CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the 2008 military conflict between Russia and Georgia. Facts The conflict centered on South Ossetia and Abkhazia, two “breakaway provinces” in Georgia. They are officially part of Georgia, but have separate governments unrecognized by most countries. Abkhazia and South Ossetia are supported by Russia. During the
Continue ReadingBy Nadeen Ebrahim and Charbel Mallo, CNN (CNN) — The defense ministers of Syria and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire on Monday, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported, after cross-border attacks left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded. The two officials also agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation between their countries, according to SANA.
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Rimmer and Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Chuck Schumer has postponed his book tour events amid anger from within the Democratic Party over the Senate minority leader’s handling of the government funding fight in Congress. This week, the Democratic leader was scheduled to appear in Baltimore, Washington, DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Los
Continue ReadingCNN By Marshall Cohen, Alexandra Skores and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Over the weekend, the Trump administration invoked wartime powers to deport hundreds of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang from the US to El Salvador. After a lawsuit was filed, a federal judge ordered the administration to stop the deportations, for now. Here’s
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Recent court orders slowing down or indefinitely blocking President Donald Trump’s policy blitz have raised the specter that the executive branch might openly flout the federal judiciary and prompted questions about how judges would respond. Any decision by the administration to defy federal courts would immediately
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Hasbun and Chris Boyette, CNN Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (CNN) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic have confiscated the passport of the man who is the last person known to have been with missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, according to a source close to the investigation. Dominican Republic Attorney General Yeni
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — One nationalist influencer called it “truly gratifying.” Another said he was laughing his head off. And a state-media editorial hailed the demise of what it called the “lie factory.” Chinese nationalists and state media could hardly contain their schadenfreude after President Donald Trump signed an executive order
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A beloved Irish pub is pouring its last pint. O’Caine’s Irish Pub is closing its doors March 29, making this St. Patrick’s Day the businesses final celebration. Brenda Johnson, owner, cited a mix of reasons for her decision to close doors. “One factor is that we had a very tough
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Across the country, protests have erupted in opposition to Elon Musk’s involvement in the federal government’s reshaping efforts, particularly the controversial Department of Government Efficiency. Demonstrators are speaking out against what they see as Musk’s growing influence on government policies, especially regarding cuts to federal agencies and the downsizing of
Continue ReadingBy Christian Edwards and Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — Mark Carney, Canada’s new prime minister, broke with tradition on Monday by visiting Europe rather than the United States for his first foreign trip as the country’s leader, with his warm welcome in France and the UK standing in stark contrast to his country’s fracturing relationship
Continue ReadingBy Tamara Qiblawi, Sarah El Sirgany, Allegra Goodwin and Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN (CNN) — A mother and her daughter hunch down by the windows of their attic as armed men gather outside the gate. They try not to make a sound. But in the video that they furtively recorded of this fraught moment, it’s clear
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– You can take home a furry friend for St. Patrick’s Day, for no cost at all. According to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, all of the shelter’s kennels are full, and officials are now calling on the local community to help find loving homes for the amazing pets at the Palm Springs
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) –Spotlight 29 Casino, which is owned and operated by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, is playing a huge role in the 2025 BNP Paribas Open. This year, the Tribe was a major sponsor, and recently expanded its sponsorship to include an activation area and a volunteer tent.The activation area,
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Negotiators working to end the Russia-Ukraine war have already discussed “dividing up certain assets,” US President Donald Trump said Sunday as he announced he planned to speak to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Trump’s comments come after he announced last week that Ukraine had accepted a US-proposed 30-day
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) Jack Draper is the 2025 BNP Paribas Open men’s singles champion. 2025 Men's Singles Champion – Jack Draper. @BNPPARIBASOPEN @KESQ #TennisParadise #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/LTVXhRprLE— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 16, 2025 Draper dominated No. 12 seed Holger Rune in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. Draper gets it done in the desert! The Englishman makes
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mirra Andreeva is the 2025 BNP Paribas Open women’s singles champion. TEEN QUEEN! 
On-court interview with 17-year-old phenom Mirra Andreeva, the 2025 BNP Paribas Open women's singles champion after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets. Impressive kid, to say the least. The future is now! @KESQ #TennisParadise #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/IZtc6iwUtG— Blake
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Days after federal immigration agents showed up to Ranjani Srinivasan’s apartment – prompting her to leave the country out of fear she would be taken into custody – the student is disputing the Trump administration’s account of her story. Srinivasan, 37, an Indian national and Fulbright Scholarship recipient at
Continue ReadingBy Mitchell McCluskey and Lauren Izso, CNN (CNN) — After months of tension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would seek to remove the chief of the Shin Bet security service, Ronen Bar. Netanyahu met with Bar and informed him that he would propose his removal to the government this week, the prime
Continue ReadingBy Christopher Lamb and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization. The photo shows Francis at the chapel in Rome’s Gemelli hospital. He is seen wearing a stole, a vestment worn to concelebrate Mass. The Vatican announced on Sunday, for the first time since
Continue ReadingCNN By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — The Democratic Party’s favorability rating among Americans stands at a record low, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, fueled in part by dimming views from its own frustrated supporters. With many in the party saying publicly that their leaders should do more to stand up
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