A sudden explosion of flames in a crowded bar sends revelers panicking toward a single, narrow exit. The thick, toxic smoke suffocates them. The bodies of those who have succumbed block the escape of those who have not. These horrific scenes occurred not only at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok last Sunday
On Tuesday, Trump threatened to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure if Tehran did not return to talks. Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, told state media that Tehran had “no reason” to abide by any deal that did not benefit the country. He added that Iran’s national security depended on maintaining what he described as “Iranian
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who died on Monday in a Sydney hospital, died of pneumonia, his agent confirmed. Best known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, the 78-year-old’s family described his death earlier this week as “sudden and unexpected.” Neill’s former agent, Philip Grenz, issued a statement Thursday about the cause
Dong, a police officer turned human rights activist, has been jailed in China several times for his activism. In 1999, Dong was fired from the police after 13 years because he signed a petition to mark the 10th anniversary of the brutal Tiananmen crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. Then, in 2001, he was jailed for three
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have issued a sweeping order to all educational institutions to check books for “inappropriate and objectionable” content, in a move that has sparked debate over who can shape the region’s history in classrooms. The order, issued last week, directs schools, colleges, universities and training centers to review all material posted on
After Wednesday’s victory, Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel published in, externalwriting “it wasn’t just another game” next to a video of what appeared to be Argentine soldiers. “The Malvinas are Argentine,” Villarruel published. “They prohibited bringing them to the stadium and they forgot that we carry them in our blood and in our hearts.” In
