In 2004, the World Social Forum, an annual anti-capitalist gathering, held its fourth meeting in Mumbai. It was the first time it took place outside Brazil and among the thousands who descended on the venue was a group of drag queens who gave…
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Tickets sold out for Dubai’s Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan; boycott calls go on the backburner
It is expected to be a blockbuster showdown as India face Pakistan at the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup final, in Dubai on Sunday. This is the first time in the tournament’s history that both sides are meeting in the summit clash.
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Poland, Ukraine close airspace, Kyiv warns of air raids
Poland, Ukraine close airspace, Kyiv warns of air raids | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/World News/Russia-Ukraine WarUkraine faces countrywide air raid alerts as Russia strikes overnight, prompting Poland to close nearby airspace.People take…
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Far right, settlers urge Netanyahu to defy US and annex West Bank, not end Gaza war
Settler leaders and far-right government ministers renewed public pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex parts of the West Bank and not end the war in Gaza without the total military defeat of Hamas, in an attempt to…
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Unraveling the mystery of the next day in Gaza
“No one can know what the next day in Gaza …
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The Blogs: Jonah and Hallel: Similar Songs, Distinct Messages | David Curwin
While reading Hallel (Psalms 113-118) recently, I was struck by how many of its phrases seemed to echo the story of the sea in the book of Jonah (chapters 1–2). At first glance, this might not be surprising. Hallel contains psalms of praise…
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The Blogs: Synergy for the Future: Humanizing via Religion | Steven Aiello
On September 18th, I was honored to be one of the speakers at the Second Forum for Young Religious Leaders, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, as part of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. The following is the full text…
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The Blogs: The Future of the UN: Hope or Continued Hypocrisy? | Andy Blumenthal
This week, I, alongside countless other civilized people worldwide, watched with indignation as the United Nations staged a disgraceful walkout on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he took the stage to deliver a speech. The UN’s…
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Popular ‘strong man’ goes for jaw-dropping challenge: Pulling a ship with his teeth
HURGHADA, Egypt — With nothing but grit, muscle and an iron jaw, a hugely popular Egyptian wrestler geared up for an extraordinary challenge Saturday: pulling a 700-ton ship across the water with a rope held only by his teeth.
“Today, I have…
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The Blogs: In His Song, Moses Soars Between Heaven and Earth | Michel M.J. Shore
In His Song, Moses Soars Between Heaven and Earth
Torah Portion- Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1 to 32:52)
In his song, Moses soars between heaven and earth,
A symphony in harmony with creation.
Yet, our acts so often bring cacophony
By…
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