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People's March: Thousands Rally in Washington Against Trump Ahead of Inauguration

  Thousands of demonstrators, predominantly women, took to the streets of Washington, D.C., on Saturday to protest President-elect Donald Trump just days before his inauguration. The event, known as the People's March, has been held annually since 2017 and was previously called the Women's March. The march, organized by a coalition of groups with varied interests such as climate change, immigration, and women's rights, aimed to confront "Trumpism" and draw on past successes against autocrats. Despite expectations of 50,000 participants, around 5,000 people gathered at three parks before marching to the Lincoln Memorial for the rally. Protesters carried signs with messages like "Feminists v. Fascists" and "People over politics," and many wore the iconic pink "pussy hats" from the 2017 Women's March. The event highlighted a range of issues, including gender justice, bodily autonomy, and democracy. The People's March has evolved ...

Cease-Fire Prospects Rise as Israel Accepts Bridging Proposal

 

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently announced that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. The proposal aims to conclude a cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip and secure the return of Israeli hostages. However, it remains to be seen if Hamas will accept the proposal as well. 

The negotiations have gained speed in recent days, with diplomats hoping that an agreement will deter Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah from avenging targeted killings of two top militants attributed to Israel. Despite expressions of optimism, both Israel and Hamas have signaled that reaching a deal will be challenging. 

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