What’s the fighting in DR Congo all about?
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US
Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky.
Israeli soldiers used 80-year-old Palestinian as Gaza human shield: Report
With an explosive cord tied on his neck, the senior was forced by army to scout buildings, and shot dead on his release.
Donald Trump’s assault on Europe – The Economist
- Donald Trump’s assault on Europe The Economist
- Trump Team Leaves European Alliance in Crisis; Macron Calls for Emergency Summit The New York Times
- Squeezed Between Putin and Trump, Europe Sees a Moment of Truth The Wall Street Journal
- The fight for Europe is on POLITICO Europe
- Under Trump, a U.S. that once united Europe now divides it The Washington Post
Trump under fire for likening himself to Napoleon amid attacks on judges
President posted ‘he who saves his country does not violate any laws’ quote attributed to French emperor
Critics rounded on Donald Trump on Sunday for likening himself to Napoleon in a “dictatorial” social media post echoing the French emperor’s assertion that “he who saves his country does not violate any laws”.
The post came at the end of another tumultuous week early in Trump’s second presidency, during which acolytes questioned the legitimacy of judges making a succession of rulings to stall his administration’s aggressive seizure or dismantling of federal institutions and budgets.
Continue reading...Hizbollah supporters protest in Lebanon as tensions rise over Iran flights – Financial Times
- Hizbollah supporters protest in Lebanon as tensions rise over Iran flights Financial Times
- Lebanon blocked Iran planes after US warnings that Israel could shoot them down, source says The Times of Israel
- Tear gas fired at Hezbollah supporters protesting Lebanon blocking Iranian flight Reuters
- Iran navigates regional changes amid rising tensions in Lebanon and Syria - analysis The Jerusalem Post
- Iran Halts Flights to Lebanon Over Security Risks, IRNA Says Bloomberg
MLK’s family fear new batch of assassination files will have FBI ‘smears’
Family of Martin Luther King Jr says Trump mandate could revive J Edgar Hoover’s efforts to discredit revered activist
The family of Martin Luther King Jr has expressed concern over Donald Trump’s executive order to release records surrounding the civil rights leader’s assassination, saying the president’s mandate could revive efforts to discredit the revered activist with the public.
Speaking to Axios, a friend of the King family said: “We know J Edgar Hoover tried to destroy Dr King’s legacy, and the family doesn’t want that effort to prevail,” referring to the late former FBI director and his agency’s years-long surveillance of King as well his associates.
Continue reading...Israel’s Netanyahu signals he’s moving ahead with Trump’s idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza – The Associated Press
- Israel's Netanyahu signals he's moving ahead with Trump's idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza The Associated Press
- What will DOGE do to the Pentagon? The Economist
- Trump’s Proposal to Expel Palestinians From Gaza Hangs Over Rubio’s Israel Trip The New York Times
- Trump says Palestinians won't have the right to return to Gaza under his plan: "I would own this" CBS News
- Netanyahu: Trump presented the only plan for the Gaza issue that can work The Jerusalem Post
A sobering milestone for Gaza and German democracy – Financial Times
- A sobering milestone for Gaza and German democracy Financial Times
- 500 days since Oct. 7: Hostages’ families rally, march to Knesset, urge nationwide fast The Times of Israel
- The Destruction of the Israel-Hamas War—in Numbers TIME
- Families of remaining Israeli hostages mark their loved ones' 500 days in captivity Yahoo
- 500 Days of War: Why Now Is the Time for the Two-state Solution Haaretz
Congo says Rwanda-backed rebels occupy a 2nd major city in its mineral-rich east – NPR
- Congo says Rwanda-backed rebels occupy a 2nd major city in its mineral-rich east NPR
- DRC rebels promise security after seizing Bukavu in country’s east Al Jazeera English
- Rebels Take Another City in Mineral-Rich Congo The Wall Street Journal
- M23 Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered Bukavu The New York Times
- EU Inaction Amidst Rwanda-Backed Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo Human Rights Watch
Secretary Marco Rubio With Margaret Brennan of CBS’s Face the Nation – Department of State
- Secretary Marco Rubio With Margaret Brennan of CBS’s Face the Nation Department of State
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- Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 16, 2025 CBS News
- Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 16, 2025 CBS News
- 2/16: Face the Nation CBS News
Egypt draws up Gaza reconstruction plan that would exclude Hamas
Alternative to Trump plan would involve committee of technocrats but future military status of Hamas unresolved
An alternative to Donald Trump’s plan to turn the Gaza Strip into a US-owned “Riviera of the Middle East” is being prepared by Egypt in conjunction with the World Bank, under which Hamas would be formally excluded from governance and control of the territory’s reconstruction.
The process would be handed over on an interim basis to the control of a social or community support committee. No member of Hamas would sit on the committee. But the future military status of Hamas within Gaza is unresolved, which is likely to be a barrier to Israeli endorsement of the plan.
Continue reading...Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels
Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.
Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels
Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.
Bukavu in DR Congo falls to Rwandan-backed M23 rebels – BBC.com
- Bukavu in DR Congo falls to Rwandan-backed M23 rebels BBC.com
- Rwanda-backed rebels take second major city in DRC NBC News
- M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo's strategic city of Bukavu Reuters
- M23 rebels are marching across eastern DRC: the interests driving players in the conflict The Conversation Indonesia
- Rebels seen in center of key DR Congo city after claiming takeover CNN
Ukraine recaptures frontline village amid signs of slowing Russian advance
Pischane in Donetsk back under Kyiv’s control as Zelenskyy renews call for fighting to end ‘with just and lasting peace’
Ukrainian forces have recaptured a village on the frontline in the country’s east, amid signs Russia’s advance may be slowing down and as Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his call for the fighting to end “with a just and lasting peace”.
On Sunday, Ukrainian forces took back the village of Pischane, south-west of the city of Pokrovsk, military officials said. Russian units had made rapid gains in the area in December and January, seizing a string of settlements and threatening to cut off Pokrovsk.
Continue reading...Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine – The Associated Press
- Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine The Associated Press
- US-Russia talks should not rewrite Europe's security: Finland Hindustan Times
- Finnish PM outlines red lines for Ukraine peace talks on example of Soviet-Finnish war Ukrainska Pravda
- Europe needs 'special envoy' to take part in Ukraine peace talks, says Finnish President. Kyiv Independent
- Europe Should ‘Maximize Pressure’ on U.S. Over Peace Talks With Russia – Stubb The Moscow Times
Witkoff says Phase 2 of Gaza deal ‘is absolutely going to begin’ – Ynetnews
- Witkoff says Phase 2 of Gaza deal 'is absolutely going to begin' Ynetnews
- LIVE: Israeli negotiators head to Cairo amid push to extend Gaza ceasefire Al Jazeera English
- Middle East crisis live: Israel sends negotiators to Cairo as Marco Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia The Guardian
- Senior security official accuses Netanyahu of working to avoid hostage deal 2nd phase The Times of Israel
- US Mideast envoy says phase two Gaza talks to continue this week Reuters.com
Squeezed Between Putin and Trump, Europe Sees a Moment of Truth – The Wall Street Journal
- Squeezed Between Putin and Trump, Europe Sees a Moment of Truth The Wall Street Journal
- Europe scrambles for Ukraine influence after bracing Vance speech NBC News
- Europeans are right to be angry with Donald Trump, but they should also be furious with themselves | Andrew Rawnsley The Guardian
- Europe’s Trump dilemma Al Jazeera English
- Trump strangles Europe Axios
Knife Attack Suspect in Austria Was Inspired by ISIS, Official Says – The New York Times
- Knife Attack Suspect in Austria Was Inspired by ISIS, Official Says The New York Times
- 14-year-old killed, 4 injured in knife attack in Austria ABC News
- Austria says stabbing attack suspect swore allegiance to Islamic State Reuters
- Suspect in fatal stabbing in Austria had possible Islamic State connection, officials say PBS NewsHour
- Teen Killed, 5 People Injured in Austria Stabbing — Which Ended After a Food Delivery Driver Helped Stop the Attack PEOPLE