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Burma descends into chaos after military coup, at least 18 protesters killed March 1, 2021

Military forces in Burma killed 18 protesters on Sunday in what outside observers called the bloodiest day since the Feb. 1 coup as protests continue to break out across the country of 54 million.

Iran rejects offer of direct US nuclear talks, senior diplomats say February 28, 2021

Iran's stance does not kill off all hopes of direct negotiations, diplomats claimed.

US 'gravely concerned' by Ethiopia massacre of 'many hundreds' described in Amnesty report February 28, 2021

The local government alleged the Amnesty report relied on "scanty information' in making its assertions.

Burma military crackdown on anti-coup protests leaves at least 2 dead February 28, 2021

Burma police made mass arrests at anti-coup demonstrations Sunday and reportedly killed at least two protesters in the fourth week of unrest since a military takeover on Feb. 1.

Surge of 13,000 Central American minors to US border expected in May February 27, 2021

Officials discussed investing in Central America to help stem conditions that cause migrant flights.

Burma's military fires ambassador after condemning coup in UN speech: reports February 27, 2021

Burma's UN Ambassador warned diplomats at a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, that his country's military had become, "an existential threat," and called upon the world community to take action against the military who led the coup on Feb. 1.

Threat level raised for US troops in Iraq; American contractors put on high alert February 26, 2021

EXCLUSIVE — The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve has raised the threat level for US service members in Iraq, while US contractors at Balad Air Base were put on high alert fearing a response to US airstrikes in Syria, two sources familiar with the move tell Fox News.

US airstrike in Syria under Biden and 2017 Tomahawk strikes ordered by Trump: The difference February 26, 2021

U.S. Air Force F-15s dropped seven 500-lb GPS-guided bombs on Iranian proxy fighters in eastern Syria on Thursday night.

White House declassifies Jamal Khashoggi report blaming Saudi crown prince for journalist's death February 26, 2021

Turkish officials allege Khashoggi was killed and then dismembered in October 2018.

China tracks Navy destroyer in Taiwan Strait, accuses US of undermining regional stability February 26, 2021

This is the second transit through the Taiwan Strait by the U.S. Navy in February.

Burmese police arrest Japanese journalist covering anti-coup protest: report February 26, 2021

A Japanese journalist has been arrested by police in Burma in the first foreign press arrested since the country’s Feb. 1 military coup, according to a report.

Russian diplomats exit North Korea by hand-pushed trolley February 26, 2021

The Russian Foreign Ministry posted images on its Twitter account that showed diplomats from the country and family leaving North Korea on a hand-pushed trolley due to Pyongyang’s COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Italian mafia employs new strategies during COVID-19 lockdown: report February 26, 2021

Italy's mafia reportedly provided stimulus for some struggling small businesses in the country and there is concern that these establishments will become beholden to these mobsters.

Biden admin says no 'final decision' on boycotting Beijing Olympics as momentum grows in Congress February 26, 2021

White House press secretary Jen Psaki left the door open to a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as pressure grows in Congress to punish China over its oppression of Uighur Muslims in the country's Xinjiang region.

Russia's investigative journalists take spotlight with stunning findings on Putin, Navalny poisoning February 25, 2021

The editor of Proekt says corruption has continued despite the more public findings of independent reporters.

Grandma chases down, tackles thief who stole her purse February 25, 2021

A security camera captured an elderly woman chasing down a man who allegedly nabbed her purse at a pub in Australia.