Bus rams into mountain in Pakistan, killing dozens
A bus rammed into a mountain in Babusar Pass in Pakistan on Sunday, killing dozens. At least 26 people have been killed and 12 injured, RadioFreeEurope/Radio Liberty reported, citing Muhammad…
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U.S. to send additional troops to Middle East after Saudi oil attack
President Donald Trump ordered additional U.S. troops to the Middle East on Friday, nearly a week after an attack on Saudi oil facilities, Department of Defense Mark Esper announced. In…
Paris police fire tear gas to stop yellow vest protesters
Paris police fired tear gas Saturday on yellow vest protesters and arrested over a 100 as they dispersed them and other activists. A CNN team reported that police fired tear…
Egyptian protests call for resignation of President Sisi
Demonstrators gathered in cities across Egypt on Friday night and early Saturday to call for the resignation of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, leading to the arrest of dozens of protesters.…
Greek police arrest suspect in 1985 TWA Flight 847 hijacking
Greek police arrested a Lebanese suspect in the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847, local law enforcement said. Officials arrested the unidentified man, 65, on the island of Mykonos after…
British, EU leaders meet to discuss new Brexit proposal
Leaders of the European Union are speaking of a renewed, yet cautious, optimism that there will be an agreement in place by the time Britain leaves the alliance six weeks…
U.S. admits to Afghanistan drone strike that killed 30 farmers
U.S. military forces in Afghanistan confirmed Thursday a drone strike on militant targets in the Nangarhar province that killed 30 pine nut farmers. The attack early Thursday happened in the…
Trump announces ‘highest sanctions ever’ in Iran
President Donald Trump on Friday announced what he described as the “highest sanctions ever imposed on a country” against Iran, more than a year after the United States withdrew from…
British central bank leaves interest rates alone amid Brexit volatility
The Bank of England on Thursday voted to hold interest rates steady, and warned that prolonged instability over Britain’s planned departure from the European Union will significantly harm the domestic…
U.S. investigates reports of deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan
The U.S. military carried out drone strikes against a suspected Islamic State hideout in eastern Afghanistan Thursday, but local authorities said the attack also killed multiple civilians. There are conflicting…
