Northern Ireland’s ‘peace babies’ say sectarianism lives on, thwarting progress | CNN

[ad_1] Belfast CNN  —  Cori Conlon grew up thinking Protestants were “the bad guys.” They went to different schools, played different sports, had different flags, and sang different songs. She said she was oblivious to the complexities of Northern Irish politics, but knew only one thing: to stay away from the Protestant children living at … Read more

Connecticut routs San Diego State to win its fifth NCAA men’s basketball title after dominating tournament | CNN

[ad_1] CNN  —  The University of Connecticut won its fifth men’s basketball national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State University on Monday night at NRG Stadium in Houston. Senior guard Tristen Newton led UConn (31-8) with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Final Four Most Outstanding Player Adama Sanogo, a junior forward, … Read more

Taliban arrests prominent girls’ education activist as repressive clampdown continues | CNN

[ad_1] CNN  —  A prominent activist for girls’ education in Afghanistan was arrested by the Taliban on Monday, according to an official, the latest step in its repressive clampdown on the rights of Afghan women. Matiullah Wesa, 30, is well known for his activism and is the founder of PenPath1, a non-governmental group that travels … Read more