Syrian air defenses intercept missiles from Israel: state media

Feb 14,2020
The Syrian air defenses intercepted a number of missiles from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that targeted areas around Damascus on Thursday night, state TV reported.
US indicts Huawei on North Korean business
Feb 14
The United States has announced a 16-count indictment against Huawei, including allegedly conducting secret business with North Korea in violation of UN sanctions.
US, China set to lower some tariffs
Feb 14
The United States and China are set to lower tariffs on each other's goods as part of the "Phase One" trade agreement. The cuts go into effect on Friday.
Abe stresses importance of safety for Olympics
Feb 14
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked officials to take full measures to prevent terror attacks and the spread of infectious diseases to ensure the success of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Chinese F1 Grand Prix postponed over coronavirus fears
Feb 13
The Chinese Grand Prix scheduled for April 19 was postponed Wednesday because of the "continued spread" of the deadly coronavirus, motorsport's governing body FIA announced.
4 of Afghan family dead in avalanche
Feb 13
Four members of a family had been killed, one injured while two others went missing after avalanche hit a village in Afghanistan's central Daykundi province, provincial government spokesperson said Thursday.
Vietnam quarantines area with 10,000 residents over coronavirus
Feb 13
Villages in Vietnam with 10,000 people close to the nation's capital were placed under quarantine on Thursday after six cases of the deadly new coronavirus were discovered there, authorities said.