LOADING ERROR LOADING In the wee hours of Saturday morning, House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries ascended the podium for his first remarks in his new role after House Republicans finally picked Rep. Kevin McCarthy as their leader. He acknowledged that the new Republican majority signaled the House was “at a fork in the road,” though his party would still …
Footballer and refugee Hakeem al-Araibi can now call Australia home. Key points: Hakeem al-Araibi was detained in Thailand as Bahrain pursued his extradition He returned to Melbourne last month to a hero's welcome He said becoming an Australian citizen made him feel "secure" One month after being freed from a Thai prison where he was being held awaiting an extradition …
Ex-Socceroos captain Craig Foster was capped 29 times for his country, but believes the fight to free Hakeem al-Araibi was the most important battle of his life and vital for saving football's soul. “Modern sport will always take the most politically expedient path over the human rights of one single, unknown, unloved athlete -- unless we fight like we are …
