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NEW YORK — To mark the third International Day of Education on Sunday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres paid tribute to the resilience of students, teachers and families in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic that, at its peak, forced almost every school, institute and university to close its doors.“When education is interrupted, it affects everyone,” he said, and “all of us pay the price,” stressing that education is the foundation for expanding opportunities, transforming economies, fighting intolerance, protecting our planet and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Although this disruption has led to learning innovations, he said, it has also dashed hopes of a brighter future among vulnerable populations.Avert generational catastropheWith that in mind,...
January 24, 2021
Pandemic disruption to learning is an opportunity to reimagine, revitalize education
January 24, 2021
ECOSOC turns 75; president reaffirms mandate to tackle pandemic, development challenges
WASHINGTON — Larry King, the longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless newsmakers and his sartorial sensibilities, has died. He was 87.His son, Chance, confirmed King's death Saturday morning.King hosted "Larry King Live" on CNN for over 25 years, interviewing presidential candidates, celebrities, athletes, movie stars and everyday people. He retired in 2010 after taping more than 6,000 episodes of the show.A statement was posted on his verified Facebook announcing his passing."With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at age 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles," the statement said."For 63 years and across the platforms of...
January 23, 2021
Legendary talk show host Larry King dies at 87
January 23, 2021
Criminal elements in Colombia use violence to ‘stamp out’ leaders’ voices
WASHINGTON — A US couple who were inseparable during their 70 years of marriage died of COVID-19 while holding hands in an Ohio hospital, their family said.Dick Meek, 89, and Shirley Meek, 87, passed away within minutes of each other on Jan. 16 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, the family said."They never had to go through 'until death do us part,'" said their daughter Debbie Howell. "They never had to do that because they were together and we're ever so grateful."
The couple was scheduled for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 19, her dad's 90th birthday. "They were that close," said daughter Vicci Harper.The Coschcoton, Ohio, couple met in high school and were together ever since. "You read love at...
January 22, 2021
US couple married for 70 years dies from
coronavirus within minutes of each other
January 22, 2021
Lloyd Austin becomes first black Pentagon chief after winning US Senate confirmation
January 22, 2021
Biden unveils COVID-19 plan, warns it will take months to 'turn things around'
January 21, 2021
Biden unveils national pandemic response on first full day in office
January 21, 2021
Guterres urges world to ‘work together in solidarity’ as US moves to re-join WHO
January 21, 2021
Biden rejoins Paris climate deal and WHO, revokes Muslim travel ban on first day
