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Myanmar's fatal quake deepens political turmoil with no path to peace, experts say
The deadly earthquake has jolted a nation devastated by a brutal civil war that displaced millions and decimated its economy.CNBC - 1d -
Forecast of a week of rain adds to woes faced by victims of Myanmar quake, as death toll tops 3,500
People in Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken areas were braced for thunderstorms late Sunday, after heavy rains and winds the previous night disrupted rescue and relief operations and added to the ...ABC News - 1d -
Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires
The UN received reports that Myanmar's military had conducted attacks, while the military accused rebels of the same.BBC News - 18h -
Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar
Critics say the country’s often-incompetent military government has delayed and restricted the arrival and distribution of crucial aid.The New York Times - 12h -
Trump’s Tariffs Will Wound Free Trade, but the Blow May Not Be Fatal
Free trade has been so beneficial to so many countries that the world may find a way to live without its biggest player.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. teen fatally shot in Israeli-occupied West Bank
A 14-year-old American-Palestinian boy was gunned down in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. His father says "it was a field execution."CBS News - 5h -
Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?
The junta’s poor emergency response leaves people fearing prolonged chaos, despite the relentless propaganda . For seven painful days, Hnin has waited for news. Her two daughters, two and seven ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tornadoes and flash flooding across Midwest, South kill at least 20
At least 20 people were killed in weather-related fatalities this week, including tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods.CBS News - 1d -
California town reports third fatality related to rare virus linked to death of Gene Hackman's wife
Investigators recently blamed the rare virus for the death of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman.The Hill - 1d -
Republican senator floats using violence against journalists who report 'fake news'
Markwayne Mullin recounted how a reporter fatally shot a former congressman in 1890, adding there might be less "fake news ... if we could still handle our differences that way."NBC News - 1d -
The Guardian view on the return of landmines: a deadly peril resurges | Editorial
Russia’s military threat and the junta’s war in Myanmar have undermined the international treaty against them. Eleven years ago, members of the Ottawa treaty banning the use, production, ...The Guardian - 1d