Feb 15 Turkey, Russia to discuss grave situation in Syria's Idlib By Geir Moulson, Associated Press A Turkish delegation will travel to Russia on Monday to discuss the situation in Syria's Idlib province amid mounting fears of a humanitarian disaster there, Turkey's foreign minister said. Continue reading
Feb 15 Body found in rough seas as UK faces another fierce storm By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Rescuers found a body in rough seas following an extensive search Saturday off the coast of southeast England, as Britain faced a second straight weekend of wild winter weather and flooding. Continue reading
Feb 15 Esper says Taliban deal is promising but not without risk By Robert Burns, Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Saturday that a truce agreement between the United States and the Taliban that could lead to the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan is not without risk but “looks very promising."… Continue reading
Feb 15 China sees big drop in new virus cases; France reports death By Yanan Wang, Associated Press China has reported 143 new virus deaths and a decline in new cases while the government announced additional anti-disease measures as businesses reopen following sweeping controls that idled much of the economy. Continue reading
Feb 14 Transgender woman poised to make Argentine soccer history By Debora Rey, Associated Press Gómez spent years playing in local women's leagues before being signed by Villa San Carlos in the first division. Now the 22-year-old is awaiting the Argentine Soccer Federation's decision whether to authorize her signing. Continue reading
Feb 14 Overwatch esports games moved from China to Seoul amid coronavirus fears By Associated Press The league has four Chinese teams and had expected fan turnout to be strong in China, which has a rabid Overwatch fan base. … Continue reading
Feb 14 Coronavirus renews safety concerns about slaughtering wild animals By Sam McNeil, Candice Choi, Associated Press Experts say wild animals can carry unknown viruses and that human contact with them needs to more carefully managed as the world's population grows. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: Army says Vindman won't be investigated over impeachment testimony In our news wrap Friday, Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will not be investigated over his impeachment testimony against President Trump, says Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy. Vindman already lost his job with the National Security Council. Also, Turkish-backed rebels shot… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 5:13 Will short-term deal between U.S., Taliban pave the way for Afghan peace? The U.S. has reached a short-term agreement with the Taliban that could pave the way for ending the war in Afghanistan that has endured for nearly 20 years. Under the plan, U.S. forces and the Taliban agree to a temporary… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 6:15 What's happening to U.S. asylum seekers forced to wait in Mexico A new report from Human Rights Watch finds that the Trump administration’s controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy forces asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border to wait in crowded, unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Many said they lived in constant fear of… Continue watching