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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.

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United 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

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High 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.

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Myanmar 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.

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Oatmeal 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

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Israelis 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

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Biden 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

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Cargo 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

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Cargo 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

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Cargo 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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