University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has stepped down from her position in the wake of criticism surrounding her handling of antisemitism on campus.

This decision follows her testimony before a congressional hearing on the rise of antisemitism in universities after the Israel-Hamas conflict in October, reported Reuters.

Magill, along with Harvard University President Claudine Gay and Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth, faced backlash for their responses during the congressional hearing.

They were criticised for not providing a clear answer regarding whether calling for the genocide of Jews would violate their schools' codes of conduct.

Subsequent to the testimony, calls for Magill's resignation, along with Gay's, intensified. Magill expressed regret in a video statement, while Gay issued an apology on Friday (Dec 8).

The controversy revolves around allegations that the universities tolerated antisemitism, especially in statements made by pro-Palestinian demonstrators following the Israel-Hamas conflict.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-islamophobia-antisemitism-xenophobia-the-many-faces-of-hate-in-the-us-656914">Also read |&nbsp;Explained | Islamophobia, antisemitism, Xenophobia: The many faces of hate in the US</a>

<h2>Impact on Jewish community</h2>

Jewish students, families, and alumni accused the universities of tolerating antisemitism, pointing to incidents since the outbreak of the conflict.

The attack by Hamas on Israel triggered a significant increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States, as reported by the Anti-Defamation League.

Magill's resignation is effective immediately, and she has agreed to stay on until an interim president is appointed. Scott Bok, chair of the university's board of trustees, also stepped down.&nbsp;

"I write to share that President Liz Magill has voluntarily tendered her resignation as President of the University of Pennsylvania," Bok said in the announcement released by the university.&nbsp;

Magill will retain her position as a tenured faculty member at the university's law school.

Commenting on the resignation, Representative Elise Stefanik called it the "bare minimum" and urged Harvard and MIT to take similar actions.

Also watch |&nbsp;Harvard, Penn, MIT heads face Congress over campus Antisemitism

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/harvard-penn-mit-heads-face-congress-over-campus-antisemitism-666910/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

University of Pennsylvania student Eyal Yakoby, who has filed a lawsuit against the school for an insufficient response to antisemitism, sees Magill's resignation as a step toward a broader cultural change at the university.&nbsp;

"This has been something that myself and many alumni and fellow students, parents been working on for a while ... (but) this is just the first domino in a culture for many leaders including Chairman Bok who have allowed this to happen," Yakoby told Reuters.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/american-billionaire-bill-ackman-urges-suspensions-at-harvard-to-tackle-antisemitism-on-campus-655894">Also read |&nbsp;Bill Ackman writes to Harvard president, calls out antisemitism on campus</a>

(With inputs from agencies)

&nbsp;

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has stepped down from her position in the wake of criticism surrounding her handling of antisemitism on campus. This decision follows her testimony before a congressional hearing on the rise of antisemitism in universities after the Israel-Hamas conflict in October, reported Reuters.

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has stepped down from her position in the wake of criticism surrounding her handling of antisemitism on campus. This decision follows her testimony before a congressional hearing on the rise of antisemitism in universities after the Israel-Hamas conflict in October, reported Reuters. Magill, along with Harvard University President Claudine Gay and Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth, faced backlash for their responses during the congressional hearing. They were criticised for not providing a clear answer regarding whether calling for the genocide of Jews would violate their schools' codes of conduct. Subsequent to the testimony, calls for Magill's resignation, along with Gay's, intensified. Magill expressed regret in a video statement, while Gay issued an apology on Friday (Dec 8). The controversy revolves around allegations that the universities tolerated antisemitism, especially in statements made by pro-Palestinian demonstrators following the Israel-Hamas conflict. Also read | Explained | Islamophobia, antisemitism, Xenophobia: The many faces of hate in the US Impact on Jewish community Jewish students, families, and alumni accused the universities of tolerating antisemitism, pointing to incidents since the outbreak of the conflict. The attack by Hamas on Israel triggered a significant increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States, as reported by the Anti-Defamation League. Magill's resignation is effective immediately, and she has agreed to stay on until an interim president is appointed. Scott Bok, chair of the university's board of trustees, also stepped down. "I write to share that President Liz Magill has voluntarily tendered her resignation as President of the University of Pennsylvania," Bok said in the announcement released by the university. Magill will retain her position as a tenured faculty member at the university's law school. Commenting on the resignation, Representative Elise Stefanik called it the "bare minimum" and urged Harvard and MIT to take similar actions. Also watch | Harvard, Penn, MIT heads face Congress over campus Antisemitism University of Pennsylvania student Eyal Yakoby, who has filed a lawsuit against the school for an insufficient response to antisemitism, sees Magill's resignation as a step toward a broader cultural change at the university. "This has been something that myself and many alumni and fellow students, parents been working on for a while ... (but) this is just the first domino in a culture for many leaders including Chairman Bok who have allowed this to happen," Yakoby told Reuters. Also read | Bill Ackman writes to Harvard president, calls out antisemitism on campus (With inputs from agencies)

US: University of Pennsylvania president steps down amid antisemitism backlash on campus

The United States on Friday (Dec 8) vetoed the proposed demand by the other&nbsp;United Nations Security Council countries for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, in a bid to shield its longtime ally.

Thirteen other members voted in favour of the draft resolution moved by the United Arab Emirates, while the United Kingdom abstained.&nbsp;

The voting came after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a rare move, formally warned the 15-member council of a global threat from the war, which has now been going on for over two months.

"What is the message we are sending Palestinians if we cannot unite behind a call to halt the relentless bombardment of Gaza?," Deputy UAE U.N. Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab asked the council. 
 
"Indeed, what is the message we are sending civilians across the world who may find themselves in similar situations?"

"The United Arab Emirates is deeply disappointed," said the representative of the UAE. "Regrettably... this council is unable to demand a humanitarian ceasefire."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vladimir-putin-will-run-again-in-russian-presidential-elections-next-march-667595">Putin will run again in Russian presidential elections next March</a>

<h2>US defends veto</h2>

The United States, defending its veto, said that the resolution still held a call for an unconditional ceasefire.

"This resolution still contains a call for an unconditional ceasefire... it would leave Hamas in place able to repeat what it did on October 7," said US deputy UN representative Robert Wood.

Wood further denounced the UAE stating that the draft resolution was a rushed, imbalanced text "that was divorced from reality, that would not move the needle forward on the ground in any concrete way."

"We do not support this resolution's call for an unsustainable ceasefire that will only plant the seeds for the next war," said Wood.

UK's UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward said that her country abstained because there was no denunciation of Hamas.

"Israel needs to be able to address the threat posed by Hamas and it needs to do so in a manner that abides by international humanitarian law so that such an attack can never be carried out again," she told the council.

Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan did not address the Security Council after the vote, but in a statement said: "A ceasefire will be possible only with the return of all the hostages and the destruction of Hamas."

Washington, being the permanent member of the Security Council, can veto any resolution.

Ahead of the vote, Guterres had said that "the brutality perpetrated by Hamas can never justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people."

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

The United States on Friday (Dec 8) vetoed the proposed demand by the other United Nations Security Council countries for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, in a bid to shield its longtime ally.

The United States on Friday (Dec 8) vetoed the proposed demand by the other United Nations Security Council countries for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, in a bid to shield its longtime ally. Thirteen other members voted in favour of the draft resolution moved by the United Arab Emirates, while the United Kingdom abstained. The voting came after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a rare move, formally warned the 15-member council of a global threat from the war, which has now been going on for over two months. "What is the message we are sending Palestinians if we cannot unite behind a call to halt the relentless bombardment of Gaza?," Deputy UAE U.N. Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab asked the council. "Indeed, what is the message we are sending civilians across the world who may find themselves in similar situations?" "The United Arab Emirates is deeply disappointed," said the representative of the UAE. "Regrettably... this council is unable to demand a humanitarian ceasefire." Also read: Putin will run again in Russian presidential elections next March US defends veto The United States, defending its veto, said that the resolution still held a call for an unconditional ceasefire. "This resolution still contains a call for an unconditional ceasefire... it would leave Hamas in place able to repeat what it did on October 7," said US deputy UN representative Robert Wood. Wood further denounced the UAE stating that the draft resolution was a rushed, imbalanced text "that was divorced from reality, that would not move the needle forward on the ground in any concrete way." "We do not support this resolution's call for an unsustainable ceasefire that will only plant the seeds for the next war," said Wood. UK's UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward said that her country abstained because there was no denunciation of Hamas. "Israel needs to be able to address the threat posed by Hamas and it needs to do so in a manner that abides by international humanitarian law so that such an attack can never be carried out again," she told the council. Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan did not address the Security Council after the vote, but in a statement said: "A ceasefire will be possible only with the return of all the hostages and the destruction of Hamas." Washington, being the permanent member of the Security Council, can veto any resolution. Ahead of the vote, Guterres had said that "the brutality perpetrated by Hamas can never justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people." (With inputs from agencies)

US vetoes UNSC resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, says it would ‘benefit’ Hamas

FBI director Christopher Wray will visit India next week at a time when the US government is investigating an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. India too has formed a high-level committee to probe the allegations. During Wray’s visit, India will reportedly present all evidence against Pannun to the US authorities. Will the U.S. take action against Pannun who is a designated terrorist in India and is using US soil to threaten India and its citizens?

Top FBI director heads to India, evidence against Pannun to be presented to FBI top boss

This week, The United States of America broke a grim record- it recorded the most number of mass shooting deaths in a year. What explains America's obsession with guns? Why does the number of guns in America outnumber the number of people living in the country? Why does a first-world country prioritize the Right to own firearms over the Right to Life? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Gun Epidemic: US records most number of mass shooting deaths

Indian PM Narendra Modi retained his position as the world's most popular leader with an approval rating of 76 percent, as per the data released by US-based consultancy firm ‘Morning Consult’ on December 7. Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is ranked second on the list with an approval rating of 66 percent.

Indian PM Modi tops list of most popular global leaders with 76% rating

The United States restricted imports from three more Chinese companies, including COFCO Sugar Holding, over forced labour practices involving Uyghurs and other minorities in China, the U.S. government said on Friday.

US bars imports from 3 more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labour

The attack is the first to be confirmed on the U.S. Embassy since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. It's located in Baghdad’s heavily fortified green zone, which houses Iraqi government buildings and embassies, on the west bank of the Tigris river.

US Says bring those responsible for attack to justice

PM Modi once again ranked the most popular global leader

Iraqi PM says attacks on embassies undermine country's security

A group of Catholic nuns who are Smith & Wessen shareholders have filed a lawsuit against the gun maker for its marketing and sales of AR-15 style rifles. The company CEO has retaliated saying that it is a frivolous lawsuit.

Catholic nuns file lawsuit over AR-15 deaths

US condemns attack on US embassy in Baghdad

US bars imports from Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labour

A US federal judge in San Diego has officially approved a settlement and bars US officials from separating migrant families at the US borders.&nbsp;This comes months after the Biden administration on October 16 this year reached a settlement with migrant families who had been separated at the US-Mexico border during former President Donald Trump's tenure in office.

The settlement is now set to take effect from December 11, media reports said. The agreement does not give monetary compensation but provides support for those affected to apply for humanitarian protection, work permits, and housing assistance in the US. Families will also have access to mental health resources, as per reports.

With the settlement, the policy will not be able to revive for the next eight years. However, there are exceptions. For instance, cases when a parent is posing some sort of risk to their children.

The legal battle originated in 2018 when the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which advocates for the rights of immigrants,&nbsp;filed a lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy. The policy is infamous for notoriously separating undocumented parents from their children upon crossing into the United States.

The policy led to the separation of over 5,000 families, causing widespread public outcry. Images of children held alone in detention facilities, some as young as 6 months old, fueled the controversy.

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-supreme-court-temporarily-blocks-womans-emergency-abortion-win-667842">US: Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks woman's emergency abortion permission</a>

<h2>Children separated from families&nbsp;</h2>

Although the Trump administration halted the policy,&nbsp;ACLU asserts that approximately a thousand children still remain separated.

Lee Gelernt, the ACLU's lead counsel, criticised the Trump administration's record-keeping, stating that "it appears that the Trump administration tracked property more diligently than they tracked the whereabouts of little children."

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the Biden administration told NPR in an interview that the current administration, unlike its predecessor, does not have plans to separate families. He underscored the importance of adhering to the country's "fundamental values" and vowed to "not deviate from that".&nbsp;

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-biden-unveils-3-billion-investment-for-la-las-vegas-high-speed-rail-project-667792">US President Biden unveils $3 billion investment for LA-Las Vegas high-speed rail project</a>

<h2>Trump refrains to rule-out policy's reimplementation</h2>

Former President Donald Trump, who had previously advocated for the policy as an effective combat to contain immigration, has indicated that he would not rule out reinstating it if re-elected.

Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/northern-trust-sets-up-regional-headquarters-in-riyadh-667837">Northern Trust sets up regional headquarters in Riyadh</a>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/northern-trust-sets-up-regional-headquarters-in-riyadh-667837/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

(With inputs from agencies)

A US federal judge in San Diego has officially approved a settlement and bars US officials from separating migrant families at the US borders. This comes months after the Biden administration on October 16 this year reached a settlement with migrant families who had been separated at the US-Mexico border during former President Donald Trump's tenure in office.

A US federal judge in San Diego has officially approved a settlement and bars US officials from separating migrant families at the US borders. This comes months after the Biden administration on October 16 this year reached a settlement with migrant families who had been separated at the US-Mexico border during former President Donald Trump's tenure in office. The settlement is now set to take effect from December 11, media reports said. The agreement does not give monetary compensation but provides support for those affected to apply for humanitarian protection, work permits, and housing assistance in the US. Families will also have access to mental health resources, as per reports. With the settlement, the policy will not be able to revive for the next eight years. However, there are exceptions. For instance, cases when a parent is posing some sort of risk to their children. The legal battle originated in 2018 when the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which advocates for the rights of immigrants, filed a lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy. The policy is infamous for notoriously separating undocumented parents from their children upon crossing into the United States. The policy led to the separation of over 5,000 families, causing widespread public outcry. Images of children held alone in detention facilities, some as young as 6 months old, fueled the controversy. Also Read | US: Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks woman's emergency abortion permission Children separated from families Although the Trump administration halted the policy, ACLU asserts that approximately a thousand children still remain separated. Lee Gelernt, the ACLU's lead counsel, criticised the Trump administration's record-keeping, stating that "it appears that the Trump administration tracked property more diligently than they tracked the whereabouts of little children." Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the Biden administration told NPR in an interview that the current administration, unlike its predecessor, does not have plans to separate families. He underscored the importance of adhering to the country's "fundamental values" and vowed to "not deviate from that". Also Read | US President Biden unveils $3 billion investment for LA-Las Vegas high-speed rail project Trump refrains to rule-out policy's reimplementation Former President Donald Trump, who had previously advocated for the policy as an effective combat to contain immigration, has indicated that he would not rule out reinstating it if re-elected. Watch | Northern Trust sets up regional headquarters in Riyadh × (With inputs from agencies)

Settlement bars separation of migrant families at US border, Trump-era policy scrapped for 8 yrs

An American teenager, who shot dead four of his classmates in 2021 at a high school outside Detroit, was on Friday (Dec 8) sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

Ethan Crumbley had opened fire on Nov 30 2021 with a semi-automatic handgun that his father bought as a Christmas gift days before the incident occurred.

The shooting claimed the lives of four and injured six other students along with a teacher. Crumbley was 15 years old at the time of the shooting.&nbsp;

His parents have also been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting.

This is one of the first cases in the United States that has held parents accountable for their child's school shooting.

"All I want is for the people I hurt to have a final sense of culpability that justice has somewhat been served and in a capacity that they can recognize it with. Any sentence that they ask for, I ask that you do impose it on me because I want them to be happy and I want them to feel secure and safe and I don't want them to worry another day," Crumbley said while addressing the court before sentencing.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-member-states-and-lawmakers-strike-deal-on-landmark-ai-law-667785">EU member states and lawmakers strike deal on landmark AI law</a>

"Because I really am sorry for what I've done, for what I've taken. I cannot give it back, but I can try my best in the future to help other people and that is what I will do," he said.

Parents of the victims as well as survivors of the mass shooting also opened up on the impact of the incident.

"For the past two years our family has been navigating our way through complete hell," said Buck Myre, whose son Tate was among those killed.

"We miss Tate," Myre said. "Our family has a permanent hole in it that can never be fixed. Ever."

Crumbley pleaded guilty in October 2022 to bringing a 9mm Sig Sauer handgun to school and opening fire on fellow students.

(With inputs from agencies)

An American teenager, who shot dead four of his classmates in 2021 at a high school outside Detroit, was on Friday (Dec 8) sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

An American teenager, who shot dead four of his classmates in 2021 at a high school outside Detroit, was on Friday (Dec 8) sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Ethan Crumbley had opened fire on Nov 30 2021 with a semi-automatic handgun that his father bought as a Christmas gift days before the incident occurred. The shooting claimed the lives of four and injured six other students along with a teacher. Crumbley was 15 years old at the time of the shooting. His parents have also been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting. This is one of the first cases in the United States that has held parents accountable for their child's school shooting. "All I want is for the people I hurt to have a final sense of culpability that justice has somewhat been served and in a capacity that they can recognize it with. Any sentence that they ask for, I ask that you do impose it on me because I want them to be happy and I want them to feel secure and safe and I don't want them to worry another day," Crumbley said while addressing the court before sentencing. Also read: EU member states and lawmakers strike deal on landmark AI law "Because I really am sorry for what I've done, for what I've taken. I cannot give it back, but I can try my best in the future to help other people and that is what I will do," he said. Parents of the victims as well as survivors of the mass shooting also opened up on the impact of the incident. "For the past two years our family has been navigating our way through complete hell," said Buck Myre, whose son Tate was among those killed. "We miss Tate," Myre said. "Our family has a permanent hole in it that can never be fixed. Ever." Crumbley pleaded guilty in October 2022 to bringing a 9mm Sig Sauer handgun to school and opening fire on fellow students. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Michigan school shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted a&nbsp;lower court decision that permitted a Texas woman to undergo an emergency abortion. This move comes as several states tighten their abortion laws raising concerns about access to reproductive healthcare.

Attorney general representing the state urged the court to overturn a judge's ruling that granted a woman the request for an abortion due to a severe anomaly in her pregnancy. The Supreme Court has decided to review the case, suspending the lower court's decision until a thorough evaluation is conducted.

The woman involved, Kate Cox, had initiated legal action against the state challenging its restrictive abortion measures. She sought a temporary restraining order from the court to enable her to proceed with the abortion.

In response to the Supreme Court's decision, Molly Duane, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, expressed concerns about potential delays in justice.

Duane laid emphasis about the urgency of medical care in such cases stating, "Kate is already 20 weeks pregnant. This is why people should not need to beg for healthcare in a court of law." "We fear that justice delayed will be justice denied," she added.&nbsp;

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-minister-lashes-out-at-learning-institutions-raises-financial-requirements-for-intl-students-667830">Canadian minister lashes out at learning institutions, raises financial requirements for Int'l students</a>

<h2>Lower court grants request&nbsp;</h2>

The lower court, presided over by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble, a Democrat, granted Cox's request, highlighting the potential harm caused by the restrictive laws.

Judge Gamble remarked, "The idea that Miss Cox wants desperately to be a parent, and this law might actually cause her to lose that ability is shocking, and would be a genuine miscarriage of justice."

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-dominates-global-leader-approval-ratings-tops-the-chart-with-impressive-76-percent-667794">PM Modi dominates Global Leader Approval ratings, tops the chart with impressive 76 percent</a>

<h2>Baby diagnosed with trisomy&nbsp;</h2>

Cox, who is 20 weeks pregnant with a baby&nbsp;diagnosed with trisomy 18, a condition with little chance of survival, got emotional as the judge delivered her decision, media reports said.&nbsp;

A temporary restraining order blocking the implementation of Texas' abortion bans, including the controversial SB8, remains in effect until December 20.

<h2>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/whatsapp-rolls-out-view-once-voice-message-feature-667816">WhatsApp rolls out `View Once` voice message feature</a></h2>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/whatsapp-rolls-out-view-once-voice-message-feature-667816/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Overnight, the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton promptly filed an appeal, stressing the urgency of the matter.

The Centers for Reproductive Rights responded, condemning the state's petition as disregarding Cox's life, fertility, and the rule of law.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court decision that permitted a Texas woman to undergo an emergency abortion. This move comes as several states tighten their abortion laws raising concerns about access to reproductive healthcare.

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court decision that permitted a Texas woman to undergo an emergency abortion. This move comes as several states tighten their abortion laws raising concerns about access to reproductive healthcare. Attorney general representing the state urged the court to overturn a judge's ruling that granted a woman the request for an abortion due to a severe anomaly in her pregnancy. The Supreme Court has decided to review the case, suspending the lower court's decision until a thorough evaluation is conducted. The woman involved, Kate Cox, had initiated legal action against the state challenging its restrictive abortion measures. She sought a temporary restraining order from the court to enable her to proceed with the abortion. In response to the Supreme Court's decision, Molly Duane, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, expressed concerns about potential delays in justice. Duane laid emphasis about the urgency of medical care in such cases stating, "Kate is already 20 weeks pregnant. This is why people should not need to beg for healthcare in a court of law." "We fear that justice delayed will be justice denied," she added. Also Read | Canadian minister lashes out at learning institutions, raises financial requirements for Int'l students Lower court grants request The lower court, presided over by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble, a Democrat, granted Cox's request, highlighting the potential harm caused by the restrictive laws. Judge Gamble remarked, "The idea that Miss Cox wants desperately to be a parent, and this law might actually cause her to lose that ability is shocking, and would be a genuine miscarriage of justice." Also Read | PM Modi dominates Global Leader Approval ratings, tops the chart with impressive 76 percent Baby diagnosed with trisomy Cox, who is 20 weeks pregnant with a baby diagnosed with trisomy 18, a condition with little chance of survival, got emotional as the judge delivered her decision, media reports said. A temporary restraining order blocking the implementation of Texas' abortion bans, including the controversial SB8, remains in effect until December 20. Watch | WhatsApp rolls out `View Once` voice message feature × Overnight, the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton promptly filed an appeal, stressing the urgency of the matter. The Centers for Reproductive Rights responded, condemning the state's petition as disregarding Cox's life, fertility, and the rule of law. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks woman's emergency abortion permission

In another display of camaraderie between Moscow and New Delhi amidst the conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin commended Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In other news, a&nbsp;Russian cargo plane was observed detonating in the sky shortly after it purportedly departed from Ulan-Ude airport in the Buryatia region, over 5,600 km to the east of Moscow. Additionally,&nbsp;the Danish parliament approved legislation that criminalises the act of burning copies of the Quran in public places, whether carried out by an individual or a group.

Click on the headlines for more.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-putin-praises-india-says-pm-modi-guarantor-of-stronger-moscow-delhi-ties-667297">Putin praises India, says PM Modi 'guarantor' of stronger Moscow-Delhi ties</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/07/397843-untitled-design-2023-12-07t201421982.png?imwidth=3840" />

Russia's President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in yet another show of bilateral bonhomie between Moscow and New Delhi amid war in Ukraine. Putin, who had visited India in December 2021 just a few weeks before he announced an offensive on Ukraine in February 2022, said that the relations between Russia and India are "consistently developing in all areas".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-financing-progress-made-at-cop28-but-is-it-enough-667272">Climate financing: Progress made at COP28, but is it enough?</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/07/397838-climate-crisis.png?imwidth=3840" />

Climate financing remains one of the major impediments in tackling the effects of climate crisis around the world. Combating climate change and its consequences would need an enormous amount of money — much more than the world has budgeted.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/video-china-bound-russian-plane-goes-up-in-flames-moments-after-terrifying-explosion-667280">Video: China-bound Russian plane goes up in flames moments after terrifying explosion</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/07/397841-untitled-design-2023-12-07t195405661.png?imwidth=3840" />

A Russian cargo plane was seen exploding in the sky minutes after it reportedly took off from Ulan-Ude airport in Buryatia region, over 5,600 km east of Moscow.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-north-korean-defectors-were-sent-back-by-chinathen-they-disappeared-report-667292">Hundreds of North Korean defectors were sent back by China...then they disappeared: Report</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/07/397844-north-korea.png?imwidth=3840" />

Hundreds of North Koreans apparently "disappeared" after they were repatriated from China and sent back to the hermit kingdom, where they were expected to face imprisonment, a rights group said Thursday (Dec 7).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-closes-in-on-fifth-term-as-russian-lawmakers-set-date-for-2024-presidential-election-667255">Putin closes in on fifth term as Russian lawmakers set date for 2024 presidential election</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/07/397825-vladimir-putin-2.png?imwidth=3840" />

Russian lawmakers on Thursday (Dec 7) moved Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office as they set the date of the country's 2024 presidential election for March 17. A decree to approve the date was voted unanimously by the members of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/danish-parliament-passes-bill-banning-quran-burnings-angering-free-speech-absolutists-667302">Danish parliament passes bill banning Quran burnings, angering free speech absolutists</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/07/24/369126-succession-2023-07-24t181418709.jpg?imwidth=3840" />

The Danish parliament on Thursday (Dec 7) passed a bill that makes it illegal for an individual or group to burn copies of the Koran in public places. The passing of the legislation comes after the Scandinavian nation received extreme backlash from the Muslim world over the desecration of Islam's holy book.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-un-chief-guterres-activates-article-99-can-it-bring-peace-to-israel-hamas-war-667294">Explained | UN Chief Guterres activates Article 99: Can it bring peace to Israel-Hamas war?</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/07/397850-untitled-design-44.jpg?imwidth=3840" />

In a rare and unprecedented move, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter on Wednesday (Dec 6). This decision is aimed at formally warning the UN Security Council about the global threat emanating from Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-approves-medical-cannabis-use-toughens-recreational-marijuana-ban-in-landmark-drug-law-revision-667218">Japan approves medical cannabis use, toughens recreational marijuana ban in landmark drug law revision</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/07/397809-the-battle-for-kyiv-2023-12-07t170622301.png?imwidth=3840" />

Japan's parliament has made a groundbreaking decision to legalise medicines derived from cannabis. This change, approved in the upper house, allows for the use of cannabis-based medical products, as reported by the South China Morning Post.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-perus-former-president-gets-out-of-prison-without-completing-sentence-for-1991-massacre-667252">Watch: Peru's former president gets out of prison without completing sentence for 1991 massacre</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/07/397828-untitled-design-2023-12-07t183105005.png?imwidth=3840" />

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year prison term for the human rights abuses during his decade-long rule in the 1990s, has been released from a prison in capital Lima.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-will-work-rishi-sunak-pleads-conservatives-to-support-his-rwanda-asylum-plan-667281">'It will work': Rishi Sunak pleads conservatives to support his Rwanda asylum plan</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/11/21/394383-succession-2023-11-21t015130871.jpg?imwidth=3840" />

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged his Conservative party members to unite behind his plan to send the illegal migrants to Rwanda as certain lawmakers protest the move saying it did not go far enough.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In another display of camaraderie between Moscow and New Delhi amidst the conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin commended Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In another display of camaraderie between Moscow and New Delhi amidst the conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin commended Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In other news, a Russian cargo plane was observed detonating in the sky shortly after it purportedly departed from Ulan-Ude airport in the Buryatia region, over 5,600 km to the east of Moscow. Additionally, the Danish parliament approved legislation that criminalises the act of burning copies of the Quran in public places, whether carried out by an individual or a group. Click on the headlines for more. Putin praises India, says PM Modi 'guarantor' of stronger Moscow-Delhi ties Russia's President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in yet another show of bilateral bonhomie between Moscow and New Delhi amid war in Ukraine. Putin, who had visited India in December 2021 just a few weeks before he announced an offensive on Ukraine in February 2022, said that the relations between Russia and India are "consistently developing in all areas". Climate financing: Progress made at COP28, but is it enough? Climate financing remains one of the major impediments in tackling the effects of climate crisis around the world. Combating climate change and its consequences would need an enormous amount of money — much more than the world has budgeted. Video: China-bound Russian plane goes up in flames moments after terrifying explosion A Russian cargo plane was seen exploding in the sky minutes after it reportedly took off from Ulan-Ude airport in Buryatia region, over 5,600 km east of Moscow. Hundreds of North Korean defectors were sent back by China...then they disappeared: Report Hundreds of North Koreans apparently "disappeared" after they were repatriated from China and sent back to the hermit kingdom, where they were expected to face imprisonment, a rights group said Thursday (Dec 7). Putin closes in on fifth term as Russian lawmakers set date for 2024 presidential election Russian lawmakers on Thursday (Dec 7) moved Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office as they set the date of the country's 2024 presidential election for March 17. A decree to approve the date was voted unanimously by the members of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly. Danish parliament passes bill banning Quran burnings, angering free speech absolutists The Danish parliament on Thursday (Dec 7) passed a bill that makes it illegal for an individual or group to burn copies of the Koran in public places. The passing of the legislation comes after the Scandinavian nation received extreme backlash from the Muslim world over the desecration of Islam's holy book. Explained | UN Chief Guterres activates Article 99: Can it bring peace to Israel-Hamas war? In a rare and unprecedented move, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter on Wednesday (Dec 6). This decision is aimed at formally warning the UN Security Council about the global threat emanating from Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza. Japan approves medical cannabis use, toughens recreational marijuana ban in landmark drug law revision Japan's parliament has made a groundbreaking decision to legalise medicines derived from cannabis. This change, approved in the upper house, allows for the use of cannabis-based medical products, as reported by the South China Morning Post. Watch: Peru's former president gets out of prison without completing sentence for 1991 massacre Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year prison term for the human rights abuses during his decade-long rule in the 1990s, has been released from a prison in capital Lima. 'It will work': Rishi Sunak pleads conservatives to support his Rwanda asylum plan British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged his Conservative party members to unite behind his plan to send the illegal migrants to Rwanda as certain lawmakers protest the move saying it did not go far enough.

Top 10 world news: Putin praises India, Denmark parliament bans public Quran burnings, and more

A case of risky pregnancy in the state of Texas in the US has reignited the abortion debate. A woman sought a court-ordered abortion and a judge has ruled that she can legally terminate her pregnancy despite the state ban. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Texas woman granted abortion despite state ban

As India, U.S. tensions over Khalistani elements soar, Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised PM Modi's policies on national security. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Putin showers praises on India's PM Modi

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has been indicted on three felonies and six misdemeanour tax offences.

Meanwhile, on social media, and on Israeli TV, a video of scores of Palestinian men, stripped and allegedly in military custody, sitting on a street is spreading like wildfire. You can access WION's live coverage of the Israel-Hamas war <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-667374">here</a>.

In other news, the Indian Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the government's 2019 scrapping of Article 370 of the constitution, which granted special autonomous status to the region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Finally, an unwavering Donald Trump supporter named&nbsp;Alan Hostetter has been sentenced to more than 11 years in jail for his participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riots.

Click on the headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidents-son-hunter-biden-faces-new-criminal-charges-in-federal-tax-case-667398">US President's son Hunter Biden faces new criminal charges in federal tax case</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/08/397909-succession-2023-12-08t071823057.jpg?imwidth=3840" />The Department of Justice filed fresh criminal charges against US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, on Thursday (Dec 7), condemning&nbsp;him for not paying $1.4 million in taxes and instead spending money on a lavish lifestyle.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-images-circulate-of-dozens-of-men-stripped-naked-detained-by-idf-667430">Israel-Hamas war: Images circulate of dozens of men stripped naked, detained by IDF</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/08/397925-untitled-design-2023-12-08t093645156.png?imwidth=3840" />

Amid the escalating Israel-Hamas war, images of men detained in huge numbers by the Israeli military and stripped to their underwear, blindfolded as well as kneeling on the street and later taken in the cargo bed of a military vehicle circulated in social media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-amid-stormy-parliament-winter-session-sc-to-hear-verdict-on-article-370-abrogation-on-dec-11-667407">India: Amid stormy Parliament winter session, SC to deliver verdict on Article 370 abrogation on Dec 11</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/08/397913-untitled-design-2023-12-08t080720678.png?imwidth=3840" />With the stormy Indian Parliament winter session ongoing, the country's Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-supporter-ex-cop-sentenced-to-11-years-in-jail-for-role-in-jan-6-riots-667415">Trump supporter, ex-cop sentenced to 11+ years in jail for role in Jan 6 riots</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/08/397917-new-wion-2023-12-08t090414653.jpg?imwidth=3840" />

Alan Hostetter, a retired US police chief, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison over his participation in the notorious January 6, 2021, assault on US Capitol Hill.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Former UK PM Boris Johnson denies Covid allegations, 'Partygate' horrors for Johnson

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/former-uk-pm-boris-johnson-denies-covid-allegations-partygate-horrors-for-johnson-wion-667419/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has been indicted on three felonies and six misdemeanour tax offences. Meanwhile, on social media, and on Israeli TV, a video of scores of Palestinian men, stripped and allegedly in military custody, sitting on a street is spreading like wildfire.

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has been indicted on three felonies and six misdemeanour tax offences. Meanwhile, on social media, and on Israeli TV, a video of scores of Palestinian men, stripped and allegedly in military custody, sitting on a street is spreading like wildfire. You can access WION's live coverage of the Israel-Hamas war here. In other news, the Indian Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the government's 2019 scrapping of Article 370 of the constitution, which granted special autonomous status to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. Finally, an unwavering Donald Trump supporter named Alan Hostetter has been sentenced to more than 11 years in jail for his participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riots. Click on the headlines to read more US President's son Hunter Biden faces new criminal charges in federal tax case The Department of Justice filed fresh criminal charges against US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, on Thursday (Dec 7), condemning him for not paying $1.4 million in taxes and instead spending money on a lavish lifestyle. Israel-Hamas war: Images circulate of dozens of men stripped naked, detained by IDF Amid the escalating Israel-Hamas war, images of men detained in huge numbers by the Israeli military and stripped to their underwear, blindfolded as well as kneeling on the street and later taken in the cargo bed of a military vehicle circulated in social media. India: Amid stormy Parliament winter session, SC to deliver verdict on Article 370 abrogation on Dec 11 With the stormy Indian Parliament winter session ongoing, the country's Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution. Trump supporter, ex-cop sentenced to 11+ years in jail for role in Jan 6 riots Alan Hostetter, a retired US police chief, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison over his participation in the notorious January 6, 2021, assault on US Capitol Hill. Watch | Former UK PM Boris Johnson denies Covid allegations, 'Partygate' horrors for Johnson

Morning news brief: Hunter Biden indicted, Israel strips naked Gazan men, and more

There have been rocket launches against the US embassy in Baghdad. The institution is located in the heavily guarded Green Zone of the Iraqi capital, where explosions were heard early on Friday. As Washington backs Israel's shelling of Gaza, attacks have been launched against US soldiers and infrastructure around the area.

US embassy in Iraq attacked with rockets, no casualties reported

The former US President and his two eldest sons are accused of inflating the value of their real estate assets to receive more favourable bank loans and insurance terms. During the trial, Trump has called the judge in the case, Arthur Engoron, crazy and unhinged. The frontrunner for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination denounced new york state Attorney General Letitia James, who is black, as corrupt and racist.

US: Trump dubs Attorney General 'a lunatic'; Ex-President has called case judge 'crazy, unhinged'

US chip making giant nvidia has decided to comply with US curbs on chips exports to China. A Reuters report suggests that the chip maker is making chips that comply with the curbs announced earlier this year.

Nvidia working on chips that comply with export curbs: Reports | World Business Watch

In Argentina, the Central Bank has restricted dollar holdings of banks. The limit set is an effort to deter hoarding ahead of President-elect Javier Milei's devaluation plan. The legislation is effective right away and will last until the end of the year. The new regulation will compel banks to unwind dollars they already hold in their portfolio.

Central Bank restricts dollar holdings of US Banks

The Department of Justice filed new criminal charges against US. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, accusing him of failing to pay 1.4-million-dollars in taxes while spending millions of dollars on a lavish lifestyle. Biden was hit with three felony and six misdemeanour tax offences, according to an indictment filed in US district court in central california.

Biden son under legal & political scrutiny, to face up to 17 years in prison if convicted | Details

us-1

Us, News on Us, stories on Us, articles on Us, Us stories at Wion, Us news, Us latest news

us 1