Trump Decision on Jerusalem Could have Deep Repercussions
President Donald Trumpβs move to recognize Jerusalem as Israelβs capital on Wednesday could have deep repercussions across the region.
N. Korea Fires ICBM It Says is βSignificantly Moreβ Powerful
After 2 Β½ months of relative quiet, North Korea launched its most powerful weapon yet early Wednesday, claiming a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile that some observers believe could reach Washington and the entire eastern U.S. seaboard.
North Korea Launches Intercontinental Missile
North Korea abruptly ended a 10-week pause in its weapons testing Tuesday by launching what the Pentagon believes was an intercontinental ballistic missile, a move that will escalate already high tensions with Washington.
Egypt Raises Death Toll In Sinai Mosque Attack To 305
Egypt on Saturday said an attack on a mosque by militants in the countryβs troubled region of northern Sinai has killed 305 worshippers, including 27 children, a dramatic increase in the death toll previously announced, which was 235.
Oscar Pistorius' Sentence Increased To 13 Years, 5 Months
Oscar Pistoriusβ prison sentence was more than doubled to 13 years and five months on Friday, a surprisingly dramatic intervention by South Africaβs Supreme Court of Appeal in the Olympic athleteβs fate after the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Amazon Workers In Germany, Italy Stage Black Friday Strike
Workers at a half dozen Amazon distribution centers in Germany and one in Italy walked off the job Friday, in a protest timed to coincide with βBlack Fridayβ to demand better wages from the American online giant.
State News Says 85 Killed in Egypt Mosque Attack
Egyptian state news agency MENA reports that 85 people have been killed in a bombing and shooting attack on a mosque in the volatile northern Sinai Peninsula, in what appeared to be the latest attack by the areaβs local Islamic State affiliate.
Argentine Sub Missing, Explosion Heard Nearby
The relatives of the crew on the San Juan submarine are hoping for the best, but bracing for the worst.
Lofty Thanksgiving: Astronauts Feasting On Pouches Of Turkey
Astronauts at the International Space Station will feast Thursday on pouches of Thanksgiving turkey.
UN Court Convicts Mladic of Genocide Over Bosniaβs Horrors
The United Nationsβ Yugoslav war crimes tribunal convicted Bosnian Serb military chief Gen. Ratko Mladic on Wednesday of genocide and crimes against humanity, and sentenced him to life in prison for atrocities during Bosniaβs 1992-1995 war.
Trump Administration Announces Sanctions Against North Korea
The Trump administration is due to announce new sanctions on North Korea on Tuesday after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism in the latest push to isolate the pariah nation.
Trump Reverses Ban On Importing Elephants Killed As Trophies
The Trump administration said it will allow the importation of body parts from African elephants shot for sport, contending that encouraging wealthy big-game hunters to kill them will aid the vulnerable species.
UCLA Basketball Players Released from China
Three UCLA basketball players are set to answer questions this morning after returning to the United States.
Zimbabwe Army has Mugabe, Wife in Custody, Controls Capital
Zimbabweβs army said Wednesday it has President Robert Mugabe and his wife in custody and is securing government offices and patrolling the capitalβs streets following a night of unrest that included a military takeover of the state broadcaster.
Trump Adds Philippines to Asian Tour
President Trump is in the Philippines this morning on the final stop of his Asian tour.
Trump to Have Possible Meeting with Putin
President Trump is feeling confident about his time with Chinese President Xi Jingping. The next stop on his Asia tour is Vietnam, where a high-profile meeting could be on the agenda.
Trump Meets with Chinese President Xi
The relationship between the U.S. and China is strong and it will be even better in the future.
Trump Issues New Warning to North Korea
North Korea has been put on notice as President Trump issues new threats to Pyongyang and it's nuclear program.
In Seoul, Trump Calls for North Korea to Make a Deal
In a striking shift of tone, President Donald Trump abandoned his aggressive rhetoric toward North Korea on Tuesday, signaling a willingness to negotiate as he urged Pyongyang to βcome to the tableβ and βmake a deal.β
President Trump to Tour Asia
President Trump is preparing leave for a wide-ranging tour of Asia. Items such as trade discussions will be on the agenda but the one issue that will hover over his visit is likely to be North Korea.Β
