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.
Trump says Iranian should have been ‘taken out’ years ago
In his first comments since the strike against the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force early Friday, Trump said Soleimani was also responsible for killing and wounding “thousands” of Americans and many more in the region.
In his first comments since the strike against the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force early Friday, Trump said Soleimani was also responsible for killing and wounding “thousands” of Americans and many more in the region.
State Department urges U.S. 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.
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.
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.
Videos: U.S. Marines respond to besieged embassy in Baghdad
The United States military is sending more troops to the American Embassy in Baghdad in the wake of violent protests.
The United States military is sending more troops to the American Embassy in Baghdad in the wake of violent protests.
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.
Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 round-trip plane tickets for tourists that like a surprise
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanks President Trump for helping foil terrorist acts in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
Thousands of koalas feared dead in wildfire-ravaged Australia
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
At least 76 killed in Somalia bombing
The toll could rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals Saturday morning.
The toll could rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals Saturday morning.
Navy SEALs who turned in Edward Gallagher describe him as ‘evil,’ ‘toxic’ in interview footage
In video footage and text messages obtained by The New York Times, Navy SEALs who turned in Edward Gallagher described him as "toxic" and "evil."
In video footage and text messages obtained by The New York Times, Navy SEALs who turned in Edward Gallagher described him as "toxic" and "evil."
Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Texas woman delivering gifts to kids in border camp jailed in Mexico
A Texas woman who drove to Mexico to deliver Christmas gifts to a sprawling refugee camp housing people waiting for U.S. court dates said Wednesday she was detained by authorities there for two days.
A Texas woman who drove to Mexico to deliver Christmas gifts to a sprawling refugee camp housing people waiting for U.S. court dates said Wednesday she was detained by authorities there for two days.