Mar 09 Myanmar protesters venture out despite police violence By Associated Press In what has become a daily occurrence, protest marches were held Tuesday in cities and towns across the country, according to reports by local news media and on social media. Continue reading
Mar 09 Russia signs first EU contract to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy By Colleen Barry, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Mar 08 Oprah's deft royal interview shows why she's still the media queen By Lynn Elber, Associated Press While the couple drew both strong support and rebukes for detailing why they fled Britain and their royal roles, Winfrey burnished her stature as a master interviewer with Sunday's special that rivaled "The Crown"' for drama and heartache. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 4:47 News Wrap: Task force calls for extensive security changes in the U.S. Capitol By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Monday, a task force called for extensive changes in U.S. Capitol security including a quick-reaction force and a permanent, retractable fence. Also, President Biden ordered a review of how colleges and universities handle sexual assaults, demonstrations… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 5:37 How Harry and Meghan's interview is resonating in the United Kingdom By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin Audiences around the world watched Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, describe life in the British royal family in a revealing interview Sunday night. Meghan spoke about the racism she faced from inside and outside the institution. Continue watching
Mar 08 Myanmar protesters defy curfew as government curbs media coverage By Associated Press The students and other civilians in Yangon earlier took part in one of the many daily protests across the country against the military's seizure of power last month that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Continue reading
Mar 08 Zimbabwe's women battle gender discrimination amid pandemic By Associated Press In many instances, Zimbabwean women have become leaders to help the country grapple with the double trauma of COVID-19 and ongoing economic deterioration. Continue reading
Mar 08 Harry and Meghan discuss racist tabloid coverage and feelings of being 'trapped' inside royal family By Associated Press The interview with Oprah Winfrey was the couple’s first since they stepped down from royal duties and the two-hour special included numerous revelations. Continue reading
Mar 07 At least 15 dead, 400 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts By Joseph Wilson, Sam Mednick, Associated Press A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 400 others on Sunday, authorities said. Continue reading
Mar 07 Where IS ruled, pope calls on Christians to forgive, rebuild By Nicole Winfield, Samya Kullab, Associated Press Pope Francis urged Iraq’s Christians on Sunday to forgive the injustices against them by Muslim extremists and to rebuild as he visited the wrecked shells of churches and met ecstatic crowds in the community’s historic heartland, which was nearly erased… Continue reading