‘Better than nothing’: Outgunned Ukrainian pilots take the fight to Russia in ancient Soviet-era helicopters
World
February 18, 2023
‘Better than nothing’: Outgunned Ukrainian pilots take the fight to Russia in ancient Soviet-era helicopters
The horizon disappears for a moment as the nose of the helicopter rears. There’s a faint thump as rockets trailing…
North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile, Seoul says
World
February 18, 2023
North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile, Seoul says
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea launched a presumed long-range ballistic missile Saturday afternoon, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of…
In Turkey, a father and daughter are reunited while a teen boy searches for his mom
Middle East
February 18, 2023
In Turkey, a father and daughter are reunited while a teen boy searches for his mom
Adana, Turkey CNN — First there are screams … then piercing cries … and then “father, father” is heard over…
Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani officially makes bid for Manchester United
Middle East
February 18, 2023
Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani officially makes bid for Manchester United
Qatari Shiekh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has officially made a bid for English Premier League club Manchester United, Al…
Nearly 30 dangerous feedback loops could permanently shift the Earth’s climate, scientists say
Environment
February 18, 2023
Nearly 30 dangerous feedback loops could permanently shift the Earth’s climate, scientists say
Dangerous climate feedback loops are increasing global warming and risk causing a permanent shift away from the Earth’s current climate,…
Cameroon finds suspected cases of Marburg virus, an illness similar to Ebola
World
February 18, 2023
Cameroon finds suspected cases of Marburg virus, an illness similar to Ebola
CNN — Cameroonian authorities detected two suspected cases of Marburg disease on Monday in Olamze, a commune on the border…
Isolated Iran finds ally China reluctant to extend it a lifeline
Middle East
February 18, 2023
Isolated Iran finds ally China reluctant to extend it a lifeline
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Shortly before leaving for his first state visit to China on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim…
Palestinian activist beaten by Israeli soldier tells CNN he is scared for his life
Middle East
February 18, 2023
Palestinian activist beaten by Israeli soldier tells CNN he is scared for his life
Palestinian activist Issa Amro, who was filmed being assaulted by an Israeli solder on Monday, told CNN he is physically…
Kremlin says Washington “unlikely” to welcome Lukashenko’s suggestion of three-way summit with Putin and Biden
World
February 17, 2023
Kremlin says Washington “unlikely” to welcome Lukashenko’s suggestion of three-way summit with Putin and Biden
The Kremlin said Friday that Washington is “unlikely” to welcome the initiative put forward by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko to…
“Unlikely” to capture symbolic city of Bakhmut by invasion anniversary, researchers say
World
February 17, 2023
“Unlikely” to capture symbolic city of Bakhmut by invasion anniversary, researchers say
It is “unlikely” that Russian forces will meet the goal of capturing the symbolic city of Bakhmut by the one-year…