THIS WEEK: Wow so Squid Game is breaking Netflix, right? Did anyone else think it was a video game where you fight squids? General Colin Powell died at the age of 84 due to Covid-related complications. Here’s why we think he needs to be remembered for more than that fateful day at the United Nations - his mistake convincing the world to go to war in Iraq. Violence in Lebanon broke out last week in a street protest organized by Hezbollah against the judge investigating those responsible for the August 2020 mass explosion. 16 Americans and 1 Canadian were kidnapped in Haiti by a gang called ‘400 Mawozo’ (which translated from Creole means ‘400 inexperienced men’...hmmm). They’re now asking for a $17 million ransom to release the hostages. The Association for Southeast Nations (ASEAN) has withdrawn an invitation to Myanmar’s military to attend its annual summit, and following this punitive act, the military released 5,600 prisoners who had been jailed for anti-regime protests. Community organizer and Hong Konger activist Samuel Chu explains why his background in fighting for social justice prepared him for the most important fight. Hagar Chemali interviewed him at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Miami, thanks to the Human Rights Foundation! Also…did you hear Facebook is changing its name as part of a whole new lewk? Tell us what you think the new name should be in the comments below! That’s your weekly world news – quick and dirty!
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