Today in 2014, 11 years ago: 31 km southeast of the city of Luhansk, the self-proclaimed forces of the Luhansk People's Republic shot down a Ukrainian military transport plane Ilyushin Il-76. All 49 people on board are killed.
1950s Japanese Fixtures
The ethnographic museum in Hakodate City contains public restrooms mostly outfitted with fixtures installed in 1954. All this and more on the Toilets of the World.Toilets of the World
Flights to Israel diverted to Cyprus after Israeli strikes on Iran
Flights to Israel diverted to Cyprus after Israeli strikes on Iran-english.news.cn
Today in 2002, 23 years ago: Asteroid 2002 MN passes within 120,701 km of Earth (more than a third of the distance between Earth and the Moon).
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S2062
A bill to improve supply chain resiliency for critical drug products with vulnerable supply chains and ensure that reserves of critical drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients are maintained to prevent supply disruptions in the event of drug shortages or public health emergencies.
📢 Introduced in Senate
Today in 1953, 72 years ago: in the context of the Korean War, the communists begin a great offensive.
Iran Launches ‘True Promise III’ Missile Strikes on Israel - teleSUR English
Iran strikes back. Over 150 Israeli military sites hit in “True Promise III” operation, marking a major escalation in the conflict.teleSURenglish
Today in 1931, 94 years ago: in the Loire River (France) a pleasure boat sinks and several hundred people drown.
Uruguay urges de-escalation amid growing Iran-Israel war
TEHRAN - Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel, warning that the worsening situation would further destabilize an already fragile Middle East.Tehran Times
S2063
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
📢 Introduced in Senate
Today in 2017, 8 years ago: in North Kensington (London), a fire in a high-rise apartment building leaves 72 people dead and 74 others injured.
Today in 1789, 236 years ago: in the Pacific Ocean, Captain William Bligh and 18 other sailors, survivors of the Bounty mutiny, arrive in Timor after 6701 km (3618 nautical miles).
Internet im Iran stark gedrosselt
Angesichts der israelischen Angriffe hat der Iran das Internet im Land stark gedrosselt. Nutzer in der Hauptstadt Teheran berichteten von starken Einschränkungen und noch langsameren Verbindungen als gewöhnlich. Das Ministerium für Kommunikation hatte den Schritt bestätigt. Die Einschränkungen seien auf Anordnung der zuständigen Stellen vorgenommen worden und würden nach der Rückkehr zur Norma…
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Nahost-Liveblog: ++ Israels Nachbarländer öffnen Luftraum ++
Nach den nächtlichen Angriffswellen haben Jordanien, der Libanon und Syrien ihre Lufträume für den zivilen Luftverkehr wiedereröffnet. Der Iran lässt die für Sonntag geplante Fortsetzung der Atomgespräche mit den USA noch offen.tagesschau.de
Wuxly wants to be a partner in genocide
Vegan Jackets for the génocidaires? Wuxly, the Canadian outerwear company founded by former CFL player James Yurichuk, has built its brand on progressive values – vegan materials, ethical productio…Canadian BDS Coalition
S2064
A bill to amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes.
📢 Introduced in Senate
How Trump's Africa strategy may become a double-edged sword
US aid to Africa has been cut and now defence is in Trump's sights - but it may prove more costly.Paul Melly (BBC News)
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