U.S. believes Syria used chemicals The United States has evidence that the chemical weapon sarin has been used in Syria on a small scale, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday. But numerous questions remain about the origins of the chemicals and what impact their apparent use could have on the ongoing Syrian civil war and international involvement in it. More
Kerry: Pakistan-Afghanistan meetings end ‘on a good track’ After meeting for more three hours here Wednesday with Afghan and Pakistani leaders, Secretary of State John F. Kerry reported progress in relaunching negotiations but warned that “we’re not going to raise expectations or promise results that can’t be delivered.” More
Afghanistan quake kills at least four, wounds 69 An earthquake centered in Afghanistan's east killed at least four people and injured almost 70, after wet weather weakened the country's traditional mud-brick homes, officials said on Wednesday. More
Israel says Syria used chemical arms, probably nerve gas Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons - probably nerve gas - in their fight against rebels waging a two-year-old uprising, the Israeli military's top intelligence analyst said on Tuesday. More
Signs of Optimism in Oil Markets as a New Year Begins Oil markets have started the year with a renewed sense of optimism as U.S. inventories tighten and China attempts to stimulate its economy. 01/3/2025 - 12:00 am | View Link
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SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2025 (video, photos) Space.comSpaceX sends up first Starlink mission of the new year Yahoo! VoicesSpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral WFTV OrlandoSpaceX prepares for 1st Starlink mission and 2nd Falcon 9 launch of 2025 News 13 Orlando
LDH reports first U. S. H5N1-related human death Louisiana Department of Health - Louisiana.govState health officials report first avian flu death KATC NewsWhy The U. S. Could Be Making The Same Mistakes With Bird Flu As It Did With COVID-19 Forbes
Hundreds of new footprints found on what's being called the "dinosaur highway" Earth.com‘Dinosaur highway’ from 166 million years ago is unearthed The Washington PostQuarry Workers Find Dinosaur Footprints in ‘Snapshot’ of Jurassic Britain The New York Times166-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in the UK CNN
US top doctor wants cancer warning on alcohol: What does the science say? Al Jazeera EnglishU. S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol The New York TimesAlcoholic Beverage Stocks Slide in Asia on US Cancer Warning BloombergSurgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk The Associated Press'There is no safe level' of alcohol to drink, doctor says—not even one glass of red wine per day CNBC