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Top UN court rejects South African request for urgent measures to safeguard Rafah

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – The U.N. Supreme Court on Friday rejected South Africa’s request to impose emergency measures to protect Rafah in the Gaza Strip, but Israel said it had previously imposed the measures late last month in preparation for the Gaza Strip. He also emphasized the need to respect the measures taken. An […]

Schumer rejects Speaker Johnson’s call to add border reform to Ukraine bill

Fresh off his victory in passing a $60 billion bill for Ukraine in the Senate with 70 votes, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) wasted no time in introducing the bill to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Pressure was put on it to pass. Vote in the House of Commons. He also rejected Johnson’s request […]

‘We don’t bear responsibility for a broken system,’ rejects impeachment push

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday accused Congress of shirking responsibility for the growing migrant crisis and instead failing to advance border security policies. Mr. Mayorkas, 64, who narrowly avoided impeachment by the House last week over the border dispute, acknowledged the ongoing crisis but stressed that the problem predates the Biden administration. “Yes, […]

Netanyahu rejects Hamas request for cease-fire, vows ‘complete victory’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’ offer for a 135-day ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the complete release of hostages in exchange for the release of well over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. After US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli officials, Prime Minister Netanyahu ruled out agreeing to the terrorist […]

Netanyahu rejects Hamas cease-fire demands, vows to fight until ‘absolute victory’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected the terms of a Hamas ceasefire and hostage release agreement as “delusional,” a position that complicates efforts to reach an agreement between the two sides. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to push Israel’s war against Hamas, now in its fifth month, until it achieves “absolute victory.” […]

U.S. House Rejects $17.6B Stand-Alone Aid Proposal For Israel

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) speaks at the foot of the House steps during a candlelight vigil in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2024. (Photo provided by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images) OAN’s Elizabeth Bolbelding6:25 PM – Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass a separate $17.6 billion emergency […]

House rejects standalone Israel aid bill after Biden’s veto threat

The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a standalone bill that would have provided $17.6 billion in military aid to Israel. The bill, which the White House has denounced as a “political ploy,” would have been vetoed if it went to President Biden’s desk. The bill, signed by a bipartisan group of senators and the […]

New Hampshire House rejects further expansion, restriction of abortion access

The Republican-led but deeply divided New Hampshire House of Representatives rejected three abortion bills Thursday, refusing to further restrict or protect reproductive rights. Current state law prohibits abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy, unless the mother’s health or life is at risk or there is a fatal fetal abnormality. The House on Thursday voted 193-184 […]

Federal judge rejects VA school system’s request to dismiss sex assault suit

A federal judge has rejected a request to file a lawsuit against Virginia’s largest school system, saying it was indifferent to claims of sexual abuse and harassment by middle school students. In November, the Fairfax County Board of Education filed a motion to dismiss a long-running lawsuit alleging that evidence was discovered that a former […]