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Turkey11 hours ago

US sanctions could further strain relations with NATO ally Turkey amid Biden transition: analysts

The State Department announced Monday that the U.S. is imposing sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition of Russian S-400 air missile defense system, which could further strain relations with the longtime NATO ally as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, analysts say.

Iran17 hours ago

US blames Iran for presumed death of Robert Levinson, sanctions two intelligence officers

The Trump administration for the first time on Monday formally blamed Iran for the presumed death of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, publicly identifying two Iranian intelligence officers believed responsible for his abduction and imposing sanctions against them. 

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Homeland Security20 hours ago

Homeland Security warns Russia may have hacked federal agencies

​Federal agencies were ordered to disconnect servers that may have been compromised during the months-long suspected Russian-hack of the Treasury and Commerce departments and scan their networks for “malicious actors,” the Department of Homeland Security said.

Middle East

Iran21 hours ago

Iranian president directly accuses Israel of killing nuclear scientist

POLITICS1 day ago

Biden considers Samantha Power for USAID: Report

Afghanistan3 days ago

As US troops drawdown from Afghanistan, growing concern about what lies ahead

Lebanon3 days ago

Charges in Beirut port blast stir controversy in Lebanon

Europe

Europe37 mins ago

Netherlands enters second strict 5-week lockdown amid rising coronavirus cases

Coronavirus22 hours ago

Santa visit to nursing home in Belgium triggers coronavirus outbreak of at least 75 infections

Soccer23 hours ago

Gerard Houllier, former Liverpool coach, dies at 73

Brexit1 day ago

EU diplomat says 'narrow path' to a Brexit trade deal is 'visible'

Latin America

World3 days ago

Argentina's lower house passes bill legalizing abortion

Venezuelan Political CrisisDecember 7

Venezuela’s Maduro claims sweep of boycotted election

Venezuelan Political CrisisDecember 6

Venezuelan voting begins in disputed assembly elections amid boycotts from opposition

Fox News FlashDecember 2

Daughter of Citgo 6 executive jailed in Venezuela calls on Trump to bring 'political prisoners' home

Europe37 mins ago

Netherlands enters second strict 5-week lockdown amid rising coronavirus cases

The Netherlands will enter a tough second lockdown for at least five weeks, the country's prime minister has announced.

Australia6 hours ago

Mom, 38, falls to her death while posing for photo in Australia: report

A woman fell more than 200 feet to her death on Saturday after posing for a photo at a cliff in Australia, according to reports.

Turkey11 hours ago

US sanctions could further strain relations with NATO ally Turkey amid Biden transition: analysts

The State Department announced Monday that the U.S. is imposing sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition of Russian S-400 air missile defense system, which could further strain relations with the longtime NATO ally as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, analysts say.

Iran17 hours ago

US blames Iran for presumed death of Robert Levinson, sanctions two intelligence officers

The Trump administration for the first time on Monday formally blamed Iran for the presumed death of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, publicly identifying two Iranian intelligence officers believed responsible for his abduction and imposing sanctions against them. 

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Coronavirus19 hours ago

London to impose new coronavirus prevention measures amid rising infections

New coronavirus restrictions are set to impact London and other parts of Britain this week as the United Kingdom’s case count continues to rise, reports say. 

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The week in pictures, Sept. 5-Sept. 11

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ISIS19 hours ago

ISIS sleeper cell attacks in Syria reach record low, data shows

Despite the still frequent terrorist attacks ripping through the once ISIS-controlled pockets of northeastern Syria, data released this month showed that November 2020 recorded the lowest number of sleeper cell attacks by the Islamic terror group since their territorial defeat last year.

Homeland Security20 hours ago

Homeland Security warns Russia may have hacked federal agencies

​Federal agencies were ordered to disconnect servers that may have been compromised during the months-long suspected Russian-hack of the Treasury and Commerce departments and scan their networks for “malicious actors,” the Department of Homeland Security said.

Iran21 hours ago

Iranian president directly accuses Israel of killing nuclear scientist

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on Monday claimed that Israel was behind the killing of a scientist who founded the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program in the 2000s in an effort to start a war in the last days of President Trump's administration.

Coronavirus22 hours ago

Santa visit to nursing home in Belgium triggers coronavirus outbreak of at least 75 infections

Santa Claus spread more than good cheer at a nursing home in Belgium — with his visit leaving at least 75 people infected with COVID-19, according to local TV.

Brexit1 day ago

EU diplomat says 'narrow path' to a Brexit trade deal is 'visible'

An EU diplomat has told Sky News that there "might now be a narrow path" to a Brexit trade deal "visible", but only "if negotiators can clear the remaining hurdles in the next few days".

Saudi Arabia1 day ago

Explosion reported on oil tanker off Saudi Arabia believed caused by 'external source'

World1 day ago

John le Carre, who probed murky world of spies, dies at 89

John le Carre, the spy-turned-novelist whose elegant and intricate narratives defined the Cold War espionage thriller and brought acclaim to a genre critics had once ignored, has died. He was 89.

World1 day ago

Leaked Chinese Communist Party records show CCP members employed in senior, specialist and advisory positions

In a coordinated effort lasting more than a decade, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) used a recruitment agency to infiltrate British, Australian, and U.S. consulates in Shanghai. 

World Clips

Europe37 mins ago

Netherlands enters second strict 5-week lockdown amid rising coronavirus cases

Australia6 hours ago

Mom, 38, falls to her death while posing for photo in Australia: report

Turkey11 hours ago

US sanctions could further strain relations with NATO ally Turkey amid Biden transition: analysts

Iran17 hours ago

US blames Iran for presumed death of Robert Levinson, sanctions two intelligence officers

Coronavirus19 hours ago

London to impose new coronavirus prevention measures amid rising infections

ISIS19 hours ago

ISIS sleeper cell attacks in Syria reach record low, data shows

Homeland Security20 hours ago

Homeland Security warns Russia may have hacked federal agencies

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