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Weeping, Iran Supreme Leader Prays Over General Slain by US
Weeping amid wails from a sea of mourners, Iran's supreme leader on Monday prayed over the remains of a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad, an attack that's drastically raised tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Pompeo: US is Now Targeting Iran's 'Actual Decision-Makers'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday the U.S. strategy in countering Iran is to target the country's "actual decision-makers" rather than to focus on Iranian proxy forces in Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East.
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.
Rose McGowan Defends Tweet Apologizing to Iran After Strike
Rose McGowan's tweet that apologized on behalf of the U.S. to Iran for "disrespecting their flag and people" in the wake of an airstrike that killed the country's top general was not anti-American, the actress said in the face of harsh criticism.
Britain's Queen in New Photo Portrait with 3 Heirs to Throne
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has marked the start of the decade with a new formal photograph of her and the first three heirs to the throne: son Prince Charles, grandson Prince William and great-grandson Prince George.
Global Air Crash Deaths Fell by More Than Half in 2019
The number of deaths in major air crashes around the globe fell by more than half in 2019, according to a report by an aviation consulting firm.
Trump Stirs Mideast Tensions Despite Talk of 'Endless Wars'
With a single drone strike, President Donald Trump did more than just take out an avowed enemy of the United States. He may have have also upended a central element of his foreign policy.
Where to Go in 2020: Queer-Friendly Quito is Calling
Ecuador is rolling out the rainbow carpet (the country legalized same-sex marriage earlier this year). Here's our quick guide to Quito and tips for day tripping.
India's LGBTQ Community Joins Citizenship Law Protests
More than 1,000 members of India's LGBTQ community, rights groups and their supporters marched through the streets of the capital on Friday to protest a citizenship law that excludes Muslims.
Democrats Call US Killing of Iranian General 'Reckless'
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Thursday that President Donald Trump has "tossed a stick of dynamite into a tinderbox" with the targeted killing of Iran's top general in an airstrike at Baghdad's international airport.
Militiamen Withdraw from US Embassy but Iraq Tensions Linger
Iran-backed militiamen withdrew from the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Wednesday after two days of clashes with American security forces, but U.S.-Iran tensions remain high and could spill over into further violence.
Australia Sending Aid to Wildfire Towns as Death Toll Rises
Australia deployed military ships and aircraft Wednesday to help communities ravaged by apocalyptic wildfires that have left at least 17 people dead nationwide and sent thousands of residents and holidaymakers fleeing to the shoreline.
Want OxyContin in China? Pain Pill Addicts Get Drugs Online
China has some of the strictest regulation of opioids in the world, but OxyContin and other pain pills are sold illegally online by vendors that take advantage of China's major e-commerce and social media sites.
Climate Change, Brexit Divorce: EU Faces Challenges in 2020
December served up a warning of the massive challenges ahead for the European Union.
Trump Deploys More Troops to Mideast after US Embassy Attack
Charging that Iran was "fully responsible" for an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, President Donald Trump ordered about 750 U.S. soldiers deployed to the Middle East as about 3,000 more prepared for possible deployment in the next several days.
North Korea's Kim Touts Strategic Weapon Amid Stall in Talks
Expressing deep frustration over stalled nuclear talks, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned of unspecified "shocking" action and that his country will soon reveal a new "strategic weapon" to the world.
Africa Starts 2020 Battling Extremism, Ebola and Hunger
The battles against extremist violence and Ebola will also continue to be major campaigns in Africa in the coming year.
US Troops Fire Tear Gas at Pro-Iran Protesters in Iraq
U.S. troops fired tear gas on Wednesday as hundreds of Iran-backed militiamen and other protesters gathered outside the American Embassy in Baghdad for a second day.
Cheers, Tears, Prayers for 2020: A New Decade Is Ushered In
Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell to a decade that will be remembered for the rise of social media, the Arab Spring, the #MeToo movement and, of course, President Donald Trump. A look at how the world is ushering in 2020:
Attack on US Embassy in Iraq Shows Stark Choices for Trump
The attack on the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad by Iran-supported militiamen Tuesday is a stark demonstration that Iran can still strike at American interests despite President Donald Trump's economic pressure campaign.