In Brief: Many casualties reported in Yemen as Saudi blockade continues; At least 12 people killed in terrorist attacks in Afghanistan; Palestinian protests intensify in response to Trump’s Jerusalem decision; 18 Somalian police officers killed in suicide bombing; Conservative Billionaire Piñera elected President of Chile; At least 9 killed in attack on church in Pakistan; Turkish air strikes kill 29 Kurdish militants; Austrian Conservatives and Nationalists agree to coalition government; Peru’s President faces impeachment; British Parliament asserts final say on Brexit deal; Hernandez officially declared winner of Honduras presidential election.
Yemen
- At least 39 Yemeni’s killed in Saudi-led raid on police camp in Sanaa
- Russia suspends diplomatic presence in Yemen, moves envoy to Saudi Arabia
- U.S. aid chief says Saudi port blockade continues, aid not coming in
- Yemeni army pushes Houthi’s from outpost in Southern Yemen
- Saudi-led coalition airstrike hits wedding, at least 10 women killed
Afghanistan
- Taliban kill 11 Afghan police officers in attack on checkpoint in Helmand province
- Car bomber attacks NATO convoy in Kandahar, 1 killed
Palestine
- 4 killed in clashes with Israel, at least 160 injured
- President Abbas says no role for U.S. in peace process
- 2 killed in Gaza blast, Israel military denies it carried out attack
- Palestinians will go to Security Council over U.N. membership
- Palestinian Billionaire Masri released by Saudi’s after several days of detention
Israel
- E.U. tells Netanyahu it rejects Trump’s Jerusalem move
- Israel closes Gaza border crossings
- Israel to investigate fatal shooting of Palestinian paraplegic
- Thousands of Israeli’s march against Netanyahu’s alleged corruption in Tel Aviv
- U.N. to vote on call for U.S. Jerusalem decision to be withdrawn
Somalia
- At least 18 police officers killed in suicide bomb attack on police academy in Mogadishu
- Car bomb kills journalist in Mogadishu
- U.S. drone strike removes ‘imminent threat’ to Mogadishu
- Al Shabaab kill bomb disposal expert in Puntland
- U.S. commander orders new investigation into Somalia raid
- U.S. suspends aid to Somalia’s military over corruption concerns
Russia
- Putin declares victory against terrorists in visit to air base in Syria
- Russia to resume direct flights to Egypt
- Former economics minister sentenced to 8 years in jail for corruption
- Parliament sets March 18 as presidential election date
- 3 militant suspects killed in raid in Caucasus
- CIA helps prevent terror attack in St. Petersburg
- Putin orders partial return of troops in Syria
Pakistan
- Suicide bombers attack church in Quetta, 9 killed, more than 50 injured
- Top court rejects bid to bar opposition leader
Chile
- Conservative Billionaire Sebastian Piñera elected President of Chile
- Mudslides kill at least 5 in Southern Chile, 15 missing
France
- 6 children killed in bus-train collision in Southern France
- Corsica’s nationalists win local elections
- Climate summit in Paris attracts most world leaders and tech giants
- African anti-jihadi force gets $130 million from Saudi Arabia and U.A.E.
- France cautious over U.S. evidence on Iran weaponry in Yemen
United States of America
- Failed terrorist attack at New York City bus terminal
- U.N. expert says torture persists at Guantanamo Bay
- White House signals Western Wall to be part of Israel
Indonesia
- Parliament speaker resigns, indicted for corruption
- Court rejects petition to ban consensual sex outside marriage
- Earthquake rattles Java island, 3 dead
- Tens of thousands rally over Trump’s Jerusalem stance
Turkey
- Turkish air strikes kill 29 Kurdish militants in Northern Iraq
- Turkey express intent to open embassy in East Jerusalem
- Russia and Turkish Presidents meet in Ankara
Thailand
Libya
- Libyan forces suffer casualties as fighting drags on in Benghazi
- Amnesty accuses the E.U. of being complicit in migrant torture
- Coast Guards rescue more than 250 migrants trying to reach Italy
- Gunmen assassinate mayor of Misrata
Macedonia
Saudi Arabia
Tanzania
Australia
- Prominent opposition lawmaker quits over claims of China links
- Government survives Sydney election
- Man arrested for attempting to sell North Korean missiles
Ukraine
Egypt
- Russian President Putin visits with President Sisi
- Supporters of opposition presidential candidate arrested
Botswana
Japan
- Japanese air force drills with U.S. bombers near Korean peninsula
- Japan adopts additional sanctions against North Korea
South Sudan
Zimbabwe
- Mugabe flies to Singapore in first trip since resignation
- President seeks to end Western sanctions, says they cripple national development
China
- China conducts ‘island encirclement’ patrols near Taiwan
- Fire in Beijing kills 5
- China accuses U.S. of interfering in its internal affairs as U.S. considers navy visits to Taiwan
Austria
- At least 1 killed, 18 injured in gas plant explosion
- Conservative and Nationalist parties agree to coalition
Honduras
- Helicopter crash kills 6, including President’s sister
- Dozens of protesters injured in clashes as electoral crisis continues, army moves in
- Hernandez officially declared winner of Presidential election
Philippines
- Lawmakers approve 1-year extension of martial law in Southern Philippines
- Landslides kill at least 26 in Central Philippines
Mexico
Myanmar
Brazil
Iran
Congo
United Kingdom
Lebanon
South Africa
- President Zuma loses two court cases linked to corruption allegations
- ANC chooses new leader to succeed Zuma
Ecuador
North Korea
Nigeria
- Nigeria to release $1 billion from excess oil accounts to fight Boko Haram
- Authorities arrest over 400 Boko Haram fighters and their families
- 4 killed in ambush on World Food Programme convoy
Italy
Iraq
- Iraq hangs 38 Sunni militants on terrorism charges
- U.S. backed Syria fighters kill at least 20 ISIS fighters near Jordanian and Iraqi borders
Colombia
Netherlands
Venezuela
Germany
- Social Democrats agree to talk with Merkel on new government
- 3 die in small plane crash in Southwestern Germany
Peru
- President defies impeachment threat over payments scandal, won’t resign
- Congress launches process for President’s ouster
Syria
- Syrian troops march into rebel-held province of Idlib
- At least 9 civilians killed in airstrikes in Idlib
Romania
- Thousands of Romanians attend funeral of former King Michael
- Thousands protest against judicial changes in Bucharest
India
Gabon
Kazakhstan
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