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Foreign policy experts weigh in on Trump's Iran strategy

The U.S. killing of one of Iran’s top military leaders has prompted questions about whether the Trump administration has an effective strategy for Iran, Iraq and the larger Middle East. As Iran announces it has fired missiles at Iraqi bases…

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This wilderness survival program offers a chance to live as the cavemen did

By Malcolm Brabant

For those tired of the stresses and excesses of contemporary civilization, a survival expert in the Italian Alps offers a training program in living as the Neanderthals did. Participants endure a rough existence in the wilderness, learning to kill prey…

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Trump retreats from threat to attack Iranian cultural sites

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed away from his threats to target Iranian cultural sites if Iran retaliates against the U.S. for killing one of its top generals.

U.S. won't grant Iran foreign minister visa for UN visit

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The U.S. won't issue Iran's foreign minister a visa to travel to the United Nations later this week, contending there was not enough time to process the request.

WATCH: Trump pressed to explain motivation for Iran general's killing

President Donald Trump and his top advisers are under pressure to disclose more detail about the intelligence that led him to order the killing of top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, which has greatly heightened tension with Tehran.

Russia's Putin visits Syria to meet Assad, a key Iran ally

By Albert Aji, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press

While the official statements made during the previously unannounced visit made no mention of the killing last week of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the timing was conspicuous.

WATCH: Biden says Iran escalation shows Trump 'incapable of world leadership'

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s escalation of tensions with Iran proves him to be “dangerously incompetent” and puts the U.S. on the brink of war.

Venezuela opposition leader takes new oath amid standoff

By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press

The man recognized by the U.S. and over 50 other nations as Venezuela’s rightful president took his seat at the National Assembly and led opposition lawmakers in boisterously singing the country’s anthem.

Japan issues arrest warrant for Nissan ex-chair's wife

By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press

The move against Carole Ghosn, who is not in Japan, followed her husband's flight to Lebanon last week while he was out on bail awaiting trial for alleged financial misconduct.

Stampede kills 40 at funeral for Iranian general slain by U.S.

By Nasser Karimi, Amir Vahdat, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The stampede took place in Kerman, the hometown of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, as the procession began, said the semi-official Fars and ISNA news agencies, citing Pirhossein Koulivand, head of Iran’s emergency medical services.