The Independent UK
2021, Mar 01
The sex scandal that reshaped Congress – and the warnings...
Congressman Wilbur Mills’ sex scandal had serious repercussions in the reform-minded 1970s, so why isn’t the same scrutiny given to politicians today?
2021, Mar 01
China pledges 400,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine to Afghanistan
China has pledged 400,000 doses of the WHO approved Sinopharm vaccine to Afghanistan to assist in vaccination campaign
2021, Mar 01
Salvadoran president appears to win control of congress
Populist President Nayib Bukele appears to have won control of El Salvador’s unicameral congress, ending a two-year standoff with legislators of the...
2021, Mar 01
Virginia fraternity suspended amid police investigation following death of 19-year-old...
‘There will truly never be another like him,’ says GoFundMe page set up in wake of Adam Oakes’ death
2021, Mar 01
EU urges parties in ex-Soviet Georgia to ease tensions
A top EU official has visited ex-Soviet republic Georgia and urged all of its parties to engage in a dialogue to solve...
2021, Mar 01
Aung San Suu Kyi seen in public for first time...
Despite the fact she has been under house arrest since 1 February, authorities add more serious charge of inciting unrest to case...
2021, Mar 01
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 7-13
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of March 7-13 include three leading men in Bryan Cranston, James Van Der Beek and Oscar...
2021, Mar 01
Jail transfer denied to Greek gunman on hunger strike
Greece’s government says it will not intervene to grant a prison-transfer demand by a convicted militant group gunman who has been on...
2021, Mar 01
Devastated by war, Iraq’s Christians hope Pope’s first ever visit...
Papal visit begins later this week with high expectations among the faithful but large security concerns for others, reports Bel Trew in...
2021, Mar 01
Girl, 2, survives fall from 12th storey balcony thanks to...
‘I couldn’t believe I saved the girl’s life,’ says the delivery man who caught the falling baby
