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Protesters Return to Myanmar Streets Despite Crackdown
Protesters against the military takeover in Myanmar returned to the streets on Wednesday despite the deadly crackdown on peaceful demonstrations taking an increasing toll. As well as Mandalay, there were
Putin Approved Operations to Help Trump against Biden, US Claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help Donald Trump in last November’s presidential election, according to a declassified intelligence assessment that found broad efforts by the Kremlin and
Cuomo Should Resign if Investigation Confirms Claims, Biden Says
The pressure against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations reached the White House on Tuesday, with President Joe Biden saying Cuomo should resign if the state attorney
UK’s Prince Philip Leaves Hospital After Heart Procedure
Britain’s Prince Philip has left a London hospital after being treated for an infection and undergoing a heart procedure. Philip, 99, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, had been hospitalised
Australia to Continue Astrazeneca Jab Rollout Despite Pause from EU Countries
Australia has announced it will continue its AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination rollout, despite a growing number of European countries suspending its use over reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
China Asks Jack Ma’s Ali Baba to Shed Media Assets Due to Influence on Public Opinion
China’s government has asked Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to dispose of its media assets, as officials grow more concerned about the technology giant’s sway over public opinion in the country,
Vatican Bars Gay Union Blessing, Says God ‘Can’t Bless Sin’
The Vatican has decreed that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions since God “cannot bless sin.” The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued
Martial Law Imposed in Parts of Myanmar as at Least 39 Killed on Sunday
At least 38 protesters across Myanmar have been killed in the latest crackdown on the anti-coup movement, an advocacy group said, as the generals who seized power on February 1
Netherlands Latest to Suspend Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine Over Clotting Concerns
The Netherlands has become the latest country to suspend use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine over concerns about possible side effects. The Dutch government said the move, which will last
Outcry as Charlie Hebdo Depicts Meghan Markle as George Floyd
The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has come under fire after publishing a controversial cover, which several social media users have slammed as racist and distasteful. The cover shows the
