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Syrian government soldiers pose for a photo taken by another soldier at the entrance to Raqqa.
January 19, 2026

Government forces seize strategic town in Raqqa from Kurdish forces

TABQA (AP) Government forces seized a strategic town Sunday in eastern Syria, part of an ongoing push against Kurdish-led forces east of the Euphrates River. This came after tensions between Damascus…
A rare snow is seen in Holt, Florida.
January 19, 2026

Small part of Sunshine State becomes snowy

PENSACOLA (AP): A small part of Florida is the Snowy State for the second year in a row. Snow briefly covered the grass and rooftops in parts of the western Florida Panhandle on Sunday morning as…
A Taiwan national flag flutters near the Taipei 101 building at the National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Taipei.
January 19, 2026

Journalist detained for allegedly bribing military officers to provide information to China

TAIPEI (AP): A journalist in Taiwan was detained on allegations of bribing army officers to provide military information to people from mainland China, as the self-ruled island cracks down on…
Firefighters battle a blaze at a house as wildfires burn in Lirquen, Chile.
January 19, 2026

Wildfires spread, leaving 15 dead and forcing thousands to flee

PENCO (AP): Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 15 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed scores of homes, authorities said, as the…
A woman celebrates President Yoweri Museveni’s victory in the presidential election in Kampala, Uganda.
January 19, 2026

President Museveni says strong election victory a taste of his strength

KAMPALA (AP): President Yoweri Museveni said Sunday that his landslide victory in Uganda’s election showed the dominance of his party, which has governed the east African country for four decades.…
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January 19, 2026

Pregnant woman jumps to her death from hospital in Guyana, probe launched

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana has confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the death of a 22-year-old pregnant woman, who is reported to have jumped…
An Airbus A400M transport aircraft of the German Air Force taxis over the grounds at Wunstorf Air Base in the Hanover region, Germany, Thursday, as troops from NATO countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security.
January 16, 2026

European troops arrive in Greenland

NUUK (AP): Troops from several European countries continued to arrive in Greenland on Thursday in a show of support for Denmark as talks between representatives of Denmark, Greenland and the US…
Aerial view of the Abaco Hurricane Shelter and Community Centre
January 16, 2026

Bahamas opens globally recognised Category 5 hurricane shelter

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – A climate resilient hurricane shelter, able to withstand category five level disasters and flagged as a global best practice, has been opened and activated on the island of…
People raise signs in support of immigrants during a news conference outside Greater New York Federal Building, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
January 13, 2026

NYC Council employee’s arrest sparks protests and a dispute over his immigration status

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City Council employee was arrested in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, enraging city officials and drawing protesters Tuesday to the Manhattan detention…