Eleven killed in multiple strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says
More than 130 people have been killed in these alleged “narco-trafficking operations” carried out by the US since September. Source link
A Deadly Medieval Path in England Claims a Modern Victim: An Amazon Van
The Broomway in Essex is notoriously treacherous because of the quick-moving waters surrounding it. One delivery vehicle didn’t make it. Source link
Jesse Jackson; Iran nuclear talks; Alex Pretti : NPR
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Nuclear talks between US and Iran end in Geneva
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the two countries had reached an understanding on the main “guiding principles”, but work still needs to be done. Source link
Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low
Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees. Source link
As China quickly builds up border, India slow to make ‘vibrant villages’ : NPR
A road curves around the mountains near Zuluk village in the Indian state of Sikkim. In recent years, the Indian government has worked to boost road connectivity in such villages…
Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place as strikes continue
Expectations for a breakthrough are low as delegations meet for a third time to try and negotiate an end to the war. Source link
The Drone Games: Flying Cameras Are Everywhere at the Winter Olympics
The robotic cameras chase behind lugers, skiers and speedskaters across the venues in Northern Italy. Some spectators find they’re as much fun to watch as the athletes. Source link
Australia won’t repatriate 34 women and children from Syria : NPR
Family members of suspected Islamic State militants who are Australian nationals sit in a van heading to the airport in Damascus during the first repatriation operation of the year, at…
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files cover-up in BBC interview
The White House said: “By releasing thousands of pages of documents, co-operating with the House Oversight Committee’s subpoena request, and President Trump recently calling for further investigations into Epstein’s Democrat…