In Brief: North Korea launches ICBM missile into the Sea of Japan; Pope Francis visits Myanmar as Rohingya crisis continues; 9 killed in Taliban attack on Pakistani college; Jordan urges U.S. not to recognize Jerusalem as Israel capital, warns of dangerous consequences; Thousands protest in Honduras as vote recount begins; Japanese Emperor announces abdication date; South Korea and U.S. launch largest-ever aerial drills amid North Korean crisis; Dozens killed as Russian jets bomb residential areas in Syria.
Iraq
- At least 17 killed, 28 injured in suicide attack in Southeast Baghdad
- 80 Kurdish militants killed in air strike in Northern Iraq
- French President calls on Iraq to dismantle all militias
Yemen
- Car bomb explodes outside Yemeni ministry offices in Aden, at least 2 killed
- 4 supporters of former President killed in Sanaa
- Red Cross buys fuel to help provide clean water for a million people
- 3 killed in clashes between Yemeni rebels
- Former President Saleh offers to “turn the page” and talk to Saudi-led coalition
- U.N. seeks to evacuate 140 aid workers from Yemen
Myanmar
- Pope Francis visits Myanmar, demands rights for all in speech
- Pope Francis holds emotional meeting with refugees
Syria
- Shelling kills 3 in Damascus
- Syria accepts Russian plan for ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta
- U.N. seeks urgent medical evacuation of 500 people from Eastern Ghouta
- Government negotiator quits U.N. talks, may not return
- Israeli missiles hit Syrian military post near Damascus
- Kurdish YPG seize eastern region from ISIS
- Russian jets bomb residential areas in Eastern Ghouta, kill at least 27
Pakistan
- Islamists celebrate victory as law minister resigns
- Gunmen kill intelligence officer at mosque in Islamabad
- 9 killed, 35 injured in Taliban attack on Pakistani college in Peshawar
United States of America
- Hawaii to resume nuclear siren tests amid North Korea threat
- Number of U.S. troops in Syria and Iraq significantly higher than reported
- U.S. urges all nations to cut ties with North Korea
- More than 400 U.S. troops leaving Syria coalition
- Flynn pleads guilty on Russia, reportedly ready to testify against Trump
- U.S. quits talks on global migration U.N. pact over sovereignty clash
Kenya
North Korea
United Kingdom
- Prince Harry and Actress Meghan Markle to wed next year
- PM Theresa May meets leaders of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq
- E.U. and Britain reportedly agree on settlement post-Brexit
Indonesia
Romania
- U.S. criticizes plans to weaken Romania anti-corruption fight
- Coastguard rescues 66 migrants on ship in Black Sea
Lebanon
- Prime Minister Hariri threatens to resign over Hezbollah influence
- Hariri signals he may withdraw resignation next week
Palestine
- Hamas vows it won’t disarm, threatens to expand its military activities against Israel into the West Bank
- Fatah and Hamas delay full Gaza handover by 10 days
- Israel strikes militant targets in Gaza
- President Abbas warns U.S. against Jerusalem recognition
Honduras
- Opposition candidate rejects official election count
- 2 dead, over 20 injured in protests over delayed Honduran vote count
- Opposition candidate leads mass protest, appeals for army support
- Electoral Court begins partial recount of presidential election
Brazil
Ireland
- Deputy PM resigns to avert snap elections as Brexit crisis continues
- Foreign minister named Deputy PM
Mexico
Zimbabwe
- President appoints Chinamasa acting finance minister
- February 21 officially declared Mugabe national holiday
- President appoints Cabinet that includes mostly party loyalists and military
- President drops minister of education and labor after 2 days
- 21 killed, many injured in truck accident
Somalia
- U.S. air strike kills ISIS militant in Northeast Somalia
- 10,000 Somali refugees flee to Mogadishu
- Death toll from Somali truck bomb now at 512 people
Sudan
- General and 9 soldiers killed in Darfur clashes
- Militia leader suspected of human rights abuses arrested in Darfur
Japan
- 8 found dead in boat near the coast of Japan
- Emperor to cede all public duties after abdication
- Emperor will abdicate April 30, 2019
- U.S. military base worker jailed in Japan
Mali
- Regional elections delayed by security concerns
- At least 17 killed in gold mine dispute on Mali-Guinea border
Australia
- Man arrested for planning New Year’s Eve terror attack in Melbourne
- Same-sex marriage bill clears Senate
- Royal commission to conduct investigation into banks
- Former Deputy PM wins election, reclaims seat he was forced to vacate due to dual citizenship
- PM Turnbull to lead government in next election
- Member of Parliament proposes to partner during parliamentary debate on same-sex marriage
China
- U.S. court charges Chinese hackers with attacks on 3 corporations
- China sentences Taiwan activist to 5 years in jail for subversion
- General being investigated for corruption commits suicide
- Skyscraper fire kills 10 in Tianjin
Saudi Arabia
- Senior Saudi Prince Miteb freed in $1B settlement after weeks in detention
- French President gives Saudi Arabia list of extremist organizations
- Yemen rebels fire missiles at Saudi Arabia
- U.N. aid chief appeals for full lifting of Yemen blockade
France
- President Macron calls human trafficking of African migrants a ‘crime against humanity’
- Grenade thrown at French troops in Burkina Faso before Macron’s arrival
- Corsican nationalists surge in 1st round of local elections
Russia
- Weather satellite fails to enter orbit after launch
- France finds traces of radioactive cesium in Russian mushrooms
- Russia denies its planes killed civilians in Syria
- Russia negotiates deal for its warplanes in exchange to use Egypt military bases
- Russia accuses U.S. of provoking Kim Jong-un
Greece
Afghanistan
- Roadside bomb kills at least 8 civilians in Kandahar
- ISIS seizes new Afghan town after luring Taliban defectors
- Commander of Taliban ‘special forces’ killed in Helmand province
Egypt
- Security forces kill 11 suspected militants in raid
- Court jails 16 for ‘debauchery’ as LGBT crackdown continues
- President Sisi gives military 3 months to secure Sinai
- Former Egyptian PM Shafiq intends to run in 2018 election
- Presidential candidate deported from UAE to Egypt
United Arab Emirates
Germany
- Pro-refugee German mayor stabbed in suspected political attack
- Police secure nail-filled package near Potsdam market
- Far-right meeting sparks protests and clashes in Hannover
Thailand
Vietnam
Venezuela
Bolivia
El Salvador
Turkey
- Syrian Kurdish militia opens fire on Turkish border post
- Authorities issue warrants against 360 military personnel
- Gold trader tells U.S. court that Erdogan personally approved his sanction-breaking deals with Iran
- Authorities seize assets of gold trader facing trial in U.S.
South Sudan
Bosnia
Iran
- Iran denies airspace to Bulgarian PM’s plane en route to meet with Saudi officials
- At least 42 injured as earthquake hits Southeast Iran, destroys homes
Czech Republic
Spain
Philippines
Nigeria
- President Buhari vows to fly home stranded migrants
- Ethnic clashes leaves 4 police officers dead Adamawa
- Nigerians protest against Libya’s slave market
- 13 killed in Boko Haram suicide bombing at market in Biu
- Former ally of President Buhari joins opposition party
Argentina
- Court sentences 29 people to life in prison for dictatorship crimes
- Argentina abandons rescue mission for crew of missing submarine
Iceland
Austria
Finland
Israel
- Israeli settler kills Palestinian in West Bank in response to rock-throwing
- Israeli man dies after being stabbed by Palestinian in Arad
- Intelligence chief says he plans to succeed Netanyahu
- Trump likely to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital next week
- 20,000 Israeli’s protest against Netanyahu’s corruption
Bangladesh
Ukraine
Niger
Italy
Netherlands
Morocco
Cameroon
Georgia
Jamaica
Albania
India
South Korea
- At least 8 killed as fishing boat capsizes off Western Coast
- South Korea and U.S. kick off largest air exercise amid North Korea warning
South Africa
Jordan
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