Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told ABC's "This Week" co-anchor Martha Raddatz the U.S. is still assessing who was behind the Iraq rocket attack and how to respond. ( read original story ...)
In Pictures: Pope Francis in Iraq
As the pope makes a three-day trip to Iraq, a look at images of the historic moment. Credit...Ivor Prickett for The New York Times Supported by By Marc Santora Pope John Paul II had to cancel plans ... ( read original story ...)
Live Updates: Pope Begins an Iraq Visit Rich in Symbolism and Fraught With Risk
Francis is the first head of the Roman Catholic Church to visit Iraq. Brushing aside coronavirus concerns, he sought to rally the country’s fading Christian community, calling for the protection of ... ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis makes first ever papal visit to Iraq
It’s the first ever papal visit to the country, and the pontiff’s first international trip since the start of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
South Korea gives approval for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety granted approval for the use of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Banned books, forbidden topics: Some writers aim to smuggle what Iran censors
How some Iranians in exile are smuggling banned books into Iran while inspiring the next generation of writers ... ( read original story ...)
Oil spill into Mediterranean may have Iran connection, Israel says
Israeli authorities said Wednesday that a Libyan-owned tanker suspected of smuggling oil from Iran to Syria was responsible for spilling tons of crude into the eastern Mediterranean last month, ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli defense minister: Plans to attack Iran nuclear sites updated
Israel is preparing to act independently against Iran and is updating plans for military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said. ( read original story ...)
Turkey blames bad weather for deadly military helicopter crash
Turkey's defence minister on Friday blamed bad weather for a military helicopter crash that killed 10 soldiers and a senior commander in the country's restive southeast. ( read original story ...)
Babbler not seen in 170 years surprises bird watchers in Indonesia
Experts have confirmed that the black-browed babbler has been identified in the Borneo rainforest in Indonesia after approximately 170 years when the last sighting of the rare bird was reported. ( read original story ...)