'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours. Source link
Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva
The discussions in Geneva were expected to focus on territorial issues, a major sticking point, but the short duration suggests major progress was not made. Source link
Where the word ‘Olympics’ comes from : NPR
Adeliia Petrosian of Individual Neutral Athletes competes during the women’s figure skating short program at the Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 17. Ashley Landis/AP hide caption toggle caption Ashley…
Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Kerstin G’s boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard. Source link
Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s and ’90s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform. Source link
Former deputy special envoy for Iran discusses US-Iran nuclear talks : NPR
As the U.S. and Iran continue to engage indirectly in nuclear talks, what challenges remain? NPR speaks with Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran in the Biden administration.…
Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son
Robert Dorgan – who also went by the name Roberta Esposito – was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena. Source link
Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations. Source link
A photojournalist details her rebellion against the Syrian regime — and her father : NPR
TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. Our guest today is the Syrian photojournalist Loubna Mrie. She first joined the Syrian Revolution as an act of rebellion…
Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student
Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants. Source link