The leader of an independent whistleblowing agency sued after he was fired by email this month.
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At least nine dead in US floods and heavy rain
Kentucky has seen the worst effects of the rain so far, reporting at least eight dead.
Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference
The Munich conference exposed tensions between the US and Europe over Nato and Ukraine – the BBC’s Frank Gardner explains why this was a watershed in relations.
Can Europe conjure a united front on Ukraine’s future?
Europe’s hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders’ anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC’s Katya Adler writes.
Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC
A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks.
Panda-stic! Twin cubs attract hundreds of visitors on debut
Huge crowds gathered in Hong Kong to get a glimpse of Elder Sister and Little Brother
Who’s who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on 23 February in a pivotal vote focused on immigration and the economy.
US government tries to rehire nuclear staff it fired days ago
It is having problems contacting people who were fired in Trump’s blitz to shrink the federal workforce.
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead
Kim began her career as a child actor and was seen as one of the country’s most promising actresses.
Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels
Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.