both moves prompting stronger sang shubs.the international community was wondering if those sanctions were deterring north korea, this launch seems to be the answer. >>> turkish media reports say an armored police vehicle has been hit by a bomb. one police officer was killed in that incident on the board we are syria. hours earlier, bomb squads managed to disable 150 kilos of explosives found in a car. >>> 14 men being held in connection with a bomb attack in the turkish capitol have appeared in court. the suspects were detained in several cities across the country. 37 people were killed on sunday. it was the second such attack in a month in the city. the tak claimed responsibility. >>> thousands of people gathered in the iraqi capitol in a planned sit-in protest against the government. the iraqi cabinet has called the protests illegal. the protesters cut through barbed wire to enter the green zone which is home to the political elite. >>> bacterial infections are on the rise in lebanon. and people say rising piles of garbage

it is important to recognize the diverse and irreplaceable contribute shubs of -- contributions these women and so many others made to our society while also acknowledging there is still much work to be done. while we recognize women's history month this march, we should honor the important role that women play in our society every day and do our part to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to make their mark. thank you. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection so ordered. mr. mcnerney: i rise in recognition of brain awareness week. part after global campaign to increase public awareness about the benefits of research and the progress made to address traumatic brain injuries. t.b.i.s are a significant health issue affecting our service members, veterans, athletes, and ordinary citizens. military members are at an increased risk for t.b.i.