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November 20, 2019

Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria after rocket attack

The Israeli military on Wednesday said it struck dozens of Iranian targets in Syria, carrying out a “wide-scale” strike in ...

November 20, 2019

Last campus protesters hold out, as Hong Kong schools reopen

Hong Kong schools have reopened after a six-day shutdown but students were facing transit disruptions as the last protesters ...

November 20, 2019

Pope heading to Thailand to encourage Catholic minority

Pope Francis is heading to Thailand to encourage members of a minority Catholic community in a Buddhist nation and highlight ...

November 20, 2019

The Latest: House panel wraps up 5-hour hearing

The Latest on the public impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine (all times local): 8:30 p.m

November 20, 2019

Criticism of Hong Kong mask ruling seen as hint from China

Criticism from China’s rubber-stamp parliament of a Hong Kong court decision is raising concerns that Beijing may move to ...

November 20, 2019

As Epstein died, guards allegedly shopped online and slept

Two jail guards responsible for monitoring Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were sleeping and browsing the ...

November 20, 2019

At least 3 killed in violence near Bolivian fuel plant

Police and soldiers on Tuesday escorted gasoline tankers from a major Bolivian fuel plant that had been blockaded for five ...

November 20, 2019

‘I am an American,’ Vindman reminds Trump allies in hearing

“It’s Lt. Col. Vindman.” With that, the Iraq War veteran, his chest flush with ribbons and commendations, tersely reminded ...

November 20, 2019

Rich in dramatic Catholic history, Nagasaki awaits the pope

It’s fitting that Pope Francis will start his first official visit to Japan in Nagasaki, the city where Christianity first ...

November 20, 2019

Brazil police say cop to blame for 8-year-old girl’s death

A police officer fired the shot that killed an 8-year-old girl in Rio de Janeiro this year, authorities said Tuesday, a ...

November 19, 2019

Ruling threatens smuggling cases against Marines

Marine Corps prosecutors were scrambling Tuesday to save numerous cases tied to a human smuggling investigation after a ...

November 19, 2019

House Dems recommend Maloney to head Oversight Committee

A House Democratic panel on Tuesday recommended that Rep. Carolyn Maloney lead the powerful House Oversight and Reform ...

November 19, 2019

Brazilian police seek arrest of Paraguay ex-President Cartes

Brazilian police are seeking the arrest of former President Horacio Cartes of Paraguay as part of an investigation into money ...

November 19, 2019

AP reporter: aides concerned by Trump Ukraine call

Key White House aides told lawmakers on the House intelligence panel they were concerned about the nature of a July 25 phone ...

November 19, 2019

Haiti mourns 5 people killed during ongoing protests

Wails filled a church in Haiti’s capital on Tuesday during funeral services for five people killed in anti-government ...

November 19, 2019

Witnesses queried on Trump tweet, retaliation

President Donald Trump's recent tweet, suggesting that Jennifer Williams, an aide of Vice President Mike Pence, join other ...

November 19, 2019

US, Australian hostages freed by Taliban in prisoner swap

The Taliban on Tuesday freed an American and an Australian held hostage since 2016 in exchange for three top Taliban figures ...

November 19, 2019

9 Great white sharks suddenly show up near the Carolinas

It’s not officially Shark Week but for trackers along the East Coast, several great white sharks are putting on a show.

November 19, 2019

Police surround last holdouts at Hong Kong campus protest

A small band of anti-government protesters, their numbers diminished by surrenders and failed escape attempts, remained holed ...

November 19, 2019

The Latest: UN rights office urges Hong Kong de-escalation

The Latest on Hong Kong protests (all times local): 7 p.m. The U.N. human rights office is calling on authorities in Hong ...