Tag: place
Sudan’s war is 2 years in and shows no signs of slowing, as talks take place
Emmanuel Akinwotu LONDON — Foreign ministers from 20 countries are meeting in London Tuesday as part of a diplomatic effort to restart stalled peace talks over Sudan’s civil war that began two years ago. The United Nations says the conflict has prompted the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, and the most devastating famine in decades. Despite…
Pakistan Is Trying to Integrate the ‘Most Dangerous Place’ on Earth. It’s Failing.
The country’s former tribal areas bordering Afghanistan are plagued by escalating militancy, leading to widespread disillusionment. By Zia ur-Rehman Zia ur-Rehman traveled to Pakistan’s former tribal districts bordering Afghanistan for this story. The rugged borderlands of northwestern Pakistan have long had a reputation for lawlessness and militancy, labeled by President Barack Obama as “the most…
On Harriet Tubman Day, a new effort to place the abolitionist on the $20 bill launches
By Chandelis Duster A measure to replace President Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill is being taken up again in Congress. Monday’s announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the currency and remove Jackson, the country’s seventh president and a slaveholder. It follows a decade-long effort of previous attempts,…
Protests are set to take place on Presidents Day. Here is why
By Chandelis Duster Protests are set to take place in several major cities across the U.S. on Monday, the Presidents Day holiday, according to activists. These demonstrations are being organized by the 50501 Movement, which stands for “50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement.” The protests are a response to what organizers describe as “the anti-democratic…
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place
A protection zone has been set up following an outbreak of bird flu in Angus. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), of the H5N1 strain, was reported at Over Ascreavie House, Kingoldrum, in the Kirriemuir area. Chief veterinary officer Sheila Voas announced the report on Friday night. A 3km (1.8 mile) protection zone and a 10km…
Pamela Anderson Admits She and Ex Tommy Lee Are Not in Good Place
Pamela Anderson shared that she’s not on the best terms with her ex-husband Tommy Lee, saying she and the Mötley Crue drummer—with whom she shares sons Brandon and Dylan—are having “kind of a moment.” It looks like Pamela Anderson hasn’t really been rocking with her ex-husband Tommy Lee. The Baywatch alum shared that she’s currently…
Snow and freezing rain sweep UK with amber warnings in place
Parts of the UK are bracing for considerable disruption as heavy snow and freezing rain hit the country, with amber weather warnings now in force. Areas of northern England, the Midlands and Wales are forecast to be among the worst hit as wintry weather pushes northwards throughout the night, possibly bringing 20-40cm (7.8-15.7in) of snow…