World Regions - Page 175

February 11

Western Hemisphere defense chiefs convene after border drone scare prompts airspace closure

Top U.S. military leaders hosted over 30 nations in Washington to strengthen Western Hemisphere security cooperation and address growing regional threats.

February 11

DAVID MARCUS: Yes, even White, Irish illegal immigrants must be deported

Trump administration's ICE deportation policies face scrutiny as Irish immigrant case challenges claims of racial bias in immigration enforcement efforts.

February 11

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

CDC issues urgent travel alert for Seychelles islands due to Chikungunya virus outbreak. Travelers advised to get vaccinated and prevent mosquito bites.

February 11

Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits — as long as US does the same

Russia has agreed to abide by the expired New START Treaty, which puts limits on Moscow and Washington's nuclear arms, as long as the U.S. does the same.

February 11

Israel joins Board of Peace ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed on to join the Board of Peace before meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

February 11

US military shot down party balloon near El Paso after drone suspicion, official says

A U.S. official says the military shot down a party balloon near El Paso, Texas, after initially suspecting it was a foreign drone, prompting a temporary airspace closure.

February 11

Australian Olympic snowboarder airlifted after suffering broken neck in Milan Cortina training accident

Olympic snowboarder Cam Bolton walked away from a crash not knowing he broke his neck. The four-time Olympian was later airlifted to Milan for treatment.

February 11

Woman had argued with father in Texas over Trump before deadly shooting: UK investigation

Lucy Harrison, 23, was allegedly shot dead by father in Texas after President Donald Trump argument. Grand jury declined to indict, but the U.K. inquest is ongoing.

February 11

Russian attack on Kharkiv wipes out young family, leaving pregnant mother as sole survivor

Russian drone strike kills father and three young children in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, leaving pregnant mother as sole survivor of Tuesday night attack.

February 11

Olympic medalist's ex speaks out after he reveals infidelity following event: 'Hard to forgive'

The former girlfriend of Norwegian Olympic medalist Sturla Holm Laegreid revealed that he cheated on his "gold medal" girlfriend three months into their sixth month relationship.