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Muslim American leaders are threatening to mobilise their supporters to withhold votes and donations for president Joe Biden's presidential campaign unless he pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The National Muslim Democratic Council, a coalition of Muslim community leaders and activists within the Democratic Party, announced in an open letter that it would "withhold endorsement, support, or votes for any candidate who endorses the Israeli offensive against the Palestinian people."
The letter criticised the Biden administration's "unconditional support, encompassing funding and armaments" to Israel, which it argued has "played a significant role in perpetuating the violence that is causing civilian casualties and has eroded trust in voters who previously put their faith in you."
Arab Americans have been angered by Mr Biden's response to Israel's attack on Gaza, which followed the 7 October massacre by Hamas of 1,400 people. Israel responded by bombarding the densely populated Gaza Strip from the air and following up with a ground invasion, so far killing 8,525 people, including 3,542 children, in the process. Read the latest here |
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| State Department has told families they could leave multiple times, only to find border-crossing closed |
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| The proposed bill will also strip money from the IRS's plan to create a free electronic filing system |
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| The deputy wrote that he wouldn't hire the state police's crimes unit to 'manage the morning rush at Dunkin Donuts much less an investigation of this size' |
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| In the wake of Matthew Perry's death, people remember the 'Friends' actor for his advocacy work to destigmatise substance use disorder and help those in recovery. Ariana Baio and Clémence Michallon report |
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Almost a week after a horrifying mass shooting left 18 people dead in Lewiston, Maine, questions are mounting over whether the atrocity could have been prevented altogether.
Information continues to emerge about warning signs around suspected shooter Robert Card - including concerns raised by his family and the Army alike - stemming back months before the massacre.
The first known warning came back in May, five months before the shooting, when Card's family alerted the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's office with concerns about his mental health and his access to guns. Read the full article here |
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The family of Robert Card had reportedly raised an alarm about his deteriorating mental health five months before the suspected gunman went on a shooting spree, Read more |
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Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel, which was founded in 1948, than any other country. Adjusted for inflation, the total US aid to Israel between 1946 and 2023 is estimated to be $260bn. Read more | |
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