Armed conflicts and attacks
War in Afghanistan
The United Nations reports that civilian casualties reached a record level in 2015; at least 3,545 non-combatants were killed and 7,457 injured. (Reuters)
Syrian Civil War, Rojava conflict
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says that Turkey has shelled areas held by the Kurdish YPG militia group in Syria's Aleppo Governorate for the second successive day with two YPG fighters reportedly killed. (Reuters)
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu says Turkey will continue to target Kurdish YPG fighters in Syria near its border, despite mounting pressure to stop the attacks. (Voice of America)
Syria condemns Turkish military action against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, and demands, in letters to the United Nations Secretary-General and the Security Council President, UN action on these violations of Syrian sovereignty. (BBC) (Syrian Arab News Agency)
The United States and France call on Turkey to stop shelling the YPG in northern Syria. (DW)
Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen
Saudi air defenses intercept a Scud missile fired from Yemen as it headed towards the city of Khamis Mushait, in the southwestern 'Asir Region. (The Washington Post)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says one of its soldiers was recently killed while fighting the Houthis in Yemen. (Reuters)
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel claims its forces shot dead five Palestinian attackers in three separate incidents. (Reuters)
Arts and culture
The 69th British Academy Film Awards are held at the Royal Opera House in London. (AP via Yahoo! News)
The Revenant wins best film with lead actor Leonardo DiCaprio winning the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. (Deadline)