Inside Myanmar’s Army: ‘They See Protesters as Criminals’
- Since February’s coup, Myanmar’s military, called the Tatmadaw, has turned its guns on civilian protesters. On Saturday, forces killed more than 100 people.
- Four officers spoke about life in the feared army, which has dominated Myanmar for decades. “Most of the soldiers are brainwashed,” one said.
Images From a ‘Day of Shame’ in Myanmar
Children, including a 5-year-old boy, were among those killed on Saturday as the country’s security forces cracked down on nationwide protests.
Here’s what to know about the unrest in Myanmar.
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Variants and Eased Restrictions Push U.S. Virus Cases Up Again
The rise is partly a result of large social interactions and state leaders pulling back on mitigation measures, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. Here’s the latest.
For Them, New York City Will Never Be the Same
The city may be only months from seeming like its old self. But the pandemic has changed many lives.
Russia Trumpets Vaccine Exports, While Quietly Importing Doses
Russia has held up the Sputnik vaccine as a triumph of its scientists. But the country’s inoculation program still relies on cross-border trade.
What to Know About Vaccines and Travel
As vaccination rates in the U.S. trend upward, more people are traveling or planning to. Here’s how to do so safely.
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| New cases | 60,302 | +12% | |
| New deaths | 780 | –31% | |
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Ten Months After George Floyd’s Death, Minneapolis Is at War Over Policing
Residents and community leaders in the city have struggled to reach consensus on how to change public safety, and what role the police should play.
Here’s what to know about the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck.
Biden Poised to Raise Taxes on Business and the Rich
President Biden’s infrastructure proposals may require trillions in tax revenue — and give liberals a chance to address what they call the failures of G.O.P. tax cuts.
How Two Legislative Tacticians Scored Big Wins on Child Poverty
Senator Patty Murray and Representative Rosa DeLauro teamed up to ensure that the stimulus law included a lifeline to America’s poorest families.
Crews Scramble to Free Ship From Suez Canal as Economic Toll Mounts
Officials reported steady progress in dislodging the giant cargo ship blocking the crucial maritime route, but challenges remain. Here’s the latest.
A Small Village With a Front-Row Seat in the Effort to Free the Suez Ship
Manshiyet Rugola residents are watching the push to dislodge the container ship that ran aground, holding up $10 billion in global trade every day.
For Boulder Suspect’s Family, American Dream Is Undone by the Unimaginable
The suspect in a Colorado mass shooting came from an immigrant family that appeared to be succeeding. But their life in the U.S. had not been untroubled.
What the Media Has Learned Since Columbine
A lot has changed since the Columbine school shooting in 1999 — except for the need to report on these tragedies.
