The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Bangladeshi Prime Minister flees amidst weeks of protest; U.K. Prime Minister vows crackdown on violet anti-immigrant protests; First transgender history month kicks off in California – August 5, 2024

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

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  • Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country after weeks of student-led protests and violent unrest.
  • Hezbollah strikes military targets in Israel, Iranian foreign minister says Iran does not want regional war, but Israel must be punished.
  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows crackdown on violent anti-immigrant protests.
  • Calls grow for Fed to lower interests rates after global financial downturn.
  • First official Transgender History Month kicks off in California.
  • San Francisco introduces bond proposal to fund affordable housing.