International

Brown says no to pro-Palestinian students' demands for divestment
Supporters of divestment ended their encampment last spring in exchange for a promise that their proposal for divestment would get a vote from the board this fall.
Duluth Palestinian restauranteur reflects on year marked by violence in Gaza
Minnesota is home to hundreds of Palestinian families, including Lyla Abukhodair and her family. She lives in Duluth and in 2023 she opened a Palestinian restaurant called Falastin, which translates to “Palestine” in Arabic.
For local Palestinians, trauma remains as war in Gaza continues
For local Palestinians, trauma remains as a year-long war in Gaza continues. Many, like Raghda Skeik, wait with worry and dread to hear news from family and friends who are in harm’s way.
A rabbi and his son mourn Oct. 7 victims, disagree on next steps
When Hamas attacked Israel a year ago, differences between a rabbi and his son’s views on Israel’s conduct became more pronounced. Here’s how they continued to talk about the conflict and learn from each other. 
Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nears
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent demonstrators in Rome as tens of thousands pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in European cities and around the globe, calling for a cease-fire as the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel approached.