Myanmar’s generals face growing protests against their coup
Many demonstrators fear a violent crackdownIT WAS DIFFICULT to hear the commander-in-chief over the din. Every night since the army toppled Myanmar’s civilian government on February 1st, people all over the country have banged pots and pans at 8pm, turning a traditional ritual to cast out evil spirits into a political protest. On February 8th,…
Man killed at a baby shower after a celebratory cannon explosion
A man participating in a baby shower died when a small cannon detonated in the back yard of a residence near Flint, Michigan, reports say.In a statement, Michigan State Police said 26-year-old Evan Thomas Silva perished Saturday after he was hit by shrapnel from the howitzer, which was discharged to “commemorate the baby’s pending arrival.”…