By Ian Simpson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to rally nationwide on Saturday for tighter gun laws in “March For Our Lives” protests led by survivors of the Florida school massacre, which reiginited public anger over mass shootings. Students from the Parkland, Florida, high school where 17 students and staff were killed … [Read more...] about Hundreds of thousands set to march for tighter U.S. gun controls
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Inside Albania’s notorious gulag: Spac’s legacy of terror
Enver Hoxha was a great admirer of comrade Stalin. When the Soviet dictator’s 30 years of rule came to an abrupt end with his death in 1953, his Albanian counterpart ordered a massive display of public mourning. Residents had to gather in the largest square in the capital city of Tirana to demonstrate their grief. … [Read more...] about Inside Albania’s notorious gulag: Spac’s legacy of terror
Former Catalan leader facing arrest in Finland
By Sam Edwards and Jussi Rosendahl HELSINKI/BARCELONA (Reuters) – Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont faces arrest in Finland after authorities there received an international warrant for his detention issued by Spain, the latest legal action against separatist politicians from the wealthy northeastern region. If he returns to Spain, Puigdemont faces up to 25 years in … [Read more...] about Former Catalan leader facing arrest in Finland
Nine Iranians charged in massive hacking scheme
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department announced charges Friday against nine Iranians in what federal officials said was one of the largest state-sponsored computer hacking campaigns ever prosecuted by American authorities. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said the nine stole data from more than 140 U.S. universities, 30 American companies, five federal agencies, … [Read more...] about Nine Iranians charged in massive hacking scheme
You can now test yourself for cancer. Here’s why you shouldn’t.
You sent in the box with a saliva sample a few weeks ago, and tried to put it out of your mind. But you couldn't. Not completely. That gnawing uneasiness about what the results might say just kept creeping into your thoughts. Now the results are back, and the worry you've tried to suppress surges up as you begin to read the letter from the testing company. … [Read more...] about You can now test yourself for cancer. Here’s why you shouldn’t.
Whales die after mass stranding in Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – All but six of more than 150 short-finned pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in Western Australia have died, despite efforts from authorities and local beachgoers to save them, officials said on Saturday. The marine mammals stranded themselves in Hamelin Bay, 315 km (198 miles) south of the state’s capital, Perth, between March 22 … [Read more...] about Whales die after mass stranding in Australia
U.S. and China clash at U.N. rights forum on Beijing text
GENEVA (Reuters) – China and the United States clashed on Friday at the U.N. Human Rights Council, where the U.S. delegation rejected a resolution brought by Beijing that it said sought to glorify Xi Jinping’s “win-win” approach. U.S. diplomat Jason Mack called for a vote on China’s text on “mutually beneficial cooperation”, which was … [Read more...] about U.S. and China clash at U.N. rights forum on Beijing text
Former Brazilian president to stay out of jail pending appeals process
Brazil's top court has narrowly decided that former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will not have to go to prison on a corruption conviction until he exhausts all possible appeals. The court said it would look agian at Lula's case in its next session on April the fourth and until then the left-leaning leader cannot be jailed. … [Read more...] about Former Brazilian president to stay out of jail pending appeals process
China urges the U.S. to think again over tariffs
China says it doesn't want a trade war but isn't afraid of one. The Asian economic giant has urged President Trump to pull back from the brink, saying it is firmly against unilateral protectionist policies from the U.S. On Friday a spokesman from China's Ministry of Commerce said it will take all measures to defend its rights, and Cui Tiankai, the Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. … [Read more...] about China urges the U.S. to think again over tariffs
U.S. sells 6,700 missiles to Saudi Arabia as part of $1B deal
The State Department on Thursday announced the sale of 6,700 anti-tank missiles to Saudi Arabia, hours after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to discuss the Saudi-led bombing of Yemen. The State Department said it had notified Congress of the proposed sale, part of a $1 billion defense deal that also includes parts and maintenance support for … [Read more...] about U.S. sells 6,700 missiles to Saudi Arabia as part of $1B deal