China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says
Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says.
2023-10-20 07:57
Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says
Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC.
2023-10-20 05:59
State Department advises all Americans overseas 'to exercise increased caution' in worldwide alert
The US State Department on Thursday advised all US citizens worldwide "to exercise increased caution" due to "increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, (and) demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests."
2023-10-20 03:24
New York City rally planned to demand release of Hamas hostages
By Jonathan Allen and Gabriella Borter NEW YORK Protesters demanding the release of hostages taken by Hamas planned
2023-10-20 02:47
US Treasury's financial crimes unit proposes cracking down on cryptocurrency mixers
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on Thursday proposed increasing transparency around cryptocurrency "mixers" to
2023-10-20 02:26
Jim Jordan pauses House Speaker bid as backup plan emerges
The Republican is expected to back a plan to temporarily empower acting Speaker Patrick McHenry.
2023-10-20 01:45
Friend's tribute to 'special' newly-weds murdered in Uganda
Honeymooners Celia and David Barlow were killed along with a national park guide in Uganda.
2023-10-20 01:28
EU bids to tighten migration rules after attacks in Arras and Brussels
Killings by militants in France and Belgium prompt calls for better screening of migrants.
2023-10-20 00:46
US Attorney General Garland warns of rise in threats tied to Israel-Hamas war
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Thursday that the Justice Department is monitoring
2023-10-20 00:23
State Department official resigns over Biden administration's handling of Israel-Hamas conflict
A State Department official has resigned from the agency over the Biden administration's approach to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the official announced on LinkedIn Wednesday.
2023-10-19 22:28
Trip to Israel ties Biden and US to any Gaza offensive
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON He came to bolster Israel's fight against Hamas and to offer aid to Palestinians
2023-10-19 20:20
The suspect charged with killing Tupac Shakur is set to be arraigned today in court
The 60-year-old man arrested in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur is expected in court Thursday, where he will be arraigned on a murder charge.
2023-10-19 18:28