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US sanctions Israeli group and individual for alleged West Bank violence against Palestinians

CNN — The US on Wednesday announced sanctions against an Israeli organization, Hashomer Yosh, allegedly responsible for supporting settler violence in the West Bank against Palestinians, according to a State Department spokesperson. “After all 250 Palestinian residents of [West Bank village] Khirbet Zanuta were forced to leave in late January, Hashomer Yosh volunteers fenced off …

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Egypt Independent August 29, 2024

India’s persistent high levels of sexual violence crisis

The recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata has ignited widespread protests across India, highlighting the persistent

Weekly Blitz August 26, 2024

Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of aligning with far-right and instigating violence

Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of aligning with far-right and instigating violence The former first minister of Scotland told MEE

Middle East Eye August 16, 2024

Leading UK think tank: Far-right attacks taken less seriously than ‘Islamist’ violence

Leading UK think tank: Far-right attacks taken less seriously than ‘Islamist’ violence The Royal United Services Institute’s accusation of ‘double

Middle East Eye August 13, 2024

Palestinian women endure increasing violence, depression from Israeli war, survey finds

Palestinian women endure increasing violence, depression from Israeli war, survey finds Study concludes Israel’s invasion and bombing leave most women

Middle East Eye August 10, 2024

UK riots: Far-right mob storms Rotherham hotel and attacks police amid escalating violence

UK riots: Far-right mob storms Rotherham hotel and attacks police amid escalating violence Rioters forced their way into a Holiday Inn Express

Middle East Eye August 5, 2024

Protestors resume violence in Bangladesh, plots to attack Prime Minister’s official residence

With several days of peaceful situation following declaring curfew in Dhaka city and rest of the country, Bangladesh once again

Weekly Blitz August 4, 2024

Women and girls in Sudan subjected to widespread sexual violence by warring parties, report finds

CNN — One woman sleeps with a knife under her pillow, in the hope she can protect herself against armed men who might storm her house at night. Another was raped “repeatedly for days” along with her four daughters, while her husband and sons were forced to watch. Another was thrown out of her home …

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Egypt Independent July 29, 2024

Trump’s ‘luck’ and American ‘violence’ are the talk of China’s internet

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong CNN — As dramatic images of the failed assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump spread around the world Saturday, news of the attack also …

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Egypt Independent July 15, 2024