Nearly 3,000 more troops heading to Middle East in wake of US killing of Iranian general
American defense officials say nearly 3,000 more troops are heading to the Mideast in wake of the U.S. killing of the Iranian general.
American defense officials say nearly 3,000 more troops are heading to the Mideast in wake of the U.S. killing of the Iranian general.
Police shoot man dead after deadly stabbings in Paris park
Officials said one victim died and two others were injured in the afternoon attack.
Officials said one victim died and two others were injured in the afternoon attack.
Global powers warn of 'a more dangerous world' after US killing of top Iran general
China, Russia and France took a dim view of the U.S. airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad’s airport.
China, Russia and France took a dim view of the U.S. airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad’s airport.
State Department urges US citizens to leave Iraq immediately
The warning comes after a U.S. airstrike that killed top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.
The warning comes after a U.S. airstrike that killed top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.
Trump orders attack that kills Iranian Gen. Soleimani, other officials in Baghdad, Pentagon says
President Trump ordered a game-changing U.S. military attack that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force, among other military officials at Baghdad International Airport early Friday, the Pentagon confirmed.
President Trump ordered a game-changing U.S. military attack that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force, among other military officials at Baghdad International Airport early Friday, the Pentagon confirmed.
Iceland, Switzerland among predictions for safest countries to travel to in 2020
A travel security services firm released its annual map, predicting which countries will be the safest to the most dangerous for travel in 2020.
A travel security services firm released its annual map, predicting which countries will be the safest to the most dangerous for travel in 2020.
Nearly half a billion animals feared dead in Australia wildfires, ecologists say
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Hillary Clinton takes ceremonial role at Queen's University in Belfast
Hillary Clinton is adding another title to her list of credits. The former U.S. secretary of state, U.S. senator, first lady, and presidential candidate is now the chancellor of a university.
Hillary Clinton is adding another title to her list of credits. The former U.S. secretary of state, U.S. senator, first lady, and presidential candidate is now the chancellor of a university.
Pope apologizes for slapping hand of woman who pulled him
A woman behind a barrier reached out and grabbed the pope's hand, pulling him violently toward her. Francis reacted sharply, exclaimed something and then slapped her hand so she would let him go.
A woman behind a barrier reached out and grabbed the pope's hand, pulling him violently toward her. Francis reacted sharply, exclaimed something and then slapped her hand so she would let him go.
Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after embassy attack
The 750 soldiers deploying immediately were in addition to 14,000 U.S. troops who had deployed to the Gulf region since May in response to concerns about Iranian aggression, including its alleged sabotage of commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf.
The 750 soldiers deploying immediately were in addition to 14,000 U.S. troops who had deployed to the Gulf region since May in response to concerns about Iranian aggression, including its alleged sabotage of commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf.
The Amazon has lost the equivalent of 10.3 million football fields to deforestation over past decade
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
North Korea leader promises look at new weapon soon
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the Trump administration of dragging its feet in nuclear negotiations and warned that his country will soon show a new strategic weapon to the world as its bolsters its nuclear deterrent in face of “gangster-like” U.S. sanctions and pressure.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the Trump administration of dragging its feet in nuclear negotiations and warned that his country will soon show a new strategic weapon to the world as its bolsters its nuclear deterrent in face of “gangster-like” U.S. sanctions and pressure.
Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront
Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions.
Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions.
Farewell 2019: New Year’s celebrations kick off around the world to usher in a new decade
From Tokyo to Sydney, here’s a look at how many parts of the world rang in the new year.
From Tokyo to Sydney, here’s a look at how many parts of the world rang in the new year.
Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy compound in Baghdad
Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.
Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.
Militiamen breach US Embassy in Baghdad; Trump blames Iran
The president’s tweet marked his first comment on the weekend U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
The president’s tweet marked his first comment on the weekend U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
Netherlands to drop ‘Holland’ nickname as part of rebranding in the new year
The Netherlands will no longer go by its nickname of Holland come January.
The Netherlands will no longer go by its nickname of Holland come January.
Iran-backed Iraqi militia vows revenge to deadly US airstrikes
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the military airstrikes send the message that the U.S. will not tolerate actions by Iran that jeopardize American lives.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the military airstrikes send the message that the U.S. will not tolerate actions by Iran that jeopardize American lives.
China convicts 3 researchers involved in gene-edited babies
The lead researcher shocked the scientific world when he announced in 2018 that he had altered the embryos of twin girls who had been born the same month.
The lead researcher shocked the scientific world when he announced in 2018 that he had altered the embryos of twin girls who had been born the same month.
US: Military strikes target militia in deadly Iraq attack
The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting a militia blamed for an attack that killed an American contractor, a Defense Department spokesman said Sunday.
The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting a militia blamed for an attack that killed an American contractor, a Defense Department spokesman said Sunday.