Six months after a deadly American airstrike in Baghdad enraged Iraqis and fueled demands to send all U.S. troops home, the top U.S. general for the Middle East is talking optimistically about keeping ... ( read original story ...)
Killing Of Iraq Expert Stirs Fear Of New Violent Phase
The killing of jihadism expert Hisham al-Hashemi has stirred fears Iraq is entering a dark and violent phase, as boiling tensions between pro-Iran factions and the government reach new heights. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Tucker Carlson’s attempt to smear Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who lost legs in Iraq War, crosses the line
The highest-rated host on the highest-rated cable news channel in the country again attempted to smear a double amputee US Army veteran as an anti-American fanatic on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. commander confident Iraq will ask American forces to stay as it confronts militias
Head of U.S. Central Command also says he was “not convinced” by explosive intelligence on a Russian bounty program in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
U.S. envoy plays down expectations for North Korea meet, but ready to talk
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun on Wednesday rejected reports that he was seeking to meet North Korean officials during a visit to South Korea this week but reiterated that Washington is ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar air raids ‘that killed children amount to war crimes’
Amnesty says Myanmar military carried out 'indiscriminate' air strikes in Rakhine, calls for war crimes investigation. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s outlook is ‘one of the brightest’ in Asia, UBS says
A rebounding economy and a new trade deal are reasons why the outlook for Vietnam is positive despite the coronavirus pandemic, said Edward Teather of UBS Research. ( read original story ...)
Duterte Says Philippines Can’t Totally Reopen Yet as Cases Spike
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he will “have to be very circumspect in reopening the economy” given the recent spike in coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s devastating rains move north as millions told to evacuate
Heavy downpours in southern Japan, which have killed more than 50, now battering the country’s main island ... ( read original story ...)
Japan battered by more heavy rain, floods, nearly 60 dead
By Wednesday morning, parts of Nagano and Gifu in central Japan were flooded by massive downpours. Footage on NHK television showed swollen water in the Hida River gouging into the embankment, ... ( read original story ...)