Bethlehem cancels all Christmas festivities in solidarity with the people of Gaza
Bethlehem, traditionally known for its joyous and light-filled Christmas celebrations, is taking a different approach this year.
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ICC Denies Usman Khawaja Another Permission As 'Gesture' Row Continues: Reports
Australia's Usman Khawaja has been denied permission to place a peace symbol on his bat and shoes for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, reports said on Sunday. A sticker showing a black dove and the words 01:UDHR -- a reference to Article One of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights -- was on his bat and shoes during training in Melbourne on Sunday. The star batter had multiple meetings with Cricket Australia over recent days to find a message that would be appropriate for the second Test this week, local media said. But his latest humanitarian gesture has been turned down by the International Cricket Committee, The Australian and Melbourne Age newspapers reported. The ICC were not immediately available for comment.
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Protesters storm Salford government building demanding end to Gaza conflict
Protesters stormed a government building in Greater Manchester this morning (December 22) demanding an end to 'British complicity' in the fighting in Gaza. Around 20 people holding banners and flags entered the lobby of Three New Bailey in Salford where HMRC is based.
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Usman Khawaja Charged By ICC For Black Armband Act Following 'Palestine Message Row': Report
Australian cricket team batter Usman Khawaja has been reportedly charged with breaching International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations for wearing a black armband during the first Test match against Pakistan in Perth. Khawaja wanted to wear shoes with "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" written on them as a show of solidarity for people suffering due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Following a rejection from ICC, he wore the armband during the Test match. While black armbands are worn by players to mark any special occasion, such an act needs a prior permission from the ICC.
Australia's Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband
Australia's Usman Khawaja was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for sporting a black armband after the global body's rules prevented him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Gaza in a test against Pakistan.