After a series of fatal shootings and stabbings in Israel and an aggressive increase in Israeli policing in the occupied Palestinian territories, the holy month of Ramadan has once again been marked by violence, protests and demonstrations. Several Palestinian-led protests have been taking place in Jerusalem and around the Al-Aqsa mosque, which Israeli police have stormed in confrontations with Palestinians attempting to pray or hold demonstrations there. The demonstrations held by Palestinians, in which some participants threw stones or lit tire fires for smokescreens, were met by Israel's usual response ...
Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion by the Romans. It is celebrated by Christians and Catholics and it is a religious holiday recognized by countries around the world. There is a split, generally between Eastern and Western Christians, as to when exactly Easter should be observed, but it is usually celebrated in April every year.
Floods and mudslides occurring April 12, 2022, have devastated the South African port city Durban after days of heavy rainfall. Roads were submerged, homes and structures were swept away and hillsides collapsed as the ground destabilized. South African authorities said at least 45 people have been killed in the natural disaster.
Voters in France are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the first round of the presidential elections which kicks off on 10 April, 2022 with 12 candidates running. Only two candidates will qualify for the second round of the elections hosted on April 24th. Three candidates stand out in the spotlight due to their controversial campaigns including France's current president Emmanuel Macron, far-right politician Marine Le Pen, as well as Eric Zemmour. According to data, this year could see a historically low turnout. According to an Ifop ...
Israeli police and Palestinian protesters have been confronting one another outside the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City in renewed tensions during Ramadan. Israeli police arrested, beat and fired crowd-control munitions at Palestinians who police said were throwing stones. Palestinians have been protesting nightly around Jerusalem since April 2.