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Over 200,000 Protest in Berlin Against Rise of German Far Right Party
Alternative for Germany (AfD) was soaring in opinion polls ahead of three major regional elections in eastern Germany.
Israel Escalates Home Demolitions in Silwan as Messianic Settlers Seek Takeover
Settlers want to destroy the Palestinian East Jerusalem community to build an “archaeological” park.
Exxon and Chevron Announce Record Shareholder Returns in Hottest Year on Record
CEO Mike Wirth boasted that in 2023 Chevron “produced more oil and natural gas than any year in the company's history.”
Sanders Moves to Block Funding for Israeli Weapons as Aid Bill Looms
“Twenty-seven thousand dead — two-thirds of them women and children,” said the senator. “This is unacceptable.”
Jewish Students Across 15 Campuses Plan “Shabbat for Ceasefire” Gathering
Jewish students say that the gathering is a time to honor the tradition and meaning of Shabbat.
Doctors Say Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are “State-Sanctioned Medical Neglect”
Gender-affirming care bans “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse,” a new report says.
Texas AG Paxton Sues 5 Cities to Block Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinances
Despite Paxton's lawsuit, polls show that two-thirds of Texans support legalizing recreational marijuana.
Palestinians Uncover Dozens Killed Execution-Style in Schoolyard in Gaza
Palestinian civilians discovered bodies blindfolded and with their legs and hands tied back.
Here’s How the Hindu Supremacist Movement Is Infiltrating US Politics
As the 100-year-old movement in India celebrates a key victory, a new report reveals its ties with the US far right.
After Belgium Refused to Cut Off UNRWA Funding Israel Bombed Its Gaza Aid Office
Belgian ministers demanded a meeting with Israel's ambassador envoy to the country to discuss the attack.