ShareA former state representative who has was recently elected chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party has a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric and even joked about the execution of in a past post.John Bennett, a former Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, was elected the chairman of the Oklahoma GOP on April 10. He beat Rogers County party activist Christine Leeviraphan, former state Rep. Charles Ortega of Altus, and Jenni White, a former teacher and outspoken critic of the Common Core curriculum for public schools, to clinch the chair.In November 2016, the same...…ShareA former state representative who has was recently elected chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party has a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric and even joked about the execution of in a past post.John Bennett, a former Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, was elected the chairman of the Oklahoma GOP on April 10. He beat Rogers County party activist Christine Leeviraphan, former state Rep. Charles Ortega of Altus, and Jenni White, a former teacher and outspoken critic of the Common Core curriculum for public schools, to clinch the chair.In November 2016, the same...WW…

ShareSome parents of male students at a school in Australia are seething after their sons were forced to stand up in assembly and apologize to their female classmates on behalf of their gender.The incident happened at Brauer College, a senior school in Warrnambool, Victoria, on Wednesday. One parent, Danielle Shephard, who has a 12-year-old son at the school, told 7News her son was feeling confused after being told to apologize."He said that he was made to stand up and basically apologise … It wasn't explained properly to the male students what they were doing or why they were doing it,"...…ShareSome parents of male students at a school in Australia are seething after their sons were forced to stand up in assembly and apologize to their female classmates on behalf of their gender.The incident happened at Brauer College, a senior school in Warrnambool, Victoria, on Wednesday. One parent, Danielle Shephard, who has a 12-year-old son at the school, told 7News her son was feeling confused after being told to apologize."He said that he was made to stand up and basically apologise … It wasn't explained properly to the male students what they were doing or why they were doing it,"...WW…

ShareThe $1.3 trillion wealth gain by America's billionaires since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic could pay for a stimulus check of $3,900 for every U.S. citizen, the former Labour Secretary under and Economic Advisor to former President has said.Professor Robert Reich, who served as Labor Secretary under Democratic President Bill Clinton between 1993 and 1997, made the comments on . Reich also served in the administrations of Presidents Gerald and Jimmy Carter, and was a member of Former President Barrack Obama's economic transition advisory board.Corruption and Tax Abuse Slow Action...…ShareThe $1.3 trillion wealth gain by America's billionaires since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic could pay for a stimulus check of $3,900 for every U.S. citizen, the former Labour Secretary under and Economic Advisor to former President has said.Professor Robert Reich, who served as Labor Secretary under Democratic President Bill Clinton between 1993 and 1997, made the comments on . Reich also served in the administrations of Presidents Gerald and Jimmy Carter, and was a member of Former President Barrack Obama's economic transition advisory board.Corruption and Tax Abuse Slow Action...WW…

ShareDr. , the United States' leading expert on infectious disease, has told Newsweek that America is "re-establishing our place" in the global fight against COVID.The day after was sworn in as president, Dr. Fauci has announced the country would be rejoining the —reversing a decision by the 's previous administration to leave the UN body.Biden's administration has also pledged billions of dollars for the COVAX campaign, a global vaccine alliance aimed at helping poorer counties inoculate their populations."As you know he's [Biden] pledged $2 billion now, and 2 billion more for a total of...…ShareDr. , the United States' leading expert on infectious disease, has told Newsweek that America is "re-establishing our place" in the global fight against COVID.The day after was sworn in as president, Dr. Fauci has announced the country would be rejoining the —reversing a decision by the 's previous administration to leave the UN body.Biden's administration has also pledged billions of dollars for the COVAX campaign, a global vaccine alliance aimed at helping poorer counties inoculate their populations."As you know he's [Biden] pledged $2 billion now, and 2 billion more for a total of...WW…

ShareSen. (R-UT) launched another scathing attack on former President , accusing him of dividing the United States into a "dark and dangerous place" by continuously claiming the November election results were fraudulent.In a statement entered into a congressional record that was released on Thursday, the Utah lawmaker said Trump's denial of the election results was "one of the most reprehensible acts" possible and warned that the perpetuation of this "big lie" threatens the American people.Romney was one of seven who joined all 50 in the upper chamber to vote for convicting Trump at his...…ShareSen. (R-UT) launched another scathing attack on former President , accusing him of dividing the United States into a "dark and dangerous place" by continuously claiming the November election results were fraudulent.In a statement entered into a congressional record that was released on Thursday, the Utah lawmaker said Trump's denial of the election results was "one of the most reprehensible acts" possible and warned that the perpetuation of this "big lie" threatens the American people.Romney was one of seven who joined all 50 in the upper chamber to vote for convicting Trump at his...WW…

ShareA member of the far-right group and a recently-elected member of Sacramento County's Republican Party Central Committee has said he will not resign, despite calls from the GOP group to step down.On Monday, Sacramento County GOP Chair Betsy Graves Mahan due to his affiliation with Proud Boys, describing their views and actions are "inconsistent with the values of the Republican Party." It followed an interview with the Sacramento Bee where Perrine said he was a member of the group.The Proud Boys is a far-right, anti-immigration, all-male group with a history of street violence. Many of...…ShareA member of the far-right group and a recently-elected member of Sacramento County's Republican Party Central Committee has said he will not resign, despite calls from the GOP group to step down.On Monday, Sacramento County GOP Chair Betsy Graves Mahan due to his affiliation with Proud Boys, describing their views and actions are "inconsistent with the values of the Republican Party." It followed an interview with the Sacramento Bee where Perrine said he was a member of the group.The Proud Boys is a far-right, anti-immigration, all-male group with a history of street violence. Many of...WW…

ShareA suspected far-right extremist in California who was carrying a "white privilege" mock credit card has been charged with possessing pipe bombs and police have accused him of threatening to bomb Democratic lawmakers.Ian Benjamin Rogers, 43, of Napa, was arrested on January 15 and charged in Napa County state criminal court with illegal firearm charges on Tuesday. He was charged with possessing five pipe bombs that were unregistered destructive devices. Law enforcement officers and agents found them in his work's office on the day he was arrested.A large weapon safe, which contained...…ShareA suspected far-right extremist in California who was carrying a "white privilege" mock credit card has been charged with possessing pipe bombs and police have accused him of threatening to bomb Democratic lawmakers.Ian Benjamin Rogers, 43, of Napa, was arrested on January 15 and charged in Napa County state criminal court with illegal firearm charges on Tuesday. He was charged with possessing five pipe bombs that were unregistered destructive devices. Law enforcement officers and agents found them in his work's office on the day he was arrested.A large weapon safe, which contained...WW…

ShareRepublican lawmaker Susan Collins has dismissed President 's $1.9 billion proposed COVID-19 stimulus package, in another blow to a bill were keen to pass during the first week of February.The president, is looking to pass additional relief to . The Biden administration plans to offer for most Americans; higher federal unemployment benefits; aid for states and schools; and additional funds for testing and vaccine distribution, as part of the stimulus.Collins, senator for Maine, said on Friday that the bill was "premature" given that passed a separate $900 billion economic relief package...…ShareRepublican lawmaker Susan Collins has dismissed President 's $1.9 billion proposed COVID-19 stimulus package, in another blow to a bill were keen to pass during the first week of February.The president, is looking to pass additional relief to . The Biden administration plans to offer for most Americans; higher federal unemployment benefits; aid for states and schools; and additional funds for testing and vaccine distribution, as part of the stimulus.Collins, senator for Maine, said on Friday that the bill was "premature" given that passed a separate $900 billion economic relief package...WW…

ShareThree "Recall " activists launched a threatening tirade against lawmakers during a budget review hearing in California on Thursday and harassed another official, declaring "we didn't buy guns for nothing!"The three women made the incendiary remarks at a session on the Sacramento governor's 2021-22 budget at the city's Capitol.In video footage, the activists are seen taking turns to address lawmakers, pedalling conspiracy theories and making comments supporting the anti-vaccine movement.One woman, wearing a Stars and Stripes facemask, was holding a board with a sticker on it calling for...…ShareThree "Recall " activists launched a threatening tirade against lawmakers during a budget review hearing in California on Thursday and harassed another official, declaring "we didn't buy guns for nothing!"The three women made the incendiary remarks at a session on the Sacramento governor's 2021-22 budget at the city's Capitol.In video footage, the activists are seen taking turns to address lawmakers, pedalling conspiracy theories and making comments supporting the anti-vaccine movement.One woman, wearing a Stars and Stripes facemask, was holding a board with a sticker on it calling for...WW…

Listen In EnglishListen in ArabicBeta V.1.0 - Powered by automated translationAt least 600 civilians were killed in a massacre in northern Ethiopia in early November due to their ethnicity, a state-appointed human rights watchdog has alleged.The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on Tuesday released its preliminary report into the November 9 massacre at Mai-Kadra, a town in the Tigray region.The EHRC said a group of Tigrayan youths, called Samri, aided by local officials and police, "carried out door-to-door" raids, killing hundreds they identified as ethnic "Amharas and Wolkait".The...…Listen In EnglishListen in ArabicBeta V.1.0 - Powered by automated translationAt least 600 civilians were killed in a massacre in northern Ethiopia in early November due to their ethnicity, a state-appointed human rights watchdog has alleged.The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on Tuesday released its preliminary report into the November 9 massacre at Mai-Kadra, a town in the Tigray region.The EHRC said a group of Tigrayan youths, called Samri, aided by local officials and police, "carried out door-to-door" raids, killing hundreds they identified as ethnic "Amharas and Wolkait".The...WW…