US unveils new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone programs as UN restrictions expire
The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs as the United States and dozens of other partners vowed to continue to counter those programs as a set of United Nations restrictions expired.
2023-10-19 02:28
Analysis-Republican 2024 hopefuls use Israeli-Palestinian conflict to push hard line on immigration
By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopefuls are using the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to urge tougher security at the
2023-10-19 01:20
US issues Hamas-related sanctions -US Treasury website
WASHINGTON The United States on Wednesday issued terrorism-related sanctions, targeting nine individuals and one entity linked to Hamas,
2023-10-18 20:48
Swift confirmation of new ambassador to Israel uncertain as Senate Republicans attack his involvement in Iran nuclear deal
President Joe Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, will face tough questions from Senate Republicans during his confirmation hearing Wednesday morning -- and some are already signaling that they may slow down consideration of his nomination on the Senate floor.
2023-10-18 19:28
Indonesian ruling party puts security minister on election ticket
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia's ruling party on Wednesday said the running mate of its presidential candidate will be a well-respected, senior
2023-10-18 18:22
Kiribati country profile
Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.
2023-10-18 17:28
What’s the Kennection? #84
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
2023-10-18 11:46
They followed evacuation orders. An Israeli airstrike killed them the next day.
When Palestinians in north Gaza heeded the warnings issued in the Israeli military's phone calls, text messages, and fliers advising them to head south, they thought they were fleeing to potential safety.
2023-10-18 10:58
Biden's Middle East mission was thrown into turmoil even before he left
President Joe Biden's mission to contain Israel's confrontation with Hamas was overtaken even before he left Washington on Tuesday evening by fast worsening events that threaten to spill over into a regional war.
2023-10-18 10:29
Israel Gaza: Biden's visit is a high-stakes gamble
The US president's trip was always going to be a diplomatic risk. Now the situation is even more volatile.
2023-10-18 09:15
New trove of emails and documents turned over to prosecutors in Georgia election subversion case
A trove of emails and documents uncovered by state investigators looking into a voting systems breach in Georgia is being turned over to the Fulton County prosecutors who brought the sweeping racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and his allies.
2023-10-18 08:17
DOJ and New Jersey US Attorney's office open investigation into the City of Trenton and its police department focusing on use of excessive force
The Justice Department and the US Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey have opened an investigation into the Trenton Police Department and the City of Trenton that will focus on the use of excessive force and unlawful stops, searches and arrests, officials announced Tuesday.
2023-10-18 05:29