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Myanmar's U.N. envoy, who was appointed by the democratically elected government, appealed to the international community Friday to protect civilians from the country's military with a no-fly zone, arms embargo and targeted sanctions. "It is necessary to have strong and urgent actions on the U.N. Security Council in order to save the lives of innocent civilians in Myanmar," Kyaw Moe Tun told an informal meeting of the Security Council. "Collective strong action is needed immediately. Time is of the essence for us, please take action now." The envoy, who made headlines in February publicly opposing the military coup, called on the international community to target sanctions against the businesses linked to the military and to their families. He also urged the suspension of foreign investments until the democratically elected government is restored. "I wish to stress that the international community and the U.N. Security Council have the responsibility to use all necessary means to … [Read more...] about Myanmar Envoy Appeals for No-Fly Zone, Arms Embargo

With a massive infusion of federal aid coming their way, schools across the U.S. are weighing how to use the windfall to ease the harm of the pandemic — and to tackle problems that existed long before the coronavirus. The assistance that was approved last month totals $123 billion — a staggering sum that will offer some districts several times the amount of federal education funding they receive in a single year. The aid will help schools reopen and expand summer programs to help students catch up on learning. It also offers a chance to pursue programs that have long been seen as too expensive, such as intensive tutoring, mental health services and major curriculum upgrades. “This feels like a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us to be able to make critical investments,” said Nathan Kuder, chief financial officer of Boston Public Schools, which is expecting $275 million. But the spending decisions carry high stakes. If important needs are overlooked — or if the money does not … [Read more...] about With new aid, schools seek solutions to problems new and old

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — All eyes are now on Gov. Larry Hogan regarding a series of police reform bills now passed through the Maryland General Assembly. Debating behind partitions, the Maryland Senate on Wednesday passed a series of police reform bills. READ MORE: COVID-19 In Maryland: More Than 1.5K New Cases Reported, Positivity Rate Down “Only when we restore trust and integrity are we going to then be able to have a safer state,” Senator Jill Carter said. Carter sponsored Anton’s Law, which would make public police disciplinary records. SB 71 establishes a statewide use of force. Officers convicted of causing serious injury or death would face up to 10 years in prison. “The standard that we currently have across the United States is just not working,” Senator Charles Sydnor said. Opponents argued officers have a unique, dangerous job whose standards should be different. “Aside from the fact they might be shot, or knifed, or killed, they’ve also got the threat they … [Read more...] about Gov. Larry Hogan Critical Of Police Reform Bills Awaiting His Action

Cedric L. Alexander served some four decades in law enforcement and other areas of public service leadership. A CNN and MSNBC contributor, he is the author of "In Defense of Public Service: How 22 Million Government Workers Will Save Our Republic." The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion at CNN. (CNN) Most of the millions of people who have seen the awful video of the death of George Floyd under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin interpret that event as a murder. Under our democratic model of justice, validating this interpretation, even if it is held by millions, is difficult. It should be. It must be. An accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This is foundational to a free society, and our adversarial system of trial is intended to promote the sacred presumption of innocence. Cedric Alexander But reasonable doubt must never be exclusively the product of … [Read more...] about The Chauvin trial is holding a mirror up to America’s insufficient police training

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. An 18-year-old Southeastern Louisiana University student is reportedly accused of stabbing her date in her dorm room, an alleged attack so vicious, the victim’s "blood, and then some" had to be put back in his body, his mom said. Elizabeth Grace Johnson was busted by university cops in Hammond after they responded Saturday night to a call about a disturbance on the third floor of Louisiana Hall, WAFB, the CBS-affiliated TV station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, reported . The officers discovered her date — Louisiana State University student Draven Upchurch — with multiple stab wounds, the station reported, citing a report from Police Chief Michael Beckner. OLE MISS STUDENT ALLEGEDLY SPRAYED BLEACH INTO FRAT PLEDGE'S MOUTH DURING HAZING Johnson and Upchurch, who were described as "dating partners," were … [Read more...] about Louisiana college student charged after allegedly stabbing date in dorm