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Analysis-Risk of missteps hangs over US-backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria
Feb 13 (Reuters) – A U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement in northeastern Syria leaves thorny questions unresolved, as Kurds seek to retain some authority despite a much weakened hand following the rapid […]
French biathlete Fillon Maillet triumphs in men’s 10km sprint at Milan-Cortina
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — France’s Quentin Fillon Maillet won the gold medal in the men’s 10km biathlon sprint at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday, shooting clean and […]
Indian man pleads guilty in New York over alleged plot against Sikh separatist
NEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reuters) – An Indian man charged with orchestrating an unsuccessful Indian government-backed plot to kill a Sikh separatist in New York City pleaded guilty on Friday […]
Trump administration ends temporary protected status for Yemen
Feb 13 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration has ended temporary protected status for Yemen, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said on Friday in a statement. Read full story […]
Three skiers killed in avalanche in France’s Val d’Isere resort
PARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Three skiers died after being swept away in an avalanche in the upmarket French Alpine ski resort of Val d’Isere on Friday, Cedric Bonnevie, who […]
Albanian actor sues government for using her image as “AI minister”
TIRANA, Feb 13 (Reuters) – An Albanian actor is suing the government for using her face and voice to create the avatar for an “AI minister” – a virtual member […]
After Gen Z uprising, Bangladesh vote shows limits of youth power
DHAKA, Feb 13 (Reuters) – In an election triggered by a Gen Z–led uprising in Bangladesh, a youth-driven party secured only six seats in the 300-member parliament, showing the challenge […]
Iraq says about 3,000 Islamic State prisoners transferred from Syria
MUNICH, Feb 13 (Reuters) – About 3,000 Islamic State detainees have been transferred from Syrian prisons to Iraq and the process is continuing, with Baghdad in talks with other countries […]
Rome cuts down ageing pines along avenue leading to Colosseum
ROME, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Rome started cutting down ageing umbrella pines flanking the ancient Roman Forum on Friday after tests found a dozen were at risk of collapse. Read […]
Louvre Museum’s Denon gallery damaged by water leak, Mona Lisa unaffected
PARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) – The Louvre museum’s Denon gallery, where its most valuable paintings are displayed, was hit by a water leak on Thursday evening, though the area of […]
