Malaysia received China’s Sinovac vaccine on Saturday, the second brand of Covid-19 shots days after the Southeast Asian country kicked off its inoculation program.
Tammy Baldwin co-introduces bill to cover vets exposed to toxic substances at Uzbekistan air base
From 2001 to 2005, more than 15,000 U.S. troops passed through Karshi-Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan, a staging area for operations in Afghanistan.
Myanmar police tear gas and arrest protesters…
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Myanmar police launch most extensive crackdown yet on protests — one woman shot and wounded
Myanmar police launched a sweeping crackdown on protests against military rule on Saturday. One woman was shot and wounded and dozens were detained.
Myanmar Military Fires U.N. Envoy Who Spoke Against Its Coup
The regime fired the ambassador, U Kyaw Moe Tun, who called for international help in restoring democracy and gave the three-finger salute of the protest movement.
Myanmar’s UN envoy fired for denouncing junta as crackdowns continue
Myanmar’s junta fired its United Nations ambassador Saturday for breaking ranks to denounce the military’s ouster of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as police stepped up a crackdown on protesters …
Myanmar envoy appeals to U.N. to stop coup as police break up protests
The Southeast Asian country has been in crisis since the army seized power on Feb. 1 and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and much of her party leadership, alleging fraud in a November …
Myanmar’s UN envoy makes emotional appeal against military rule
Myanmar’s ambassador to the UN has urged the “strongest possible action” from the international community to end the military rule in the country. Speaking to the UN General Assembly on Friday, Kyaw …
Myanmar police crank up pressure on protests after envoy calls for international action
Myanmar’s U.N. ambassador also declared his loyalty to the ousted civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi and called for global pressure on the military.
Southeastern Iran reports internet disruption following anti-government protests
The southeastern region of Iran on Saturday reported internet disruptions following demonstrations against Monday’s fatal border shootings, AP reports.The big picture: Iran has a history of …