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11 killed when U.S. C-130 plane crashes in eastern Afghanistan

11 killed when U.S. C-130 plane crashes in eastern Afghanistan

  Washington – Eleven people were killed when a U.S. C-130 plane crashed in Afghanistan early Friday morning, a U.S. defense official said. The six-member U.S.… Read More ›

Obama voices anger over Oregon shooting, urges gun control

Obama voices anger over Oregon shooting, urges gun control

‘Thoughts and prayers no longer enough,’ says visibly upset president, adding that lawmakers answerable to victims’ families   WASHINGTON — A visibly frustrated President Barack… Read More ›

Bahrain recalls ambassador from Iran after bomb-factory find

Bahrain recalls ambassador from Iran after bomb-factory find

Gulf Arab kingdom says it has also declared Iranian charge d’affaires in Bahrain a “persona non grata” and gave him 72 hours to leave the… Read More ›

At least 15 dead, 20 wounded in Oregon college shooting

At least 15 dead, 20 wounded in Oregon college shooting

US media report that a suspect has been taken into custody.   At least 15 people were killed and another 20 wounded at a shooting… Read More ›

US weighs options as Russia continues attacks on Syria rebels

US weighs options as Russia continues attacks on Syria rebels

Assad’s ambassador to Russia acknowledged that all rebel groups would be fair game in the Russian air campaign.   NEW YORK – Russian warplanes took… Read More ›

The 10 most important things in the world right now

The 10 most important things in the world right now

  Good morning! Here’s what you need to know on Thursday. 1. Russia dropped bombs on an area in Syria controlled by rebels who are not believed… Read More ›

Glencore is surging as markets open

Glencore is surging as markets open

Glencore is leaping at the open on Thursday, erasing the losses for the week. The stock is up more than 5%, trading at around 96. That’s a stunning… Read More ›

Car makers now face a backlash over diesel emissions that are ‘killing people’

Car makers now face a backlash over diesel emissions that are ‘killing people’

  A former science minister just slammed his own political party for making the mistake of promoting diesel cars. Lord Drayson, who was Minister of State for… Read More ›

Keeene, NH – Trump Says He’d Send Back Syrians Taken In By US

Keeene, NH – Trump Says He’d Send Back Syrians Taken In By US

  Keeene, NH – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump says he would send back Syrian refugees taken in by the U.S. if he’s elected president.… Read More ›

Washington – Emails: Russia-linked Hackers Tried To Access Clinton Server

Washington – Emails: Russia-linked Hackers Tried To Access Clinton Server

  Washington –  Russia-linked hackers tried at least five times to pry into Hillary Rodham Clinton’s private email account while she was secretary of state,… Read More ›

Washington – US Warns Russia Against Striking Non-IS Groups In Syria

Washington – US Warns Russia Against Striking Non-IS Groups In Syria

  Washington – Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday that the Russian airstrikes in Syria appear to have targeted areas that do not include Islamic… Read More ›

Iranian death toll in Hajj stampede leaps to more than 450

Iranian death toll in Hajj stampede leaps to more than 450

The Iranian death toll in the recent stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has jumped above 450, state media reported. The rise in… Read More ›

Deadly parcel bombs rock southern China region of Guangxi

Deadly parcel bombs rock southern China region of Guangxi

  At least seven people have been killed and 51 others injured after multiple blasts in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, according to… Read More ›

Afghan troops say Kunduz retaken; Taliban claim they’re pushing back

Afghan troops say Kunduz retaken; Taliban claim they’re pushing back

Kabul, Afghanistan – After the stinging blow of losing the city of Kunduz to the Taliban, the Afghan government says it has now reclaimed most of… Read More ›

Interview: Novel brings Nazi persecution of artists to life

Interview: Novel brings Nazi persecution of artists to life

Author Lisa Barr tells Ynet about what inspired her to write about Hitler’s mission to destroy the avant-garde and her unforgettable interview with Leah Rabin… Read More ›

Ralph Lauren is stepping down as CEO of his company

Ralph Lauren is stepping down as CEO of his company

  Ralph Lauren has stepped down from his position as CEO of his own company, The New York Times reports. Lauren will not be entirely absent… Read More ›

US arctic drilling is dead

US arctic drilling is dead

  Arctic drilling in the US is dead. After more than eight years of planning and drilling, costing more than $7 billion, Royal Dutch Shell… Read More ›

Hillary Clinton has made a major break with Obamacare

Hillary Clinton has made a major break with Obamacare

  Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton called for a repeal of the US Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s so-called Cadillac tax, marking a significant… Read More ›

Washington – Contender For House Speaker Blasts Obama’s Foreign Policy

Washington – Contender For House Speaker Blasts Obama’s Foreign Policy

  Washington – Republican U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy, the leading candidate to be the next House speaker, voiced sharp disagreement with President Barack Obama’s foreign… Read More ›

United Nations – Obama, Castro Meet As They Work On Thawing U.S.-Cuba Ties

United Nations – Obama, Castro Meet As They Work On Thawing U.S.-Cuba Ties

  United Nations – U.S. President Barack Obama shook hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at the United Nations on Tuesday in a rare one-on-one… Read More ›