Feb 21 U.S.-Taliban ‘reduction in violence’ takes effect, setting stage for peace deal By Kathy Gannon, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The seven-day reduction in violence will start the countdown to the signing of a peace agreement between the Taliban and the United States at the end of the month. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 6:22 News Wrap: Germany reels from shooting rampage that killed nine In our news wrap Thursday, Germany is reeling after a shooting rampage killed nine people overnight. The gunman, suspected to have far-right ties, opened fire in an immigrant neighborhood near Frankfurt. Also, while the novel coronavirus appears to be spreading… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 10:41 A year after the rise of Juan Guaido, Venezuelans are still waiting for change By Marcia Biggs, Frank Carlson Venezuela is in political, economic and humanitarian crisis. With its massive oil reserves, it used to be among the world’s wealthiest countries, but its economy has since collapsed. For residents opposed to the socialist regime of President Nicolas Maduro, the… Continue watching
Feb 20 New Mexico sues Google over collection of children’s data By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Google disputes the allegations, saying the service allows schools to control account access and requires they obtain parental consent when necessary. Continue reading
Feb 20 New visa restrictions set off ‘panic wave’ in immigrant communities By Philip Marcelo, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press A Dallas immigration lawyer from Nigeria says her phone has been ringing nonstop. The United African Organization has held legal clinics in Chicago to walk people through their options. Continue reading
Feb 20 Google updates terms of service in plain language after E.U. scrutiny By Rachel Lerman, Associated Press The practices are largely the same as they were before, but Google says it's now trying to use plain language. Continue reading
Feb 20 Israel leader vows thousands of new homes in east Jerusalem By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Critics say large construction in the area could cut east Jerusalem Palestinians off from the rest of the West Bank. Building in the areas has previously sparked international outcry. Continue reading
Feb 20 Ukrainians fearing infection clash with police to block evacuees from China By Dmytro Vlasov, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Demonstrators put up road blocks, burned tires and resisted riot police who moved to clear access. … Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: WHO says data shows decline in new COVID-19 cases By Associated Press Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus said the data from China continued to show a decline in new confirmed cases, adding that whilst the trend was encouraging "this is no time for complacency."… Continue reading
Feb 20 Netanyahu challenger’s failed company faces criminal probe By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel's Justice Ministry said Israeli police will conduct the investigation into “Fifth Dimension.”… Continue reading