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US signs historic peace deal with Taliban Senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports.

‘Fox & Friends’ hosts react to US signing Taliban peace deal The United States signed a historic peace treaty with Taliban militants, aimed at ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan that began after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Iran prepares to test 'tens of thousands' for coronavirus as number of confirmed cases spikes Iran is preparing for the possibility of “tens of thousands” of people getting tested for the new coronavirus as the number of confirmed cases spiked again Saturday.

The US signed a peace agreement with the Taliban on Saturday in an effort to end 18 years of war in Afghanistan and allow US troops to return home. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2I917Ka

Coronavirus prompts France to ban gatherings of more than 5,000 The coronavirus outbreak led France on Saturday to ban “confined” public gatherings of more than 5,000 people.

Rep. Waltz on US-Taliban peace deal U.S. to sign peace deal with the Taliban; retired Army Lt. Col. and Florida Rep. Michael Waltz reacts.

Pompeo speaks at US-Taliban peace deal signing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo witnesses the signing of an agreement with the Taliban as part of an effort to bring thousands of U.S. troops home from the post-9/11 Afghanistan war.

US signs historic peace deal with Taliban, Pompeo strikes cautious tone

Sen. Cotton: China could've prevented coronavirus from spreading Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton slams China for responsibility in coronavirus outbreak.

Mother asks Trump administration to help bring son imprisoned in Syria home Debra Tice, the mother of an American held captive in Syria, speaks out on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

President Donald Trump said Friday that he's dispatching Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the signing of an agreement with the Afghan Taliban aimed at beginning a drawdown of thousands of U.S. troops and ending America's 18-year involvement in the war. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/399zjRX

In 1967, 25 Catholic college students experienced a move of the Holy Spirit at a retreat center in Pittsburgh. From there, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal has spread around the world and today there are more than 120 million Catholic Charismatics in 240 countries. On the 53rd anniversary of the movement, its pioneers look back and remember. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2uIs3gW

Coronavirus in Iran prompts US to extend olive branch amid claim country's death toll far higher than reported More than 200 people in Iran – a figure six times higher than officials are stating – have reportedly been killed by the coronavirus, prompting the U.S State Department on Friday to extend an olive branch to assist the embattled country.

Veterans react to forthcoming Afghanistan-Taliban 'peace agreement' After more than 18 years of bloodshed, the U.S. government is on the brink of signing a "peace deal" with the Taliban.

Coronavirus doctor: ‘It’s not Ebola, do not panic’ Providence St. Joseph Health Exec, Amy Compton-Phillips, discusses what hospitals have learned since treating the novel coronavirus, and what people can do to be prepared for an outbreak.

Watch: Australian vets extract beach towel from python Warning: Disturbing images. Watch as Australian veterinarians pull an entire beach towel from the belly of a family's pet python.

UK students trained on how to deal with stab wounds amid knife crime epidemic Students at a school in central England are being trained on how to deal with stab wounds using potentially lifesaving bleed control kits amid the country's knife crime epidemic.

Cruise ship stuck at sea after being rejected by Dominican Republic over coronavirus concerns A cruise ship carrying 1,500 passengers is looking for a new port to dock after being turned away by the Dominican Republic; Jeff Paul reports from Miami.

US on verge of signing Taliban peace deal as 'reduction in violence' period concludes The U.S. is preparing to sign a historic peace deal with the Taliban at the conclusion of the 7-day 'reduction of violence' agreement; Greg Palkot reports from Kabul, Afghanistan on what locals are saying.

The battle between Russia-backed fighters and Ukraine's army still rages although a ceasefire agreement was signed five years ago. The war continues to ravage those living on the frontlines. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PzxB4r

Australian BP refinery worker wins job back after parodying company with popular Hitler meme A BP refinery employee in Australia who was fired for parodying the company with a popular Hitler meme has successfully won his job back.

Pope Francis sick a 2nd day, cancels official audiences Pope Francis canceled his official audiences Friday after apparently coming down with a cold.

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern takes Australian prime minister to task over deportations New Zealand’s prime minister lashed out at her Australian counterpart on Friday, accusing him of “testing” the friendship between the two nations and accusing his country of deporting “your people and your problems.”

5 of the wildest parliament brawls Washington has been divided in recent years, but it has never sunk to levels seen in other parts of the world.

Coronavirus spreads to 53 countries as flights, events are canceled across the globe The Venice Carnival, Saudi Arabia's Pilgrimage to Mecca and Geneva Motor Show have all been canceled due to the coronavirus; Benjamin Hall reports from London with the latest.

A small Christian village in Iraq is finally getting back on its feet after being largely destroyed by ISIS fighters. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/399g1w0

Hand-dug smuggling cross-border tunnel discovered near Arizona A hand-dug tunnel between the border of the United States and Mexico has been discovered near Arizona. It is the 126th tunnel found in the area since the 1990s.

Coronavirus fears sparks global run on face masks - even though most people who aren't sick don't need them Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite evidence that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.

The week in pictures, Feb. 22 - Feb. 28 Here's a selection of the most amazing images captured around the world in the past seven days. Enjoy!

The modern Pentecostal movement and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Twentieth Century can be traced back to the prayers of Sister Elena, a Catholic nun who, in 1895, began praying that God the Father would send forth the Holy Spirit to renew the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ciTkXZ

Turkey to allow Syrian refugees free access to Europe after troop attack Turkey said Friday that it ordered troops stationed along the Syrian border to stand down and allow refugees to cross into the European Union after a Syrian government airstrike killed 33 Turkish troops in what was seen as a major escalation in the conflict, a  report said.

Remains of teenager found inside Pakistani zoo's lion enclosure The remains of a Pakistani teenager were found inside a lion enclosure at a zoo in Lahore, Pakistan Wednesday, a day after he went missing.

Sen. Hawley: America's health care system is too dependent on China Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley on the need to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese medicines and supplies.

The coronavirus is emerging this week not just as a growing public health threat, but as a very real financial concern for many. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2I3ciEk

The coronavirus is emerging this week not just as a growing public health threat, but as a very real financial concern for many. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32Ajzol

Count Binface to run for mayor of London Count Binface, a self-proclaimed "fearless space warrior", who ran against UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in last year's general election, has announced his plans to run for mayor of London.

Britain says it is prepared to walk away from post-Brexit EU talks: ‘We will not trade away our sovereignty' The British government on Thursday set out its stance for post-Brexit trade talks with the European Union with a pledge to walk away from the talks if E.U. negotiators refuse to play ball this year — with government ministers saying the U.K. is not prepared to “trade away" its sovereignty to secure a deal.

Swiss town may have to evacuate for more than a decade over World War II weapons cache Residents of a Swiss town may have to abandon their homes for more than a decade while authorities clear out a massive World War II underground weapons cache nearby, officials say.

Dangerous criminals from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are hiding in migrant caravans, official says Gang members from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have been hiding amongst the migrant caravans heading to the United States – and have been committing crimes in Mexico along the way, intelligence officials are warning.

Greek islands see more protests against new migrant detention centers, officers injured in violence Demonstrations on the Greek islands of Lesbos and Crios kicked off for the fourth consecutive day Thursday to protest government plans to build new migrant detention centers.

A Pakistani Christian mother who spent almost a decade on death row before finally being released in October of 2018 has asked the government of France for political asylum.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vaKJpT

Coronavirus: How countries around the world are reacting to the outbreak As the coronavirus reached the soil of a sixth continent, countries around the globe have stepped up measures to contain the spread of the infectious disease.

Exclusive: US Colonel in South Korea addresses coronavirus fears United States Forces Korea (USFK) Director of Public Affairs Office, Colonel Lee Peters updates Fox News about the US service members who have been infected with coronavirus and discusses how the US Military is continuing its mission and allaying fears overseas.

Trudeau reaches impasse in Canada railway blockade crisis that's led to thousands of cancellations, shortages Thousands of morning commuters in Canada were forced to find alternative routes Tuesday after demonstrators set fire to tracks on the route toward Niagara as part of a new railway blockade to protest construction on a $5 billion pipeline project in northern British Columbia that crosses indigenous lands. 

Global efforts grow to contain spread of coronavirus outbreak Schools, landmarks and sports venues are being closed from Asia to the Middle East to Europe; Benjamin Hall reports from London.

Hungary helps persecuted Christians The relatively small country, Hungary, is making monumental strides in assisting persecuted Christians around the globe.

Israeli PM's wife sued by former housekeeper over alleged abusive behavior A former housekeeper at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's official residence is suing the leader's wife Sara for pain and suffering allegedly caused during her employment there, the housekeeper's attorney said Thursday.

Mexico's president ripped after claiming those killed in cartel, gang violence are drunk or high Are drug and booze consumption to blame for Mexico’s rising homicide rate?

Three Christian men have been viciously assaulted in Pakistan after seeking to build a local church. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32B7xev

Justin Trudeau: 5 Canada controversies that have rattled his leadership Justin Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister, has become embroiled in a number of controversies during his political career.

US military on high alert after soldier in South Korea contracts coronavirus Retired Army Lt. Col. Steve Tharp lives in South Korea and talks about the spread of the disease.

Christians face more danger today than ever before. Around the world, each day 260-million Christians suffer for their faith and the persecution is steadily getting worse. 2,983 Christians died for faith-related reasons last year and nearly 9,500 churches were attacked. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32sdWZy

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), a major security pact allowing US military activities in the Philippines.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3abF7dR

Pope Francis suggests people give up trolling for Lent Pope says to give up 'useless words, gossip, rumors'; theologian and ethicist Jonathan Morris reacts.

Holocaust-themed carnival celebration in Spain sparks outrage A Holocaust-themed parade in Spain featuring dancing Nazis and concentration camp prisoners stoked outrage from the Israeli government and Auschwitz museum.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), a major security pact allowing US military activities in the Philippines.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2wd1fFJ

Storms cause massive hole to open up in bridge at national park in the UK A series of storms in recent weeks blamed for damaging flooding and landslides in the United Kingdom is also being blamed for the collapse of a bridge at a national park. 

The country of Sweden has revealed a monumental rise in teenage gender dysphoria diagnoses over a ten-year period.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32wc5Da

Pro-life advocate in UK could face jail time for public protest of MP's abortion stance A pro-life activist in the United Kingdom is appearing in court Wednesday and Thursday after being accused of harassment against women by a prominent Labour MP simply for anti-abortion images at a public protest that could cause "distress and/or alarm to members of the public."

Germany high court rules assisted suicide ban unconstitutional Germany's highest court ruled Wednesday that a 2015 law banning assisted suicide when being conducted on a "business basis" is unconstitutional.

Who is Ayatollah Khamenei? What to know about Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei has been Iran's supreme leader since 1989. Here's a brief rundown on the backstory of the long-running head of government.

Philippines' Duterte says country can fight insurgents, Muslim extremists without US military Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said Filipino forces can fight insurgents and Muslim extremists without American military help, in a defense of his recent decision to terminate a U.S. security pact.

Pope celebrates Ash Wednesday at Vatican as Masses in Italy canceled over coronavirus fears Pope Francis is celebrating Ash Wednesday as usual -- even though other Masses in Italy were canceled due to fears of the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

German man drove into Carnival parade crowd 'with the intention to kill,' prosecutors say The German man accused of driving his car through a crowd celebrating Carnival earlier this week is now being investigated on suspicion of attempted murder, prosecutors revealed Wednesday.