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US to Expel 12 Saudi Military Students Accused of Extremist Links, Child Porn After Base Attack Probe
In December, Mohammed Alshamrani, who was in the United States as part of a Saudi military training program, opened fire in a classroom at the Pensacola Naval Air Station, killing three sailors and wounding eight other people before being shot dead by pol...
'Our Lives Have No Value': Iran, United by Loss of General, Is Divided Over Plane Crash
Many Iranians said that their anger over the lack of accountability at the highest levels of their government has quickly returned.
China Reports First Death From Mystery Pneumonia Outbreak; Several Patients Critical
Forty one people have been diagnosed with a new type of coronavirus in the city of Wuhan in China.
3 People Missing After Fishing Boat Collides With Russian Tanker in Istanbul
The collision took place early Friday morning on the Bosphorus Strait causing the fishing boat to sink. Authorities were able to rescue three out of the six people on board.
‘Chaos Is the Point’: Russian Hackers and Trolls Grow Stealthier in 2020
While US election defenses have improved since 2016, many of the vulnerabilities exploited four years ago remain and attacks are getting more sophisticated.
Japanese PM Proceeds With Middle East Trip Despite Tensions in Area
Media had reported this week the trip would be cancelled as tensions rose in the region, but Shinzo Abe's cabinet stated that the Prime Minster will visit the region as intended from January 11-15.
Hong Kong Workers Flock to Labour Unions as New Protest Tactic
About 40 pro-democracy unions have formed in recent months or are in the process of registering with the government, with dozens more starting to organise.
After Shock Announcement, Wax Figures of Harry and Meghan Removed from Madame Tussauds London
The museum has separated Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, from the rest of the royal family. Wax replicas of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex previously stood next to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
'Without Speculating' Cause of Ukrainian Plane Crash, US Decides to Join Probe; Says Got Formal Notification from Iran
The plane, a US-made Boeing 737, went down minutes after takeoff from Tehran, and shortly after Iran had fired missiles at military bases in Iraq housing US troops.
Trudeau Speaks With Trump For The Need to De-escalate Middle East Tensions
The two leaders discussed the need for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the Ukrainian plane crash, and exchanged views on the situation in Iraq and next steps with respect to Iran.
US House to Vote on Restraining Trump’s Military Action Against Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, announced the planned vote in a one-page statement that said last week's drone strike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani was 'provocative and disproportionate.'
3 Hours From Alert to Attacks: Inside the Race to Protect US Forces From Iran Missile Strikes
This account of the tense hours surrounding Tuesday’s attacks is based on interviews with current and former American officials and military personnel in both Washington and Iraq.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Step Back as 'Senior' Members of Britain Royal Family After Choppy Year
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent Christmas in Canada after speaking of the pressure of being in the spotlight following their wedding and son Archie's birth in May.
Australia May Cull 10,000 Camels as Competition for Water with Indigenous People Grows
The cull will be carried out by professional shooters in helicopters. Camels aren't native to Australia — they were brought over by British settlers from India, Afghanistan and the Middle East in the 19th century.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Warns of 'Resounding Blow' If Attacked By Iran
The premier was speaking hours after Iran launched a salvo of missiles on bases in Iraq used by the US in retaliation for a drone attack last week that killed a top Iranian commander.
2019 Second Hottest Year on Record, Ended Warmest Decade in History: EU
The five warmest years in record have all occurred in the last five years and the period of 2010-2019 was the hottest decade since records began, C3S said.