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Who Is Myanmar’s Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing?
The leader of a military junta is accused of crimes against humanity over his persecution of the country’s Muslim Rohingya.World - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
New sanctions target Myanmar's military suppliers
Opponents of Myanmar’s military government have welcomed the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union, the U.K. and Canada on individuals and entities supplying aviation fuel and equipment to ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Myanmar overtakes Syria as country with highest landmine casualties
Landmine use has significantly increased in Myanmar as conflict has spread after the military’s seizure of power in February 2021. Myanmar overtook Syria last year to become the country with the ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Is gold still safe for seniors to invest in?
The price of gold has surged in 2024, leading some seniors to question if it's still safe to invest in.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Head of Myanmar's military government visits close ally China for the first time since taking power
Myanmar's state media says the head of Myanmar’s military government embarked upon an official visit this week to China, the embattled Southeast Asian nation’s most important international allyWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
2 million at risk of starvation in Myanmar state amid ‘total economic collapse’
Exclusive: a UN report will accuse the military of imposing ‘collective punishment’ on Rakhine state, more than three years after seizing power in a coup . Two million people in Myanmar’s Rakhine ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
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'My husband was forcibly conscripted. Months later he was dead'
Myanmar's mandatory conscription has upended the lives of countless people. The BBC spoke to four of them.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Myanmar airstrikes indiscriminately target civilians a rights group says in a new report
Myanmar’s military has consistently targeted civilians and their communities as a form of collective punishment in the country’s southeast since the army seized power in early 2021World - ABC News - November 15 -
Myanmar rebel army ready for talks with junta, backed by China
An ethnic minority army that is part of a rebel alliance fighting Myanmar’s ruling military has announced its willingness to hold talks with the junta.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief
Min Aung Hlaing accused of crimes against humanity over deportation and persecution of Rohingya minority. The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court (ICC) is seeking an arrest warrant ...World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago -
ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime
The ICC’s chief prosecutor asked judges to issue a warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime for crimes committed against the country’s Rohingya Muslims.Top stories - NBC News - 19 hours ago -
I.C.C. Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Junta Leader
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor accused Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing of crimes against humanity toward the country’s Muslim Rohingya.World - The New York Times - 13 hours ago -
ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for the head of Myanmar's military regime
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has asked judges to issue an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime for crimes committed against the country’s Rohingya Muslim ...World - ABC News - 14 hours ago -
China Has Detained a Senior AstraZeneca Executive
Leon Wang, executive vice president in charge of China and the broader Asian region, is being detained while the Chinese government is probing AstraZeneca employees, the drugmaker says.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Helping seniors know when it's time to give up driving
Giving up driving can be a big loss of independence for seniors, and coming to the decision that it's no longer safe for them to be behind that wheel can be difficult. James Brown showcases one ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
What seniors should know about Medicare open enrollment for 2025
There are a few important factors that seniors should be aware of during open enrollment this year.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Kentucky hoops lands top-30 senior guard Lewis
Top-30 senior Acaden Lewis announced his commitment to Kentucky on Saturday, giving Mark Pope his second impact guard in the 2025 class.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Killing Time by Alan Bennett review – senior moments full of wit and style
The author employs his pitch-perfect repertoire of satirical skills in his first book for five years – a novella about the residents of an upmarket care home during the pandemic. Alan Bennett, now ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Deutsche’s private bank fires over 100 bankers in cost-cutting drive
Frankfurt-headquartered lender has imposed demanding targets on underperforming unitBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2025. Here's what to know.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Lloyds Bank to stop recognising senior employees union membership
High street lender introducing ‘people forums’ to discuss issues including job cuts, pay and policiesWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Senior Russian naval officer killed in car bomb hit claimed by Kyiv
A bomb planted under a car blew up and killed a Russian serviceman in the occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Trump names top campaign aides as senior White House staff
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that four senior advisers from his campaign will join him at the White House when he takes office in January. Dan Scavino, Stephen Miller, James Blair and ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Many more seniors are getting COVID shots this year, CDC reports
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
This Is the Secret to a Good Retirement, According to an Anthropologist Who Interviewed 100 Seniors
If you’re only worrying about your finances, you may be missing the most important ingredient for a good retirement.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
5 important reverse mortgage facts seniors should know
Seniors contemplating a reverse mortgage should familiarize themselves with these five facts before getting started.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Trump's Cabinet and senior staff positions picks shake up Washington
President-elect Donald Trump has made some controversial picks for Cabinet and senior staff positions — some of whom could face steep confirmation battles despite that the Senate is dominated by ...Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
Trump's controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency
President-elect Donald Trump has named the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and ...Tech - ABC News - November 17 -
Why seniors should apply for long-term care insurance before 2025
Waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance plan in 2025 could be a costly mistake. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
3 important insurance types seniors should buy before 2025
By purchasing one of these policies now, seniors can get ahead of potential price hikes in the new year.Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
Some UK quangos are ‘a law unto themselves’, senior MP warns
Simon Hoare sets out plans for inquiry into arm’s-length bodies amid concerns over accountabilityWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
3 mortgage refinancing alternatives seniors should consider now
Seniors disappointed in their mortgage refinancing options may benefit from exploring these alternatives instead.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Trump names Seb Gorka, Alex Wong to be senior national security staff
President-elect Trump has tapped his first term alums Alex Wong and Sebastian Gorka to join his national security team for his second go-around. Gorka will act as the deputy assistant to the ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago