UN investigators found in Congo Kasai region
The bodies of American Michael Sharp and Swedish Zaida Catalan and their Congolese interpreter Betu Tshintela were found near the Moyo river in Central Kasai after disappearing March 12 while examining violence and rights abuses. Authorities said investigations will continue for more missing Congolese colleagues.
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Nunes Defies Call to Step Down in Trump Russia Probe
House intelligence chair Devin Nunes refused to recuse himself amid Democratic pressure as the Trump Russia inquiry advances. He cited loyalty to the committee while a White House denial arose over a report about attempts to blunt testimony from a former acting attorney general.
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Trump ends war on coal with expanded fossil fuel rules
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to curb environmental restrictions on oil natural gas and coal reversing Obama era limits. He vowed a new energy revolution to restore jobs and prosperity while coal miners praised the move and environmentalists criticized it.
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House votes to block online privacy rule
The House defeated the Federal Communications Commission broadband privacy rule 215 to 205, sending the measure to President Trump. Republicans and industry groups faulted the rule as costly and stifling innovation while Pelosi condemned selling Americans data without permission.
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U S denies loosening rules after Mosul civilian deaths
U S and Iraqi officials reject claims that civilian casualty avoidance rules were relaxed after a March 17 Mosul blast. Army Lt Gen Stephen Townsend says a possibly complex trigger caused deaths, and Amnesty International questions precautions amid ongoing airstrikes and investigations.
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