The month saw Venezuela’s political, economic and humanitarian crisis worsen amid heightened tensions between the government and opposition, a situation which could lead to state collapse and regional destabilisation. Another major setback in electing a new president in Haiti prompted fears of further civil unrest. In West Africa, deadly violence in central Mali and south-east Nigeria spiked, while a power struggle in Guinea-Bissau led to a dangerous standoff. In Libya, factions for and against the fledgling Government of National Accord (GNA) advanced on Sirte to expel the Islamic State (IS), risking clashes over oil facilities, while Turkey saw heightened political polarisation and an increase in violence in Kurdish areas. Ongoing peace talks, despite slow progress and ongoing violence, remain the best chance to end major combat in Yemen.

The month saw Venezuela’s political, economic and humanitarian crisis worsen amid heightened tensions between the government and opposition, a situation which could lead to state collapse and regional destabilisation. Another major setback in electing a new president in Haiti prompted fears of further civil unrest. In West Africa, deadly violence in central Mali and south-east Nigeria spiked, while a power struggle in Guinea-Bissau led to a dangerous standoff. In Libya, factions for and against the fledgling Government of National Accord (GNA) advanced on Sirte to expel the Islamic State (IS), risking clashes over oil facilities, while Turkey saw heightened political polarisation and an increase in violence in Kurdish areas. Ongoing peace talks, despite slow progress and ongoing violence, remain the best chance to end major combat in Yemen.

For years, Gustavo, an architect from Central America, felt drawn to working in the Arabian Peninsula. Then, on a short-term trip, he saw what it could be like to use his profession overseas.

Los obreros de OM en la Península Arábiga usan sus empleos de forma intencional como una fuente oportunidades para desarrollar relaciones y compartir la verdad con sus compañeros de trabajo en las naciones menos alcanzadas.

A district added unarmed guards to all schools as national uproar over an alleged rape case involving two football players continues to mount.

The STEM School shooting underscores the huge challenges educators face in keeping students safe, even as fatal and injurious gunfire inside K-12 schools remains statistically rare.

On Friday, USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus offered a formal apology for not doing more to prevent sexual abuse by coaches.

The city used the federal Safe Routes to School program to improve the safety of children's trips to school.

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Ahead of Matchday 8, UEFA.com looks at some obvious #UCLfantasy selections and those who could cause a surprise.

As the round of 16 comes to a conclusion, UEFA.com presents a captaincy option for each of the four gamedays.

UEFA.com studies the statistics to find out which players are predicted for big Matchday 8 totals.

With the UEFA Champions League second legs starting this week, UEFA.com studies the domestic form book for pointers.

Home advantage could be key with 13 of the 15 players in The Scout's squad playing second legs on their own ground.

• Football stars show how to practise skills without breaking safety rules – or windows!
• Federation raises funds for coronavirus and earthquake aid

• English FA launches ‘Football’s staying home’ campaign
• Captains lead Premier League teams into #PlayersTogether partnership with National Health Service Charities Together
• English Football League uses relief fund to help clubs facing cashflow problems
• Numerous club initiatives to help local communities

• Bundesliga UEFA Champions League participants show solidarity

• Free pizza for health workers
• Men’s and women’s national teams appear in StaySafeHome video
• Teaming up with mental health charities to help people cope with self-isolation

• Azzurri set #TheRulesOfTheGame for defeating COVID-19
• AS Roma’s foundation Roma Cares delivers care packs (containing essential food items and medical supplies such as face masks, protective gloves and hand sanitiser) to elderly season ticket holders

• National team and staff raise money for health service

• Football association, leading football players and a club president donate funds

• Football association announces financial package for struggling clubs
• Pro Junior System will reward clubs investing in home-grown talent
• Robert Lewandowski and Jakub Błaszczykowski make personal donations to Polish hospitals

• National players share experiences of life in isolation to help raise funds for hospital equipment
• Footballers as frontline health workers

• Footballers use popularity to advise expats to stay away to safeguard health
• Bucharest’s two biggest clubs fund life-saving equipment for capital’s hospitals
• National stadium converted to 24/7 emergency helpline centre

• La Liga clubs rally to help their local communities
• Atlético Madrid women's player and medical graduate Silvia Meseguer volunteers for local hospital
• Santiago Bernabéu stadium converted into medical supplies centre

• Allsvenskan clubs place staff at disposal of local efforts to deal with impact of COVID-19

• National association and clubs help purchase life-saving medical equipment
• Association supports self-isolating veteran footballers

• Football stadiums made available to National Health Service (NHS) for emergency facilities
• Ryan Giggs, Gareth Bale and Sophie Ingle spread NHS stay at home message
• Domestic league clubs raise funds for health care services

The Model 3 was on Autopilot and managed to rear-end the police car which had stopped to assist a disabled vehicle and had its emergency lights activated.

Segway-Ninebot hopes the new vehicles will appeal to urban dwellers. Pricing and launch dates have yet to be announced, but expect more details at CES next month.

Elon Musk confirms that Disney+ is 'coming soon' to the Tesla Theater.

If you're looking for an economical and fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle for safe, reliable commuting, it's hard to beat the no-frills 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Combining a transparent LCD panel, driver-facing camera, and AI facial detection system, the Virtual Visor blocks the sun's glare, not your view of the road.

Elon Musk confirms his intention to create a China design and engineering center to compliment the Shanghai Gigafactory.

From the creepy scales to the gaping wheel arches, the Vision Avtr is not particularly attractive, but it is environmentally friendly, from its vegan leather interior to its compostable battery.

From the ashes of the failed Fisker Karma sports car, automotive designer Henrik Fisker has designed a futuristic battery-powered luxury SUV that won't break the bank.

By providing instant torque to all four wheels you can drive as normal in all conditions according to Nissan, while also feeling like you're in a sports car.

The modernization of automotive tech is on showcase at CES. This year, we saw a new focus on sustainability and environmental friendliness, along with the usual array of futuristic concepts and autonomous driving tech. Here are some of the most eye-catching cars set to hit the road.

Tesla says the petition under review by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was brought by a Tesla stock short-seller and is 'completely false.'

Scooters will be treated in a similar way to bicycles and will be allowed on roads and cycle lanes, but with their speeds capped at 15.5mph, following a government consultation next month.

A soundwave is saved from a voice recording, converted into a circular pattern, and then used for the indentations on 3D-printed wheel nuts and keys.

We expected the Model Y to ship in the Fall with a 280 mile range, but now it's shipping in March with a 315 mile range.

The 'accelerator suppression function' is a new safety feature which ignores accelerator pedal input if the car thinks the driver pressed it by mistake.

Technology is one of the most important features to consider when buying a new vehicle. These hybrid and electric models have some of the best car tech we've tested.

Rosario, Argentina :: Church members from a vulnerable community learn about human trafficking and experience care and respect.

From age 17, Ana Maria prayed to serve God in Switzerland. While she waited, she became a dance instructor with no idea dance would become her ministry.

Despite being aware of the need for discretion when talking about Jesus, Argentinian Cecilia felt no fear while she was in Central Asia.

Apple's new $4,999 Pro Display XDR monitor (and its $1,000 stand) may sound mighty expensive on the surface. It has the potential to upend a whole industry, however—it's made to compete with panels five to ten times the price. We have one in-house, and here are our first impressions.

While Acer's Predator CG437K aims for the stars with its impressive feature set, this gaming monitor's achievements aren't as lofty as its goals. Some gamers may be willing to sacrifice picture quality for its size, but others should save their money and look at alternatives.

A popular 32-inch Dell 1080p IPS monitor is back at $150, the 2TB Seagate expansion is only $55, and the Netgear Arlo Pro 2 four-camera kit is just $400.