Germany seeks UN resolution to enforce Libya ceasefire

Croatian military helicopter crashes into Adriatic Sea

Survivors return to Auschwitz 75 years after liberation

Iranian airliner skids into street; all 150 passengers safe

Car bombing in Syria kills 7, injures at least 20

Three injured in attack on US embassy in Baghdad

China counts 2,700 cases of new virus, 80 deaths

The death toll from a new virus has risen to 80 with more than 2,700 confirmed cases, China's government said on Jan. 27, after the health minister warned that the virus's ability to "spread is getting stronger."

Democrats demand Bolton testify as impeachment trial resumes

The stakes over witness testimony at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial are rising now that a draft of a book from former national security adviser John Bolton appears to undercut a key defense argument.

Over 31,000 civilians flee Syria's Idlib over last two days

Around 31,600 more civilians have fled their homes in Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria over the last two days due to attacks by the regime and its allies.

Iraq security forces clash with protesters in Baghdad, other cities

Iraqi security forces fired teargas and live bullets in renewed clashes with protesters in Baghdad and other cities on Jan. 26, a Reuters witness and security sources said, following a push to clear a sit-in camp in the heart of the capital.

India showcases military strength at Republic Day

India on Jan. 26 showcased its military strength at an event marking the country's 71st Republic Day.

US will not lift sanctions to negotiate with Iran: Trump

The United States will not lift sanctions on Iran in order to negotiate, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted late on Jan. 25, seemingly in response to a Der Spiegel interview with Iran’s foreign minister.

China confirms 56 deaths from new coronavirus

The death toll in China from the novel coronavirus outbreak has climbed to 56, local media reported on Jan. 26.

Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad's main protest camp, shoot at demonstrators

Iraqi security forces raided Baghdad's main protest site at Tahrir Square on Jan. 25, firing live rounds and tear gas at anti-government demonstrators who have camped out there for months, Reuters reporters said.

HK leader declares virus emergency, halts official visits to mainland China

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Jan. 25 declared a virus emergency in the Asian financial hub, announcing a package of measures to limit the city's links with mainland China.

UK's Johnson hails 'new chapter' as he signs EU divorce treaty  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Jan. 24 hailed "a new chapter" in Britain's history as he signed its divorce treaty with the EU, clearing another hurdle before the country exits the bloc on Jan. 31.    

Dems say oust Trump or he’ll betray again; ‘He is who he is’

Closing out their case, House Democrats warned in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial that the president will persist in abusing his power and endangering American democracy unless Congress intervenes to remove him before the 2020 election.

Outbreak casts pall over China new year as deaths surpass 40

China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus on Jan. 25 as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown that kept people from traveling was expanded to more than 50 million residents and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.