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Columbia University cancels main graduation amid protests

Columbia University in the US has cancelled its main graduation after weeks of protests on campus over the Israel-Gaza war.
 
The Ivy League school said it was ditching the May 15 commencement in favour of smaller celebrations to focus on keeping the ceremonies safe.
 
The New York City university said it had arrived at the decision after consultations with student leaders.
 
Colleges across the US are bracing for disruptions at graduations amid pro-Palestinian protests.
 
Protesters have primarily called for colleges to divest from companies they say are profiting from the war.


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