Feb 06 Watch 7:40 Acclaimed documentary 'For Sama' finds love amid loss of Syrian war By Nick Schifrin A recent onslaught of violence in Syria’s Idlib province, the last holdout of Syrians opposed to the regime of Bashar al-Assad, has prompted condemnation from the U.S. Hundreds of thousands have been driven from their homes. The offensive comes as… Continue watching
Feb 06 IMF says Gulf Arab states may deplete oil savings in 15 years By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press An IMF report released on Thursday points to worries about climate change and supply from new competitors as something that will continue to dampen global oil prices. Continue reading
Feb 06 Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about the novel coronavirus dies By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Dr. Li Wenliang, 34, was reportedly reprimanded for "spreading rumors" in late December. Meanwhile, a newborn discovered infected 36 hours after birth has become the youngest known patient. Continue reading
Feb 06 U.S. citizen believed kidnapped in Afghanistan By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A U.S. official says an American citizen has been kidnapped in Afghanistan by a Taliban-affiliated group and that authorities are working to rescue him. Continue reading
Feb 06 Ukraine saga far from over despite Trump acquittal By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press It’s only a matter of time before fresh details, documents and eyewitnesses emerge, including revelations in a new book from John Bolton, the former national security adviser. Continue reading
Feb 06 European Central Bank chief warns there's little room to combat a recession By Associated Press Interest rates and inflation are already low, meaning there is less room to reduce rates further and make credit cheaper to support business activity. Continue reading
Feb 06 Universities cancel study-abroad programs amid virus fears By Michael Melia, Kantele Franko, Associated Press Two of the 12 confirmed U.S. cases of novel coronavirus are linked to college campuses. Continue reading
Feb 06 Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Thirty airlines have suspended service to China and 25,000 flights were cancelled this week alone. Continue reading
Feb 06 Airline seeks answers in Istanbul plane crash that killed 3 By Zeynep Bilginsoy, Associated Press Pegasus Airlines' CEO told a press conference in Istanbul that the black boxes were retrieved and were being deciphered. Continue reading
Feb 06 Novel coronavirus deaths top 560 By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China on Thursday finished building a second new hospital to isolate and treat patients of a virus that has killed more than 560 people. Continue reading