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Fire tears through Bangladesh container depot killing 37 and injuring hundreds
June 5, 2022
Fire tears through Bangladesh container depot killing 37 and injuring hundreds
Hong Kong (CNN) – At least 37 people were killed and more than 300 injured as a fire tore through…
Tropical Storm Alex forms in the Atlantic after the system drenched South Florida with flooding rain
June 5, 2022
Tropical Storm Alex forms in the Atlantic after the system drenched South Florida with flooding rain
(CNN) – Tropical Storm Alex formed early Sunday after bringing heavy rain and flooding to South Florida a day prior,…
North Korea launches 8 short-range ballistic missiles off east coast, South Korea says
June 5, 2022
North Korea launches 8 short-range ballistic missiles off east coast, South Korea says
(CNN) – North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) into the waters off its east coast on Sunday, South…
House Democrat expects ‘disturbing’ new evidence at January 6 hearings
June 5, 2022
House Democrat expects ‘disturbing’ new evidence at January 6 hearings
(CNN) – Democratic Rep. David Cicilline said Saturday “disturbing” new evidence would be presented at the upcoming January 6 committee…
China launches third crewed mission to new space station
June 5, 2022
China launches third crewed mission to new space station
(CNN) – China successfully launched another manned mission to its new space station on Sunday, sending three astronauts who will…
‘I couldn’t care less.’ What some young Britons think of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
June 4, 2022
‘I couldn’t care less.’ What some young Britons think of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
London (CNN) – This weekend, millions in towns and cities across the United Kingdom will mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year…
Salvadoran authorities are committing ‘massive’ human rights violations, with nearly 2% of the country detained, Amnesty alleges
June 4, 2022
Salvadoran authorities are committing ‘massive’ human rights violations, with nearly 2% of the country detained, Amnesty alleges
(CNN) – Salvadoran authorities have committed “massive” human rights violations, including thousands of arbitrary detentions and violations of due process,…
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…