2 Iranian women who were physically assaulted in viral video for not wearing hijab have been arrested.
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Day: April 2, 2023
Donald Trump releases video message addressing indictment
The former US President has issued a video message, after releasing an initial statement where he called the indictment a “political persecution”.
Tornado survivors recount flying debris, destroyed buildings
With tornadoes hitting the Midwest and the South, some survivors say that they emerged from their homes to find buildings ripped apart, vehicles tossed around like toys, shattered glass and felled trees.
Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican After a 3-Day Hospital Stay
Pope Francis was discharged from a hospital in Rome after undergoing treatment for bronchitis. The Vatican said he would take part in all of the Holy Week celebrations.
Space Scientists Reveal Brightest Gamma Explosion Ever
It was 10 times brighter than any previously detected, reports the BBC, noting it illuminated much of the galaxy.
RockDoctor (Slashdot reader #15,477) writes: A recent paper on ArXiv describes a Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) whose light arrived late last ye…
Free portraits of Charles III for all public bodies, but £8m cost branded ‘shameful’
Anti-monarchist claims the official portraits of the head of state are ‘scandalous’ at the time of spending cutsMinisters have been accused of “losing the plot” after setting aside £8m to offer every public body a free portrait of King Charles.In a mov…
Presidents of Taiwan, Guatemala visit Mayan pyramid – ABC News
Presidents of Taiwan, Guatemala visit Mayan pyramid ABC NewsTaiwan’s president visits Guatemala to strengthen ties Al Jazeera EnglishPresidents of Taiwan and Guatemala reaffirm ties amid China pressure The GuardianAfter…
Female radio station in Afghanistan closed for playing music during Ramadan – The Guardian
Female radio station in Afghanistan closed for playing music during Ramadan The GuardianTaliban close women-run radio station for playing music during Ramadan: Report Hindustan TimesTaliban close women-run radion station in Afghan…
Taliban closes Afghan women-run radio station for ‘playing music’ – Al Jazeera English
Taliban closes Afghan women-run radio station for ‘playing music’ Al Jazeera EnglishTaliban closes Afghanistan’s only women-run radio station for playing music during Ramadan Fox NewsAfghanistan: Taliban shuts down women-run radio…