Myanmar’s generals unveil giant Buddha statue as they seek to win hearts and minds during civil war BANGKOK (AP) — The military-controlled government of strife-torn Myanmar on Friday showed off a new giant statue of a sitting Buddha that is scheduled to be consecrated on Aug. 1. The post Myanmar’s generals unveil giant Buddha statue as they seek to win hearts and minds during civil war appeared first on Religion News Service.

Potential Trump Jan. 6 Charges Include a Civil Rights Law Violation A target letter sent by the special counsel investigating Donald Trump’s efforts to reverse his election loss cited three statutes that could be the basis for a prosecution.

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