Lawmakers turn up the heat on TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew in high-stakes hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats expressed deep skepticism that the company won’t share U.S. user data with the Chinese government while questioning Chew.
Day: March 23, 2023
Is Putin running out of ammunition or is he directing his attacks elsewhere?
Sources suggest Russia may be running out of ammunition or they may be directing their attacks elsewhere, such as Avdiivka.
US Amazon driver delivers package during police standoff, viral video shows
Clip shows officer intercepting package in Cary, North Carolina, amid a standoff between a Swat team and an armed suspectAn Amazon delivery driver in the US delivered a package during a police standoff with an armed hostage-taker, with the dangerous ex…
Bhutans Long-Serving Political Prisoners Should be Released
SYDNEY, Mar 23 (IPS) – Elaine Pearson is Asia director at Human Rights Watch“The physical torture was merciless,” said one man, “so we had no option but to present ourselves to the court based on demands and their statements.”Read the full story, “Bh…
Swedish PM demands explanation from Orbán about delay on Hungary’s vote on Sweden’s NATO membership
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US saw record book-banning efforts in 2022, library group says
Conservative groups are trying to restrict availability or ban books covering topics such as race and gender identity.
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.42% this week
The average long-term U.S. mortgage fell for the second straight week, which combined with moderating home prices, could give the housing market a boost as the spring buying season begins.
‘Appalling’: Southern Africa counts toll of Cyclone Freddy
The World Health Organization says the death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which ravaged Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique over the past two months, now stands at more than 600 people
French strikers say they won’t roll out red carpet for King Charles
Public sector workers responsible for rolling out red carpets and hanging flags to welcome visiting dignitaries to France have joined the strikes protesting drastic changes to the French pension system – days before King Charles III is due to arrive i…