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Myanmar’s opposition declares unilateral ceasefire after earthquake
Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the country's opposition democratic shadow government announced on Sunday a two-week unilateral pause in its fighting with the ruling military junta, though "defence...
2 people killed and dozens wounded in Russian attack on Kharkiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drones hit a military hospital, shopping center, apartment blocks and other buildings in Kharkiv late Saturday, killing two people and wounding 30 others, Ukrainian...
History suggests Ukraine needs heavily armed peacekeepers to have a chance of success
Peacekeepers have frequently failed to prevent wars, or have even become targets themselves.Peacekeeping forces tend to have more symbolic power than firepower.Ukraine's best chance is European mechanized brigades with...
Bangkok earthquake death toll rises to 17, dozens still missing
The death toll in Bangkok has risen to 17 following a powerful earthquake that struck neighbouring Myanmar, Thai authorities said on Sunday, as rescue teams search for survivors in...
Vietnam Vets honored near the 50th anniversary of the end of the war
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL)— It’s been nearly 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. To honor the veterans who fought in it, local veteran groups held a commemoration...
Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria
For many years, well-off Nigerians have sent their children to prestigious British boarding schools - but now some of those institutions are setting up campuses in Africa's most populous...
Mercy Chefs to deploy to Myanmar following 7.7 magnitude earthquake
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Portsmouth-based nonprofit Mercy Chefs has announced they are deploying to southeast Asia following a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on Friday. Myanmar’s earthquake...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on table in new negotiations
The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it supports a new ceasefire plan for Gaza that would see five more hostages released to Israel in exchange for a 50-day truce.Khalil...
Myanmar quake: Scramble to find survivors as death toll hits 1,644
The death toll from the Myanmar earthquake has climbed to at least 1,644, with over 3,400 injured, the Myanmar Now news outlet reported on Saturday, citing the ruling military...
Thousands of Israelis demonstrate for new hostage deal
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