

World Sep 08

The UNHCR said the two patients have been transferred to quarantine facilities and their neighbors have been isolated as more testing is carried out.
By Associated Press
World Mar 16

For years, Lebanon’s financial practices have been unsustainable and its economy lagging. The country has one of the highest levels of debt per capita in the world. Now the foundation of Lebanon’s financial house of cards is giving way --…
World Mar 07

EDIRNE, Turkey — A group of migrants on Saturday tried to bring down a fence in a desperate attempt to bust through the border into Greece while others hurled rocks at Greek police. Greek authorities responded, firing volleys of tear…
By Mystislav Chernov, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press
World Mar 05

Fighting between Turkey and Syria in Idlib has driven hundreds of thousands of refugees toward Syria’s border with Turkey. What obligation does NATO have to help member nation Turkey handle the ensuing humanitarian crisis? Nick Schifrin talks to Ben Wallace,…
Mar 02

By Associated Press
UN investigators from the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria published a report on Monday which implicates the Russian Air Force, Syrian President Assad's forces and Turkey in potential war crimes.
Feb 13

By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press
The U.N. said Thursday the humanitarian crisis is compounded by freezing weather, already existing severe needs and the world's indifference.
Feb 07

By Sarah El Deeb, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press
Turkey is sending more troops and tanks to bolster its military presence in northwestern Syria, where President Bashar Assad's forces have been advancing in a devastating, Russian-backed offensive.
In our news wrap Thursday, the Democratic presidential primary field narrowed again as Julián Castro dropped out. The former Obama housing secretary, the only Latino still in the race, had failed to make headway in polls or in fundraising. Also,…
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday about Turkey’s military offensive in northern Syria. They agreed to a five-day pause in the operation, but disagreed about…
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