Taliban attack Afghan security compound, scores killed
A suicide bomber attacked an Afghan intelligence training facility in the Wardak province Monday, killing dozens of people, security officials said. The bomber used a Humvee to ram into the…
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Army Ranger dies from injuries suffered in Afghanistan firefight
A U.S. Army Ranger died Thursday, days after he was injured in a firefight in Afghanistan, marking the first U.S. death in the country in 2019. Sgt. Cameron A. Meddock,…
Trump, North Korea’s Kim to hold second summit in February
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will hold a second round of talks on denuclearization in February, the White House announced Friday. The announcement came…
Crews retrieve body from India mine shaft; 14 still missing
Crews in India said they’ve recovered the body of one of the miners trapped in an illegal mine, officials said Thursday. But 14 are still unaccounted for. Twenty miners initially…
‘Guru in bling’ gets life in prison for death of journalist
A judge in India sentenced a guru — already serving prison time for raping two followers — to life in prison Thursday for killing a journalist who exposed the abuse.…
Canada, China trade travel warnings amid tensions over execs’ arrests
The Canadian and Chinese governments have traded travel warnings, amid tensions that escalated last month after the high-profile arrest of a Chinese business executive. Global Affairs Canada warned citizens Monday…
Rare Siberian tiger mom seen caring for cubs in China video
A rare family of Siberian tigers was captured on surveillance footage at the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park in Hunchun, Jilin Province, according to China’s state-owned media. Xinhua…
Saudi teen asking for asylum after barricading herself in Thai airport
An 18-year-old Saudi Arabia woman fleeing from who she says are abusive parents was allowed to stay in Bangkok Monday while the United Nations’ refugee agency assesses her asylum claims.…
Taiwanese president calls for safeguarding of democracy
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen called on her supporters to “safeguard democracy” following a New Year’s message on “peaceful reunification” from Chinese President Xi Jinping. Tsai, who posted the message to…
Dozens killed in Afghan gold mine collapse
At least 40 people died and another 10 were injured in a gold mine collapse Sunday in northern Afghanistan, authorities said. The collapse occurred as miners searched for gold in…
