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  • 10-day ceasefire begins in Lebanon, as US expands Iran blockade; House blocks war powers measure to end Middle East war – April 16, 2026

    10-day ceasefire begins in Lebanon, as US expands Iran blockade; House blocks war powers measure to end Middle East war – April 16, 2026
    Apr 16 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Beirut 10-day ceasefire begins in Lebanon, as US expands Iran blockade; House of Representatives blocks war powers measure to end Middle East war on vote of 213-214; Senate fails to pass extension of FISA warrantless surveillance program; Oakland adopts homeless encampment abatement policy, activists say it “disappears” the unhoused; Court again blocks above-ground construction on Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom; Minneapolis prosecutors charge ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people in car on highway The post 10-day ceasefire begins in Lebanon, as US expands Iran blockade; House blocks war powers measure to end Middle East war – April 16, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • US turning to economic war on Iran; Tax Day brings criticism of budget, war spending – April 15, 2026

    US turning to economic war on Iran; Tax Day brings criticism of budget, war spending – April 15, 2026
    Apr 15 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Tax Day, NYC 2012 (image by Michael Fleshman) US turning to economic war on Iran, as Senate rejects war power resolution; Tax advocate discusses tax day, budget, and links to Iran war; SF activists protest Mayor Lurie’s proposed budget layoffs, cuts to community programs; Senate Dem leader Schumer says Trump’s promised tax cuts wiped out by Iran war; Pakistan trying to arrange 2nd US-Iran negotiation, as US continues building forces in region The post US turning to economic war on Iran; Tax Day brings criticism of budget, war spending – April 15, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Israel, Lebanon hold peace talks, amid fears of spread of Iran war; Hunger increasing in Sudan amid world’s worst humanitarian crisis – April 14, 2026

    Israel, Lebanon hold peace talks, amid fears of spread of Iran war; Hunger increasing in Sudan amid world’s worst humanitarian crisis – April 14, 2026
    Apr 14 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel, Lebanon hold peace talks, amid fears of spread of Iran war to other fronts; Congressmember Ro Khanna describes Dem agenda modeled after FDR’s New Deal, with tax on rich and military cuts; California updating state water plan in response to climate crisis, changes in rain and snowfall; Hunger increasing in Sudan amid world’s worst humanitarian crisis, years of conflict; Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys over January 6 capitol insurrection; 22 Youths argue lawsuit against Trump administration over climate change, rewrite of energy laws The post Israel, Lebanon hold peace talks, amid fears of spread of Iran war; Hunger increasing in Sudan amid world’s worst humanitarian crisis – April 14, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 13, 2026

    The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 13, 2026
    Apr 13 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 13, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 10, 2026

    The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 10, 2026
    Apr 10 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 10, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Mideast ceasefire in peril over Israeli strikes in Lebanon; Democracy in the Arab World criticizes “Gaza model” displacement in West Bank, and now in Lebanon – April 9, 2026

    Mideast ceasefire in peril over Israeli strikes in Lebanon; Democracy in the Arab World criticizes “Gaza model” displacement in West Bank, and now in Lebanon – April 9, 2026
    Apr 9 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Welcome to Beirut (image by Michal Huniewicz Creative Commons license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) Mideast ceasefire in peril over mass casualty Israeli strikes in Lebanon, health workers killed; Democracy in the Arab World (DAWN) criticizes “Gaza model” destruction, displacement in West Bank, and now in Lebanon; State AG Bonta announces arrest in alleged MediCal hospice fraud bilking California of millions; Artemis 2 returning to Earth after record-breaking moon trip; Congressember Ro Khanna brings federal funds to Silicon Valley, blasts spending on war; Democrats urge 25th Amendment removal or impeachment of Trump over threats to Iran; Selective Service proposed rule could begin automatic draft registration beginning December The post Mideast ceasefire in peril over Israeli strikes in Lebanon; Democracy in the Arab World criticizes “Gaza model” displacement in West Bank, and now in Lebanon – April 9, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran re-closure of Hormuz Strait threaten fragile ceasefire; CA bill would hike penalties for attacking utility workers – April 8, 2026

    Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran re-closure of Hormuz Strait threaten fragile ceasefire; CA bill would hike penalties for attacking utility workers – April 8, 2026
    Apr 8 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lebanon Ceasefire in trouble after Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, followed by Iran closure of Hormuz Strait; State senate bill would hike penalties for assaulting utility workers similar to police and firefighters, civil rights groups call it failed tough-on-crime approach; California bill aims to reduce ticket scalping by capping resale prices, critics say would empower big ticket retailers; Dem Senator Schumer announces Senate vote next week on war powers resolution to “end this reckless war of choice”; UN Relief Coordinator says rise in killings of humanitarian workers, collapse in humanitarian funding, are symptoms of “lawless, bellicose, selfish and violent world” The post Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran re-closure of Hormuz Strait threaten fragile ceasefire; CA bill would hike penalties for attacking utility workers – April 8, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Iran agrees to 2-week truce and opening of Hormuz Strait; Refuse Fascism organizing protests against Trump’s war threats – April 7, 2026

    Iran agrees to 2-week truce and opening of Hormuz Strait; Refuse Fascism organizing protests against Trump’s war threats – April 7, 2026
    Apr 7 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Strait of Hormuz (image by Goran_tek-en) Trump pulls back threat to end a civilization, after Iran agrees to 2 week truce and opening of Hormuz; Islamic, Middle East advocacy groups blast Trump’s war rhetoric as “off the rails” language of fear and humiliation; “Refuse Fascism” activists organizing against “fascist lunatic” Trump’s war threats with emergency protests across country; CA Senate committee hears bill making it felony for older minors to harass, coerce younger children online; NYC mayor Mamdani announces prison health reforms, looking forward to closure of notorious Rikers Island jail; Trump’s Board of Peace gives Hamas ultimatum to disarm this week; Environmental groups ask appeals court to lift halt on closing Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center The post Iran agrees to 2-week truce and opening of Hormuz Strait; Refuse Fascism organizing protests against Trump’s war threats – April 7, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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