The Politics of War: What's Next in The U.S.-Iran Conflict
Political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the tensions in the Middle East.
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles At US Forces In Iraq, No Casualties Reported
Iran struck back at the United States early on Wednesday for killing its most powerful military commander, firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases that house American troops in what the Iranian supreme leader said was a “slap” against America’s military presence in the region.
Ukrainian Airplane Crashes Near Iran's Capital, Killing 176
A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday, just minutes after taking off from the Iranian capital’s main airport, turning farmland on the outskirts of Tehran into fields of flaming debris and killing all on board.
6.4 Quake Strikes Puerto Rico Amid Heavy Seismic Activity
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, killing one man, injuring at least eight other people and collapsing buildings.
Stampede Kills 40 At Funeral For Iran General Killed By US
A stampede on Tuesday at a funeral procession for a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike last week killed 40 people and injured 213 others, two Iranian semi-official news agencies reported.
Oil Price Keeps Raising As Industry Eyes Iran-US Conflict
The global benchmark for crude oil rose above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time in over three months, with jitters rising over the escalating military tensions between Iran and the United States.
POLITICAL WRAP: What's Next for the U.S. and Iran?
President Trump is informing members of Congress about potential action against Iran, via tweet. Trump has already said the U.S. has targeted 52 Iranian sites for attack should the country strike "Any Americans, or American Assets" in retaliation for the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani.
A National Terrorism Advisory Has Been Issued By The U.S. Homeland Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism advisory Saturday evening in light of the recent tensions with Iran.
The Latest: Iran Will No Longer Abide By Nuclear Deal Limits
Iranian state television reports that Iran will no longer abide by any of the limits of its 2015 nuclear deal.
Al-Shabab Attacks Military Base Used By U.S. Forces In Kenya
Al-Shabab extremists overran a key military base used by U.S. counterterror forces in Kenya before dawn Sunday, destroying several U.S. aircraft and vehicles, Kenyan authorities said.
US Singer Pink Pledges $500K To Fight Australia Wildfires
American pop singer Pink says she is donating $500,000 to help fight the deadly wildfires that have devastated parts of Australia.
Trump: Aim Of Killing Iranian General Was To 'Stop A War'
President Donald Trump said Friday he ordered the killing of a top Iranian general “to stop a war,” not start one, but in the tense aftermath the Pentagon braced for retaliation by sending more troops to the Middle East. Democrats complained that Trump hadn’t consulted Congress, and some worried that the strike made war more likely.
U.S. Senator From North Carolina Richard Burr Sheds Light On Death Of Qassem Soleimani
The senior U.S. Senator from North Carolina Richard Burr who is also the chairman of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released a statement on the death of Iran's Qassem Soleimani.
Iran Vows 'Harsh' Response To U.S. Killing Of Top General
Iran vowed “harsh retaliation” for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport that killed a top Iranian general who had been the architect of its interventions across the Middle East, as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted killing.
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POLITICAL WRAP: Impeachment Trial; Voter Rights; UK Election
After this week's impeachment vote, debate will continue over a possible Senate trial. Also, this week voting rights are back in the spotlight after a ruling by a circuit court judge in Wisconsin. And in the UK, a landslide victory for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party.
Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Becomes Time's Youngest 'Person Of The Year'
Teen activist Greta Thunberg says she was “a bit surprised” to be named Time’s Person of the Year, despite becoming the figurehead of a global youth movement pressing for faster action climate change.
Kamala Harris Ends Democratic Presidential Campaign
Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris has ended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, according to a campaign official.
China To Suspend US Navy Visits To Hong Kong Over New Law
China said Monday it will suspend U.S. military ship and aircraft visits to Hong Kong and sanction several American pro-democracy and human rights groups in retaliation for the signing into law of legislation supporting anti-government protests in the semi-autonomous territory.
Police Shoot Terrorist Suspect Dead On London Bridge After Stabbings
Police say the stabbings and shooting at London Bridge has been declared a “terrorist incident” and that a man who was wearing a hoax explosive vest, was shot dead.
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