it s seven in the morning in singapore, and 7pm in new york where world leaders are taking part in a un meeting which is already being dominated by ukraine. russia s invasion was always going to be at the top of the agenda, but events on tuesday have brought the war into even sharper focus. officials in russian controlled areas in the east and south of ukraine have announced snap referendums onjoining russia. it appears to be part of a push by moscow to accelerate their annexation, in response to serious setbacks on the battlefield. in areas newly liberated by ukrainians forces, disturbing accounts of torture by russian soldiers are continuing to emerge. our senior international correspondent orla guerin reports now from the city of izyum i want to warn you orla s report contains some distressing testimony. in the centre of izyum, the heart of darkness. ukrainian investigators say the russians turned this police station into a torture chamber. we were taken down to the ce
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Stevensville High School teacher receives national recognition
By: Russ Thomas
and last updated 2021-05-12 17:05:45-04
STEVENSVILLE â Stevensville High School Government and History teacher Wes Wells was recently recognized as National History Day Senior Teacher of the Year.
While Wells was surprised by the honor, staff and his students say it was well deserved.
National History Day is an academic competition where students focus on a theme, research a topic and put together a visual presentation on their topic.
âWe have everything from exhibits, where kids are basically creating a science fair type of exhibit where theyâre telling a story visually to documentaries, weâve had students who have produced websites, and wrote historical papers, Wells explained.