Hundreds of men from Haredi neighborhoods gathered on Tuesday night to demonstrate against Israel’s public health measures, specifically the shuttering of schools and seminaries, known as yeshivas. The event started peacefully, with protesters listening to speeches from community leaders. The crowd was seen holding signs that read “stop persecuting religion …
Read More »DOJ confirms Biden will continue push for Assange’s extradition as human rights groups call to drop case before US appeal deadline
DOJ spokesman Marc Raimondi said on Tuesday that Washington has not abandoned plans for Assange’s extradition from the UK, noting that Biden will still challenge a January ruling from a British judge barring extradition over concerns that Assange might take his own life in American custody. “We continue to seek …
Read More »Myanmar police deploy water cannon as thousands continue protests against military coup (VIDEO)
The crowd control device was briefly used on Monday at a demonstration that was clogging a road. It was fired in short bursts, knocking some people to the ground, according to footage from the scene. The police soon stopped after pleas from the crowd, winning a round of cheers from …
Read More »Biden ends US backing for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, but America will continue to ‘help Riyadh against Iranian-supplied forces’
Speaking in a televised address from the State Department on Thursday, Biden said Washington’s focus was on finding a diplomatic solution to the war in Yemen and lend its support to restoring the “long-dormant peace talks.” However, it remains to be seen what practical effect the shift will have on the dynamic …
Read More »‘Travel will continue for the rich’: Brits blast reports that they may have to pay for mandatory hotel quarantine after holidays
In a report on Friday, the Times – citing an unnamed government source – revealed that the government is considering a mandatory quarantine, which would force returning Britons to stay in a specially chosen hotel for ten days with security guards and other anti-Covid-19 measures. They would then be made …
Read More »Who will Trump pardon? As pundits and activists continue to make the case for Assange, Joe Exotic’s reportedly on the list
Last-minute pardons have become a tradition for outgoing presidents. In theory, the power is supposed to be used to overturn wrongful convictions or excessively harsh sentences, but past administrations, both Democratic and Republican, have granted mercy to friends and political allies. Trump is expected to honor this somewhat seedy custom. …
Read More »Trump pledges ‘orderly transition’ to Biden, vows to ‘continue our fight’ against election outcome
“Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th,” Trump said in a short statement. He said he will continue to fight “to ensure that only legal votes were counted.” He added …
Read More »Chaos & protests continue outside US Capitol as DC mayor declares curfew, National Guard fully activated
Despite DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 6pm curfew order, a massive crowd of Trump supporters continued to demonstrate at the Capitol on Wednesday evening, seen in footage captured by RT’s video agency, Ruptly. As authorities work to clear the Capitol, the DC National Guard has been “fully activated,” according to acting …
Read More »Can a Biden presidency put an end to Russiagate, or will Democrats continue to wield Neo-McCarthyism to consolidate power?
Despite the hysteria it unleashed in the press, Russiagate didn’t reveal any actual collusion between US President Donald Trump and the Russian government, although it did expose how democratic institutions are threatened by corruption in the political-media class. What happens when the anti-Russia barrage is used to target the political …
Read More »WATCH: Anti-lockdown riots continue in Madrid, as police response grows increasingly violent
Last week, Madrid city council announced new restrictions for over one million of the city’s inhabitants, introducing localized restrictions on movement amid a surge in new cases of coronavirus. Dozens of residents were involved in violent clashes with police last week, in what local media dubbed a riot. Eyewitness footage …
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