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Eight arrests have been made as pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London in protest at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Thousands of campaigners set off from Piccadilly Circus shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday, with the march passing alongside Hyde Park before ending on Kensington Road. The Metropolitan Police said in a post on X that the arrests were for a range of offences, including those under the Public Order Act. Protesters held signs at the demonstration that read 'Starmer has blood on his hands' and 'Stop the war coalition'. The march was briefly halted when at least two...

New York University condemned an anti-Israel group on campus that seemed to promote violent “armed struggle” as an appropriate means to support its mission. The NYU People’s Solidarity Coalition (PSC), which was formerly known as the Palestine Solidarity Coalition, posted to Instagram on July 22, stating its commitment to “embrace a diversity of tactics” and to the “de-normalization of settler-colonial entities.” The group also posted a document–which it appears to have since removed–which seemed to condone the use of violent “armed struggle.” NYU condemned the PSC’s rhetoric on Thursday, writing: “NYU condemns the recent posting by the group calling itself...

Cholestatic liver diseases (CLDs) are a group of disorders characterized by the impairment of bile formation, secretion, or excretion. Chronic cholestasis can lead to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. The most common types of CLDs are primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). CLDs are classified into intrahepatic and extrahepatic types based on their etiology. Intrahepatic cholestasis is mainly caused by immune dysfunction, viral infections, drug-induced injury, and alcohol-related damage, whereas extrahepatic cholestasis often results from bile duct stones, tumors, or strictures. Pharmacological treatment of PBC include: Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA): UDCA is the first-line treatment for PBC. It improves...

Participants in the ongoing “Palestine Solidarity Encampment” at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have reportedly asked supporters to bring “vegan” and “gluten-free” food, whie warning “no nuts” and “no bananas.” The request list was obtained by Fox News’ Bill Melugin, and includes a variety of other supplies, including objects for use in clashes with counter-demonstrators and police, such as “gas masks,” “shields,” and “skater helmets.”

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin suspended the Palestine Solidarity Committee, a registered student group at the campus and a chapter of the national Students for Justice in Palestine. The move follows several campus protests last week that saw nearly 60 people arrested for criminal trespass. The arrests occurred on Wednesday after law enforcement orders to disperse and leave the central tower area of the campus were ignored. On Friday, after receiving formal notification from the university that the organization was being suspended, the group posted a message on Facebook encouraging supporters to contact the administration and...

Amid continued tensions and violence in Gaza and Israel, students at the University of Pittsburgh organized a sit-in outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Tuesday. “We're just here in solidarity with Palestinians at a time where they don't have universities, to use our university privilege to make something,” said Samuel Weiner, a master’s student in Pitt’s teaching department.

<p>At least nine protesters were handcuffed and loaded into police cruisers at a peaceful, pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday at the University of Texas hosted by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, a registered student group and a chapter of the national Students for Justice in Palestine. And several more were arrested at the university's South Lawn.</p>

Emily Schrader vs. Abby Martin. Emily Schrader - אמילי שריידר: Apr 5, 2024 How many times can 9/11 truther Abby Martin refuse to condemn Hamas rapists in her debate with Emily Schrader on Piers Morgan Uncensored? 😂 😂 😂 How hard is it to condemn rape Abby?! For shame.Youtube

Ibrahim Bharmal 'worked for the Council on American Islamic Relations,' according to Stanford University. Article image Campus Reform November 1, 2023, 4:41 pm ET Video circulated online Wednesday morning showing a group of pro-Hamas students at Harvard University entrapping a group of Jewish students and shouting “Shame” at them. The Canary Mission, a nonprofit that investigates anti-Semitism, is now claiming a ringleader in the physical confrontation is Ibrahim Bharmal. ”Ibrahim Bharmal participated in physically and verbally assaulting an Israeli student during an anti-Israel “die-in” protest at Harvard University (Harvard) in October 2023,” the nonprofit states. [Campus Reform | Harvard creates...

WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said he had asked CIA Director William Burns to become a member of his cabinet, elevating one of his closest advisers on national security and foreign policy. . .... He "has made a significant contribution to national security decision-making, especially with regard to Russia and China" Glaser said.

Britain's leading anti-Israel organization has had its bank accounts closed, after it was revealed it may have been "inadvertently" funding Palestinian terrorism. The radical Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) - which counts UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn as one of its patrons - was informed by the Co-operative Bank that its accounts were being closed due to the "high risk" destinations of its funds, many of which are donated to Hamas-linked agencies and other extremist groups in Gaza, Judea and Samaria. ...

Catalonia regional parliament has approved a declaration proclaiming the Catalan people a “sovereign political and legal entity”. The motion also calls for a referendum to be held to allow Catalans their say on independence. The motion was passed by 85 votes to 41. The ruling Convergencia I Union coalition was backed by its parliamentary partner Esquerra Republicana (ERC), and the communist green coalition ICV. The Partido Popular, most of the Catalan socialists (PSC) Party, and Ciutadans, a non-separatist platform, voted against. The growing separatist movement in wealthy Catalonia - which has its own language - presents a major challenge for...

"Gaza flotilla: 2 dead, dozens injured in navy boarding." By JPOST.COM STAFF AND YAAKOV KATZ 05/31/2010 07:00 SNIPPET: "Passengers tried to wrest weapons from soldiers, Army Radio reports; Turkish leadership in emergency meeting to discuss response to attack at sea. Passengers tried to grab weapons away from soldiers boarding the Gaza protest flotilla, starting the violence, Army Radio reported Tuesday morning, responding to accusations that Israeli commandos assaulted the ships guns blazing."

A prayer request for a dear friend of mine, whose son has been suffering from a liver disease for a number of years. Things, as you will see from my friend's email (in quotes), have taken a turn, and your prayers are needed and appreciated. Thanks so much.... "Tom remains in the Intensive Care Unit. His Gastroenterologist performed a colonoscopy Saturday morning and discovered his colon was filled with ulcers, hence Ulcerated Colitis, a condition that often occurs in a patient with PSC, Primary Sclerosing Colongitis, and is a big problem. So much so that an ulcer literally weakened the...

Hooper winner in bitter contest Wednesday, July 19, 2006 By BEN RAINES Staff Reporter Perry Hooper Jr. defeated John Amari in Tuesday's runoff election, earning the Republican nomination for the state Public Service Commission, Place 2. Hooper will face Democrat Susan Parker, a former state auditor, in the Nov. 7 general election. Amari and Hooper fought a bitter contest, notable for the rancor expended bashing each other, especially in the days before the June 6 primary. Hooper led the primary race, with Amari second and former PSC employee Jack Hornaday a close third. "I look forward to carrying my message...

Blanco says her résumé beats Jindal's By CHRIS FRINK cfrink@theadvocate.com Capitol news bureau Lt. Governor Kathleen Blanco has generally avoided controversy during her 20-year political career, which was highlighted by her work with the tourism industry. Lt. Gov. Kathleen Blanco regularly compares her experience in office to the experience Bobby Jindal does -- or does not -- have. Out campaigning, Blanco likes to say that Jindal held a series of short-term political appointments and never left a position better off than how he found it. By contrast, Blanco says she's earned every position she's held. She's been elected to the...

<p>Saturday's voting in the governor's race leaves us Monday's choices. Thankfully, they are good ones.</p> <p>Although The News-Star's endorsed candidate for governor, former state Sen. Randy Ewing, did not make the Nov. 15 runoff, his supporters and the supporters of other candidates who fell by the wayside Saturday can take great solace from the choices that remain.</p>

<p>BATON ROUGE - Jay Blossman presents himself as "the guy who represents change" in the race for Louisiana governor.</p> <p>But when the 38-year-old Republican recently showed up at the state Capitol dressed in a white linen suit to officially throw his hat into the ring, he looked more like some of the state's illustrious old-time politicians.</p>

Report: suspected IRA bombmaker is a reporter Yaakov Katz Jul. 15, 2003 The British media reported Monday that an Irish national who was arrested by security forces on suspicion that he came to Israel to train Palestinian terrorists, is a journalist and not a member of the Real IRA. The Shin Bet confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Sunday that the man was arrested Saturday afternoon and was being questioned. Britain's The Observer reported on Sunday that a massive manhunt was under way for the Irish bombmaker, traveling on a British passport, who is believed to be a member...

Campbell responds to ads Michelle Mahfoufi / The Times Posted on October 31, 2002 With election day less than a week away, Public Service Commission candidate Foster Campbell urged the race for the North Louisiana seat to return to issues pertinent to the job of regulating utility rates and services. His comments, made in a news conference at his campaign headquarters Wednesday, were prompted by the round of attack ads that have littered both sides of the campaign since early September. In one ad, incumbent Don Owen refers to an accident in which Campbell lost an eye after driving around...