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We Need to talk about Zionism

Posted by June 1, 2024

The Listening Post cuts through the confusion about Zionism and anti-Zionism in Western media and politics.In the coverage of Israel-Palestine in the Western me

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Children among 20 dead in boat accident in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar

Posted by June 1, 2024

Boat carrying at least 25 people sinks while crossing a river in eastern Afghan province.At least 20 people, including children, have drowned when a boat sank d

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Why is Kenya investigating alleged abuse by UK soldiers?

Posted by June 1, 2024

Kenya this week kick-started public hearings into widespread allegations that United Kingdom soldiers stationed in the East African country have committed multi

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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele cements power as he begins…

Posted by June 1, 2024

After February landslide win, 42-year-old set to govern for another five years with near-total control of parliament and other state institutions.El Salvador’

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Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities with missile and drone barrage

Posted by June 1, 2024

Ukrainian officials say the attacks damaged infrastructure in five regions across the country.Russian forces have launched a barrage of missiles and drones acro

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‘Minority exclusion’: Are Indian Muslims facing voter suppression?

Posted by June 1, 2024

New Delhi, India – Daily wage worker Mustagir Qureshi decided to cast his vote early in the morning to avoid queuing up under the scorching sun in Uttar Prade

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On this year’s Global Day of Parents, I still long…

Posted by June 1, 2024

My country, Rwanda, has long enjoyed a reputation as a nation committed to advancing women’s rights and protecting families. This commitment, however, is deep

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Follow the vote: South Africa elections live results on day…

Posted by June 1, 2024

With more than 97 percent of votes counted, results show the ruling ANC will lose its majority and be forced to seek coalition partners.With more than 97 percen

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Why are South Korean babies and children suing their government?

Posted by June 1, 2024

As a 20-week-old embryo, Choi Hee-woo became one of the world’s youngest-ever plaintiffs by joining a landmark climate lawsuit against South Korea. In late Ma

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Asia’s top security summit is under way in Singapore

Posted by May 31, 2024

As US and China defence chiefs meet in Singapore, attention turns to rising tensions over the future of Taiwan.Defence chiefs from around the Asia Pacific are i

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October 7 survivors are suing pro-Palestinian groups. But what is…

Posted by May 31, 2024

Nine survivors of the October 7 attacks on southern Israel have filed a civil suit against pro-Palestinian groups in the United States, alleging their advocacy

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The fall of Mexico’s PRI party, a once-dominant political force

Posted by May 31, 2024

Mexico City, Mexico – Such a political turnaround would have been almost unthinkable a decade ago. Since 2009, Alejandra del Moral had been synonymous with th

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