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D. Brit

Nov 30, 2021
1 min

Nuclear Deal Talks Resume with Iran

What Happened: Nuclear deal talks to limit Iran's enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions have resumed. Since former President Trump left the Nuclear Deal in 2018, Iran has been enriching small amounts of uranium and its stockpile now exceeds the original agreement's limits. President Biden has said that the US is willing to re-enter the deal, however, current negotiations in Vienna do not include US officials. Iranian nuclear negotiator, Ali B

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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Into Sea

D. Brit

Oct 19, 2021
1 min

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Into Sea

What Happened: On Tuesday, North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea. The missile launch came hours after the US reaffirmed their interest in resuming diplomatic talks about North Korea's nuclear program. Negotiations have been stalled for over 2 years as the US says they must discuss North Korea's nuclear program first and North Korea is unwilling to come to the table unless US sanctions are ceased. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff say the short-ran

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EU Leaders Place Sanctions on Belarus for “Hijacking” Plane

D. Brit

May 24, 2021
1 min

EU Leaders Place Sanctions on Belarus for “Hijacking” Plane

What Happened: On Monday, leaders of the European Union agreed to place sanctions on Belarus in response to the country’s recent forced diversion of a passenger plane, which was carried out to arrest an opposition journalist. The sanctions will prohibit Belarusian airlines from using the airspace and airports of the EU. The EU leaders also called for the release of the arrested journalist, Raman Pratasevich, a vocal critic of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Said EU

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Iran Says Inspectors Will No Longer Have Access To Nuclear Site Images

D. Brit

May 23, 2021
1 min

Iran Says Inspectors Will No Longer Have Access To Nuclear Site Images

What Happened: On Sunday, Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, announced that international inspectors will no longer have access to surveillance images of the country's nuclear sites. Iran has already been enriching and stockpiling uranium far beyond the agreed upon levels set in the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran changed its position after former President Trump pulled out of the agreement in 2018. President Biden has expressed interest in re-entering the accord, ho

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Biden Expected to Announce Sanctions Against Russia for Election Interference

D. Brit

Apr 14, 2021
1 min

Biden Expected to Announce Sanctions Against Russia for Election Interference

What's Happening: The Biden administration is expected to announce sanctions against Russia in response to the SolarWinds hack and for election interference. Russian individuals will also be targeted in the order and up to a dozen Russian diplomats may be expelled from the United States.The sanctions will target Russian officials involved with the SolarWinds hack. President Biden is expected to announce these sanctions on Thursday via an executive order. Developing Story Phot

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Myanmar Frees Hundreds of Anti-Coup Protesters

D. Brit

Mar 24, 2021
1 min

Myanmar Frees Hundreds of Anti-Coup Protesters

What Happened: On Wednesday, Myanmar's military government released hundreds of anti-coup protesters from imprisonment, a rare conciliatory gesture from the military. The majority of those released were students that were detained at a protest on March 3. They also released a journalist for the Associated Press, Thein Zaw, who was arrested last month while covering an anti-coup protest. Anti-coup demonstrations have been ongoing in Myanmar for several weeks since the military

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Myanmar Security Forces Kill At Least 8 More Anti-Coup Protesters

D. Brit

Mar 3, 2021
1 min

Myanmar Security Forces Kill At Least 8 More Anti-Coup Protesters

What Happened: On Wednesday, Myanmar security forces shot and killed at least 8 more anti-coup protesters bringing the total number of protester deaths to nearly 30. Demonstrations have been ongoing in Myanmar for several weeks since the military staged a coup on Jan 31 and arrested the democratically elected officials. Police and military response has become increasingly violent and often lethal over the last few weeks. The protesters do not wish to return to military rule a

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As Myanmar Anti-Coup Protests Continue - At Least 18 Killed By Security Forces

D. Brit

Mar 1, 2021
1 min

As Myanmar Anti-Coup Protests Continue - At Least 18 Killed By Security Forces

What Happened: On Sunday, security forces opened fire on large crowds of anti-coup protesters in Myanmar. Many protesters were also arrested. A UN human rights official says that at least 18 people were killed and 30 wounded in the confrontation. In addition, estimates say that roughly 1,000 people were detained on Sunday. Demonstrations have been ongoing in Myanmar for several weeks since the military staged a coup on Jan 31 and arrested the democratically elected officials.

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Myanmar Anti-Coup Protests Ongoing - Police Response is Increasingly Violent/Fatal

D. Brit

Feb 21, 2021
1 min

Myanmar Anti-Coup Protests Ongoing - Police Response is Increasingly Violent/Fatal

What Happened: On Sunday, large crowds gathered in Myanmar's capital to attend the funeral for the young woman who was the first person confirmed to have been killed in the ongoing anti-military coup protests. 19-year-old Mya Thwet Thwet Khine was shot in the head by police at an anti-coup protest on Feb 9. She died a few days later. Demonstrations have been ongoing for several weeks since the military staged a coup on Jan 31 and arrested the democratically elected officials.

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Myanmar Intensifies Crackdown on Anti-Coup Protesters

D. Brit

Feb 15, 2021
1 min

Myanmar Intensifies Crackdown on Anti-Coup Protesters

What Happened: On Monday, police and soldiers intensified their response by firing slingshots and, reportedly, rubber bullets at anti-coup protesters in Myanmar. The police were also seen attacking protesters with sticks and firing guns into the air. The demonstrations have been ongoing for several weeks since the military staged a coup on Jan 31 and arrested the democratically elected officials. The protesters do not wish to return to military rule and demand the release and

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President Biden Issues Sanctions Against Myanmar

D. Brit

Feb 10, 2021
1 min

President Biden Issues Sanctions Against Myanmar

What Happened: On Wednesday, President Biden ordered sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar. The military staged a coup in Myanmar on Jan 31 and placed the democratically elected officials under house arrest, claiming the election was fraudulent. Biden's executive order will prevent Myanmar from accessing $1 billion in assets in the United States. Biden also warned that more measures are to come. Said Biden, "The military must relinquish power it seized and demonstr

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Iran Announces Plans to Enrich Uranium to 20%

D. Brit

Jan 2, 2021
1 min

Iran Announces Plans to Enrich Uranium to 20%

What Happened: On Saturday, Iran announced that it plans to enrich its uranium at the Fordo nuclear facility to 20% "as soon as possible." The move, which was approved by the Iranian parliament, would push Iran very close to weapons-grade levels. One of the goals of the decision is to increase pressure on Europe to provide sanctions relief for Iran. US Officials are concerned that this is yet another escalation in an already tense relationship between Iran and the US. Tension

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