Jan 02 Watch 8:35 Trump threatens to intervene in Iran if regime continues to kill protesters By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn, Janine AlHadidi President Trump threatened to intervene in Iran if the regime kills peaceful protesters, which it has already done. Over the past six days, demonstrations that started in Tehran have spread throughout the country. Amna Nawaz discussed the protests and the… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 5:42 News Wrap: Swiss investigators believe sparklers started deadly fire inside ski resort bar In our news wrap Friday, investigators believe sparklers started the deadly fire inside a Swiss ski resort bar that killed at least 40, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy named the country's military intelligence chief as his new chief of staff and the… Continue watching
Jan 02 Indonesia's new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Indonesia has begun enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal landscape. Continue reading
Jan 02 FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group By Gary D. Robertson, Erik Verduzco, Associated Press The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. Continue reading
Jan 02 Maduro says Venezuela is open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking, but keeps mum on CIA strike By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press In a pretaped interview aired Thursday, Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro expressed readiness to discuss serious agreements with the U.S. Continue reading
Jan 02 Tall building under construction collapses in Nairobi, with 4 believed to be trapped By Andrew Kasuku, Jackson Njehia, Associated Press There was no immediate comment from authorities on the likely cause of the collapse. Continue reading
Jan 02 Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff By Illia Novikov, Associated Press In announcing the appointment of Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs to focus on security issues, developing its defense and security forces, and peace talks -- areas that are overseen by the office of the president. Continue reading
Jan 02 Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico By Associated Press The strong earthquake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded. Continue reading
Jan 02 Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited fatal bar fire By Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio, John Leicester, Associated Press Swiss investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar’s ceiling. Continue reading
Jan 02 Swiss hospital director describes the rush to treat those injured in Alpine resort bar fire By John Leicester, Associated Press The general director of the regional hospital in Sion that took in several dozen injured people said those with severe burns face months of treatment but expressed hope that their youth will speed their recovery. Continue reading