What's News: World-Wide -- WSJ
February 24 2018 - 3:02AM
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The Treasury levied what Trump called the largest ever sanctions
on North Korea, targeting shipping and trading firms.
The FBI and local police were warned by callers of the accused
Florida gunman's violent behavior in the weeks before the school
shooting.
Florida GOP leaders backed raising the age for gun purchases to
21.
A former Trump aide previously indicted by Mueller pleaded
guilty to two charges and will cooperate in the Russia election
probe.
The U.S. will open its embassy in Jerusalem in May and is
weighing an offer from GOP donor Adelson to help pay for a new
facility.
Saudi Arabia backed down under U.S. pressure and let Pakistan be
placed on a terror-financing watch list.
Syrian rescue workers said the regime's assault on rebel-held
Ghouta has killed over 250 people.
The U.S. flu epidemic appears to have peaked, the CDC
reported.
Japan approved a drug that its maker says can kill the flu virus
in 24 hours.
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