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Crimea: Construction site on fire in occupied Sevastopol SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A mysterious fire has killed at least eight people at a two-storey makeshift barracks in the annexed region of Crimea, near to Putin’s beloved Black Sea Fleet headquarters in the port city of Sevastopol. The horrific fire broke out shortly after 2am on Thursday morning while 185 people were inside the dormitory, the RIA news agency reported. Two people were seriously wounded and rushed to hospital, while a further five have been reported missing. It is the latest in a series of unexplained explosions and fires in the Crimean region as Ukrainian forces start to bear down on the land corridor immediately to the north. Related articles … [Read more...] about At least eight dead after explosion rips through Russian barracks near Black Sea Fleet HQ

Heavy metal music producer Martin Birch has died. The musical "genius" who helped bring songs from Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath to life was 71. Whitesnake star David Coverdale, whose first six albums were produced by Martin, said: "It is with a very heavy heart I've just had verified my very dear friend & producer Martin Birch has passed away. "Martin was a huge part of my life...helping me from the first time we met through until Slide It In...My thoughts & prayers to his family, friends & fans." Martin was behind many iconic albums from some of heavy metal's biggest stars. Martin, who died on Sunday, was born in Woking, Surrey in 1948. Martin has died at 71 ( Image: Redferns) After finding a love for music, he began working as a sound engineer for bands such as Fleetwood Mac, Rainbow and Deep Purple. Martin worked on Black Sabbath's famous 1980 album Heaven and Hell. He landed the job of producer thanks to his previous work with singer Ronnie … [Read more...] about Martin Birch dead: Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath music producer dies at 71

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By CHRIS MEGERIAN, FARNOUSH AMIRI and SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the Congressional Black Caucus left a meeting Thursday with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with an agreement on how to address the issue of policing in America after the recent killing of Tyre Nichols. “We have agreement on how we will continue to work forward both from a legislative standpoint as well as executive and community-based solutions, but the focus will always be on public safety,” Rep. Steven Horsford of Nevada, the chairman of the Black Caucus, told reporters later Thursday. Also at the White House were Sens. Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Cory Booker of New Jersey — two of the three Black senators — and Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, Jim Clyburn of South Carolina and Joe Neguse of Colorado. The group of Black lawmakers did not disclose details about the agreement made in the room, but warned that it would take both the Senate and the House, as well as … [Read more...] about Biden, Black caucus agree on path forward on police reform

Unofficial exchange points sold the greenback at VND23,560, up 0.15% from Thursday. Vietcombank’s exchange rate remained stable at VND23,620. The dollar remained unchanged at Eximbank at VND23,580. Techcombank also maintained its rate at VND23,620. The State Bank of Vietnam lowered its reference rate by 0.01% to VND23,606. The dollar has decreased by 0.46% against the dong since the beginning of the year. The euro and sterling slipped against the dollar on Friday as markets took a dovish cue from policymakers at the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, who said inflationary pressures in their economies have become more manageable, Reuters reported. The pound slid 0.15% to a more than two-week low of $1.2206 in early Asia trade, after falling 1.2% in the previous session, its largest daily decline in a month. The euro was last 0.16% lower at $1.0893, after tumbling 0.7% on Thursday to move further away from its 10-month peak of $1.1034. … [Read more...] about Dollar ups on black market

close Video America Together - Black History Month - Bessie Coleman On this day in history, Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified — granting African American men the right to vote. The amendment declared that the "right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." As the U.S. National Archives notes, "Set free by the 13th Amendment [and] with citizenship guaranteed by the 14th Amendment , Black males were given the vote by the 15th Amendment." ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, FEB. 2, 1913, GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL OPENS IN NYC, WORLD'S LARGEST TRAIN STATION Attorney Ron Coleman, partner at the Dhillon Law Group in New York, told Fox News Digital about the amendment's ratification, "By guaranteeing the vote to former slaves and prohibiting racial discrimination in … [Read more...] about On this day in history, Feb. 3, 1870, 15th Amendment is ratified, granting Black males the right to vote

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 15 Back at the very beginning, right when the idea of water polo in Ghana started swimming into reality, Asante Prince got out a couple of balls and caps in front of a handful of curious kids. He decided to try a scrimmage, but he had no nets. So they put a soccer bench on each side of the pool. It was “enthusiastic confusion,” he said. And the caps — which have protective cups that go over a player’s ears — well, they were particularly amusing. “Somebody said, ‘Oh, water brassiere, thank you very much,’ a water bra,” a chuckling Prince said. That was one of the first meetings of the Awutu Winton Water Polo Club, a budding league in a tough part of the world for the Olympics’ oldest team sport — and a true passion project for the energetic Prince. Growing up in Coronado, California, he was often the only … [Read more...] about Ghana water polo grows as sport looks for more diversity

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 The bid to bring a WNBA franchise to Oakland took a critical step forward Thursday, as the city formally announced it reached a deal with the group leading the expansion effort for exclusive negotiating rights on its half of the Coliseum site. Alana Beard, front woman of the African American Sports and Entertainment Group, is close to completing and submitting the proposal to the WNBA. The league previously had stated an intent to move forward with expansion in December, but delayed that into this year. “Alana is leading that project,” said Ray Bobbitt, an East Bay native who is head of the Black-owned team of developers. “She is getting to a point where there could be a proposal submitted soon. The league was initially saying December of last year, but now that has been expanded out, and I think that they’ve changed the dynamic of the expansion process.” Beard, a former WNBA player, … [Read more...] about Oakland WNBA bid a step closer with exclusive negotiating rights to Coliseum site

James Cleverly outlines his priorities as Foreign Secretary in 2023 SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong claimed Britain must come to terms with its “uncomfortable” colonial past in Asia and the Pacific. Mr Cleverly pointed towards Rishi Sunak’s rise to Prime Minister and Suella Braverman becoming Home Secretary and his own appointment as Foreign Secretary as examples of the huge strides Britain has made. Related articles Tory MPs demand action to stop Strasbourg court raiding Lottery fund Triple lock 'is under threat from a nasty campaign' Asked if Britain had done enough to confront the actions of the British Empire, Mr Cleverly said: “You’re asking … [Read more...] about Cleverley hits back at ‘woke’ Australian minister over UK’s colonial past

Manchester Museum shows off £15 million transformation in 2022 SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Links between South Asia and the NHS , and the life of a ground-breaking Indian physicist are among the rich stories being told in Manchester Museum’s newest permanent exhibition. The South Asia Gallery, a partnership with the British Museum, is special for having been curated by a collective of 30 inspiring individuals — from artists and musicians to community leaders and educators — to tell personal narratives that foster a window into South Asia. And at the very heart of the exhibition hall is a dedicated space for the putting on of performances, films and various participatory activities, the opening display in which is a … [Read more...] about South Asian links to NHS and pioneering physicist among stories spotlighted in new exhibit