Monday, March 29, 2021 - a podcast by TRT World

*) Container ship blocking Suez Canal successfully refloated

The stranded container ship in the Suez Canal has been successfully refloated and is undergoing initial inspections before being moved.

Maritime services provider Inchcape announced the breakthrough.

About 15 percent of the world’s cargo transits through the canal, where the MV Ever Given got struck last week, halting shipping traffic.

*) Dozens killed in besieged Mozambique gas town

Mozambican security forces are still battling a Daesh-linked rebel group in some areas of Palma for a fifth day.

Dozens of people were killed after the militant group laid siege to the strategic gas-rich town in Cabo Delgado province.

Hundreds of besieged people, both local and foreign nationals, have been rescued.

*) Myanmar security forces shoot at mourners at funeral

Myanmar security forces opened fire at mourners at a funeral on Sunday. There were no reported casualties.

At least 114 people were shot and killed during anti-coup protests on Saturday, marking the deadliest day since last month's military putsch.

Several nations and the UN condemned the junta for using lethal force against peaceful demonstrators.

*) Trial of white man accused of killing George Floyd set to begin

The trial of the man accused of killing George Floyd is set to begin in Minneapolis.

The former white cop is facing murder charges over the incident, that's sparked months of protests over police brutality and racism.

Opening arguments will begin at 1400 GMT in a heavily guarded Minneapolis courtroom for a trial expected to last about a month.

And finally …

*) Turkish-made mobile games see huge success in US

Turkish mobile game developers are being tapped by foreign investors after enjoying success on the US games market.

Six of the 10 most downloaded games in the US are made in Turkey.

Hunter Assassin by Izmir-based Ruby Games was the fifth most downloaded game in the world in all game categories.

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