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Virginia, William Barr, Frank Robinson: Your Thursday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Death toll reaches 10 in Turkey building collapse
Search teams in Istanbul, Turkey recovered a total of seven bodies from the rubble of a collapsed apartment building, raising the death toll to 10. (Feb. 7)
Army Issues New Reprimand to Leader of Green Beret Team Ambushed in Niger
An earlier admonishment against Capt. Michael Perozeni was rescinded after former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said junior officers were punished more harshly than commanders.
Amnesty Offer Could Oust Maduro. Critics Call It a Road to Impunity.
Opposition leaders hope the overture will entice the military to reject the president and support them. But critics say some crimes should not be forgiven.
Trump taps former Fox News reporter to lead agency countering Russian disinformation
Lea Gabrielle, a Fox News reporter and former Navy pilot, will lead the agency charged with exposing and countering disinformation from Russia.
Lawmakers revive push to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for Jamal Khashoggi murder
Top lawmakers in both parties unveiled legislationThursday to block U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Reduces Military Aid to Cameroon Over Human Rights Abuses
The move to withhold equipment and training opened a noteworthy rift with a strategically important partner in the fight against terrorism.
Canadian Diplomats Sue Their Government Over Mysterious Cuban Disease
The illness, known as Havana Syndrome, has affected dozens of American and Canadian diplomats posted to Cuba. The Canadians say their government failed to protect them.
Carlos Ghosn, Facebook, the Catholic Church: Your Friday Briefing
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