World news in brief: Lives lost and aid destroyed in Ukraine, rain warning for Horn of Africa, appeal for 0 million for Rohingya refugees

World news in brief: Lives lost and aid destroyed in Ukraine, rain warning for Horn of Africa, appeal for $710 million for Rohingya refugees

Bernadette Castel-Hollingsworth said at least two civilians were killed and many more injured in the “horrific attack”, which also hit a warehouse contracted by UNHCR. Significant amounts of aid and shelter materials were destroyed. He expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the two warehouse workers who lost their lives and to the families…

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House panel discusses modernizing TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

House panel discusses modernizing TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

New York — A House committee on Wednesday expressed bipartisan support for ensuring that Transportation Security Administration Officers get paid during future government shutdowns and are equipped with the latest technology, discussing the future of the agency as the Trump administration pushes to make airport screening a job for private contractors. Members of the House…

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