The Latest: UN Official Calls for 30-Day Syria Cease-Fire
U.S. News & World Report–12 hours ago
… Cease-Fire. The U.N. humanitarian chief briefed the Security Council on the worsening situation for civilians in Syria and the United Nations’ call for an immediate 30-day cease-fire to deliver aid and evacuate the critically ill. Feb. 8, 2018, at 6:27 p.m.. The Latest: UN Official Calls for 30-Day Syria Cease-Fire. Share. ×.
Rescuers Comb Taiwan Quake Rubble for Remaining 7 Missing
U.S. News & World Report–Feb. 8, 2018
Taiwan has frequent earthquakes due to its position along the “Ring of Fire,” the seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur. A quake two years ago collapsed an apartment complex in southern Taiwan, killing 115 people. Five people involved in the construction …
The Latest: Greece Begins Parade of Athletes at Olympics
U.S. News & World Report–1 hour ago
With taekwondo demonstrations from both Koreas, South Korea is putting on a frigid show for the world that’s meant to display a newfound desire to cooperate with the North along with Seoul’s stunning rise from poverty and war to Asian powerhouse. A huge crowd gathered in the freezing Olympics Stadium …
Reuters Report on Myanmar Massacre Brings Calls for Independent …
U.S. News & World Report–4 hours ago
The United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye, said in a tweet: “During the reporting of this article, two Reuters journalists were arrested by Myanmar police. They remain held & must absolutely be released.” Yanghee Lee, the U.N. human rights investigator for …
Olympics: Fire Breaks Out Near Media Village
U.S. News & World Report–Feb. 7, 2018
Smoke rises from a cafe after a fire in Gangneung, South Korea, February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj Reuters. By Ossian Shine. PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Emergency services scrambled on Thursday to deal with a fire which broke out near the Winter Olympics Media Village.
www.worldbulletin.net
The Latest: Turkey to Detain Pol for Opposing Offensive
U.S. News & World Report–1 hour ago
Turkey’s state-run news agency says detention warrants have been issued against the co-leader of the country’s pro-Kurdish party for speaking out against Turkey’s military offensive in northern Syria. Feb. 9, 2018, at 6:02 a.m.. The Latest: Turkey to Detain Pol for Opposing Offensive. Share. ×. Share on Facebook.
Glimmers of Hope for Families of Colombia’s Missing
U.S. News & World Report–1 hour ago
A forensic doctor examine the bones of an unidentified victim which is analyzed in the lab of the Attorney-General’s office in Bogota, Colombia, May 5, 2017. REUTERS/Inaldo Perez Reuters. By Julia Symmes Cobb. SOGAMOSO, Colombia (Reuters) – Margarita Lucia Fonnegra did not flinch when the …
South Korea’s Moon to Meet North Koreans on Saturday
U.S. News & World Report–Feb. 7, 2018
South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during the 132nd IOC Session ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea, February 5, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji Reuters. SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in will meet members of North Korea’s Olympics …
France Urges Halt to Air Strikes, Aid Corridors in Syria
U.S. News & World Report–2 hours ago
A man is seen running after an air raid in the besieged town of Douma in eastern Ghouta in Damascus, Syria, February 6, 2018. REUTERS/ Bassam Khabieh Reuters. PARIS (Reuters) – French Defence Minister Florence Parly on Friday called for an end to air strikes in Syria and the opening of …
CHANNELS TELEVISION
Egypt Launches Assault on Militants Weeks Ahead of Election
U.S. News & World Report–2 hours ago
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt began a major assault on Friday against Islamist militants in the Arab world’s most populous country, aiming to crush their insurgency ahead of a three-month deadline set by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who is seeking re-election. Residents reported seeing and hearing …
Be the first to comment on "The Latest: UN Official Calls for 30-Day Syria Cease-Fire"