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Zimbabwe VP says government will block LGBTQ scholarship initiative

Zimbabwe’s powerful vice president says his government will block university scholarships for LGBTQ+ youth, a move human rights groups described on Friday as perpetuating homophobic practices in the African country. The state university scholarships, aimed at people aged 18 to 35, are sponsored by GALZ, a membership organization for LGBTQ+ people in Zimbabwe. The association […]

International Court of Justice Refuses to Block Israel from Attack in Rafah

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the UN’s judicial body that deals with conflicts between states, on Friday refused to block Israel’s military operation in Rafah, Gaza Strip, against the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. South Africa, which is pursuing a separate case against Israel for alleged “genocide” in the Gaza Strip, filed an emergency application […]

Activists Block ‘Every Single’ Climate Spy Camera in London Borough

In a mass act of civil disobedience, activists blocked “all” cameras in Sutton borough used to enforce Sadiq Khan’s climate car tax. The backlash continues over Sadiq Khan’s expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which previously covered a relatively narrow area of ​​central London to tackle congestion, but will now be expanded across […]

GOP Senators Block McConnell’s Migration Bailout for Sanctuary Cities

Republican senators blocked Democrats’ hidden immigration relief package for sanctuary cities and states when they voted against border legislation pushed by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). A Republican revolt has left Democratic mayors and city politicians scrambling for funds needed to support and hide President Joe Biden’s growing impoverished immigrant population during the 2024 election year. […]

WV Gov. Justice seeks to block bank’s land auction to collect on his loans

Lawyers for West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family are trying to block a Virginia bank’s plan to auction off the governor’s luxury resort to recover more than $300 million in defaulted business loans. There is. The motion for an injunction was filed Wednesday on behalf of the Greenbrier Sports Club in White Sulfur Springs. Greenbrier […]