Philippines notifies US of intent to end major security pact

The Philippines has notified the United States of its intent to terminate a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the countryBy JIM GOMEZ Associated PressFebruary 11, 2020, 7:37 AM5 min readMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines notified the United States on Tuesday it intended to end a major security pact allowing American forces…

Philippines notifies US of its intent to end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country

ByThe Associated PressFebruary 11, 2020, 6:38 AM1 min readMANILA, Philippines — Philippines notifies US of its intent to end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country.Top StoriesPhilippines notifies US of its intent to end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country2 hours ago13th American diagnosed…

Bangladesh official: At least 16 dead in sinking of an overcrowded boat carrying Rohingya refugees in the Bay of Bengal

ByThe Associated PressFebruary 11, 2020, 6:27 AM1 min readDHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh official: At least 16 dead in sinking of an overcrowded boat carrying Rohingya refugees in the Bay of Bengal.Top StoriesBangladesh official: At least 16 dead in sinking of an overcrowded boat carrying Rohingya refugees in the Bay of Bengal2 hours ago13th American diagnosed…

Noted jazz keyboardist Lyle Mays dies at 66

Lyle Mays, a jazz keyboardist whose work, chiefly with the Pat Metheny Group, won nearly a dozen Grammy Awards, has died at the age of 66By ROBERT JABLON Associated PressFebruary 11, 2020, 7:38 AM2 min readLOS ANGELES — Lyle Mays, a jazz keyboardist whose work, chiefly with the Pat Metheny Group, won nearly a dozen…

Rohingya boat capsizes in Bay of Bengal; at least 16 dead

Rescuers have recovered at least 16 bodies after an overcrowded boat carrying about 125 Rohingya refugees sank off an island in the Bay of BengalFebruary 11, 2020, 7:26 AM2 min readDHAKA, Bangladesh — An overcrowded boat carrying about 125 Rohingya refugees from Bangladeshi camps sank early Tuesday in the Bay of Bengal, leaving at least…

Queensferry Crossing could be shut until Wednesday

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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The £1.35bn bridge across the Firth of Forth connects Edinburgh and Fife The Queensferry Crossing is likely to remain closed until at least Wednesday as wintry weather continues to disrupt transport networks in Scotland. The bridge connecting Edinburgh and Fife was shut on Monday night after accumulations of ice…

Storm Ciara: Travel remains disrupted around Wales

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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionStorm Ciara: ‘Risking their lives’ for a wave selfieTravel disruption is expected for a third day as the impact of Storm Ciara continues to affect Wales.Some main roads remain blocked while train services are still suspended and flood warnings and alerts are in place across the country…