On this day in history, March 24, 1603, King James I ascends to throne: American colonizer, Bible namesake

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King James VI of Scotland ascended to the throne of England as King James I amid high treachery, global warfare and religious turmoil on this day in history, March 24, 1603.  His reign shaped the world we live in today. It had a direct impact on New World colonization, English-language art and culture, Christianity and … Read more

Africa: WHO Director-General’s Opening Remarks At the World TB Day Online Talk – 22 March 2023

Your Excellency Ambassador Chen Xu, Honourable Ministers, distinguished delegates, dear colleagues and friends, On World Tuberculosis Day we pay tribute to the millions who lose their lives to TB, and the millions who continue to struggle daily against this preventable and curable disease. We also salute those on the frontline combating this disease and saving … Read more

On this day in history, March 23, 1775, patriot Patrick Henry demands, ‘Give me liberty or give me death!’

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Revolutionary firebrand Patrick Henry bellowed, “Give me liberty or give me death!” while proposing to fellow Virginia leaders that the colony raise troops to battle the British on this day in history, March 23, 1775.  “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?” the … Read more

IOC to discuss return of Russia, Belarus to int’l tournaments on March 28

IOC to discuss return of Russia, Belarus to int’l tournaments on March 28

The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to discuss on March 28 an issue of athletes’ participation representing Russia and Belarus in international tournaments, the IOC press office announced in a statement on Wednesday, Trend reports citing TASS. The IOC Executive Board (EB) convenes for its meeting on March 28-30. “On … Read more