JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Medical workers across Myanmar began a civil disobedience protest against Monday’s coup, wearing red ribbons and declaring they won’t work for the new military government. The army takeover that ousted the civilian … [Continue reading] about Health workers in virus-hit Myanmar start anti-coup protests
North Macedonia: Women protest over online sexual harassment
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Hundreds of protesters gathered outside North Macedonia’s Interior Ministry called on the government Wednesday to crack down on private messaging groups sharing unauthorized and often explicit photographs and videos of … [Continue reading] about North Macedonia: Women protest over online sexual harassment
US ends deal with Arizona restricting Biden on immigration
PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has terminated an unusual agreement that Arizona’s top prosecutor signed with the agency in the waning days of the Trump administration to try to restrict President Joe Biden’s ability to … [Continue reading] about US ends deal with Arizona restricting Biden on immigration
GameStop’s stupefying stock rise doesn’t hide its reality
NEW YORK (AP) — Behind GameStop’s stock surge is the grim reality of its prospects: The video game retailer is floundering even as the industry around it is booming. GameStop has been swept up in a battle between big-moneyed hedge funds betting … [Continue reading] about GameStop’s stupefying stock rise doesn’t hide its reality
Raimondo bids farewell in final State of the State speech
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo bid farewell to her state Wednesday, using what’s expected to be her final State of the State address to praise its citizens’ resilience and sacrifice during the pandemic as she awaits … [Continue reading] about Raimondo bids farewell in final State of the State speech