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Somalia renews its US-backed fight against al-Shabab militant group. Here is why it matters
February 17, 2026 - 6:47 PM

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — U.S.-backed airstrikes and recently expanded ground operations have shifted momentum in Somalia 's long-running war against al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group, the government says, touting successes in the fight such as efforts to

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right
February 17, 2026 - 6:34 PM

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained.
Philippine Vice President Duterte will seek presidency in 2028 but faces impeachment bids
February 17, 2026 - 6:31 PM

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday she would seek the presidency in the 2028 elections — a bid that would have to withstand new impeachment attempts in Congress and criminal complaints that could ban her from public office if convicted.
Australia bans a citizen with alleged links to militant IS group from returning from Syria
February 17, 2026 - 5:44 PM

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government on Wednesday banned an Australian citizen with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State group from returning from a detention camp in Syria.
Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing
February 17, 2026 - 5:14 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crews pushed through mountainous wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour group remained missing.
Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The 'hard ice always wins'
February 17, 2026 - 4:44 PM

The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy; sheer elegance on hard ice.
Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep
February 17, 2026 - 4:37 PM

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An ungainly barrel of a shark cruising languidly over a barren seabed far too deep for the sun’s rays to illuminate was an unexpected sight.
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
February 17, 2026 - 4:22 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People leaned out of wrought iron balconies, hollering the iconic phrase “Throw me something, Mister” as a massive Mardi Gras parade rolled down New Orleans' historic St. Charles Avenue on Tuesday.
Sierra Leone officials facilitated illegal mansion-building in a key national park
February 17, 2026 - 4:12 PM

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Scores of illegal luxury mansions have been built in a national park that serves as an important environmental buffer for Sierra Leone ’s capital and the government has done little or nothing about it, an investigation shows.
Key quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson that define his politics and legacy
February 17, 2026 - 4:07 PM

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, was known not just as a tireless advocate for the Civil Rights Movement but as one of its most dynamic orators. He spoke tirelessly for the poor and marginalized on issues from voting rights to housing.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Somalia renews its US-backed fight against al-Shabab militant group. Here is why it matters

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right

Philippine Vice President Duterte will seek presidency in 2028 but faces impeachment bids

Australia bans a citizen with alleged links to militant IS group from returning from Syria

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The 'hard ice always wins'

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season

Sierra Leone officials facilitated illegal mansion-building in a key national park

Key quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson that define his politics and legacy

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