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February 17, 2025 1400 UTC

February 17, 2025 - 09:00

'Life-threatening cold' expected in some parts of US after deadly weekend flooding

February 17, 2025 - 08:57
Floods killed 10 people, nine of them in Kentucky; temperatures in northeastern Montana are predicted to dip as low as -42.7 degrees Celsius

China aims to improve ties with EU amid transatlantic tension

February 17, 2025 - 08:25
Analysts say Beijing will try to exploit growing tension between the US and European countries – but say these efforts won’t lead to a fundamental shift in relations between China and the EU  

Rubio visits Saudi Arabia as Israel, Hamas move closer to end of first phase of ceasefire 

February 17, 2025 - 06:54
US says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’      

Deportations bring uncertainty for California farm workers and local growers

February 17, 2025 - 05:25
In central California, it is harvesting season for strawberries and citrus fruits. But some farm workers who aren’t legal U.S. residents are staying away from work, following migrant roundups that are part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Genia Dulot has our story.

February 17, 2025 - 1000 UTC

February 17, 2025 - 05:00

Militant attack kills 6 Benin soldiers, army spokesperson says

February 17, 2025 - 04:18
The encounter on Saturday also left 17 militants dead, spokesperson Ebenezer Honfoga told Reuters late on Sunday

State media: Cairo building collapse kills 10

February 17, 2025 - 03:55
Ambulances were dispatched to the scene in the working-class neighborhood of Kerdasa, where civil defense teams searched for people thought to be missing under the rubble

Saturday Night Live celebrates 50 years

February 17, 2025 - 03:22
“Saturday Night Live” has been a staple of American television comedy for 50 years, launching stars and shaping culture. On Sunday night, fans and famous alumni gathered in New York City to celebrate this milestone. Aron Ranen reports from the Big Apple.

China's Xi holds rare meeting with business leaders amid slowing economy, US tensions

February 17, 2025 - 02:33
The symposium would be aimed at boosting private-sector sentiment, and Xi was expected to encourage company chiefs to expand their businesses domestically and internationally

France hosting European talks on Ukraine

February 17, 2025 - 01:29
US-Russia talks planned for coming days in Saudi Arabia

February 17, 2025 - 0600 UTC

February 17, 2025 - 01:00

US says strike in Syria killed Al-Qaeda affiliate official

February 16, 2025 - 22:37
The United States designated Hurras al-Din as a terrorist organization in 2019

US Vice President warns Europe of “threat from within.”

February 16, 2025 - 22:35
In a stunning speech at the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President JD Vance barely spoke of Russia and Ukraine, and instead admonished European allies, arguing that their governments are censoring far-right speech and failing to control migration. His remarks came amid allies' alarm over President Donald Trump’s decision to begin peace talks with Russia. Ukraine eyes its reserves of rare earth minerals and what role they may play in a future security agreement. In the Middle East,...

New downloads of DeepSeek suspended in South Korea, data protection agency says

February 16, 2025 - 22:31
The measure that came into force on Saturday aims to block new downloads of the app

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter open the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary celebration

February 16, 2025 - 21:46
Fifty seasons of "Saturday Night Live" sketches, songs and special guests are being celebrated for the special's landmark anniversary in a Sunday night special

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb

February 16, 2025 - 21:32
Kim Jong Il's birthday, which falls on Feb. 16, is widely celebrated as a major holiday in North Korea

Trump administration turns to US Supreme Court in bid to fire agency head

February 16, 2025 - 21:13
Appointed by former President Joe Biden, Dellinger's five-year term was set to expire in 2029

February 17, 2025 - 0200 UTC

February 16, 2025 - 21:00

Two Kenyans allegedly abducted in broad daylight, held for 32 days  

February 16, 2025 - 20:12
Two were among 82 alleged forced disappearances since June

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