World Apr 03 Myanmar death toll mounts amid protests, military crackdown Security forces in central Myanmar have opened fire on anti-coup protesters, killing at least two people amid mounting violence since the country’s Feb. 1 military takeover. Local media reported at least seven people were injured Saturday, two of whom sustained…
World Apr 03 Jordan arrests former officials close to ruling monarchy Jordan’s state news agency says at least two former senior palace officials “and others” have been arrested for “security reasons.” The Petra news agency denied reports that Prince Hamzah, the half-brother of Jordan’s King Abdullah II, had been detained or…
Economy Apr 02 Florida governor issues order banning businesses from requiring 'vaccine passports' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order Friday banning businesses from requiring customers to show proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to get service.
Nation Apr 02 Officer killed in attack outside Capitol an 18-year veteran of the force William "Billy" Evans joined the department in 2003 and was a member of its first responders unit. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed Evans as a "martyr for our democracy," while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was "heartbroken."…
World Apr 02 Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests The Ministry of Transport and Communications instructed that all wireless broadband data services be suspended. Fiber-based landline connections are working at drastically reduced speeds.
Nation Apr 02 WATCH: Officer dies after suspect rammed car into Capitol barricade A car rammed a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol on Friday afternoon, injuring two Capitol Police officers and leading to the driver being shot, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
Politics Apr 02 WATCH: Psaki speaks on Japan's prime minister visit, Iran, Russia The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden will welcome Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for the first in-person visit of his presidency on April 16th.
Health Apr 02 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds briefing The White House COVID task force is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. ET today. Watch their remarks here.
World Apr 01 World trade body chief says vaccine inequity 'unacceptable' WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said Thursday that "vaccine inequity" during the coronavirus pandemic demonstrates the need for developing nations to be able to make vaccines.
World Apr 01 Myanmar still mired in violence 2 months after military coup Protests were held Thursday is several cities, including Yangon. Security forces have been unable to crush the massive public resistance to the Feb. 1 coup despite their use of escalating violence, including routinely shooting protesters.