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Microsoft worker disrupts Ignite Conference keynote speech, protests target conference venue in San Francisco, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Microsoft European hub in Ireland

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Microsoft worker disrupts Ignite Conference keynote speech, protests target conference venue in San Francisco, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Microsoft European hub in Ireland

Microsoft worker disrupts Ignite Conference keynote speech, protests target conference venue in San Francisco, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Microsoft European hub in Ireland Earlier today, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, Microsoft worker Patrick Fort resigned in protest during his disruption of Judson Althoff, Microsoft CEO of Commercial Business, who was delivering the keynote speech at the Microsoft…

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Israel Civil Administration Plans to Seize 1,800 Dunams in Sebastia — the Largest Antiquities Expropriation to Date

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Israel Civil Administration Plans to Seize 1,800 Dunams in Sebastia — the Largest Antiquities Expropriation to Date

Israel Civil Administration Plans to Seize 1,800 Dunams in Sebastia — the Largest Antiquities Expropriation to Date The Israeli Civil Administration has announced its intention to expropriate approximately 1,800 dunams at the archaeological site of Sebastia — the largest land seizure for antiquities ever recorded in the West Bank. The land lies adjacent to village…

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Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza

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Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza

Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza The Arab Center Washington DC published an in-depth analysis of the impact and legal basis for the recent UN Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2803, which defines how the Gaza Strip will be monitored moving forward. The Resolution was approved on Monday, Nov….

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UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns

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UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns

UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns A UN expert today Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, expressed serious concern with the Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2803, warning that it runs counter to the Palestinian right to self-determination, consolidates Israel’s unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian…

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois to host 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards Dec. 9

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois to host 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards Dec. 9

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois to host 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards Dec. 9 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois will host its annual “Best of the Best” Awards night on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Orland Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Avenue, in Orland Park. Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge…

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Standing Together brings Israelis, Palestinians, Iranians, Lebanese, Jews, Christians and Muslims together for peace

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Standing Together brings Israelis, Palestinians, Iranians, Lebanese, Jews, Christians and Muslims together for peace

Standing Together brings Israelis, Palestinians, Iranians, Lebanese, Jews, Christians and Muslims together for peace By Ray Hanania The Illinois Chapter of the Israeli Arab-Jewish grassroots movement “Standing Together” hosted a gathering in Chicago on November 1 that brought Jews, Christians, and Muslims together for peace. The event, titled “Together in Sorrow, Together in Resolve, Holding…

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Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten

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Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten

Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich filed nominating petitions on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 to run for Congress in Illinois’ 6th District, entering the Democratic primary challenging Rep. Sean Casten. Ruzevich said the district needs “bold, new leadership that delivers for people when the Democrats are in power.” Ruzevich was…

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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions

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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions

Ranking member Shaheen opening remarks at Nominations Hearing for key State Department positions Shaheen slams nomination of Amer Ghalib as Ambassador to Kuwait over his remarks regarding pro-Israeli exaggerations and propaganda regarding the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack. WASHINGTON – Today, Thursday Oct. 23, 2025, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate…

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With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?”

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With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?”

With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?” ​Charlotte Bennett, one of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers, is being silenced due to the former Governor’s repeated filings of legal summons against her for defamation — but during the cross-examination, Mamdani…

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Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy

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Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy

Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy Khalil E. Jahshan is a distinguished leader in the field of foreign policy and Middle East affairs with a career spanning 45 years of dedication and is the Executive Director of the Arab Center Washington DC Khalil E. Jahshan has been selected…

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New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo

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New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo

New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo New poll shows Zohran Mamdani crushing mayoral field earning support of 52% of likely voters. Mamdani dominates New York City Mayoral debate Following a commanding performance in the first debate in the general election for New York City…

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Nick Uniejewski Calls on Feigenholtz to Return $5,000 from Trump-Voting Restaurant Owner and End Corporate Cash Influence

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Nick Uniejewski Calls on Feigenholtz to Return $5,000 from Trump-Voting Restaurant Owner and End Corporate Cash Influence

Nick Uniejewski Calls on Feigenholtz to Return $5,000 from Trump-Voting Restaurant Owner and End Corporate Cash Influence State Senate candidate Nick Uniejewski today called on incumbent Senator Sara Feigenholtz to return a $5,000 campaign contribution from Sam Sanchez, a well-known restaurant owner who has publicly said he voted for Donald Trump and serves as a…

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UN experts warn against continued violations of ceasefire in Lebanon and urge protection of civilians

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UN experts warn against continued violations of ceasefire in Lebanon and urge protection of civilians

UN experts warn against continued violations of ceasefire in Lebanon and urge protection of civilians Expressing dismay at the devastating impact on civilians of continuing Israeli air and drone strikes in Lebanon despite an agreed ceasefire on 27 November 2024, UN experts* today urged all parties to fully adhere to the cessation of hostilities agreement…

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Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers

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Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers

Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers Supports Palestine Solidarity event at Microsoft Dublin Campus, “No Azure for Apartheid,” in support of Palestinian rights Dublin, Ireland – Earlier today, (Wednesday, October 15, 2025)  Zille Eizad, a Principle Software Engineer who has been with Microsoft for…

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Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide

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Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide

Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide The Knesset’s Ethics Committee has suspended MK Cassif five times since December 2022, for a total of ten months; Adalah argued that these illegal suspections strip him of his ability to perform his parliamentary duties. On…

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Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert

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Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert

Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert The halt of the military assault against Palestinians in Gaza and the release of all living Israeli hostages and several detained Palestinians offer a glimmer of hope amid devastation and suffering, but the imperative is to anchor the peace process in principles of justice, inclusivity…

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Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo

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Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo

Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo Billionaire hedge fund manager and prominent supporter of Donald Trump Bill Ackman has given yet another $1 million to a Super PAC opposing Mamdani and boosting Cuomo. The Super PAC Defend NYC, is run by a former Donald Trump campaign adviser, Jason…

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CAIR Debunks Tom Cotton and Elise Stefanik’s Latest Demands for Federal Witch Hunt into Americans Opposed to Gaza Genocide

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CAIR Debunks Tom Cotton and Elise Stefanik’s Latest Demands for Federal Witch Hunt into Americans Opposed to Gaza Genocide

CAIR Debunks Tom Cotton and Elise Stefanik’s Latest Demands for Federal Witch Hunt into Americans Opposed to Gaza Genocide Muslim civil rights and advocacy group calls for probe of whether Cotton and Stefanik are in concert with Israeli government. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today…

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