The US has introduced visa restrictions for those involved in the oppression of Palestinians in the West Bank, the US State Department said in a statement on Tuesday. Washington advised Israel to “do more” to protect Palestinians in the area and to punish anyone involved in violent attacks against civilians …
Read More »White House to clamp down on Israeli settler violence – Politico
US President Joe Biden has ordered his administration to draw up a schedule of sanctions against Israelis who attack or harass Palestinians in the West Bank, Politico reported on Saturday, citing a confidential document. A Cabinet memo was read out to the outlet by a senior US official. It had …
Read More »Russia comments on allegations of violence against children in Ukraine
The allegations of assorted atrocities against children purportedly committed by the Russian military in Ukraine are “absurd” and not backed up by any facts, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, has said. The diplomat made the remarks during a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday. “Today, we once …
Read More »How a century of political violence in Ukraine is linked to the atrocities of today
Troops shot in the legs screaming in pain. Others dying from blood loss and shock. With no one around to provide medical assistance. A Russian soldier crucified on an anti-tank barrier, chained to a metal ‘hedgehog’ and then burned alive… For many, graphic footage of Russian servicemen tortured and killed by the …
Read More »May Day protest marred by violence (VIDEOS)
Thousands of protesters packed the streets of Paris on Sunday to mark May Day, an annual day of demonstration by socialists and trade unions. With masked ‘black bloc’ anarchists among the crowd, violence and vandalism soon followed. At least 5,000 police officers were deployed to the streets of the French …
Read More »Calls for violence against Russians hurt Ukraine’s image – Zelensky aide
Calls for the killing of Russian children or the castration of prisoners of war are absolutely unacceptable and ruin Ukraine’s image as a civilized European country, a senior adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. Responding to two recent public scandals, Alexey Arestovich called on Ukrainians to respect the …
Read More »Sudan PM resigns amid protests marred by deadly violence
Sudanese PM Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation, suggesting “another man or woman” should lead the country through a transition to civilian rule just over a month after he struck a power-sharing deal with the military. “I decided to give back the responsibility and announce my resignation as prime minister, and …
Read More »Third of Americans ready to justify violence against government – poll
Every third American – the largest number in more than two decades – believes violence against the government can be justified, especially when the violation of rights is involved, a new poll has found. According to a Washington Post and University of Maryland poll, 34% of respondents were prepared to …
Read More »City descends into violence & chaos on New Year’s Eve
The German city of Leipzig saw its streets turn into an arena for intense clashes between police and rioters on New Year’s Eve as hundreds gathered in the city’s east. Soon after the clock struck midnight, the Leipzig police began receiving the first reports about violence and property damage. Officers …
Read More »Brother of former UK Labour leader arrested for ‘inciting violence’
Corbyn was arrested in Southwark, London on Sunday at 1.45am local time, according to The Guardian, which cited Metropolitan police sources. Police had previously mentioned they were investigating a video in which the anti-lockdown protest leader appeared to be advocating arson. The brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn can …
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