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US officials say senior al-Qaeda affiliate leader killed in Syrian strike
A U.S. airstrike killed a senior al-Qaeda-affiliated leader in Northwest Syria last month, according to U.S. officials. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday that its forces targeted ...The Hill - 1d -
U.S. carries out strike against Al-Qaeda affiliate leader in Syria, officials say
According to two U.S. officials, the U.S. carried out a strike against a senior leader of an affiliate of Al-Qaeda in Syria. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.NBC News - 4d -
Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US
Donald Trump says the deal would give Ukraine "the right to fight on" in its war with Russia.BBC News - 5d -
Police Officer Killed in Hospital Shooting in York County, Pa., Officials Say
Officials said the gunman was fatally shot by the police and that two officers and three staff members at UPMC Memorial hospital in York County, Pa., were wounded but were in stable condition.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.The New York Times - 5d -
Israeli jets strike Syrian targets after vow to demilitarise country’s south
Fresh wave of attacks launched on what Israel says are military sitesFinancial Times - 5d -
Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says
Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.ABC News - 6d -
Sooners hire ex-Senior Bowl leader Nagy as GM
Oklahoma has hired Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy to be its football general manager, leading the Sooners' roster building, player evaluation, recruiting and compensations operations ...ESPN - 4d -
Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal ‘in the very short term’
National security adviser Mike Waltz tells CPAC agreement is expected imminently as part of ceasefire negotiations. The White House national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Friday that the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
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Netanyahu says Israel won't allow Syrian forces 'south of Damascus'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not allow Syria’s new army or the insurgent group that led the ouster of former President Bashar Assad to “enter the area south of ...ABC News - Feb. 23 -
Israel Strikes Syria Hours After Country’s Leader Demands Withdrawal
The attacks in southern Syria are part of a new policy aimed at protecting what Israel calls its “security zone” in the region. Syria’s new government has condemned that policy.The New York Times - 5d -
Train strikes elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing 6 animals
A passenger train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, killing six of the animals, an official said Thursday.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Ronaldo says sorry after Al Nassr game delayed
Cristiano Ronaldo apologised after Al Nassr's game with Al Wehda was delayed due to traffic, before the forward scored and won a penalty in a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.ESPN - 4d -
Senior German MP says vote was ‘successfully’ manipulated by foreign actors
Head of Bundestag intelligence committee calls on government to be clear about impact of malign actorsFinancial Times - 3d -
Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court
Police in Sri Lanka say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
King asks Moroccans not to kill sheep for Eid al-Adha as drought reduces herds
First such request in 29 years blames economic hardship and climate crisis for high livestock prices and shortages. King Mohammed VI has urged his fellow Moroccans not to slaughter sheep for ...The Guardian - 3d -
Israel says it is conducting strikes in southern Syria
Israel confirmed it is conducting strikes in southern Syria, as the new Syrian government calls for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.ABC News - 5d -
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UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions
U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that formation of a “new inclusive government” in Damascus by March 1 could pave the way for lifting sanctions imposed by western countriesABC News - Feb. 20 -
ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal
ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitts after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal
ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitt after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Pentagon layoffs paused for now, official says
The Pentagon is pausing the impending cuts to probationary civilian employees that could have affected around 50,000 people working for the Defense Department, a U.S. official tells CBS News. ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
U.S. and Ukraine Agree to Minerals Deal, Officials Say
President Trump, who had insisted he wanted “payback” for past military aid to Kyiv, suggested President Volodymyr Zelensky would visit Washington this week to sign an agreement, which he called a ...The New York Times - 5d -
Hamas ready to cede control of Gaza, official says
Hamas is willing to cede political power and administrative governance of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian unity government, but would not disarm unless an independent Palestinian state is achieved.NBC News - 3d -
Federal Officials Underplaying Measles Vaccination, Experts Say
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the outbreak in West Texas last week as a “top priority.” But he did not explicitly encourage Americans to get vaccinated.The New York Times - 13h -
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Trump to sign order to make English official language of US
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, rescinding policies that require federal agencies to provide language assistance ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump to sign executive order making English the official US language
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, according to a White House official.ABC News - 2d -
Trump signs executive order designating English as official language of US
Directive allows government organisations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer services in languages other than English. President Donald Trump has signed an ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump signs executive order designating English official language of US
President Trump designated English as the official U.S. language in a Saturday executive order that repealed former President Clinton’s executive action aiding individuals who are limited in their ...The Hill - 1d -
US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leader
President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine and Russia says he's held “extensive and positive discussions” with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the three-year warABC News - Feb. 21 -
US envoy to Ukraine hails Zelenskyy as ‘embattled and courageous leader’
Keith Kellogg takes different tone from Trump, who contrasted ‘very good talks’ with Putin with cooler relationship with Ukraine’s leader. The US envoy to Ukraine, Gen Keith Kellogg, has praised ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested at US Capitol
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested at the United States Capitol on Friday.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Men accused of using witchcraft to try to harm African leader
Police said one man confessed they had been hired for a curse to kill President Hakainde Hichilema. He testified they were promised more than $1 million.CBS News - 6d -
4 Ways Leaders Can Use Discomfort to Drive Success
Uncomfortable? Great. It’s the first step toward your eventual success.Inc. - 2d -
Arrival of US tariffs set to embolden Canada’s new leader
Plus, ex-Barclay boss Staley seeks redress in London courts and markets await expected ECB rate cutFinancial Times - 16h -
To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data
New records show that the F.B.I. identified Bryan Kohberger as a potential murder suspect after tapping consumer databases that were supposed to be off limits.The New York Times - 5d
