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Frustration mounts in Uvalde over shifting narratives about school shooting. State senator says lack of clarity could hinder future safety measures
June 4, 2022
Frustration mounts in Uvalde over shifting narratives about school shooting. State senator says lack of clarity could hinder future safety measures
(CNN) – The lack of clarity surrounding authorities’ response to the mass shooting at a South Texas elementary school could…
Myanmar junta says democracy activists’ death sentences upheld, paving way for first executions in decades
June 4, 2022
Myanmar junta says democracy activists’ death sentences upheld, paving way for first executions in decades
(Reuters) – Myanmar’s military government said on Friday that appeals by two prominent democracy activists against their death sentences had…
Alleged gang-rape of woman on moving train sparks anger in Pakistan
June 4, 2022
Alleged gang-rape of woman on moving train sparks anger in Pakistan
(CNN) – The alleged gang-rape of a woman on a moving train has sparked anger in Pakistan, putting the spotlight…
In Hong Kong, memories of China’s Tiananmen Square massacre are being erased
June 4, 2022
In Hong Kong, memories of China’s Tiananmen Square massacre are being erased
Hong Kong (CNN) – For decades it was a symbol of freedom on Chinese controlled soil: every June 4, come…
Amid criticism, North Korea takes over as UN disarmament president
June 4, 2022
Amid criticism, North Korea takes over as UN disarmament president
Geneva – North Korea, which is under sanctions for developing nuclear weapons in defiance of United Nations Security Council Resolutions,…
After 100 days of war, Putin is counting on the world’s indifference
June 4, 2022
After 100 days of war, Putin is counting on the world’s indifference
(CNN) – Rewind the clock to February 23, the day before Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine, and one…
One killed in first major protest under Guinea junta
June 4, 2022
One killed in first major protest under Guinea junta
Conakry, Guinea (Reuters) – One person was killed in Guinea’s capital late on Wednesday during protests over fuel price hikes,…
Zelensky pledges that “victory shall be ours” in video message on 100th day of war
June 3, 2022
Zelensky pledges that “victory shall be ours” in video message on 100th day of war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a brief video message Friday that Ukrainians have been defending their country for 100…
Red Cross says destruction in Ukraine “defies comprehension” after 100 days of war
June 3, 2022
Red Cross says destruction in Ukraine “defies comprehension” after 100 days of war
The International Committee of the Red Cross said on Friday the scale of the destruction in Ukraine due to Russia’s…
Indian foreign minister defends oil imports from Russia
June 3, 2022
Indian foreign minister defends oil imports from Russia
India’s foreign minister on Friday defended Indian oil imports from Russia at the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum, saying there is a…