Teachers in tents keep the flame of learning burning brightly. Almost all of Gaza’s schools have been damaged or destroyed – with thousands of students and teachers among the victims of Israel’s war. Yet Palestinians have battled to ensure their children still get a chance to learn. How are they doing this? Presenter: Hani Mahmoud … Read more
Atta remains steadfast on his farm in the occupied West Bank as he faces violence and intimidation from settlers. Atta Jaber’s family has farmed the Baqa’a Valley in the illegally occupied West Bank for hundreds of years, but since Israel’s 1967 occupation, their land has been confiscated piecemeal by Israeli settlers, and their homes and … Read more
Dutch police detained dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam on Sunday after they defied a demonstration ban put in place in the wake of violence instigated by Israeli football supporters. Earlier in the day, the Amsterdam District Court upheld a decision by the mayor to ban protests, three days after it was rocked by violence … Read more
Putin travels to Mongolia, defying international court arrest order The Washington Post Putin arrives in Mongolia, a member of the ICC that issued an arrest warrant for him The Associated Press Putin Arrives in Mongolia in Defiance of I.C.C. Arrest Warrant The New York Times Putin arrives in Mongolia, key link in planned gas pipeline to China Reuters Russian … Read more
A French Muslim athlete challenges a hijab ban in basketball with an inclusive tournament ahead of the Paris Olympics. Helene Ba’s basketball dreams were shattered when the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced a nationwide ban on players competing in religious attire. Undeterred, she launches “Basketball for All”, an inclusive movement to confront perceived religious discrimination … Read more
When Moscow resident Zoya, 62, was planning a trip to Italy to visit her daughter last August, she saw the perfect opportunity to buy the Apple Watch she had long dreamed of owning. Officially, Apple does not sell its products in Russia. The California-based tech giant was one of the first companies to announce it … Read more