Three things to know about Rubio’s first international trip
Marco Rubio heads to Latin America on his first trip as secretary of state, including Panama, where President Trump wants control of the canal.
Former German President Horst Köhler dies at 81
Köhler, a onetime head of the International Monetary Fund who became a popular German president before resigning abruptly in a flap over comments about the country’s military, has died at 81.
A U.S. dual citizen is among 3 Israeli hostages exchanged for Palestinian prisoners
Siegel is the first American to be released as part of this deal. A total of 18 hostages have been released since the ceasefire took effect. Hundreds of Palestinians have been released so far.
Rwandan-Backed Rebels Strengthen Hold in Eastern Congo
Rebel forces continue to claim more Congolese territory coveted for its rich mineral resources. In Myanmar, former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi remains jailed and the country is mired in a brutal civil war.
5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world’s most mineral-rich territories.
Investigation into the fatal plane-helicopter crash. And, future of nuclear testing
The next steps in the fatal midair plane and helicopter crash investigation. And, why nuclear testing could ramp up in the U.S., as well as a look inside the secret lab where weapons testing happens.
Study finds India doubled its tiger population in a decade
The study found that some local communities near tiger habitats have also benefited from the increase in tigers because of the foot traffic and revenues brought in by ecotourism.
A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori
The recognition acknowledges the mountain’s theft from the Māori after New Zealand was colonized. It fulfills an agreement from the country’s government to Indigenous people.
Norway’s Electric-Vehicle Milestone
9 out of ten cars sold in Norway are EV’s. Government incentives and a commitment to charging stations have made Norway a world leader in electric vehicle use.
Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump’s plans for Guantánamo
An American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. And, President Trump plans to use Guantánamo as a waystation for deportees.
3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages are freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Three more Israeli and five Thai hostages have been released by Palestinian militants from captivity and returned to Israel, after being held for more than 15 months in Gaza.
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