Month: March 2021
Myanmar Mourns Deadliest Day Since Military Coup Began
Saturday was the deadliest day yet since a military coup took control in Myanmar. At least 114 people died as the military cracked down on protesters.
Read MoreUnited States condemns China’s sanctions in dispute over Uighurs
BEIJING/OTTAWA (Reuters) – The United States on Saturday condemned China’s sanctions against two American religious-rights officials and a Canadian lawmaker in a dispute over Beijing’s treatment of Uighur Muslims and other minorities. China’s moves “only contribute to the growing international
Read MoreHigh Tide in Suez Canal Raises Hopes of Freeing Cargo Ship
Specialists are hoping that a higher-than-usual spring tide will help them unstick the 1,300-foot Ever Given from the east side of the channel.
Read MoreMyanmar army launches air strikes in Karen state, group says
(Reuters) – Myanmar army fighter jets launched air strikes on Saturday on a village near the Thai border in territory controlled by an armed ethnic group, the group said, as fears grow of civil war following last month’s military coup.
Read MoreOatmeal yes, eggs no: Gaps emerge in anti-hunger push for children
By Andy Sullivan CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – When the coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of U.S. schools a year ago, Congress took action to ensure that low-income families whose children received free meals at school would have money to buy
Read MoreIsraelis throng national parks and nature reserves on 1st day of Passover
1,000 celebrate Passover Seder in nature reserve parking lots; sites from north to south fill up with hikers as Israelis enjoy the cool weather
Read MoreBiden says Justice Department is “taking a look” at Georgia voting law – CBS News
Biden says Justice Department is “taking a look” at Georgia voting law CBS News Georgia Republicans made two big mistakes when they attacked voting rights CNN Keith C. Burris: Sacred right; sacred duty Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Georgia’s ‘Jim Crow’ voter suppression bill is now
Read MoreCargo ship remains stuck in Suez Canal for fifth day after effort to free it failed – CBS News
Cargo ship remains stuck in Suez Canal for fifth day after effort to free it failed CBS News Efforts to dislodge stranded Suez Canal container ship intensify as backlog grows CNN Syria Says it Will Ration Fuel as Economic Toll of Suez
Read MoreCargo ship remains stuck in Suez Canal for fifth day after effort to free it failed – CBS News
Cargo ship remains stuck in Suez Canal for fifth day after effort to free it failed CBS News Efforts to dislodge stranded Suez Canal container ship intensify as backlog grows CNN Race To Free Giant Ship From Suez Canal Continues NPR Suez Shows
Read MoreCargo ship remains stuck in Suez Canal for fifth day after effort to free it failed – CBS News
Cargo ship remains stuck in Suez Canal for fifth day after effort to free it failed CBS News Efforts to dislodge stranded Suez Canal container ship intensify as backlog grows CNN Rochester man makes Suez Canal video game RochesterFirst Suez Shows Civilization Is
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