Day: June 17, 2021
US Catholic Bishops Have Heated Debate Before End-Of-Week Vote On Communion
U.S. Catholic bishops clashed virtually Thursday over whether Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should continue to receive Communion. (Image credit: AP)
Read MoreBOJ Introduces Lending Facility for Climate Change
The Japanese central bank also extended its special lending program for companies affected by the pandemic by six months to March 2022 and reaffirmed that it would keep its current easy monetary policy.
Read MoreBestBuy, Target and Starbucks are among the companies celebrating Juneteenth as PTO or holiday pay – USA TODAY
BestBuy, Target and Starbucks are among the companies celebrating Juneteenth as PTO or holiday pay USA TODAY Biden, Harris sign law establishing Juneteenth federal holiday Yahoo News House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday Washington Post The unintended consequences of making
Read MoreLikely Raisi win in Iran election sees Khamenei setting stage for a successor
Path has been cleared for triumph in Friday’s vote of judiciary chief who oversaw executions of thousands, as Supreme Leader consolidates power and prepares his legacy
Read MoreThe U.N. Voices Alarm Over the Growing Abuse of Civilians in Myanmar’s Conflict
BANGKOK — The United Nations’ office in Myanmar expressed concern Thursday about escalating human rights abuses after reports that a group opposed to the junta may have executed 25 civilians it captured and allegations that troops had burned down a
Read MoreDid Ben & Jerry’s stop using social media due to pro-Palestinian activism?
While the ice cream company founded by two Jewish hippies usually puts up some pretty sweet posts, its accounts have been eerily quiet since last month’s Israel-Gaza flare-up
Read MoreFewer than half of high schools teach computer science. These educators want to change that
International tech workers, fed up with immigration delays, political uncertainty and anti-Asian bias, are leaving the United States to return to increasingly vibrant startup sectors in their home countries. One solution? Better educating American students in math and science.
Read MoreIsrael Launches Airstrikes After Incendiary Balloons Are Flown From Gaza
There were no immediate reports of casualties from the strikes. (Image credit: Nasser Nasser/AP)
Read MoreIsrael Launches Airstrikes After Incendiary Balloons Are Flown From Gaza
There were no immediate reports of casualties from the strikes. (Image credit: Nasser Nasser/AP)
Read MoreBlinken speaks to Lapid for second time in four days
Administration continues intense engagement with new Israeli government; talks focus on need to improve relations with Palestinians, Israel’s security and Iran
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