Feb 16 Senegal police smash car window, forcibly remove opposition leader By Babacar Dione, Associated Press Videos recorded by his driver and posted on social media by his supporters showed police physically removing Ousmane Sonko from the back seat of his car after he appeared in a Dakar court on Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 16 Moldova's new pro-Western government faces 'crises' amid Russia's war in Ukraine By Stephen McGrath, Cristian Jardan, Associated Press Moldova's new government led by pro-Western economist Dorin Recean has been sworn in after winning Parliament's approval, as the small former Soviet republic signaled a shift to security concerns amid Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 16 Spain parliament approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and transgender protections By Jennifer O'Mahony, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press Spain's parliament has approved laws expanding abortion and trans rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe entitling workers to paid menstrual leave. Continue reading
Feb 16 Israel forces destroy home of Palestinian attacker in occupied West Bank By Associated Press Israeli forces have demolished the home of a Palestinian behind a deadly shooting in the occupied West Bank. Continue reading
Feb 16 In the aftermath of Turkey's earthquake, some survivors still search among the rubble By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Over 2 million people have left the disaster zone in Turkey, but in the worst-hit city, hundreds are still waiting. At every corner, a few people look at a pile of rubble, praying for a wife, a sister, a son… Continue reading
Feb 16 Taliban shows rare division over group's leader, bans By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press A rare public show of division is emerging in the ranks of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban. Continue reading
Feb 16 China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon over sales to Taiwan By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China has imposed trade and investment sanctions on U.S. military contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon for supplying weapons to Taiwan, stepping up efforts to isolate the island democracy claimed by the ruling Communist Party as part of its territory. Continue reading
Feb 16 Syrian death toll from earthquake likely to rise, UN official says By Omar Akour, Associated Press A United Nations official says the death toll from the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake is likely to rise as teams scramble to remove rubble in hard-hit areas. Continue reading
Feb 15 Peru reopens Machu Picchu after agreement with protesters By Associated Press Peru's culture ministry has announced that Machu Picchu, an Inca-era stone citadel nestled in its southeastern jungle, reopened after being closed nearly a month ago amid antigovernment protests. Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 2:57 Criticism over lax construction standards grows 10 days after Turkey and Syria earthquake By Alexis Cox and Peter Smith, Independent Television News More stories have emerged of extraordinary rescues amid the rubble in Turkey and Syria more than a week after the catastrophic earthquake. At the same time, more and more questions are being asked about manmade failures and how they added… Continue watching