President Biden said Monday that Congress must act to help Americans “keep each other safe” on the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., which killed 14 students and three staff members. “On this difficult day, we mourn with the Parkland families whose lives were upended in … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Thousands of cars and motorbikes paraded in celebration of the 43rd anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution on Friday, although fewer pedestrians were out for a second straight year due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. In the capital Tehran, processions started out from several points, converging on the usual meetup … Read more
A Cheshire town is offering the chance for one lucky individual to spend 12 months as an official ale taster. Congleton Town Council is looking to recruit someone on a voluntary basis as part of its 750th anniversary celebrations, reports Cheshire Live. The role is expected to mainly involve appearing at ceremonial occasions and the … Read more
Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter has said she can still “see and feel” her father “in everything” a year after his death. The World War Two veteran sparked hope during the first Covid-19 national lockdown of 2020, raising £38.9million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden ahead of his 100th birthday. He … Read more
A nationwide strike in Myanmar on Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the army’s seizure of power, as sporadic protests and violence across the country raised further international concern over the ongoing struggle for power. Photos and video on social media showed that a countrywide “silent strike” had emptied out streets in Myanmar’s largest city … Read more
Myanmar’s military rulers have threatened to jail anti-coup protesters who take part in a “silent strike” on Tuesday, a year since the generals seized power, as the United States, Britain and Canada imposed new sanctions. The Southeast Asian country has been in chaos since Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and other figures from her … Read more