Month: February 2021
Crisis deepens for Cuomo; AG wants to lead harassment probe
Democrats statewide appeared to be abandoning Cuomo in large numbers as Attorney General Letitia James rejected two proposals by the governor for an investigation of his conduct.
Read MoreIran Rejects Offer of Direct U.S. Nuclear Talks, Ratcheting Up Tension With West
The move could trigger a new escalation of tensions with Washington and Europe.
Read MoreIsrael said to hit Iranian targets in Syria after Tehran blamed for ship blast
Syrian state media claims air defenses shot down several missiles; Hebrew media outlets indicate raid a retaliation for explosion that hit Israeli-owned vessel in Gulf of Oman
Read MoreLooking to boost ties with Black community, Erdan tours US civil rights sites
Israeli envoy likens plantations to concentration camps, says ‘no comparison’ between Jerusalem’s policies and struggles for racial justice in US
Read MoreExamination of Israeli-owned ship indicates Gulf blast caused by mines — TV
Israeli officials increasingly believe explosion on vessel was operation by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, unsourced report says
Read MoreAt least 18 protesters were killed amid intensifying pro-democracy demonstrations in Myanmar
Protesters honor those who were killed during the February 28 protests in Yangon, Myanmar. | Ye Aung Thu/AFP/Getty Images The protesters were shot and killed by the military government, according to the UN. Myanmar’s military government intensified its crackdown on
Read MoreAt Least 18 Killed By Myanmar Security Forces In Deadliest Day Since Coup
Myanmar’s military junta has increased its use of violence against peaceful protesters. At least 18 were killed Sunday, the deadliest day yet since the military took power earlier this month. (Image credit: Sai Aung Main/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreInterfaith worship center for Jews, Christians, Muslims to be built in Berlin
Construction on the House of One to begin in May; facility will have separate prayer areas joined by common meeting space
Read MoreMyanmar security forces open fire on protesters, killing at least 18, according to U.N. – The Washington Post
Myanmar security forces open fire on protesters, killing at least 18, according to U.N. The Washington Post Myanmar police and military kill at least 18 people after opening fire on protesters, UN says CNN Eighteen Killed in Myanmar’s Bloodiest Day of Protests
Read MoreTrump Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Only 68 Percent Want Him to Run Again – The New York Times
Trump Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Only 68 Percent Want Him to Run Again The New York Times Trump to speak at CPAC in first major address since leaving office, as GOP searches for path forward Fox News Rick Scott: GOP is
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