Morning brief: Pro-Palestine stir in US universities intensifies; Ukraine war updates; and more
Morning brief: Here's a look at the top stories.
Pro-Palestine protests in US universities have intensifiedwithviolence reported on campuses and over 300 being arrested.In recent days, students have rallied or set upencampments at dozens of universitiesexpressing opposition to Israel's war in Gaza and demanding institutes divest from companies that support Israel's government.
The US on Wednesday (May 1) accusedRussia of having used "the chemical weapon chloropicrin against Ukrainian forces" in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Russia and Ukraine have been at war sinceFebruary 2022. A statement from the US State Departmentalleged that Moscow has also been using "riot control agents (tear gas) as a method of warfare in Ukraine, also in violation of the CWC."
In other news from around the world, Donald Trump lashed out at US President Joe Biden, slamming his incompetence and alleging that he hadbrought the planet"to the brink of nuclear war."
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Announcements broadcasted on the University of California Los Angeles campus told demonstrators to disperse or they would be arrested.The protesters largely stayed in place, chanting pro-Palestinian slogans.
The United States on Wednesday (May 1) accused Russia of having used "the chemical weapon chloropicrin against Ukrainian forces" in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.The statement from the US State Department further alleged that Moscow has also been using "riot control agents (tear gas) as a method of warfare in Ukraine, also in violation of the CWC."
Trump blasts Biden, says 'every single thing he touches turns to sh**,' pledges world peace
Donald Trump, amid his ongoing hush money trial, on Wednesday (May 1) took the opportunity to campaign in Wisconsin and Michigan, and slammed his Democratic rival President Joe Biden.
Arizona abortion ban overturn bid crosses another hurdle; Senate approves repeal in 16-14 vote
The Arizona Senate on Wednesday (May 1) cleared the way for the repeal of the archaic six-week abortion ban thatholds no exceptions for rape or incest.After being passed in the Arizona Senate withan absolute majority of16–14 votes, the bid to overturn the stringent abortion ban is expected to be quickly signed by Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat.
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