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Month: March 2021

Eddie Murphy Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-nominated actor, writer, director, singer and comedian Eddie Murphy. Personal Birth date: April 3, 1961 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Edward Regan Murphy Father: Charles Murphy, police officer Mother: Lillian Murphy, telephone operator Marriage: Nicole Mitchell (March 18, 1993-April 17, 2006, divorced) Children: with Paige Butcher:

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Nuclear Nations Fast Facts

Here’s a look at nuclear nations. Information about nuclear stockpiles varies from source to source. The information below is sourced to the Nuclear Threat Initiative. Countries with confirmed nuclear weapons China – 290 warheads, approximately 90 nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). France – Approximately 290 warheads. India – 150 nuclear warheads. Pakistan – 90-110 nuclear

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of philanthropist, best-selling author and NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Personal Birth date: April 16, 1947 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. Father: Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, transit police officer and jazz musician Mother: Cora Alcindor, department store clerk Marriage: Habiba

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Myanmar junta is committing ‘mass murder,’ UN official alleges after 100-plus killed in one day

Human rights officials are calling on the international community to do more to stop the bloodshed in Myanmar after more than 100 civilians were reportedly killed by the Myanmar military junta that overthrew the country’s elected government. UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews said it is time for “robust, coordinated action,”

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‘Words are not enough:’ UN official urges world to act after at least 114 killed in Myanmar in one day

Human rights officials are calling on the international community to do more to stop the bloodshed in Myanmar after more than 100 civilians were reportedly killed by the Myanmar military junta that overthrew the country’s elected government. UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews said it is time for “robust, coordinated action,”

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Inmate killed by police held corrections officer hostage and took his radio and keys to free other inmates, administrator says

An inmate in the Oklahoma County Detention Center held a correctional officer hostage, took his radio and keys and released other inmates before being shot and killed by police on Saturday, the facility’s administrator said in a news conference. Oklahoma County Detention Center Administrator Greg Williams said the hostage situation took place during a med

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Netflix and Amazon gave daring Indian filmmakers hope. Now that’s turning to fear

Screenwriter and director Ruchi Narain struggled for decades to find steady work in the Indian film industry. Even with two major, critically acclaimed films under her belt — “Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow,” a thriller she wrote and directed, and “Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi,” a political drama that won Bollywood’s equivalent of an Academy Award — the

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