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COLOMBIA UNIVERSITY VIOLENTLY STORMED AND SHUT DOWN BY NYPD

📹 Scenes from the violent dispersal of Colombia University protests after police stormed "Hind Hall", named by students in memory of 6-year-old Hind Rajab who was killed by the Israeli occupation forces along with two paramedics in the Gaza Strip.

Protesters are violently assaulted and arrested by NYPD, among the most notoriously violent police in the country.

News reports meanwhile claim no tear gas was used in the raid, and say no one was injured in the assaults, video evidence to the contrary.

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Scott Ritter: Let me ask you Piers (Morgan); do you support a Palestinian state? “Well yes I do” Then you can’t condemn Hamas; because if it weren’t for what Hamas did on October 7th, you wouldn’t be in a position to say you support a Palestinian state because on October 6th no one was talking about it, right Piers? So, you are a hypocrite, right Piers?

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Prospective international students will benefit from staying informed about the nuances of these recent changes. Whether it's modifications to visa interview formats, updates in financial prerequisites, or the introduction of supportive policies, understanding the latest developments is crucial for a successful visa application process.

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10 Top Medical Schools in the United States for International Students

The United States boasts of the best medical schools in the world; it promises a good quality education, research facilities, and even clinical practices. International students look forward to the prestigious medical degree in the United States, innovative approaches toward health care, and building relationships that can last a lifetime. The task is not easy and quite competitive; getting a…

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Campaign reneged on Trump’s green card pledge

Former President Trump’s campaign has backtracked on a promise that the former president would “automatically” issue green cards to migrants after they graduate from college, US media reported.

Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement last week, according to Fox News:

President Trump has made it clear that on day one of his new administration, he’s going to shut down the border and launch the largest mass deportation effort of illegal aliens in history.

She also noted that the former president would have included an “aggressive vetting process” and “excluded all communists, radical Islamists, Hamas supporters, America haters and government prosecutors.” Trump said during the appearance:

You graduate from a college, I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country, and that includes junior colleges, too.

The proposal was immediately rebuffed, with Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, telling the New York Post that such a giveaway is a “ridiculous proposal” that would cause a “firestorm of foreign money” by “sticking a green card on the diploma” of an American college graduate. Krikorian said:

If someone earns a Ph.D. at a university in a hard science, I personally will drive to their house and give them a green card. The issue is any foreign college graduate, even from a bogus two-year master’s program or gender studies [major], would get a green card.

Trump’s backtracking on anti-immigrant rhetoric comes ahead of November’s presidential election, in which immigration and deportation of illegal immigrants are among the key issues for voters. Trump, however, has always supported a merit-based system of legal immigration.

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Blocking Free Trade

— Liu Rui | April 01, 2024

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Behind The Scenes

— Liu Rui | March 31, 2024

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Barbaric Treatment

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Scapegoating China Won’t Resolve US Economic Woes

— Global Times | March 28, 2024

The hopeless fault-finder Illustration: Liu Rui/Global Times

Finding A Scapegoat

— Vitaly Podvitski | March 27, 2024

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Double-Dealing

— Liu Rui | March 26, 2024

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Hindering Exchanges

— Liu Rui | March 25, 2024

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By Ahmad Ibsais, First generation Palestinian American and law student.

I do not blame Benjamin Netanyahu. I do not blame the Israeli prime minister for what is happening to my people. I do not blame him today, as Israeli bombs destroy every corner of Gaza, and children die under the rubble. I did not blame him back in 2013, when I had to watch the slaughter of my people in Gaza on the evening news, either. My mother did not blame him when snipers perched on rooftops shot at her as she tried to make her way to work in the West Bank. My grandfather, God rest his soul, did not blame him as he died without ever returning to the land settlers stole from him in the 1980s, either. For me, for my family, for my people, what we are witnessing in Palestine today is not “Netanyahu’s war”. It is not his occupation. He is nothing but another cog in the relentless war machine that is Israel. Yet if you were to ask senators Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren, the supposed champions of Palestinian rights and progressive humanitarianism in the United States, everything that has happened to us in the past 75 years, and everything that is happening to us today, can be blamed on one man, and one man alone: Netanyahu. Sanders insistently calls the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza “Netanyahu’s war”, and demands that the US “not give Netanyahu another nickel”. Meanwhile, Warren denounces “Netanyahu’s failed leadership” as she calls for a ceasefire. For these progressive senators, the cause of all the pain and suffering in Palestine is clear: a far-right, hawkish prime minister hell-bent on continuing a conflict that keeps him in power. Sure, Netanyahu is evil. Sure, he committed countless crimes against Palestinians and against humanity, throughout his long career. Sure, he is continuing to fuel the carnage in Gaza today in part for his own political survival. And he should be held accountable for everything he has said and done that caused harm and pain to my people. But the racism, extremism and genocidal intent that is on display in Gaza and across the occupied Palestinian territory today cannot and should not be blamed on Netanyahu alone. Blaming Israel’s blatant human rights abuses, disregard for international law, and open celebration of war crimes on Netanyahu alone is nothing but a coping mechanism for liberals like Sanders and Warren. By blaming Netanyahu for the suffering and oppression of the Palestinian people, past and present, they keep alive the lie that Israel was built on progressive ideals, rather than ethnic cleansing. By blaming Netanyahu, they whitewash their seemingly unconditional support for a state blatantly committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. By blaming Netanyahu, and casting Israel as a progressive, well-meaning state that would respect international humanitarian law but is currently taken over by a bad leader, they are absolving themselves – and the US at large – of complicity in Israel’s many war crimes.

. . . continues on Al Jazeera (7 Mar 2024)

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VIOLENT SUPPRESSION OF AMERICAN PROTESTS INTENSIFIES

📹 The heavily militarized American police continue to violently suppress student protests against the Israeli occupation's ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Police have assaulted and arrested over 900 demonstrators since April 18th, in service of the Israeli occupation and US defense contractors profiting off the genocide of Palestinians.

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By Anthony Robledo

The side effects of newly discovered COVID-19 strain XEC might not be as severe, but is part of the more contagious variant class, experts say.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines XEC as recombinant or hybrid of the strains KS.1.1 and KP.3.3., both from the Omicron family that became the predominant strain in the U.S. late December 2022.

The variant, which first appeared in Berlin in late June, has increasingly seen hundreds of cases in Germany, France, Denmark and Netherlands, according to a report by Australia-based data integration specialist Mike Honey.

XEC has also been reported in at least 25 U.S. states though there could be more as genetic testing is not done on every positive test, RTI International epidemiologist Joëlla W. Adams said.

"We often use what happens in Europe as a good indication of what might happen here," Adams told USA TODAY Friday. "Whenever we're entering into a season where we have multiple viruses occurring at the same time, like we're entering into flu season, that obviously complicates things."

What is the XEC variant? New COVID strain XEC is a recombinant strain of two variants in the Omicron family: KS.1.1 and KP.3.3.

The hybrid strain was first reported in Berlin late June but has spread across Europe, North America and Asia with the countries Germany, France, the Netherlands and Denmark leading cases.

Is the XEC variant more contagious? While there's no indication the XEC strain will increase the severity of virus, it could potentially become a dominant strain as Omicron variants are more contagious. However, current available COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots are particularly protective against XEC as it is a hybrid of two Omicron strains.

"These strains do have the advantage in the fact that they are more transmissible compared to other families, and so the vaccines that are currently being offered were not based off of the XEC variant, but they are related," Adams said.

Like other respiratory infections, COVID-19 and its recent Omicron variants will increasingly spread during the fall and winter seasons as students return to classes, kids spend more time inside and people visit family for the holidays, according to Adams.

How can we protect ourselves from XEC and other variants? The CDC continues to monitor the emergence of variants in the population, according to spokesperson Rosa Norman.

"At this time, we anticipate that COVID-19 treatments and vaccines will continue to work against all circulating variants," Norman said in a statement to USA TODAY. "CDC will continue to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and vaccines against circulating variants."

The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older, with some exceptions, receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the virus, regardless whether or not you have previously been vaccinated or infected.

Norman urged Americans to monitor the agency's COVID Data Tracker for updates to new variants.

KP.3.1.1:This dominant COVID-19 variant accounts for over 50% of cases, new CDC data shows

What is the dominant strain of COVID in the US? COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 is currently the dominant strain accounting for more than half of positive infections in the U.S. according to recent CDC projections.

Between Sept. 1 and Sept. 14, 52.7% of positive infections were of the KP.3.1.1 strain, followed by KP.2.3 at 12.2%, according to the agency's Nowcast data tracker, which displays COVID-19 estimates and projections for two-week periods.

KP.3.1.1 first became the dominant strain in the two-week period, starting on July 21st and ending on August 3rd.

"The KP.3.1.1 variant is very similar to other circulating variants in the United States. All current lineages are descendants of JN.1, which emerged in late 2023," Norman previously told USA TODAY.

COVID XEC symptoms There is no indication that the XEC variant comes with its own unique symptoms.

The CDC continues to outline the basic COVID-19 symptoms, which can appear between two to 14 days after exposure to the virus and can range from mild to severe.

These are some of the symptoms of COVID-19:

Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache Loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea

The CDC said you should seek medical attention if you have the following symptoms:

Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion Inability to wake or stay awake Pale, gray or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds

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TOP 8 Study Destinations for International Students in 2023

These are the 8 best countries for international students to study in 2023, based on factors such as quality of education, international rankings and reports, cost of living, and post-graduation employment prospects: 1. Canada: Canada is known for its friendly environment, top-ranked universities, and diverse job market. The country is an ideal destination for students interested in pursuing careers in fields such as computer science, healthcare, engineering, and environmental sciences. Canada's job market is highly diverse, with excellent opportunities in the technology, healthcare, and engineering sectors. Canada is having welcoming environment for international students and its high-quality education system. 2. United States: The U.S.A offers a wide range of study abroad programs which are world-renowned, with many universities consistently ranked among the best in the world. The country is known for its world-renowned universities, such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, which offer a wide range of programs and courses for international students to choose from. The USA is an ideal destination for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, law, engineering, computer science, or business administration. The job market in the USA is also highly competitive, with opportunities in fields such as finance, healthcare, and technology. 3. United Kingdom: The UK is home to some of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities, with a strong reputation for academic excellence. The UK is popular for programs in Business, Law, Finance, Arts, and Humanities. The UK is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world, including the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. The UK is an ideal destination for students interested in pursuing careers in fields such as finance, marketing, law, arts and humanities, media and communications, engineering, and healthcare.The country has a highly developed job market with excellent opportunities in the banking and finance, healthcare sector, as well as in the technology and media industries. UK is among the Top English Speaking and favourite study destinations for most of the Indian students. 4. Australia: Australia is a popular destination for international students, known warm climate, beaches, and natural beauty, Australia is an excellent destination for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, business management, engineering, and hospitality. Australia is a home for high-ranked universities. The Group of 8 Universities are all Top Universities in the World. Australia, having 43 Universities having strong reputation for quality education and a welcoming culture for international students. 5. Ireland: Ireland is known for its vibrant culture and friendly people. The country is an excellent destination for international students who are interested in pursuing careers in fields such as software development, data science, finance, tourism and marketing. High- Ireland is renowned for its world-class education system, with top-ranked universities and institutions that offer a wide range of programs and courses. The country has a long tradition of excellence in education and research, and Irish universities are consistently ranked among the best in the world. Despite its reputation for high-quality education, Ireland is an affordable study destination compared to other countries in Europe.The country has a highly developed job market with excellent opportunities in the banking and finance, healthcare sector, as well as in the technology and media industries. UK is among the Top English Speaking and favourite study destinations for most of the Indian students. 4. Australia: Australia is a popular destination for international students, known warm climate, beaches, and natural beauty, Australia is an excellent destination for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, business management, engineering, and hospitality. Australia is a home for high-ranked universities.

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Watch out for a wave of Zionist disinformation and propaganda:

A billionaire real estate tycoon in the United States is rallying support for a high-dollar media crusade to boost Israel’s image and demonise the Hamas armed group amid global pro-Palestinian solidarity protests. The media campaign — called Facts for Peace — is seeking million-dollar donations from dozens of the world’s biggest names in media, finance and technology, according to an email seen by news website Semafor. More than 50 individuals are being courted, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Dell CEO Michael Dell and financier Michael Milken. They have a combined net worth of around $500bn, Semafor said. Some of the individuals, such as investor Bill Ackman, have publicly threatened to blacklist pro-Palestine students who are critical of Israel. On October 10, Ackman wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that he and other business executives wanted Ivy League universities to disclose the names of students who are part of organisations that signed open letters criticising Israeli policies in Gaza.

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Facts For Peace, the media campaign launched by Sternlicht, aims to win back public favour for Israel, posting videos on its social media pages blaming Hamas for the plight of Palestinians and denying claims of Israeli rights violations. The most recent video posted on its Facebook page argues that “Israel is not an apartheid state”. This contradicts findings from Palestinian, Israeli and international rights experts, including from the United Nations, that Israel is practising apartheid through its “deeply discriminatory dual legal and political system” in the occupied territories.