Feb 13 U.S. brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The company is also accused of installing surveillance equipment that enabled Iran to spy on protesters during 2009 anti-government demonstrations in Iran, and of doing business in North Korea despite U.S. sanctions there. Continue reading
Feb 13 U.N. says 140,000 displaced in 3 days amid Syrian offensive 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. Continue reading
Feb 13 Virus outbreak blamed for forecast fall in oil demand By Associated Press The International Energy Agency expects demand for oil to fall by 435,000 barrels per day in the first quarter as a result of the virus outbreak from China. Any fall would be the first quarterly decline in a decade. The… Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Defense Secretary Esper discusses potential 7-day deal with Taliban By Associated Press Speaking at a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, Esper said he had had a series of productive bilateral and collective meetings with allies about the proposals and the way forward. Continue reading
Feb 13 Japan reports 1st death from novel coronavirus, 44 more cases on ship By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said the first fatality is a woman in her 80s who had been hospitalized since Feb. 1 when she was diagnosed with pneumonia. Continue reading
Feb 13 Sudanese government reaches settlement deal with USS Cole victims By Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press The settlement is the latest step from Khartoum to end its international pariah status. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: WHO says spike in reported COVID-19 cases isn't a 'significant change' The executive director of the World Health Organization's Emergencies Program, Michael Ryan, said the spike in reported cases "does not represent a significant change in the trajectory of the outbreak."… Continue reading
Feb 13 Top U.S. officials head to Munich at tense moment for trans-Atlantic relationship By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Strains in the trans-Atlantic relationship have cast doubt on whether they can count on much help from European leaders in advancing Trump's agenda. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Senate votes to limit Trump's military powers against Iran Eight Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the resolution by a 55-45 vote. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 4:26 News Wrap: New novel coronavirus infections declining, WHO says In our news wrap Wednesday, the World Health Organization voiced hope that the outbreak of novel coronavirus may be slowing, as Beijing enforces public health measures. Also, Syrian government supporters attacked U.S. troops, who shot and killed one of the… Continue watching