Feb 28 Turkey, Russia seek to defuse tensions in Syria as migrants push west By Mehmet Guzel, Andrew Wilks, Associated Press The presidents of Turkey and Russia spoke by phone Friday to try to defuse tensions that rose significantly in Syria after 33 Turkish troops were killed in an airstrike blamed on the Syrian government, and a new wave of refugees… Continue reading
Feb 28 U.S., Taliban set to sign peace deal Saturday By Matthew Lee, Associated Press More than 18 years since President George W. Bush ordered bombing in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the agreement will set the stage for the withdrawal of U.S. troops, some of whom were not yet born when the… Continue reading
Feb 28 Why it's too early to compare COVID-19 with the flu By Courtney Vinopal Experts say likening novel coronavirus to the flu understates what’s at stake. Continue reading
Feb 28 National Symphony cancels Japan concerts due to virus By Associated Press In an announcement Thursday night, the orchestra scrapped performances from March 6-11 in Fukui, Sakai, Hiroshima and Tokyo. Continue reading
Feb 28 UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Syria conflict By Associated Press The meeting will address the escalating conflict in Syria’s northwest Idlib region, the last major opposition stronghold in the conflict-torn country. Continue reading
Feb 28 WATCH: Pompeo defends Trump's airstrike against Iran and virus response By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended the Trump administration's response to the spreading coronavirus and faced contentious questions from Democrats about an airstrike that killed Iran's most powerful general. Continue reading
Feb 28 Mexico confirms first 2 cases of novel coronavirus By Associated Press One of the patients is in Mexico City and the other in the northern state of Sinaloa. Continue reading
Feb 28 Afghans view U.S.-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Afghans have spent decades living in a country at war — some their whole lives — and wonder if they can ever reach a state of peace. Continue reading
Feb 28 Novel coronavirus fear creates a global run on face masks By Dee-Ann Durbin, Anne D'Innocenzio, Joseph Pisani, Associated Press Many businesses are sold out, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy. Continue reading
Feb 28 Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report virus By Foster Klug, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Globally, more than 83,000 people have fallen ill with the novel coronavirus. Continue reading