Jan 03 Iran general's killing triggers global alarm By John Leicester, Associated Press After the U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport early Friday that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, global leaders warned that "We are waking up in a more dangerous world."… Continue reading
Jan 03 Iraqi militant killed in U.S. strike worked with Iran for decades By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Al-Muhandis was the deputy commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of mostly Shiite paramilitaries. Continue reading
Jan 03 2020 Democrats call killing of Iran general reckless By Associated Press Democratic White House hopefuls, including former Vice President Joe Biden, criticized President Donald Trump's order to kill Iran's top general, saying it could leave the U.S. “on the brink of a major conflict across the Middle East."… Continue reading
Jan 03 Iran vows a 'harsh' response to U.S. killing of top general By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Zeina Karam, Associated Press Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that a “harsh retaliation is waiting” for the U.S. after the airstrike. Continue reading
Jan 02 U.S. kills Iran's most powerful general in Baghdad airstrike By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Zeina Karam, Associated Press The officials said the strike also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of Iran-backed militias known as the Popular Mobilization Forces. Continue reading
Jan 02 4 killed in rocket fire at Baghdad airport, Iraqi officials say By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press It was not immediately clear who had fired the rockets or who was targeted. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 3:31 Deadly wildfires rage across Australia, with forecasts of worse to come By Dan Rivers, ITN Vast swaths of Australia are still burning, with thousands of people under evacuation orders -- and forecasts of worse to come. A record summer fire season has charred 12 million acres, destroyed 1,400 homes and killed 17 people. The states… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 3:43 News Wrap: Julián Castro drops out of 2020 Democratic field In our news wrap Thursday, the Democratic presidential primary field narrowed again as Julián Castro dropped out. The former Obama housing secretary, the only Latino still in the race, had failed to make headway in polls or in fundraising. Also,… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 3:08 How automotive tycoon Carlos Ghosn became a global fugitive By John Yang Carlos Ghosn was once in the driver’s seat of two of the world’s most iconic automakers -- and credited with saving both from insolvency. But Ghosn went from the pinnacle of the corporate world to facing criminal allegations, a record… Continue watching
Jan 02 Interpol issues wanted notice to Lebanon for ex-Nissan executive By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Interpol issued a wanted notice Thursday for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, who jumped bail in Japan and fled to Lebanon rather than face trial on financial misconduct charges in an escape that has baffled and embarrassed authorities. Continue reading