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Australian journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger dies aged 84
Australian journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has died at the age of 84, his family have announced.
Pilger was known for his work covering the aftermath of Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia and also looked into the Thalidomide scandal along with his war correspondent work. He worked for the Daily Mirror, ITV's former investigative programme World In Action and Reuters. (Jay Akbar/ITV 12/31/23)
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Australian journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has died at the age of 84, his family have announced.
Pilger was known for his work covering the aftermath of Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia and also looked into the Thalidomide scandal along with his war correspondent work. He worked for the Daily Mirror, ITV's former investigative programme World In Action and Reuters. (Jay Akbar/ITV 12/31/23)
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==france=======================
France, officially known as the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. It also includes overseas regions and territories in the Americas, the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, giving it one of the largest discontiguous exclusive economic zones in the world. Here are some key details about France Geography: France shares borders with Germany and Belgium in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Pyrenees Mountains and Spain in the south. Capital: The capital and largest city of France is Paris. Language: The official and national language is French. Population: As of January 2024, France has an estimated population of approximately 68.4 million people. Economy: France is a developed country with a high nominal per capita income globally. Its advanced economy ranks among the largest in the world. It is also one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and an official nuclear-weapon state. History: France has a rich historical background, including the Kingdom of the West Franks, the Capetian rulers of France, and the establishment of the French Republic. The current constitution is the French Fifth Republic, which began on October 4, 1958. Culture: France is renowned for its contributions to art, literature, philosophy, fashion, cuisine, and cinema. It is home to iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and the Champs-Élysées. Motto: The national motto of France is “Liberté, égalité, fraternité” (which translates to “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”). Currency: France uses the Euro (€) as its currency.
Candace Owens says she'll stake her 'entire reputation' on debunked theory that ... trends now
Candace Owens has wagered her career that French President Emmanuel Macron's wife was born a man.The conservative commentator took to X to tout the controversial theory, hours after outlining it on "an episode of her podcast. It goes that French First Lady Brigitte Macron, 70, was actually born Jean-Michel Trogneux, before eventually transitioning at age 30. (Mogaznews 3/12/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Candace Owens has wagered her career that French President Emmanuel Macron's wife was born a man.The conservative commentator took to X to tout the controversial theory, hours after outlining it on "an episode of her podcast. It goes that French First Lady Brigitte Macron, 70, was actually born Jean-Michel Trogneux, before eventually transitioning at age 30. (Mogaznews 3/12/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==israel========================
An Israeli reporter joins a live broadcast with a Starbucks cup
Israeli Channel 13 journalist Neria Kraus was seen holding a Starbucks cup during a live broadcast, after a Turkish broadcaster was fired for appearing with a Starbucks cup over the weekend. There have been widespread global calls to boycott Starbucks after the company sued its union, Starbucks Workers United for posting a since-deleted message on X, formerly known as Twitter, expressing solidarity with Palestinians. (Middle East Monitor 12/28/23) READ MORE>>>>> |
Israeli Army Abducts Fifteen Palestinians, Including a Journalist, in Bethlehem
The Israeli army abducted, on Tuesday, fifteen Palestinian citizens from the Bethlehem governorate in the southern occupied West Bank, including two women, a journalist, and two former prisoners. In Beit Fajjar town, southwest of Bethlehem, soldiers abducted the journalist, Hamad Ali Taqatqa, 31, Ahmed Faisal Taqatqa, 47, Imran Abd Rabbuh Thawabta, 24, Muhammad Imad Thawabta, Muhammad Khaled Taqatqa, Muhammad Salah Diriyah, Adi Maher Thawabta, Hassan Mahmoud Taqatqa, Fadi Muhammad Taqatqa, and Youssef Muhammad Taqatqa.
(Dan Froomkin/Press Watch 12/26/23)
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The Israeli army abducted, on Tuesday, fifteen Palestinian citizens from the Bethlehem governorate in the southern occupied West Bank, including two women, a journalist, and two former prisoners. In Beit Fajjar town, southwest of Bethlehem, soldiers abducted the journalist, Hamad Ali Taqatqa, 31, Ahmed Faisal Taqatqa, 47, Imran Abd Rabbuh Thawabta, 24, Muhammad Imad Thawabta, Muhammad Khaled Taqatqa, Muhammad Salah Diriyah, Adi Maher Thawabta, Hassan Mahmoud Taqatqa, Fadi Muhammad Taqatqa, and Youssef Muhammad Taqatqa.
(Dan Froomkin/Press Watch 12/26/23)
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Mark Levin's hateful defenses of civilian casualties, calls for war crimes, and xenophobic attacks on Palestinians
While commenting on Israel's military response to the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, Fox News personality Mark Levin used his radio platform and appearances on Fox to demonize Palestinians and Muslims with xenophobic attacks, lay out explicit justifications for the massive civilian casualties in Gaza, and attack any journalist who questioned Israeli officials about the conflict. Media Matters has compiled a selection of the worst of Levin’s vicious, dehumanizing hate speech on this topic below. (Brendan Karet/ Media Matters 12/25/23)
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‘They’re Siding With Hamas!’ Mark Levin Loses It On Biden, Claims White House Is ‘Stabbing’ Israel ‘In The Back’
Fox News host Mark Levin lost it on President Joe Biden on Sunday night after claiming he is “stabbing” Israel “in the back” because the White House wants Hamas to win the war. Levin spent his Sunday show, Life, Liberty and Levin, condemning Democrats for accusing former President Donald Trump of anti-Semitism. The conservative firebrand pointed towards the Abraham Accords and Trump’s aggressive actions towards Iran as proof that he wants an alley to Israel. (Phillip Neto/MediaIte 12/3/23)
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Fox News host Mark Levin lost it on President Joe Biden on Sunday night after claiming he is “stabbing” Israel “in the back” because the White House wants Hamas to win the war. Levin spent his Sunday show, Life, Liberty and Levin, condemning Democrats for accusing former President Donald Trump of anti-Semitism. The conservative firebrand pointed towards the Abraham Accords and Trump’s aggressive actions towards Iran as proof that he wants an alley to Israel. (Phillip Neto/MediaIte 12/3/23)
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