Feb 03 NATO urges Russia to respect nuclear weapons pact with the U.S. By Associated Press NATO is calling on Russia to respect the only treaty it has with the United States to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion. The 30-nation security organization is urging Moscow to allow on-the-ground inspections of military sites to resume. Continue reading
Feb 03 Paco Rabanne, lauded fashion designer, dies at age 88 By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Spanish-born fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at age 88. The company that owns the Rabanne brand on Friday announced the death of the designer known for perfumes and his metallic, space-age fashions. Continue reading
Feb 03 European Union to unveil 10th package of Russian sanctions to mark anniversary of invasion of Ukraine By Susie Blann, Associated Press European Union officials say the bloc will unveil its 10th package of sanctions against Russia on Feb. 24 to mark the anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 03 Pope urges peace on visit to South Sudan as continued fighting in the country kills 27 By Nicole Winfield, Deng Machol, Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Pope Francis has landed in South Sudan, opening the second and final leg of his African pilgrimage with plans to encourage the young country's stalled peace process. Continue reading
Feb 03 WATCH: Pentagon speaks on Chinese balloon spotted over Western U.S. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on sensitive military sites despite China's firm denials. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: At least 10 dead after winter storm sweeps across the South In our news wrap Thursday, the South is finally expecting relief after an ice storm that's disrupted travel and claimed at least 10 lives this week, House Republicans voted to oust Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 4:47 U.S. boosts military presence in Philippines to counteract China's increasing aggression By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn The United States and the Philippines reached an agreement allowing American military forces to operate in four new locations across the nation. The move is aimed at confronting China and its focus on Taiwan, which is only a few hundred… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 7:18 Ukraine's top prosecutor builds war crimes case against Russia as invasion grinds on By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Ukraine’s government launched its most aggressive anti-corruption efforts since Russia’s invasion. A well-known billionaire and six former defense ministry officials are among dozens of officials targeted. That internal battle comes as the frontline with Russia heats up. Nick Schifrin spoke… Continue watching
Feb 02 U.S. to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in newest package By Tara Copp, Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. will provide ground-launched small-diameter bombs as part of a $2.17 billion aid package the U.S. is expected to announce Friday. Continue reading
Feb 02 IOC details plan to allow Russian athletes into Paris Olympics amid criticisms By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press The International Olympic Committee has stepped up efforts to explain its position on trying to help Russian athletes qualify for the Paris Games. It comes amid a backlash from Ukraine and its allies. Continue reading