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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Protest March Brings Manhattan to a Standstill

On a Monday night, the streets of Manhattan were flooded with protesters. They were there to mark the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on October 7. The marchers, mostly pro-Palestinian, started their journey from Wall Street, heading towards City Hall, Washington Square, and Union Square. They even

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

One Year Later: Remembering the Hamas Attack on Israel

A year ago, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. About 100 of these hostages are still missing, and many are feared dead. This attack, happening on a major Jewish holiday, shook Israelis' sense of security and sparked a war that h

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Protesters Take to Boston's Streets for Gaza War Anniversary

Thousands of people gathered in Boston to protest the ongoing war in Gaza, marking the first anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel. The protesters temporarily blocked traffic on Storrow Drive, holding signs and chanting slogans. They called for an end to the war and for the United States to stop s

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Tax Uprising: Youth Take to Streets and Social Media

In Kenya, the tension between citizens and the government has hit a boiling point. On Thursday, Nairobi witnessed intense clashes between protesters and police. The spark? A controversial finance bill that's up for vote in Parliament. Young Kenyans, some as young as 18, are fighting against proposed

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Protests: Missing People and Internet Fears

In Kenya, worries are growing as some protesters seem to have disappeared during demonstrations against tax hikes. The country is in a state of unrest, with people taking part in what they call the "7 Days of Rage." They plan to shut down Kenya and gather at parliament in Nairobi on Tuesday. Social

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Parliament in Chaos: Protesters Clash, Fire Erupts

Imagine this: a parliament building in flames, lawmakers running for their lives, and thousands of protesters shouting outside. This isn't a scene from a movie; it happened today in Kenya. The cause? A controversial finance bill that some people think will make life too expensive. Police tried to st

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Fire and Fury: Kenyans' Anger Boils Over in Nairobi

Things have heated up in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Protesters are taking to the streets, angry about a new finance bill. The atmosphere is tense, with fires burning at government buildings and tear gas filling the air. Among those affected is Auma Obama, sister of former US President Barack Obama. A

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

A Mix of Politics and Faith at the Border

Imagine this: A grassy field near the Rio Grande in Quemado, Texas. Hundreds of people gathered there last Saturday for a rally. This wasn't any ordinary gathering; it was about immigration and border security. The event was organized by Take Our Border Back, a group that wants stricter rules at the

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Auma Obama's Protesting Journey Interrupted by Tear Gas

Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, found herself in the middle of a tense situation while being interviewed in Kenya. During the interview with CNN's Larry Madowo in Nairobi, she was caught in the crossfire of tear gas aimed at protesters. The protests were sparked by p

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Capital Under Siege: Protesters Storm Parliament

On Tuesday, Kenya's parliament faced an unprecedented attack as thousands of protesters opposed to a new finance bill stormed the building. Lawmakers voted for the bill, which aimed to introduce new taxes amidst rising living costs, and quickly fled through a tunnel. Meanwhile, protesters set parts

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