The American body responds to an open letter from a pro-Israel nonprofit and others, asking it to rescind the AJ+ contributor’s nomination.The National Academy for Television and Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has defended its decision to nominate AJ+ contributor Bisan Owda for an Emmy after Creative Community for Peace, a pro-Israel nonprofit organisation, issued a letter criticising the nomination. Owda, 25, from war-hit Gaza, was nominated along with AJ+ in the Outstanding Hard News Feature Story category for the documentary, It’s Bisan from Gaza and I’m Still Alive. AJ+ is part of the Al Jazeera Media Network. The documentary follows…
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What to KnowMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz is set to speak as he formally accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president at the convention Wednesday night.Former President Bill Clinton is set to deliver a keynote, marking his 12th consecutive DNC speaking appearance.Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also expected to address the convention.Also speaking are Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was on Harris’ short list of potential running mates.Republican nominee Donald Trump was in North Carolina on Wednesday holding his first outdoor rally since he was targeted in an assassination attempt last month.…
The first WFP food supplies destined for desperate communities in Sudan’s Darfur have crossed the Adre border from Chad, after it was reopened by the Sudanese authorities following a six-month closure. WFP trucks, carrying sorghum, pulses, oil and rice destined for 13,000 people at risk of famine in Kereneik, West Darfur, crossed on Tuesday evening. WFP has food and nutrition supplies for around 500,000 people ready to move swiftly through the newly re-opened route. “The re-opening of the Adre crossing is critical for the effort to prevent famine from spreading across Sudan, and it must now stay in use.…
La Liga side, Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea after there was a bit of stalling on his deal in the past few days.The deal was confirmed on the official website of both clubs on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, a deal that had Chelsea supporters with mixed emotions and feelings. The England international passed a medical and agreed to a five-year deal to join Atletico while in Madrid, for a fee which is in the region of £34 million.What did Chelsea say about Conor Gallagher’s departure to Atletico Madrid?Chelsea released a statement confirming Gallagher’s departure…
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The results of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team’s appeal were announced on Wednesday, and they did not go well for RCR.RCR had been penalized by NASCAR for the way Austin Dillon finished the Cup Series race at Richmond on Aug. 11. Dillon bumped both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin out of the way in order to secure a race win that he hoped would help the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 qualify for the playoffs. However, NASCAR decided to withdraw Dillon’s playoff eligibility due to his reckless driving. Dillon and the No. 3 team were also docked 25…
Chicago, Illinois – The “uncommitted” delegates at the Democratic National Convention in the United States have a message for their party: “Help us help you.” Approximately 30 such delegates earned a spot at the convention in Chicago after hundreds of thousands of people voted “uncommitted” in the Democratic primaries, in protest of President Joe Biden’s unconditional support for Israel’s war in Gaza. Since then, Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, and Vice President Kamala Harris has replaced him on the Democratic ticket. Still, the war in Gaza remains a flashpoint dividing the Democratic Party. Many of the “uncommitted”…
The Brooklyn district attorney has upgraded the charges against a former city parks employee worker accused of fatally shooting a homeless Venezuelan man — now alleging the killing was motivated by a hate for migrants.Elijah Mitchell, a seasonal Parks Department employee, is accused of targeting 30-year-old Arturo Jose Rodriguez-Marcano on July 21, three days after angrily confronting migrants living in Steuben Playground and ripping tarps from where the homeless men had been sleeping so he could clean the park. “This defendant allegedly came to the location where the victim was staying, armed with a gun, to settle a score,” said Brooklyn…
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne By Gaston Browne I address you as the head of government, driven by the same deep concern that you all share over the recent surge in gun-related robberies and acts of violence plaguing our society. It is a matter of utmost urgency, and I assure you of my administration’s unswerving commitment to take the fight to these criminal elements and to defeat them. Your government was elected to serve and protect; you-the law-abiding citizens and residents of our nation, from the scourge of crime and violence. You and your children have an…
Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, hosted US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, to discuss enhancing health collaboration between Kenya and the US. Key topics included integrating HIV services into primary healthcare, boosting global health security, and establishing the Kenyan National Public Health Institute. The discussions also covered joint malaria reduction efforts, healthcare infrastructure, and research. The US pledged significant support for Kenya’s digital health infrastructure, marking a major step in advancing healthcare systems. The CS was joined by Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni and senior ministry officials. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya. Source…