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Iranian women arrested for not wearing hijab after yogurt thrown on them
Middle East
April 2, 2023
Iranian women arrested for not wearing hijab after yogurt thrown on them
Two women in Iran were arrested after a man threw yogurt on them for not wearing the hijab at a…
‘Historic’ strikes leave Israel at standstill with crowds in streets to protest judicial reform
Middle East
March 29, 2023
‘Historic’ strikes leave Israel at standstill with crowds in streets to protest judicial reform
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s political crisis escalated into uncharted territory Monday as the country’s largest trade union announced a “historic”…
Netanyahu says he will delay his judicial overhaul. But will that be enough for protesters?
Middle East
March 28, 2023
Netanyahu says he will delay his judicial overhaul. But will that be enough for protesters?
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he would postpone the votes on his…
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained
Middle East
March 27, 2023
A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained
Jerusalem CNN — For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets across the country to…
Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires minister who opposed judicial overhaul
Middle East
March 27, 2023
Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires minister who opposed judicial overhaul
Jerusalem CNN — Massive crowds filled the streets of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv late Sunday night after Prime…
King Charles state visit to France postponed amid violent pension protests
World
March 25, 2023
King Charles state visit to France postponed amid violent pension protests
King Charles’s state visit to France has been postponed amid planned protests over the French government’s controversial pension reforms. Both…
Netanyahu acted illegally by getting involved in judicial overhaul, says Israel’s attorney general
Middle East
March 25, 2023
Netanyahu acted illegally by getting involved in judicial overhaul, says Israel’s attorney general
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted illegally by announcing Thursday that he would involve himself directly in…
Netanyahu government makes first climbdown on plan to weaken Israel’s judiciary
World
March 20, 2023
Netanyahu government makes first climbdown on plan to weaken Israel’s judiciary
Jerusalem CNN — The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a change Monday to a key part of…
Hundreds detained in fiery protests after French government forces through higher retirement age
World
March 19, 2023
Hundreds detained in fiery protests after French government forces through higher retirement age
Paris CNN — At least 310 people have been detained across France as the embattled government faces backlash for forcing…
Half a million Israelis join latest protest against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul – organizers
Middle East
March 12, 2023
Half a million Israelis join latest protest against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul – organizers
Jerusalem CNN — Half a million Israelis took to the streets in the tenth consecutive week of protests against plans…