“We are racing with time”: Rescue workers and survivors face freezing conditions in Turkey and Syria
Middle East
February 8, 2023
“We are racing with time”: Rescue workers and survivors face freezing conditions in Turkey and Syria
Rescue efforts are growing “harder” due to bitterly cold weather in Turkey and Syria, experts warned, while workers have not…
Ukraine has removed millions of books from libraries in “de-Russification” effort
World
February 7, 2023
Ukraine has removed millions of books from libraries in “de-Russification” effort
Ukraine has removed millions of books from public libraries in its ongoing effort at “de-Russification,” according to Ukraine’s parliament. “There…
Russia says Western supplies of heavy weapons to Ukraine prolonging conflict and drawing NATO into it
World
February 7, 2023
Russia says Western supplies of heavy weapons to Ukraine prolonging conflict and drawing NATO into it
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has accused the US and its allies of trying to drag out the conflict in Ukraine for as long…
Atmospheric rivers aren’t just a problem for California. They’re changing the Arctic, too
Environment
February 7, 2023
Atmospheric rivers aren’t just a problem for California. They’re changing the Arctic, too
The Arctic is seeing a rapid decline in sea ice even during the cold winter months when it should be…
For Syrians devastated by civil war, the earthquake aftermath is ‘a crisis in a crisis’
Middle East
February 7, 2023
For Syrians devastated by civil war, the earthquake aftermath is ‘a crisis in a crisis’
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — For many of the Syrian victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria…
It’s “only a matter of time” before Ukraine gets US fighter jets, official says
World
February 7, 2023
It’s “only a matter of time” before Ukraine gets US fighter jets, official says
Ukraine’s top national security official told CNN that he is confident Ukraine will eventually receive American-made F-16 fighter jets. It’s…
Ukraine official hints at ability to strike Russian territory
World
February 7, 2023
Ukraine official hints at ability to strike Russian territory
Ukraine’s top national security official, Oleksiy Danilov, also hinted at his country’s ability to strike Russia on its own territory,…
SpaceX put a Tesla sportscar into space five years ago. Where is it now?
Science
February 7, 2023
SpaceX put a Tesla sportscar into space five years ago. Where is it now?
It’s now been half a decade since SpaceX turned heads around the world with its decision to launch Elon Musk’s…
Saudi Arabia unveils face of ancient Nabataean woman
Middle East
February 7, 2023
Saudi Arabia unveils face of ancient Nabataean woman
Saudi Arabia is unveiling a reconstruction of the face of an ancient Nabataean woman after several years of work by…
At my parents’ house in Turkey, it felt like the shaking would never end
Middle East
February 7, 2023
At my parents’ house in Turkey, it felt like the shaking would never end
Gaziantep, Turkey CNN — My parents woke up in terror, screaming as the ground shook underneath us. I shouted at…