Philippine ferry fire kills 28

Philippine ferry fire kills 28

Second deadly ferry disaster in the Philippines in less than a year 230 people rescued – coat guard Death toll rises sharply after bodies found in cabin The Philippines has an uneven maritime security record MANILA, March 30 (Reuters) – At least 28 people have died, including a 6-month-old baby, after a fire broke out … Read more

Ukraine says Russian forces are advancing in the town of Bakhmut on the front line

Ukraine says Russian forces are advancing in the town of Bakhmut on the front line

UN cancels Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant safety zone plan Ukraine strikes behind the front line in Russian-occupied Melitopol March 30 (Reuters) – Russian forces have had some success in the eastern frontline town of Bakhmut, Ukrainian military officials said on Wednesday evening, adding that their fighters were still holding out in a battle that lasted … Read more

Business giants say anti-LGBT law would hurt Uganda’s economy

Business giants say anti-LGBT law would hurt Uganda’s economy

NAIROBI, March 29 (Reuters) – A coalition of international companies including Google (GOOGL.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O) on Wednesday denounced anti-LGBTQ legislation passed by Uganda’s parliament last week, warning that it would harm the East African country’s economy. The Open for Business coalition said the legislation, which criminalizes identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, … Read more