Thousands Flee Syrian Offensive

UN officials say 100,000 Syrians have fled violence in Idlib since December. The Turkish foreign minister has told Russia and Iran they must prevent the Syrian army attacking millions of people caught in the de-escalation zone. Also, the Malaysian government signs an agreement to resume the search for the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, mudslides kill thirteen people in southern California, and Eric Clapton talks about his life, traumas and music.

(Image: Damaged buildings after an explosion in a rebel-held area of the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib. January 8, 2018. Credit: AFP)