Peru Shuts Down , Machu Picchu , Amid Widespread Protests.
NBC reports that the government of Peru has indefinitely
shut down the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu amid
anti-government protests that began last month.
NBC reports that the government of Peru has indefinitely
shut down the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu amid
anti-government protests that began last month.
According to Peru's Culture Ministry, the country's
most famous tourist attraction has been closed , “to protect the safety of tourists
and the population in general.”.
According to Peru's Culture Ministry, the country's
most famous tourist attraction has been closed , “to protect the safety of tourists
and the population in general.”.
Tourism Minister Luis Fernando Helguero
said that there were 417 visitors trapped at
the ancient site, over 300 of them foreigners.
The news comes as protestors have
descended upon Lima, demanding that
President Dina Boluarte step down.
The news comes as protestors have
descended upon Lima, demanding that
President Dina Boluarte step down.
On January 21, police raided Peru's largest public university
in Lima, evicting protesters who were being housed
on campus while taking part in demonstrations.
On January 21, police raided Peru's largest public university
in Lima, evicting protesters who were being housed
on campus while taking part in demonstrations.
According to Interior Minister Vicente Romero,
over 100 people were detained in the raid.
Last month, the protests were sparked
by the impeachment and imprisonment
of then-President Pedro Castillo.
.
NBC reports that Castillo was Peru's first leader
with a rural Andean background and was forced
from office after attempting to dissolve Congress.
NBC reports that Castillo was Peru's first leader
with a rural Andean background and was forced
from office after attempting to dissolve Congress.
Castillo is currently
being detained on
charges of rebellion.
NBC reports that over 55 people have died
in widespread unrest following the ousting
of Castillo and his replacement with Boluarte.
NBC reports that over 55 people have died
in widespread unrest following the ousting
of Castillo and his replacement with Boluarte
China, Iran call for Iran sanctions to be lifted; Xi to visit; Pakistan hikes petrol price by 22.20 rupees a litre, says Finance Ministry; Biden plans speech on balloon, unidentified objects, sources reveal; Peru reopens Inca-era stone citadel, Machu Picchu, after nearly a month
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Peru's Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday that Machu Picchu, an Inca-era stone citadel reopened after being closed nearly a month ago amid anti-government protests. The decision was taken after an agreement was made between authorities, social groups and the local tourism industry to guarantee the security of the famed tourist attraction and transport services.
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Residents Near , East Palestine Derailment , Face Hurdles Seeking Compensation.
Residents Near , East Palestine Derailment , Face Hurdles Seeking Compensation.
NBC reports that residents of East Palestine,
Ohio, have said rail company Norfolk Southern's
offer to reimburse costs is problematic.
NBC reports that residents of East Palestine,
Ohio, have said rail company Norfolk Southern's
offer to reimburse costs is problematic.
According to some residents,
the process is confusing
and overly burdensome.
Others have said that
the company has outright
declined to pay their expenses. .
On February 3, a Norfolk Southern train
carrying hazardous chemicals derailed,
spilling toxic cargo which was later burned. .
On February 3, a Norfolk Southern train
carrying hazardous chemicals derailed,
spilling toxic cargo which was later burned. .
The residents of East Palestine say the process of seeking
reimbursement for having to evacuate, enduring health issues and having their property values crash has deepened mistrust of Norfolk Southern.
The residents of East Palestine say the process of seeking
reimbursement for having to evacuate, enduring health issues and having their property values crash has deepened mistrust of Norfolk Southern.
According to residents interviewed by NBC,
Norfolk Southern has failed to clearly communicate
what would be reimbursed by the company.
According to residents interviewed by NBC,
Norfolk Southern has failed to clearly communicate
what would be reimbursed by the company.
NBC reports that a website set up by Norfolk
Southern doesn't list specific amounts,
requirements or a map of eligible areas. .
NBC reports that a website set up by Norfolk
Southern doesn't list specific amounts,
requirements or a map of eligible areas. .
Norfolk Southern has pledged
a total of $26.6 million in community
assistance for East Palestine.
A spokesperson for the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency said that the , “EPA is unaware of any claims that NSR has
denied without resolution for the resident.”.
A spokesperson for the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency said that the , “EPA is unaware of any claims that NSR has
denied without resolution for the resident.”
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Vatican Says , Pope Francis Is 'Improving' , After Being Hospitalized.
On March 30, the Vatican said that
Pope Francis is "progressively improving"
after spending a night in a hospital in Rome. .
According to the Vatican,
the 86-year-old pontiff was
diagnosed with a respiratory infection.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said
that the pope had “rested well overnight”
before resuming his work.
The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment. This morning after having breakfast, he read some newspapers and resumed work, Matteo Bruni, Vatican spokesman, via NBC.
The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment. This morning after having breakfast, he read some newspapers and resumed work, Matteo Bruni, Vatican spokesman, via NBC.
On March 29, Francis complained
of having difficulty breathing and
was taken to the Gemelli hospital.
On March 29, Francis complained
of having difficulty breathing and
was taken to the Gemelli hospital.
At the time, the Vatican said
the pope would likely spend
a few days in the hospital.
At the time, the Vatican said
the pope would likely spend
a few days in the hospital.
NBC reports that news of Francis'
hospitalization has given rise to
questions regarding his general health.
The cancellation of Francis' audiences through
March 31 has also raised questions about
the pope's participation in the upcoming Holy Week. .
On March 30, a tweet from the pope's
account said Francis was
"touched by the many messages received.".
NBC reports that Francis had part
of one lung removed when he was younger
due to a respiratory infection. .
NBC reports that Francis had part
of one lung removed when he was younger
due to a respiratory infection.
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Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.
Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.
NBC reports that divisions have
emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing
debate over banning TikTok.
NBC reports that divisions have
emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing
debate over banning TikTok.
The opposition has reportedly created new
challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular
Chinese-owned app in the United States.
The opposition has reportedly created new
challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular
Chinese-owned app in the United States.
On March 30, Republican Senator
Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill
to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.
On March 30, Republican Senator
Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill
to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.
However, fellow Republican Senator
Rand Paul (Kentucky) objected to the bill.
If Republicans want to continuously
lose elections for generations, they should
pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media
app used by 150 million people,
primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
If Republicans want to continuously
lose elections for generations, they should
pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media
app used by 150 million people,
primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
Have faith that our desire for freedom is
strong enough to survive a few dance videos, Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
NBC reports that Hawley expressed
disbelief at Paul's argument
to defend his objection.
I have never before heard
on this floor a defense
of the right to spy, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.
I didn’t realize that
the First Amendment
contained a right to espionage, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.
NBC reports that the intraparty clash
comes as several other bipartisan bills also
look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S.
NBC reports that the intraparty clash
comes as several other bipartisan bills also
look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S.
The White House has backed one of those bills, which would
give the commerce secretary the power to ban any
foreign apps that pose a threat to national security.
The White House has backed one of those bills, which would
give the commerce secretary the power to ban any
foreign apps that pose a threat to national security
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Russia Halts Sharing , Information Regarding Nuclear Forces , With the US.
NBC reports that a Russian diplomat has announced
that Moscow has stopped sharing information
regarding its nuclear forces with the United States.
According to Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's
deputy foreign minister, the suspension
of information includes any missile tests. .
All notifications, all kinds of notifications,
all activities under the treaty will be
suspended and will not be conducted
regardless of what position the U.S. may take, Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, via NBC.
The news comes after Russia ended its
participation in the last remaining nuclear
arms pact between the two superpowers.
Last month, President Vladimir Putin
ended Russia's involvement
with the START treaty.
At the time, Putin said that Russia could not accept
U.S. inspections of nuclear sites after NATO declared
that its goal was a Russian defeat in Ukraine.
NBC reports that Russia's foreign ministry
said that Moscow would continue to respect
the treaty's caps placed on nuclear weapons.
Russia's defense ministry said that military drills
currently underway will include Yars mobile missile
launchers moving across three regions of Siberia.
NBC reports that the Yars is a nuclear
capable intercontinental ballistic missile
with a range in excess of 6,800 miles.
According to the ministry, the drills
will include measures to keep the deployment
concealed from foreign intelligence.
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Sam Bankman-Fried , Hit With Additional , Federal Charge of Bribery.
On March 28, federal prosecutors unsealed another
charge against Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing him
of bribing a government official in China.
NBC reports that the new indictment accuses
Bankman-Fried of bribing at least one government
official in China with a $40 million payout in 2021.
NBC reports that the new indictment accuses
Bankman-Fried of bribing at least one government
official in China with a $40 million payout in 2021.
Currently, the former cryptocurrency mogul is
awaiting trial on a number of crimes related to
the collapse of FTX and his hedge fund Alameda.
Currently, the former cryptocurrency mogul is
awaiting trial on a number of crimes related to
the collapse of FTX and his hedge fund Alameda.
According to the indictment, Bankman-Fried directed an
employee to make bribery payments after several
Alameda accounts were frozen by Chinese authorities.
According to the indictment, Bankman-Fried directed an
employee to make bribery payments after several
Alameda accounts were frozen by Chinese authorities.
After confirmation that the Accounts
were unfrozen, BANKMAN-FRIED
authorized the transfer of additional
tens of millions of dollars in
cryptocurrency to complete the bribe, Unsealed indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried, via NBC.
NBC reports that the charge of bribery comes as
the latest in a growing list of criminal charges since
Bankman-Fried was first arrested in December.
NBC reports that the charge of bribery comes as
the latest in a growing list of criminal charges since
Bankman-Fried was first arrested in December.
So far, Bankman-Fried has pleaded
not guilty to securities fraud, conspiracy
and eight counts of wire fraud.
NBC reports that Bankman-Fried is currently out
on bail. The recently revised terms allow him to possess a basic phone and computer.
NBC reports that Bankman-Fried is currently out
on bail. The recently revised terms allow him to possess a basic phone and computer.
FTX, once one of the world's largest
crypto exchanges, is now under new
leadership after declaring bankruptcy.
FTX, once one of the world's largest
crypto exchanges, is now under new
leadership after declaring bankruptcy.
The company is currently in the process
of unwinding its business and attempting
to recover any remaining assets.
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Emergency services are still searching for survivors of Sunday's massive landslide in central Ecuador. Mud engulfed at least 163 homes in the small Andean community of Alausi affecting around 500 people.
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During his Sunday Angelus prayer, Pope Francis asks to end the violence in Peru. Addressing the crowd in St. Peter’s square he says "I invite you to pray for an end to the acts of violence in Peru...
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