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Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations
Feb 22 – Islamic State claimed responsibility on Saturday for two attacks targeting Syrian army personnel in northern and eastern Syria, as the militant group signaled what it described as […]
5 bodies of migrants washed ashore in east of Libya’s capital Tripoli, police officer says
TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (Reuters) – At least five bodies of migrants including two women have been washed ashore in َQasr al-Akhyar, a coastal town in the east of Libya’s capital […]
Medal table at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on February 21
MILAN, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — Following is the medal table at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games after the competitions on Saturday, February 21 (tabulated under delegations, gold, silver, bronze […]
German duo Nolte/Levi defend Olympic title in 2-woman bobsled
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — In a showdown featuring three pairs of Olympic champions, Laura Nolte and Deborah Levi of Germany retained the title in the two-woman bobsled […]
France captures mixed relay gold to conclude Olympic ski mountaineering debut
BORMIO, Italy, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — France’s Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet powered to mixed relay gold on Saturday, bringing the curtain down on ski mountaineering’s Olympic debut at the […]
Feature: Sudanese refugees return from Uganda, weighing hope against uncertainty
PORT SUDAN, Sudan, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — In a scene where tears mingled with smiles, Port Sudan International Airport welcomed on Friday the first group of Sudanese refugees voluntarily returning […]
French Alps 2030 organizers pledge high-quality Winter Games despite time, budget pressure
MILAN, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — France is confident it can deliver a high-quality Winter Olympics in 2030 despite tight preparation timelines and budget constraints, French Alps 2030 president Edgar Grospiron […]
Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75, family says
Feb 21 (Reuters) – American salsa legend Willie Colon, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement. Read full story […]
DHS agent killed US citizen in March 2025, records show
Feb 21 (Reuters) – A federal immigration agent shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Texas in March 2025, months before the Trump administration began its deportation surge in Minnesota […]
Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under its new amnesty law, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on state-run television on Saturday. Read […]