RT America - September 28, 2018
Published 28 Sep, 2018 23:22 | Updated 28 Sep, 2018 23:41Protests Erupt in Gaza Following Job Cuts
Earlier this week thousands took to the streets in Gaza to protest against hundreds of job cuts. The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, says it will cut 250 jobs in Gaza, the West Bank and will make over 500 other positions part-time. This comes as the US cuts over $300 million in funding to the agency. Amongst the protesters were senior figures from Hamas and other political factions. Many are concerned that they won’t be able to make ends meet. RT America’s Ashlee Banks is joined by Israeli human rights activist and author Miko Peled.
F-35 Fighter Jet Completes First Combat Mission
The US military says its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has completed its first combat mission. The fighter jet was said to be an all-purpose warplane since its inception in the 1980s, but a wide range of problems have delayed its release and bloated its budget. RT America’s Dan Cohen reports.
California Governor Vetoes ‘Fake News’ Bill
People on both sides of the political spectrum may agree with the notion that “fake news” exists. But banning it may be a little more complicated than some California senators realized. RT America’s Natasha Sweatte reports.