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A report published on Saturday by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that several universities in both the US and Canada have entered into agreements with Israeli security companies to suppress pro-Palestinian protests occurring on their campuses, Anadolu Agency reports. Continue reading “US, Canadian universities hire Israeli firms to curb pro-Palestinian protests”
Abu Mohammad al-Julani, leader of the al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, delivered a victory speech at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, declaring the success of the “mujahideen” against former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has reportedly fled to Moscow. Continue reading “In Damascus, Julani Declares ‘Mujahideen’ Victorious Against Assad”
By Hayden Cunningham – The Postmillennial
Former US Assistant Attorney Andy McCarthy has accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of attempting to “strong-arm” the jury into convicting Daniel Penny in the high-profile case involving the death of Jordan Neely. Continue reading “Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg accused of trying to ‘strong-arm’ jury into convicting Daniel Penny over death of Jordan Neely”
The US on Thursday rejected a 296-page report from Amnesty International that concluded Israel is conducting genocide in Gaza. Continue reading “US Denies Amnesty’s Conclusion That Israel Is Committing Genocide”
By Ben Squires – Reclaim The Net
A third-year student at the University of Leeds has found herself at the center of a free speech controversy after being suspended from her role at the university’s student radio station. Connie Shaw, who studies philosophy, ethics, and religion, has drawn attention from campaigners advocating for free expression, who claim her removal is rooted in her views critical of modern gender ideology. Continue reading “UK: Student’s Suspension Over Gender-Critical Views Sparks Campus Free Speech Uproar”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Israel went to work carving up the newly “liberated” Syria on Sunday by immediately seizing another chunk of the Golan Heights. Continue reading “Israel Seizes Land in Syria’s Golan Heights”
Since the overnight hours Damascus has been under the control of the Islamist militants led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and backed by Turkey. The country’s President Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown, and his whereabouts are unknown, after the extremely rapid insurgent advance out of Idlib, where city after city fell starting with Aleppo in a matter of about a mere week. And just like that 50 years of Assad family rule has ended, and a new extremely unpredictable era of Syria begins. Continue reading “Damascus Now Ruled By ‘Al Qaeda In Suits’ As Assad Emerges In Moscow”
Chicago has cleared the city’s largest homeless encampment, located in Humboldt Park, and relocated many residents to apartments and shelters as part of a new approach to addressing homelessness. Continue reading “Chicago clears Humbolt Park homeless encampment, houses people in apartments, shelters: report”
By M Dowling – Independent Sentinel
The World Economic Forum has some big plans for the world, as explained in a November White Paper, Shared Commitments in a Blended Reality, 2024. They see the need for global governance within a future Internet with the growth of new technology and the alleged need to verify users’ identities. Continue reading “WEF White Paper Sees an Urgent Need for Global Governance”
The IDF or another entity might have brought down Bashar al-Assad's aircraft, which vanished from radar after an abrupt turn and erratic movements.
Reports suggest the plane may have crashed.
The Israel War Room shared a cryptic message, reminiscent of their response to the… pic.twitter.com/8RK5dgxlmq
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) December 8, 2024
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Judge Maxwell Wiley on Friday went along with a bizarre proposal from Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Dafna Yoran to avoid a mistrial by allowing her to drop a manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny to try and secure a conviction on a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide. Continue reading “Daniel Penny Show Trial: Judge Allows Prosecution to Swap Out Charge in Bid to Secure a Conviction”
Just over a week after taking Aleppo, the Syrian Islamist fighters led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have seized another major city. This time, they have taken Hama, Syria’s fourth largest city, which had not fallen during the protracted Syrian Civil War. Continue reading “Al-Qaeda Linked Militants Seize Major Syrian City of Hama”
By Ben Squires – Reclaim The Net
A third-year student at the University of Leeds has found herself at the center of a free speech controversy after being suspended from her role at the university’s student radio station. Connie Shaw, who studies philosophy, ethics, and religion, has drawn attention from campaigners advocating for free expression, who claim her removal is rooted in her views critical of modern gender ideology. Continue reading “UK: Student’s Suspension Over Gender-Critical Views Sparks Campus Free Speech Uproar”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
The Israel-loving jihadists with links to ISIS and Al-Qaeda who are tearing through Syria are “diversity-friendly” and believe “diversity is a strength,” according to The Telegraph. Continue reading “The Telegraph Touts The ‘Diversity-Friendly Jihadists’ Tearing Through Syria”
Syria is just the latest case of U.S. meddling and the timing could not be more suspicious…
The Biden administration has triggered another proxy war for Donald Trump to deal with when he becomes president next month. Continue reading “The War-Whores Of The Military-Industrial Complex Are Lighting The World On Fire”
By Katie Daviscourt – The Postmillennial
A federal judge in Texas struck down Boeing’s plea agreement with the Department of Justice relating to two criminal negligence cases involving fatal 737 MAX plane crashes because of the deal’s emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The agreement requires an independent monitor to oversee Boeing’s practices, but the judge said that “diversity-and-inclusion provision renders the plea agreement against the public interest.” Continue reading “Judge says no to DOJ Boeing plea deal over undue emphasis on DEI requirements”
Continue reading “Australia’s largest synagogue damaged in suspected antisemitic arson attack”
By Jim Hᴏft – The Gateway Pundit
The Pilbara’s Town of Port Hedland passed a significant motion on October 11th, demanding that the Prime Minister, the Premier, and their respective Health Ministers acknowledge and address the concerns raised by the Federal Member for Monash, The Honourable Russell Broadbent MP, through numerous letters to the Prime Minister. Continue reading “Australian Medical Icon Breaks Down in Tears During Debate with Government Officials Over COVID-19 Vaccine Catastrophe: “The Most Uncontrolled Experimentation Ever on Humankind””
President-elect Trump hosted the chief executives of Pfizer, Eli Lilly and PhRMA Wednesday night at Mar-a-Lago, where they discussed how the public and private sectors can collaborate on finding cures for cancer, among other topics, Axios has learned. Continue reading “Scoop: Trump, RFK Jr. dine with Pfizer and Lilly execs”
Tensions have erupted between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) force as they wage a joint assault against Idlib countryside, Aleppo, and Hama. Continue reading “Old feuds reignite between Turkish-backed extremists attacking Syria’s Aleppo”