US university pulls student speech after Jewish groups object
Los Angeles (AFP) - A top US university has canceled its plans for a graduation speech by a Muslim student over what it says are safety concerns, after pro-Israel groups criticized her selection. The decision by the University of Southern California is the latest controversy to roil American higher education since the conflict between Israel and Hamas erupted in October. Asna Tabassum, who has been attacked online for "antisemitic and anti-Zionist rhetoric," had been selected as class valedictorian. USC's valedictorian is chosen by college officials from among scores of applicants with high ac...