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‘Painting was my final act of defiance’: how a chef from war-torn Eritrea wowed the art world after his death
Ficre Ghebreyesus, who died in 2012, made vertiginous paintings celebrating family, the diaspora and his own turbulent story. His first European solo exhibition charts this remarkable journey. What ...The Guardian - 3d -
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region
Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire. Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ...The Guardian - 5d -
Canada’s New PM Tells Trump: If Want a Fight, We’ll Kick Your Butt
Former central banker Mark Carney has managed the financial crisis and Brexit. He’s not backing down from a trade war with the U.S.Inc. - 5d -
New lawsuit alleges Education Department's Office for Civil Rights cannot fulfill responsibilities after cuts
A lawsuit filed Friday alleges the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is unable to fulfill its mandated obligations due to the Trump administration's changes as it seeks to ...The Hill - 1d -
Hundreds of civilians killed in Syria as clashes erupt in former Assad strongholds
The violence that has killed hundreds across Syria reached Damascus and Aleppo on Monday, after Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to bring those responsible to justice.NBC News - 5d -
Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence
A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.BBC News - 5d -
Watch live: Trump holds St. Patrick's Day celebration at White House
President Trump on Wednesday evening is set to host his first St. Patrick's Day celebration at the White House since returning to office. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who was elected in ...The Hill - 3d -
Purim in Casablanca: Celebrating in Gaza’s shadow
For Morocco’s Jews, the festival of Purim, beginning March 13, has contemporary resonance, illustrating the tenuous existence of diaspora Jewish communities throughout history and the world.The Hill - 5d -
Sixty years after Bloody Sunday, civil rights leaders in Selma continue fight
Election of Trump and threats to democracy front of mind as activists remember peaceful marchers attacked by police. What would John Lewis do today?. On a Sunday morning 60 years ago, activists ...The Guardian - 5d -
Commanders receive high marks through the first week of free agency
The Washington Commanders receive high marks through one week of free agency.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Ukraine's position on a potential 30-day ceasefire deal with Russia
Ukraine appears ready for a temporary ceasefire with Russia after losing access to U.S. aid and intelligence for its war. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the defense and security department at ...CBS News - 4d -
Recapping Trump's meeting with NATO secretary general
The war in Ukraine was a major focus of President Trump's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.CBS News - 1d -
Syrians describe terror as Alawite families killed in their homes
Witnesses said the situation stabilised when security forces arrived following the violence.BBC News - 6d -
Syrian government agrees deal to integrate Kurdish forces
Agreement will bring a bigger swath of fractured nation under the control of Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administrationFinancial Times - 5d -
Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence
The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.The New York Times - 5d -
Israel strikes Syrian capital in warning to new leader
Strike targeting Palestinian group is first since interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa established controlFinancial Times - 2d -
Syrian Druse Pilgrims Pay Rare Visit to Israel
As part of an effort to deepen its influence in southern Syria, Israel has been seeking stronger ties with the Druse religious minority that holds sway there.The New York Times - 16h -
Eagles will visit White House to celebrate Super Bowl win after 2018 absence
News confirmed by White House on Tuesday Team were disinvited by Donald Trump in 2018 Comment: why athletes should boycott Trump The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed they will visit the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Unio aims bigger in Web3 gaming with new CEO Mark Long
Unio has made some big moves recently, hiring former Shrapnel boss Mark Long as its CEO.VentureBeat - Mar. 7 -
Watch: Key moments in Mark Carney's road to becoming prime minister
Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader.BBC News - 5d -
Snag The Popular Star Wars Deckbuilding Game For Only $14 At Amazon
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game $14.45 (was ...GameSpot - 4d -
Get This Free Beer Hat In GTA Online Right Now To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Rockstar has released the latest GTA Online update, and part of it involves a St. Patrick's Day celebration.. Everyone who logs into GTA Online now through March 19 will get the Blarney's Stout ...GameSpot - 1d -
How to Stream Roberta Flack's 'Celebration of Life' memorial
The Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack died last monthABC News - 6d -
Celebrate Saint Patrick by chasing censors out of Ireland
Today's Ireland, like much of Europe, is in crisis, turning away from our shared values by embracing censorship over freedom of speech.The Hill - 17h -
Happy Anniversary!: Remembering one of the greatest nights in Notre Dame basketball history
Notre Dame basketball turned the Atlantic Coast Conference on its collective head 10 years ago Friday by capturing the league tournament championshipYahoo Sports - 1d -
Mark Carney: 'Canada never, ever, will be part of America'
Canada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, is pledging to continue Justin Trudeau's legacy of standing up to President Trump and rejecting threats to make the nation part of the U.S. “The ...The Hill - 5d -
There’s only one thing in Mark Carney’s in-tray: Trump
Canada’s incoming prime minister warns the US president’s tariffs threaten the ‘greatest crisis of our generation’. When Mark Carney becomes Canada’s prime minister later this week, a list of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Who is Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister?
Canada's Liberal Party has chosen former central bank leader Mark Carney to succeed Justin Trudeau as the country's next prime minister. The 59-year-old economist won with nearly 86% support in a ...CBS News - 5d -
'They live in big fear': The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon
Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus.BBC News - 5d -
Mark Carney Will Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister. Here’s What to Know.
Mark Carney, a former central banker, now heads the Liberal Party and will soon lead Canada, tasked with responding to President Trump’s threats.The New York Times - 5d -
Sen. Mark Kelly says Elon Musk is "not a serious guy"
Elon Musk called Sen. Mark Kelly a "traitor" after the Arizona Democrat posted on X about his recent trip to Ukraine.CBS News - 4d -
The MAGA Culture War Comes for Georgetown Law
If our liberties can survive a world war, then they can and should survive the Trump administration.The New York Times - 6d -
Bourbon industry in crosshairs of U.S.-Canada trade war
Distilleries in the heart of America's bourbon industry are finding themselves in the crosshairs of a brewing trade war between the U.S. and Canada.NBC News - 4d -
Unions on alert as Labour prepares to unveil ‘Trumpian’ plan for civil service
Performance-related pay, exit process for poor performers and more digitalisation among proposed measures intended to revolutionise Whitehall. Highly controversial plans to revolutionise Whitehall ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Civil servants told to deliver or leave as Labour overhauls Whitehall
Highest-paid mandarins at top of organisation will face stricter performance monitoringFinancial Times - 6d -
AI should replace some work of civil servants, Starmer to announce
The new digital ‘mantra’ prompts unions to warn PM to stop blaming problems on Whitehall officials. AI should replace the work of government officials where it can be done to the same standard, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump Firings Gut Education Department’s Civil Rights Division
Many of the office’s cases over the decades have served as a catalyst for broader policy change and social reforms.The New York Times - 2d -
Changes to Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under Trump
The Justice Department last year reached an agreement with the city of Louisville to reform its police department in the wake of the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor, which occurred five ...CBS News - 2d -
NATO secretary, Trump have mostly friendly meeting after criticizing the alliance
President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. The president has been a vocal critic of the military alliance, which took shape in the aftermath of World ...CBS News - 2d -
Mark Carney, ex-central banker, to become Canada's next prime minister
Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday as the country deals with U.S.NBC News - 6d