White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien said on Tuesday it is President Donald Trump's hope that all U.S. troops will be home from Afghanistan and Iraq by May. O'Brien spoke to reporters ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon to withdraw 2,500 troops from Afghanistan, Iraq
Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller announced Tuesday that the United States plans to withdraw 2,500 troops from Afghanistan and Iraq by Jan. 15. ( read original story ...)
More than 40 hurt in Thailand’s most violent protests since new movement emerged
At least 41 people were hurt, some with gunshot wounds, when demonstrators marching on the Thai parliament clashed with police and royalist counter-protesters, in the worst violence since a new ... ( read original story ...)
Inequality, Georgia, Iran: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Jack Dorsey of Twitter faced harsh questions from lawmakers on Tuesday as they testified virtually before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and defended their attempts to ... ( read original story ...)
Iran warns of ‘crushing response’ if Trump targets nuclear site
Outgoing president reported to have looked at military options against Tehran and its allies ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Zarif Says Biden Can Lift Sanctions With ‘Three Executive Orders’
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran would fully implement its 2015 nuclear deal if U.S. President-elect Joe Biden lifts sanctions on Tehran, which Zarif said could be done swiftly ... ( read original story ...)
Trump possibly looked into attacking Iran’s nuclear program
According to the New York Times, Trump has looked into offensive military action targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. Courtney Kube and Ali Arouzi report on US-Iran tensions and reactions from Iranian ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Helps Biden Push Iran Toward Democracy
The incumbent confronts Tehran on terrorism and human-rights abuses. ( read original story ...)
Whole Foods will insure your Thanksgiving turkey. Campbell’s has now offered to insure your sides, too — if you live in Manhattan.
Campbell's Soup Company is offering Thanksgiving "Dinner Insurance" to Manhattan residents. If their sides don't turn out as planned, customers can get "gourmet" replacements for free from Campbell's. ( read original story ...)
Global manufacturers are flocking to Vietnam. Is it ready?
So is Vietnam. The communist country is enjoying an influx of foreign manufacturers, a trend that began after 2007 when low-end garment and shoe factories began to leave China and its rising costs. ( read original story ...)