Ethiopia’s Tigray regional government appeals for help after factional fighters seize key towns

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The interim government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region appealed for the Ethiopian federal government to intervene after a faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front seized control of two major towns, leaving several people wounded and raising fears of a return to civil war. On Tuesday the TPLF faction seized Adigrat, … Read more

Is Greenland’s vote a win for Trump or a rejection of his rhethoric? : NPR

Homes are built into the rugged landscape in Nuuk, Greenland, are seen on March 12. The self-ruling Danish territory has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight as President Trump has vowed to acquire it. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Greenland will soon have a new government led by a pro-independence … Read more

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World waits for Moscow response to ceasefire offer the U.S. brokered with Ukraine, EPA announces dozens of regulations it plans to target, Iran rebuffs Trump hopes on starting nuclear talks. Source link

Cocaine Canyon: Inside Colombia’s guerrilla-run micro-state

Drug-running guerrillas have repelled military efforts to retake a slice of southwest Colombia — a virtual microstate where the rifle rules. No one enters or leaves without the guerrillas’ say-so, state-issued IDs are worthless and cocaine production is not just tolerated, but encouraged. Welcome to Micay Canyon, a lush mountain-fringed valley in southwest Colombia where … Read more

Mobile Vet Center brings benefits on wheels

OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – The Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene played host to the Beckley Vet Center’s Mobile Vet Center. This benefit center on wheels was out and about providing information and resources to community members. Veteran Outreach Specialist James Willis, gives a little insight on why this vehicle is so important. Apple … Read more