Tag: Judiciary
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Effort to halt latest transfer of arms to Israel defeated in US Senate
The US Senate on Wednesday green-lit the Pentagon’s request to send $20bn in new, offensive weapons to Israel, by defeating a Bernie Sanders-led effort to halt the transfer via a tool called the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval, or JRD. Among the weapons approved were 120mm tank rounds, high explosive mortar rounds, and joint direct attack munitions,…
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Group Of US Senate Democrats Fail To Block Weapon Sales To Israel
By AFP – Agence France Presse November 20, 2024 Order Reprints Print Article Text size A group of Democratic senators failed in their bid to block shipments of US weapons to Israel after several procedural motions were voted down in the upper chamber Wednesday evening. The long shot initiative was led by progressive Senator Bernie…
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After Election, DAWN Reaffirms Commitment to Reforming U.S. Foreign Policy and Holding Abusive Regimes Accountable
In the wake of the reelection of Donald Trump, I wanted to share a few thoughts on DAWN’s strategy and plans in the coming four years. While Trump’s election may have come as a surprise to many Americans, it was not a surprise for DAWN, nor do we expect it to change the work to…
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US Senate rejects bids to block military sales to Israel
Senate votes defeating three resolutions show strong bipartisan support for Israel Sanders argues military aid violates U.S. law on human rights Opponents cite threats to Israel from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to block three resolutions that would have halted the transfer of some…
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India News Live Updates: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit in Georgetown
21 Nov 2024 | 07:24:00 AM IST Synopsis India News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, for a bilateral discussion in Georgetown, Guyana. India News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit,…
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US Senate votes down effort to withhold weapons to Israel amid Gaza war
Washington, DC – The United States Senate has rejected a bill that aimed to block a US weapons sale to Israel amid the country’s war on Gaza, an outcome that rights advocates say does not take away from a growing push to condition aid to Washington’s top ally. A resolution to halt the sale of…
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What Will a Peace Movement Look Like Under Trump’s Second Presidency?
November 20, 2024 An all-hands-on-deck approach to the coming world of Donald Trump and crew is distinctly in order. President Donald Trump announces his withdrawal of the United States from the Iran nuclear deal on May 8, 2018. (Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post, via Getty Images) This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay…
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After Election, DAWN Reaffirms Commitment to Reforming U.S. Foreign Policy and Holding Abusive Regimes Accountable
In the wake of the reelection of Donald Trump, I wanted to share a few thoughts on DAWN’s strategy and plans in the coming four years. While Trump’s election may have come as a surprise to many Americans, it was not a surprise for DAWN, nor do we expect it to change the work to…
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Florida man arrested in alleged plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange
Florida man accused of planning to detonate bomb at New York Stock Exchange Florida man accused of planning to detonate bomb at New York Stock Exchange 01:27 FBI agents have arrested a Florida man in connection with an alleged plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange, according to charging documents unsealed on Wednesday. South…
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The 49 times the US used veto power against UN resolutions on Israel
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, marking the 49th time the US has used its veto power against Israel-related UN Security Council draft resolutions. The draft resolution was brought forth by the 10 elected members of the Security Council, and every member except for…
