India’s Modi says peace returning to strife-torn Manipur
New Delhi, IndiaReuters Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday peace was returning to the strife-torn north-eastern state of Manipur where at least 180 people have been killed and tens of thousands forced from their homes in sectarian clashes since May. The Federal Government has deployed security forces to the hilly state bordering Myanmar governed by Modi’s […]
Myanmar junta to free more than 7,000 prisoners under amnesty
Reuters Myanmar’s military government will release 7,012 prisoners under an amnesty to mark the country’s independence day, state broadcaster MRTV reported on Wednesday, as the junta chief praised some countries for maintaining support for his nation. The South-East Asian country has faced international isolation and Western-led sanctions since the military seized power from a democratically […]
Russian rockets kill 22 at train station on Ukraine’s independence day – Zelenskiy
Kyiv, UkraineReuters At least 22 people were killed and dozens wounded in a Russian rocket strike on a Ukrainian train station on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as his nation marked the anniversary of its independence from Moscow-dominated Soviet rule. Zelenskiy had warned on Tuesday of the risk of “repugnant Russian provocations” on Independence Day, which […]
Ukraine girds for more violence on Independence Day, war’s six month mark
Kyiv, Ukraine Reuters Ukrainians on Wednesday mark 31 years since they broke free from the Russia-dominated Soviet Union in what is certain to be a day of subdued, but defiant celebrations overshadowed by fears of new Russian missile attacks. Ukraine’s Independence Day, which falls six months since Russia’s 24th February invasion, has this year taken […]
Ukraine’s capital bans Independence Day festivities, fearing Russian attack
Kyiv, UkraineReuters Ukraine’s capital Kyiv banned public celebrations this week commemorating independence from Soviet rule, citing a heightened threat of Russian attack in a war the United Nations said on Monday has killed nearly 5,600 civilians, including many children. Near frontlines in the south of the country, Ukraine said Russia fired rockets into several towns […]
Three people killed in suspected Palestinian attack in Israel
Elad, Israel Reuters At least three people were killed in what police suspect was a Palestinian attack in the central Israeli city of Elad on the country’s independence day. Witnesses and emergency responders said the attackers used axes. Israeli Security and rescue personnel work at the scene following an incident in Elad, in central Israel, […]
Pope recognises errors as Mexico celebrates independence
Mexico City, MexicoAP Mexico celebrated a relatively little-known date Monday marking 200 years since the victory of the 1810-1821 independence movement. The commemorations included a message from Pope Francis acknowledging the errors of the Roman Catholic Church in supporting the old order. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador waves the national flag after giving the […]
Essay: The Declaration of Independence wasn’t really complaining about King George, and five other surprising facts for July Fourth
As the US celebrates Independence Day, historian WOODY HOLTON, author of the forthcoming book ‘Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution’, offers in this article first published on The Conversation, six surprising facts about the nation’s founding document…
Indonesia’s President urges calm after violent protests in Papua cities
Jakarta, IndonesiaReuters Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday sought to ease tension after violent protests in several cities in Papua in response to claims of racist abuse and physical mistreatment of students from the country’s easternmost region. His chief security minister, Wiranto, also pledged a “complete and fair” investigation into incidents in East Java that […]