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The NATO-Russia Council in Brussels, Belgium, on Jan. 12. The U.S. and NATO have given their responses to Russia‘s demands. Both are holding firm on allowing Ukraine to join NATO, despite Russia’s repeated demands to block said membership. (Photo by U.S. Department of State) Photo used under CC BY

US holds firm in declaring Ukraine eligible for NATO

The U.S. has presented its written response to Russian demands on Ukraine, but made clear that it did not change Washington’s support for Ukraine’s right to pursue NATO membership.

Guardian

Beijing Olympics could affect Russian thinking about Ukraine invasion

Reuters

Ukraine’s front line: Where lives turn on distant decisions

Associated Press

Kurdish forces retake Syria prison seized by IS

A Kurdish-led militia alliance says it has regained full control of a prison in northeastern Syria seized by the Islamic State group.

BBC

Afghanistan is ‘hanging by thread,’ UN chief says

Afghanistan is “hanging by a thread,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said, calling for countries to authorize all transactions needed to carry out humanitarian activities in the Taliban-ruled state.

Reuters

Starving Afghan kids sold, forced into labor

PBS NewsHour

Ethiopia proposes ending state of emergency

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers proposed ending the country’s state of emergency, citing recent developments in the war that has raged in the Tigray and neighboring regions.

Associated Press

COVID-infected crew reaches Tonga with aid

The Australian navy’s largest ship docked at disaster-stricken Tonga and was allowed to unload humanitarian supplies in the virus-free nation despite crew members being infected with COVID-19, officials said.

Associated Press

WHO: Record COVID cases, but deaths stable

The World Health Organization said there were 21 million new coronavirus cases reported globally last week, the highest weekly number of COVID-19 cases recorded since the pandemic began.

ABC News

HUMAN RIGHTS

Migrant abuses by military continue in Libya

A confidential European Union military report calls for the continued support and training of Libya’s coastguard and navy despite concerns about their treatment of migrants.

Associated Press

Afghan protesters slam West talks with Taliban

It’s the first time that a Taliban delegation has arrived in Europe since regaining control of Afghanistan over five months ago. But the visit to Norway has angered some.

Deutsche Welle

GOVERNMENT & DEMOCRACY

US threatens sanctions if Russia seizes Ukraine

Western leaders stepped up preparations for any Russian military action in Ukraine, with President Biden saying he would consider imposing direct sanctions on President Putin.

Reuters

Biden says no one knows what Putin will do

CNN

In Pictures: Ukraine on edge amid fears of a Russian invasion

Al Jazeera

March in Burkina Faso shows support for junta

Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Burkina Faso’s capital in a show of support for the new military-led junta that ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore and seized control of the country.

Associated Press

Why soldiers have seized power in Burkina Faso

BBC

North Korea launches two more cruise missiles

North Korea launched at least two cruise missiles from an inland area. This latest firing in 2022’s accelerating barrage is most likely aimed at a domestic rather than U.S. audience

Asia Times Online

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Nepali leader improves lives via internet access

Community leader Mahabir Pun has been working to improve the lives of his fellow Nepalis for decades. His efforts have given mountain villages greater access to education, health care and commerce.

Deutsche Welle

Webb telescope parked in observing position

Thirty days after it was launched, the James Webb telescope has arrived at the position in space where it will observe the universe.

BBC

GLOBAL HEALTH

COVID recorded on aid vessel sailing to Tonga

About two dozen cases of COVID-19 have been recorded among the crew of an Australian warship expected to arrive in coronavirus-free Tonga to deliver humanitarian aid.

Reuters

Abrupt lockdowns loom large over Beijing life

Beijing residents are coping with abrupt local lockdowns and sweeping COVID testing requirements as the Chinese capital seeks to prevent a coronavirus outbreak ahead of the opening of the Winter Olympics.

ABC News

COVID vaccines don’t affect fertility, study finds

A new study, which looked at more than 2,000 couples, found “no adverse association” between getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and fertility, for both men and women.

Good Morning America

Columns And Op-Ed

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Column (Jack Parrock and Bernd Riegert):

What would a Russian invasion of Ukraine trigger for the EU?

Deutsche Welle

Column (Brandon J. Weichert):

Ukraine is lost. Europe is not

Asia Times Online

Column (Vijay Kolinjivadi):

Green gaslighting: Another face of climate denialism

Al Jazeera

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GOOD NEWS

Pilot who fled Afghanistan now helps refugees

Decades after fleeing Afghanistan as a boy, Zak Khogyani has helped fly more than 1,000 refugees to the United States.

CBS News

Parents write book for transgender children

Massachusetts parents Vanessa and J.R. Ford were moved to write “Calvin” to build empathy, understanding and acceptance following the transition of their youngest child.

WCVB

NONPROFITS & PHILANTHROPY

Tongans in Fiji collecting donations for home

Tongans living in Fiji are collecting donations to support those impacted by the volcano and tsunami back home.

BBC

ECONOMIC INEQUALITY

Afghan talks focus on aid as hunger grows

Three days of talks between the Taliban, Western diplomats and other delegates on humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and human rights are wrapping up.

Associated Press

Why effort to help Afghanistan is falling short

Yahoo! News

Mark Cuban lowering prices of generic drugs

Billionaire investor and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has launched an online pharmacy for generic drugs that promises steep discounts over traditional distributors.

NPR

ENVIRONMENT

Snow blankets Athens, Greek islands, Istanbul

A severe snowstorm disrupted road and air traffic in the Greek capital of Athens and in nearby Istanbul, Turkey, while snow blanketed most of the two countries, including several Aegean islands.

Al Jazeera

Canada’s land defenders pledge to fight on

Industry is moving in on the Wet‘suwet’en territory in northern British Columbia. For years, Indigenous land defenders have sought to protect their lands and sacred headwaters from the construction of a pipeline.

Al Jazeera

Mumbai’s food forests produce food, fresh air

Masses of trucks bring fruit and vegetables to Mumbai every day, adding to pollution from local vehicles. But some citizens now are planting special forests in the city to produce both food and fresh air.

Deutsche Welle

Photo of the Day

A malnourished Afghan child is treated in 2007. Aid groups and international agencies estimate that about 23 million people, more than half of Afghanistan, face severe hunger and nearly 9 million are on the brink of starvation. (Photo by Capt. John Severns) Photo used under CC BY

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