insert_link World US orders antisemitism task force for schools and universities The US Justice Department has started a task force to combat antisemitism in places of education. The multi-agency group will tackle the issues following a rise in incidents at US schools and universities. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today5 February, 2025
insert_link World The Biden Administration is launching a series of high-profile interventions to tackle the issue of increased antisemitism in the United States. The Biden Administration is launching a series of high-profile interventions to tackle the issue of increased antisemitism in the United States. Vice-President Kamala Harris's husband — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff — hosted Jewish students from half a dozen universities at the White House on Monday to coincide with Yom HaShoah, Israel's day of commemoration for the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. President Joe Biden is also delivering a […] today7 May, 2024
insert_link World Hundreds join pro-Palestinian protests on U.S University campuses Pro-Palestinian protests are gaining momentum at colleges across the US, with hundreds of students being arrested in recent days. Crowds are gathering on or near university campuses, calling on colleges to divest from military weapons manufacturers and pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports from an NYU protest in Manhattan. today24 April, 2024