Month: March 2021
Trump acquitted for second time following historic Senate impeachment trial – CNN
Trump acquitted for second time following historic Senate impeachment trial CNN
Read MoreAt least 18 dead in bloodiest day of Myanmar unrest so far, UN says
Anti-military coup protests in Myanmar – Protesters are seen wearing helmets as they take cover behind handmade shields during clashes at a protest against the military coup and detention of civilian leaders in Myanmar. At least 18 people were killed
Read MoreKentucky becomes first US state to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Resolution crafted in response to anti-Semitic attacks on cemeteries, Jewish centers; critics say it stifles some forms of Israel criticism
Read MoreTrump unleashes new threat to American democracy – CNN
Trump unleashes new threat to American democracy CNN Donald Trump dominates at Republican conference DW (English) CPAC: Trump rules out new political party in speech to conservatives BBC News Trump CPAC speech revives ‘rigged’ election lie, declares political journey ‘far from over’ NBC News
Read MoreForeign journalists in China see ‘rapid decline in media freedom’: survey
BEIJING (Reuters) – China used coronavirus prevention measures, intimidation and visa curbs to limit foreign reporting in 2020, ushering in a “rapid decline in media freedom,” the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) said on Monday. For the third year
Read MorePrince Harry ‘worried about history repeating itself’
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have given an ‘intimate’ interview with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey Los Angeles (AFP) – Britain’s Prince Harry, who has blamed press intrusion for contributing to his mother Princess Diana’s death in 1997,
Read MoreU.S. envoy visits Kabul looking for ways to speed up Afghan peace process
WASHINGTON/KABUL (Reuters) – The U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad held discussions on Monday with a senior Afghan official in Kabul over ways to accelerate the peace process, before heading to Qatar, where negotiations with Taliban representatives are ongoing.
Read MoreIstanbul’s Dream Games snaps up $50M and launches its first game, the puzzle-based Royal Match
On the back of Zynga acquiring Turkey’s Peak Games for $1.8 billion last year and then following it up with another gaming acquisition in the country, Turkey has been making a name for itself as a hub for mobile gaming
Read MoreIsraeli actress Shira Haas misses out on Golden Globe for ‘Unorthodox’ role
Star says she’s grateful for the ‘unbelievable honor’ of nomination for best actress in a limited series; Gal Gadot presents for best foreign language movie
Read MoreDon’t Blame Amy and Tina—the 2021 Golden Globes Were Always Going to Be a Disaster
When an awards show bombs, the first person everyone wants to point a finger at is the host. But there was little Tina Fey and Amy Poehler could’ve done to save Sunday’s 78th Golden Globe Awards. (Can you imagine how
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