March 17 2014 News -
Major sponsors like Guinness and Heineken, as well as New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio , boycotted the NYC parade due to its exclusion of openly gay organizations.
Following a Sunday vote, Crimea's parliament formally declared independence from Ukraine to join Russia, reporting a 96% majority in favor. March 17 2014 News
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile, prompting temporary tsunami warnings. Culture & Sports Major sponsors like Guinness and Heineken, as well
President Barack Obama announced new sanctions targeting Russian and Ukrainian officials responsible for the "illegal referendum," stating the U.S. would not recognize the secession. Culture & Sports President Barack Obama announced new
Florida was named the top-seeded team for the 2014 NCAA basketball tournament as the brackets were officially set.
Government forces, supported by Hezbollah, seized the strategic rebel-held town of Yabrud near the Lebanese border.
Reports confirmed that 16 people died in a stampede during a massive government job recruitment drive involving roughly 500,000 applicants.
