By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A prominent Christian church leader and human rights advocate from Myanmar’s Kachin ethnic minority has been detained just hours after he was released from prison by the military government. The Rev. Hkalam Samson, the former head of the Kachin Baptist Convention, was among 3,300 prisoners released Wednesday
Amnesty International has called for the release of four journalists in Ghazni and Khost provinces, as well as the cancellation of the order to stop the broadcasts of “Noor” and “Barya” TV channels in Afghanistan. In a statement released on Friday, April 26th, the organization urged the prevention of attacks on media and emphasized that […]
Academics call on the government to extend visas for people from Myanmar who fled fighting there.
UK and US leaders among those calling for release, as families renew pressure on Netanyahu to restart negotiationsThe leaders of 18 countries including the US and the UK have called on Hamas to free Israeli and dual-national hostages held in Gaza.“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” they said. “We strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts in order to bring our people home.” Continue reading
While work crews continued dismantling dams on the Klamath River, leaders of four tribes gathered on a riverbank last week to watch and offer prayers as a valve on a tanker truck was opened. From a chute, a stream of water filled with wriggling fish poured into the river. Over two days, workers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife released 16 truckloads of juvenile salmon that were raised in a newly built hatchery. About 500,000 salmon swam downriver, and tribal leaders said they...
Eight more were injured after police, guards and soldiers opened fire on the inmates, an advocacy organization said.
Some Christian faith leaders have turned away from Taylor Swift's new album, claiming it is blasphemous and makes a mockery of their faith.
Red Bull have released a statement responding to reports claiming Adrian
The president flew to Wilmington and visited a high school. Campaign would say only he did a 'campaign event'. There were no signs of crowds; there were camera crews in black t-shirts
Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for The Big Cigar, the highly anticipated limited drama series that chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba. Premiering globally on May 17, the six-episode drama is executive produced by NAACP Image Award winner Janine Sherman Barrois, Jim Hecht, and Joshuah Bearman. Legendary award-winning actor, producer, and director Don Cheadle will direct and executive produce the […] The post Apple TV+ Releases The Trailer For...
Fans who have seemingly had an early glimpse of the new album have spotted that the 1975 singer is heavily mentioned.
Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders letter for the first quarter (Q1) 2024 after market close today. We