As the assassins wrenched open the car doors, the Supreme Court judge in the back seat pulled her handbag to her chest. It was not enough to save her.Bullet after bullet lanced through the bag ... ( read original story ...)
Top Islamic State Leader in Iraq Killed In U.S.-Iraqi Strike
Officials said the operation hurt the group’s ability to regroup, after months in which it has carried out increasingly deadly attacks on Iraqi and Syrian forces. ( read original story ...)
Withdrawing Troops from Iraq and Syria Is Biden’s Best Play to Avoid War in the Middle East
Some analysts suggest that the best way for Biden to respond to Iran's actions is to continue applying pressure to Tehran. ( read original story ...)
Islamic State senior leader in Iraq killed in U.S.-led coalition airstrike
A U.S.-led coalition air strike killed the top remaining Islamic State leader in Iraq, said Col. Wayne Marotto, spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. “Abu Yasir, the most ... ( read original story ...)
Tottenham sign South Korea captain Cho So-hyun on WSL deadline day
Tottenham Women have announced the signing of the South Korea captain Cho So-hyun on loan from West Ham for the rest of the season with an option to make the loan permanent in the summer. Spurs ... ( read original story ...)
U.N. Voices Alarm About Myanmar After Military Threats, Coup Fears
The United Nations and Western governments voiced alarm on Friday over threats by Myanmar's military that have stirred fears of a coup in the aftermath of an election the army says was fraudulent. ( read original story ...)
89 travelers were arrested in a Thailand bar raid for violating covid-19 restrictions
Thai police arrested 109 people on Tuesday after raiding an illegal bar party on the island of Koh Phangnan. Eighty-nine of the arrests were visitors from 10 foreign countries, including the United ... ( read original story ...)
Biden picks nuclear deal architect to be Iran envoy as Tehran exceeds uranium enrichment goals
Robert Malley “brings to the position a track record of success negotiating constraints on Iran’s nuclear program,” a State Department official said. ( read original story ...)
Hoping to revive Iran deal, Biden names new envoy to Tehran
Biden hopes to restore the Iran deal that was working before Trump. Choosing an envoy to Iran is intended to move toward that goal. ( read original story ...)
Biden taps Iran envoy to face challenges of confronting both Tehran and polarized views at home
The Biden administration has tapped Robert Malley, a progressive foreign policy expert who served on the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal, as its new top envoy for ... ( read original story ...)