegen Vergewaltigung, sexuellen Missbrauchs Unmündiger und versuchter Nötigung eines elfjährigen Mädchen zu einer Haftstrafe von lediglich 14 Monaten, 13 davon bedingt, verurte…exxpress.at
Angreifer stach auf Wiener (22) ein, weil er Frau in U-Bahn-Station zu Hilfe kam
Ein couragierter Zeuge (22) wollte in der U-Bahn-Station Stephansplatz einen Mann davon abhalten, auf eine Passantin einzuschlagen. Als er versuchte, den Angreifer von seinem Opfer wegzuziehen, wurde der Wiener mit einem Stanleymesser attackiert.exxpress.at
Away from his New York trial, Donald Trump's campaign rallies are business as usual
In Wisconsin and Michigan, Donald Trump largely avoided the hush money trial that has mostly sidelined his campaign efforts as he tried to woo voters with a familiar speech in two major swing states.
#news #npr #publicradio #usa
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Verschwundener Arian (6): Aktive Suche wird eingestellt
Neu entdeckte Fußspuren gaben den Einsatzkräften nach dem Verschwinden des deutschen Buben Arian (6) wieder Hoffnung – jedoch nur kurzfristig. Die aktive Suche wird am Dienstag offiziell eingestellt.exxpress.at
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Update:
The US State Department has confirmed that Russia deployed prohibited chemical weapons against the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
According to the State Department, Russia utilized chlorpicrin against Ukrainian troops and employed chemical agents for quelling disturbances (riot control agents), thus violating the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia #BreakingNews #Breaking
Schicksalstag: Kommt Fritzl heute aus der Psycho-Anstalt?
Vor einem Drei-Richter-Senat des Landesgerichts Krems könnte sich ab heute Mittag entscheiden, ob der inzwischen 89 Jahre alte Inzest-Vater Josef Fritzl aus Amstetten unter Auflagen aus dem Maßnahmenvollzug entlassen wird.exxpress.at
In 1944, thousands of young Japanese American men were drafted out of those camps and sent to fight for democracy.
Despite this, they fought gallantly, earning more than 14,000 medals.
Then veterans faced more prejudice when they returned home
https://theconversation.com/japanese-american-soldiers-in-world-war-ii-fought-the-axis-abroad-and-racial-prejudice-at-home-158512
#News #AAPIHeritageMonth #history @histodons
Japanese American soldiers in World War II fought the Axis abroad and racial prejudice at home
For AAPI History Month: Young Japanese American men who were incarcerated because they were presumed to be disloyal were considered loyal enough for compulsory military service.The Conversation
It was a busy month in Japanese-U.S. diplomacy, with the Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington meeting with President Biden –and former PM Taro Aso meeting with Donald Trump.
#Japan is anxious to preserve its partnership with the US and its centrality to US Asian strategy – and concerned that the US commitment might be weakening
https://theconversation.com/japans-diplomatic-charm-offensive-in-us-aims-to-keep-washington-in-committed-relationship-227882
#News #WorldNews
Japan’s diplomatic charm offensive in US aims to keep Washington in committed relationship
Meetings with Joe Biden and Donald Trump suggest Japan is hedging over the outcome of the US election.The Conversation
Alarmstufe Rot! Terroranschlag auf Wiener Donauzentrum angedroht
In einer in schlechtem Deutsch verfassten Wandschmiererei wurde für den heutigen Dienstag um 18 Uhr ein Anschlag auf das Wiener Donauzentrum angekündigt. Der Wortlaut deutet auf einen islamistischen Hintergrund hin.exxpress.at
Rumäne (14) raste in Wien mit Mamas Auto durch Fußgängerzone
Ein Teenager schnappte sich Montagabend das Auto seiner Mutter und bretterte in Wien-Favoriten durch die Fußgängerzone. Als ihn Polizisten stoppen wollten, flüchtete er und lieferte den Beamten eine wilde Verfolgungsjagd.exxpress.at
Tödlicher Faustschlag bei Prügelei: Zehn Jahre Haft für Wiener (33)
Der Angeklagte wurde am Wiener Landesgericht wegen Körperverletzung mit tödlichen Ausgang schuldig gesprochen und muss zehn Jahre in Haft, weil er seinen Kontrahenten in einem Wiener Park mit der Faust niederstreckte.exxpress.at
350 Autoeinbrüche: Wiener Polizei legt Jugendbande das Handwerk
350 Einbrüche, 500 Delikte und ein Schaden in Höhe von 300.000 Euro: Die Wiener Polizei hat einer Teenie-Autoknackerbande nun das Handwerk gelegt.exxpress.at
Amoklauf mit Schwert: Fünf Schwerverletzte in London
Ein Bewaffneter (36) stach Dienstagfrüh im Londoner Stadtteil Hainault mit einem Schwert auf zwei Polizisten und mehrere Passanten ein. Der Amokläufer konnte festgenommen werden.exxpress.at
"Dan Schneider Sues ‘Quiet on Set’ Producers for Defamation In Docuseries"
I'm SURE this won't backfire and absolutely destroy whatever is left of his pathetic life...😬
#News #QuietOnSet #Nickelodeon #DanSchneider
Dan Schneider Defamation Lawsuit: 'Quiet on Set' Producer Sued Over Docuseries
Schneider pushes back against allegations that he knew of or partook in the abuse.Winston Cho (The Hollywood Reporter)