Feb 27 Russian, U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul to discuss normalization of embassy operations By Mehmet Guzel, Associated Press Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and contact between senior Russian and U.S. diplomats and other officials in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 7:27 Doctor who survived Ebola highlights risks of Musk’s funding cuts By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz In a Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk defended the actions his team has made to cut government jobs, but public health experts say Musk is wrong. USAID's Ebola prevention efforts have been largely frozen since the agency was mostly shuttered last… Continue watching
Feb 27 Israel’s army admits failures on Oct. 7 and says it underestimated Hamas’ capabilities By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel's military has determined that Hamas was able to carry out the Oct. 7 attack because the much more powerful Israeli army misjudged the militant group’s intentions and underestimated its capabilities. Continue reading
Feb 27 Vatican says Pope’s condition improving but his prognosis remains guarded By Nicole Winfield, Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days of “clinical stability” before they revise their guarded prognosis. Continue reading
Feb 27 What to know about the Tate brothers, social media influencers who face trafficking charges By Freida Frisaro, Curt Anderson, Associated Press A travel ban was lifted on influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate. The dual U.S.-British citizens are charged with human trafficking in Romania, along with two Romanian women. Continue reading
Feb 27 Fragile ceasefire deal in jeopardy as Israeli official says army won’t withdraw from strategic Gaza corridor By Mohammad Jahjouh, Wafaa Shurafa, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press An Israeli official says the military will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip… Continue reading
Feb 27 At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders’ rally, rebels say By Janvier Barhahiga, Associated Press At least 11 people have been killed and scores injured in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu where explosions struck a rally held by leaders of the M23 rebel group that took control of the city earlier this month. Continue reading
Feb 27 European Union pushes back hard against Trump claims that 27-nation bloc was out to get United States By Raf Casert, Associated Press The European Union is insisting that the 27-nation bloc is not out to undermine the United States as U.S. President Donald Trump put it. Continue reading
Feb 27 Imprisoned Kurdish leader urges his PKK militant group to disarm to make peace with Turkey By Robert Badendieck, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan has called on his militant group to lay down its arms and dissolve as part of a bid to end a four-decade long conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Continue reading
Feb 27 USAID workers clear out belongings after mournful final visit to agency under federal guard By Gary Fields, Eileen Knickmeyer, Associated Press U.S. Agency for International Development workers who've been given 15 minutes to clear out their workspaces as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency have begun arriving at their Washington headquarters. Continue reading