Anti-coup demonstrators return to the streets, a day after 38 people were killed.
Read More »ICC to investigate alleged war crimes by Israel and Hamas
The chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced plans for a formal investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in the Palestinian territories, prompting an angry response from Israeli leaders. Alleged war crimes by Palestinian militant groups like Hamas will also be investigated. The investigation will look at …
Read More »US Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress
Lawmakers cancel a session as they are told of “potential threats” from a militia on Thursday.
Read More »Biden’s union promises, and an interview with Hungary’s Klubradio
On election eve, Joe Biden promised to be the “most pro-union president you’ve ever seen.” On Sunday night, he took a step toward that, issuing an unusual presidential video backing the right to unionize of workers at an Amazon plant in Alabama, and implicitly warning the online retail giant not …
Read More »38 people killed in Myanmar’s deadliest day of protest, says UN envoy
At least 38 people were killed at pro-democracy protests in Myanmar on Wednesday, the UN’s Special Envoy to the country told a briefing Wednesday, in the deadliest day of violence since a military coup on February 1.
Read More »ICC opens ‘war crimes’ investigation in West Bank and Gaza
Israel rejects the court’s decision to probe alleged war crimes, while the Palestinians praise it.
Read More »Myanmar sees deadliest day as 38 protesters killed
Security forces reportedly opened fire on large crowds in Mandalay and Monywa on Wednesday.
Read More »How the UK failed to impose an effective quarantine system
Europe’s vaccine strategy splinters
• Biden moves up date by which US will have enough vaccine for every adult
Read More »Three female journalists killed by gunmen
Three female media workers were shot dead in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Tuesday, government officials said, amid a wave of killings that is spreading fear among professional workers in urban centers.
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