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• WHO tries to broker new pandemic deal, calls COVID response 'catastrophic failure'

  Citing the "catastrophic failure" of its COVID-19 response, the World Health Organization (WHO) has begun drafting a new global pandemic agreement.

• Taiwan Parliament speaker says country is a ‘beacon of democracy for Chinese-speaking peoples’

  The speaker of Taiwan's parliament addressed the International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C., Wednesday and warned of the growing threat posed by China.

• Iran, Russia to integrate banking systems to bypass Western sanctions

  Iran and Russia have signed an agreement to integrate their countries' respective banking systems in order to bypass Western sanctions.

• Afghanistan intelligence official brags about ordering attacks that killed hundreds of civilians

  The Kabul Attack Network carried out a number of attacks around the capital city and may have received funding from the Taliban, al Qaeda and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

• US forces intercept thousands of assault rifles, ammo, anti-tank missiles from Iran

  U.S. Central Command on Jan. 15 seized thousands of rifles, nearly 600,000 rounds of ammunition and nearly two dozen anti-tank missiles en route from Iran to Yemen.

• Iranian-backed militia launches rockets at Turkish base in northern Iraq

  At least eight rockets targeted a Turkish base located in northern Iraq. The attack, which was claimed by an Iranian-backed militia, did not cause any injury or damage to the base.

• Tanker containing liquefied natural gas breaks down after suffering a malfunction in Egypt’s Suez Canal

  A tanker transporting liquefied natural gas suffered a malfunction and broke down in the southern part of the Suez Canal. However, traffic was not interrupted.

• Turkey's Erdogan to Sweden: ‘Don't even bother’ with NATO bid if Quran-burning is allowed

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that Sweden’s bid to join NATO following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is in peril if they allow anti-Islam protests to continue.

• Russia warns Israel against providing arms to Ukraine: 'Will lead to an escalation of this crisis'

  Russia on Wednesday took aim at Israel and warned it not to get involved in the war in Ukraine by providing defense weaponry.

• South Korea rules stolen Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japanese temple where it was stolen

  A South Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japan, according to the state court. However, a Korean temple claiming ownership of the 14th-century artifact may appeal the ruling.

• Leaders of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia agree to joint military campaign against al-Shabab in Somalia

  Regional officials around Somalia agreed to a joint military campaign against the al-Shabab militant group. The countries involved include Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.

• 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes the Philippines, classes and government work get suspended

  A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 shook southeastern Philippines Wednesday, but no injuries or major damage were reported immediately.

• Israel intercepts rocket from Gaza Strip, raises tensions under country's new ultranationalist government

  Israel intercepted a rocket fired by militants in the Gaza Strip. The missile that was fired caused sirens to be set off and raised tension.

• Top US official pressures WHO to address claims that one of its doctors sexually assaulted women

  A top American health official is pressuring the World Health Organization to address allegations that one of its doctors sexually assaulted a woman at a Berlin conference.

• Polish leader donates to Ukraine army to settle defamation case

  Jarosław Kaczyński, Poland’s ruling party leader, will pay political rival Radek Sikorski over $162,000 after calling him a diplomatic traitor.

• Massive avalanche in Kashmir kills 2 Polish skiers, 21 foreigners rescued

  Two Polish skiers were killed in a massive avalanche in Indian-controlled Kashmir. A Kashmir avalanche previously killed 140 people in 2012.

• Latvia threatens to boycott Paris Olympics if Russians are allowed to compete

  The Latvian Olympic Committee has threatened to boycott the Paris Olympics if Russians are allowed to compete. This is in response to Russia's war with Ukraine.

• Choir will not sing 'Delila' before Wales' match against Ireland in the Six Nations

  'Delila' will not be sung before Wales' match against Ireland in the Six Nations or going forward. The Welsh Rugby Union has been accused of racism and sexism.

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Deadline to File Candidacy for Primary Election Rapidly Approaching

If you plan to run in Dearborn County, you'll want to act sooner rather than later.

IDOE Releases Key Findings from Statewide Parent Survey

The survey shows high levels of satisfaction among K-12 parents.

Gov. Beshear: Expansion Project Will Create 400+ Jobs in NKY

The project increases distribution and logistics presence in Northern Kentucky

Redar, Baker, Trabel Named to HBCA District 3 Team

The All-District Teams are made up of the top senior players in southern Indiana.

Local Sports Report - January 31, 2023

The IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament tipped off on Tuesday night.

Justin Schoenefeld to be Featured in Hometown Hero Exhibit at Engen Ski Museum

Schoenefeld won gold at the 2022 Beijing Olympics in mixed team aerials.