Tensions rise between Assad’s and Turkish forces

The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's says its forces have taken control of Saraqeb, a strategic town in Idlib province.
Coronavirus cases on Japan cruise ship treble to 61
At least 61 people on board a cruise ship off Japan have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the government said Friday, as thousands of passengers and crew face a two-week quarantine.
Taliban shadow district chief killed in Afghan army overnight airstrike
Three Taliban militants, including a Taliban shadow district chief, were killed in an overnight Afghan army airstrike in northern Balkh province, the command of special forces said Friday.
4 killed in Nigeria bank robbery
Four people were killed in a commercial bank robbery in the southwestern Nigerian town of Ile Oluji, a police officer said Thursday.
Buttigieg wins Iowa caucuses
The Iowa Democratic Party has announced that former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is in first place in the state's caucuses with all precincts counted.
Toyota extends China plant closure over virus
Japanese auto giant Toyota said Friday it would keep its Chinese factories shut until February 16, extending its suspension by a week amid the growing coronavirus crisis.
'Africa Drone Forum' underway in Rwanda
Young entrepreneurs from across the world are in Rwanda to demonstrate their technology at an international forum featuring new drone businesses.