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- The College Board Strips Down Its A.P. Curriculum for African American Studies February 2, 2023The official course looks different from a previous draft: No more critical race theory, and the study of contemporary topics — like Black Lives Matter — is optional.
- Inside the College Board’s Revised African American Studies Curriculum February 2, 2023A guide to some changes in the curriculum, and how the new course differs from standard treatments of Black history in American high schools.
- A Small Boat, a Vast Sea and a Desperate Escape From Russia February 1, 2023In September, two men set out from Russia, hoping a boat could carry them to asylum on U.S. soil. Their quest for freedom did not go as planned.
- DeSantis Takes On the Education Establishment, and Builds His Brand February 1, 2023A proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida to overhaul higher education would mandate courses in Western civilization, eliminate diversity programs and reduce the protections of tenure.
- Brian Deese, Top Economic Aide to Biden, Will Step Down February 2, 2023Brian Deese, the director of the National Economic Council, played a pivotal role in negotiating economic legislation the president signed in his first two years in office.
- New Jersey Councilwoman Is Fatally Shot, Officials Say February 2, 2023Eunice K. Dwumfour, 30, was found dead in her car with multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday night. She was serving her first term on the Sayreville Borough Council.
- California Will End Its Covid State of Emergency in February February 2, 2023The orders that give the governor wider powers to fight the virus are set to expire on Feb. 28.
- Window Stickers to Prevent Bird Strikes Only Work One Way February 2, 2023Every year, hundreds of millions of birds die in the United States from flying into glass. New research shows how to prevent some of those deaths.
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- Help world’s poor as well as Ukraine, say faith charities as pope visits South Sudan February 2, 2023An open letter, backed by opinion poll, urges the UK to restore aid budget on eve of a three-day ‘pilgrimage for peace’ in the east African countryThe British government’s financial support for Ukraine must not be at the cost of aid to other areas of the world in crisis, three faith-based charities have warned, on the eve of an unprecedented joint pilgrimage […]
- Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution February 2, 2023People from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high courtNearly 14,000 people from two Nigerian communities are seeking justice in the high court in London against the fossil fuel giant Shell, claiming it is responsible for devastating pollution of their water sources and destruction of their way of life.The individuals from the […]
- Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold February 2, 2023Russian fighters clash with rebels as Kremlin tries to extend power in mineral rich countryRussian mercenaries from the Wagner Group have sustained heavy casualties in a new surge of fighting between government troops and rebels over the control of lucrative goldmines in Central African Republic (CAR).The clashes come amid increasing instability in the anarc […]
- ‘Suspicious death’ of Rwandan journalist prompts calls for investigation January 31, 2023Two weeks on from the death of government critic John Williams Ntwali, police have failed to answer questions over the alleged road accident in which they say he was killedCalls are growing for an investigation into the apparent accidental death two weeks ago of a prominent Rwandan journalist and government critic.John Williams Ntwali, a regular critic of th […]
- Violence in Nigeria risks derailing forthcoming presidential elections January 31, 2023At least 50 attacks against staff and facilities of the electoral commission have been recorded between 2019 election and end of 2022Routine violence in south-east Nigeria including attacks on the offices of the electoral commission threatens to derail next month’s presidential elections, experts have said.At least 50 attacks by armed groups against staff an […]
- Eight people shot dead at birthday party in South Africa January 30, 2023Sunday’s attack in Eastern Cape province highlights country’s problems with violent crimeEight people were killed and three others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a birthday party in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, local officials said. Continue reading...
- Haitian cops are poorly paid and outgunned – and part of the problem February 2, 2023The country’s police force is in revolt after the government failed to protect them from criminal gangs that have overrun the countryMasked men raced around Port-au-Prince on motorbikes, firing their guns into the air, blocking major roads with burning tyres and bringing the Haitian capital to a standstill.At one stage, the rioters flooded into the airport, […]
- Mexico zoo chief accused of ordering pygmy goats to be killed and cooked for party February 2, 2023Authorities claim animals in the zoo in city of Chilpancingo were sold, traded or eaten under orders of former directorThe former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo’s pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities have alleged.“These four animals [were] slaughtered and cooked on the zoo’s premises, and were s […]
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- Russian army officer admits: 'Our troops tortured Ukrainians' February 2, 2023The former senior lieutenant tells the BBC he witnessed the mistreatment of prisoners.
- Ukraine war: Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defence minister says February 2, 2023Kyiv says Russia has amassed 500,000 men for an attack in the coming weeks.
- US secures deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China February 2, 2023Washington now has more access to Philippines military bases facing the South China Sea and Taiwan.
- Qatargate: Two MEPs lose immunity in corruption case February 2, 2023Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino deny wrongdoing as a scandal rocks Brussels.
- Pakistan mosque blast: Bomber used police uniform as disguise, official says February 2, 2023CCTV footage reveals the movements of the man who blew up a mosque on Monday.
- Mikheil Saakashvili: The former Georgian president's condition has sparked concern February 2, 2023Mikheil Saakashvili appeared in court via video link where world leaders were shocked by his appearance.
- Boeing 747: Last plane delivered in regal send-off February 2, 2023After 50 years in production, the last of the iconic planes to be built flies a crown-shaped route.
- Iran blames Israel for Isfahan drone attack, warning of revenge February 2, 2023Iran warns of a "resolute response" after three drones targeted a site deep inside the country.
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