The military junta in Myanmar wants to replace its United Nations’ envoy, but he isn’t leaving. “We’re in a very unique situation,” the U.N. spokesman said. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Coup Crisis Grows After Years of US Neglect
Anti-coup protesters display pictures of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon, Myanmar, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Police in Myanmar repeatedly used tear gas and rubber bullets Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Miss Universe Thailand gets chop as ambassador
The Department of Mental Health has sacked Miss Universe Thailand 2020, Amanda Obdam, as its mental health ambassador, citing public concerns about the beauty queen's views on the country's political ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Tourism Sector Has Its Sights Set on a July 1 Reopening
Thailand's tourism industry launched a campaign on Tuesday, hoping to persuade the country to welcome visitors back by July. Launched Tuesday, the #OpenThailandSafely campaign hopes to welcome ... ( read original story ...)
Obama’s Iran Deal Looms Large in Senate Hearings for Key Biden Picks
Report: Obama’s Iran Deal Looms Large in Senate Hear... Two Obama administration veterans face a reckoning over their work on the Iran nuclear deal this week as they seek senior national security ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Leader Says Nation ‘Needs’ Nuclear Power to Take On West in Energy, Not Bombs
"We definitely won't let anyone coerce or intimidate Iran in this regard," Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's account wrote. "They want to force Iran to back down, but the Islamic ... ( read original story ...)
France, allies to push on with protest at IAEA over Iran’s activities: foreign minister
France and its Western allies plan to lodge a protest with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog to criticise Iran's decision to curb cooperation with the agency, the French foreign minister said on ... ( read original story ...)
Macron asks Iran for ‘clear gestures’ on nuclear inspections
French president asks Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani for Iran’s full cooperation with IAEA on nuclear inspections. ( read original story ...)
Want to shoot a turkey in city limits? New partnership will teach youth, those with disabilities to hunt
A new mentorship hunting program for turkeys is now accepting applications from youth hunters and those with disabilities that live in Sioux Falls. ( read original story ...)
Delivery Driver in Vietnam Miraculously Catches Toddler Who Fell From 12th Floor Balcony
A delivery driver in Hanoi, Vietnam is being praised as a hero after he saved a toddler who fell from the 12th story balcony of an apartment complex. ( read original story ...)