Category Archives: World

B’nai Brith Reiterates Call for Listing of IRGC as Terrorist Entity on Anniversary of AMIA Community Centre Bombing

B’nai Brith Count-Up Clock For Terror Listing the IRGC (bnaibrith.ca) CLIQUEZ ICI pour le Francais July 18, 2022 OTTAWA— B’nai Brith Canada is launching a count-up clock in an effort to emphasize and measure the Federal Government’s continued inaction in listing the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity. Read more » »

B’nai Brith réitère son appel à l’inscription du CGRI sur la liste des entités terroristes à l’occasion de l’anniversaire de l’attentat à la bombe contre le centre communautaire AMIA

Désigner l’IRGC comme organisation terroriste – B’nai Brith Canada (bnaibrith.ca) CLICK HERE for English 18 juillet 2022 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada lance un compte à rebours dans le but de souligner et de mesurer l’inaction continue du gouvernement Read more » »

A B´nai B´rith do Brasil, representada pelo seu vice-presidente, Edgar Lagus, marcou presença no Ato Interreligioso de afirmação do direito à vida dos povos indígenas

A B´nai B´rith do Brasil, representada pelo seu vice-presidente, Edgar Lagus, marcou presença no Ato Interreligioso de afirmação do direito à vida dos povos indígenas realizado no sábado na Catedral da Sé. Na ocasião, foram homenageados o indigenista Bruno Pereira e o jornalista Dom Phillips, assassinados na Amazônia. Read more » »

Roger Waters rallies with McGill students in support of Palestine

During a recent webinar, McGill’s Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights group explained the hardships and discrimination they’ve endured at the hands of their school’s administration. Rock legend and pro-Palestine activist Roger Waters showcased his support for the students and the Palestinian cause. Roger Waters in Newport, CT. Read more » »

Steven Fredrick Tockman Obituary (1936 – 2022) St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tockman, Steven Fredrick passed away surrounded by his family on July 15, 2022, at the age of 86. Steve was married for more than 65 years to his high school sweetheart and the absolute love of his life Marcene (nee Schwartz) and is survived by his 3 Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Marks AMIA Bombing With Virtual Program on 28th Anniversary of Terror Attack – B’nai B’rith International

“AMIA: Another Anniversary Without Justice” is presented in Spanish with English Subtitles B’nai B’rith marks the 28th anniversary of the AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires with a program titled “AMIA: Another Anniversary Without Justice,” advocating for Read more » »

What’s On in the Hastings Valley

Courage to Care: Port Macquarie, until August 28Courage to Care is a non-profit organisation which inspires people to stand up to prejudice and discrimination. Read more » »

In the region: Radford’s Taliaferro wins State Open

The Roanoke Times MIDLOTHIAN — Radford University golfer and Midlothian native Nicholas Taliaferro made a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the State Open of Virginia on Sunday at Independence Golf Club.Taliaferro, who shot a 1-over 72 on Sunday, had a three-day total of 10-under 203. Read more » »

OPINION | REX NELSON: The Helena blues

Walter Morris Jr. remembers the boom days at Helena-West Helena. His father, who died in October 2017 at age 96, returned home after serving in the Navy during World War II. He went to work for the family business, Twin City Transit, which operated buses and taxis in what were then the bustling cities of Helena and West Helena.Morris Sr. Read more » »

Saying good-bye to a Wilkes-Barre favorite | Times Leader

I was sorry to hear that Chill Grill Restaurant on North Pennsylvania Avenue was closing its doors after 17 years in business. I got to know owners Mary Ellen Higdon and her husband Bob through my volunteer work with Fork Over Love. They were wonderful people who were committed to being a part of the revitalization of downtown Wilkes-Barre. Read more » »