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Trump Threatens ‘Heavy Price’ If Iran Attacks U.S. Troops

(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump warned Iran against what he said was a possible “sneak attack” the Islamic Republic was planning against U.

Rockets hit Iraq's Green Zone, US-led coalition leaves base

Two rockets slammed into the Iraqi capital's high-security Green Zone early Thursday, hours before US-led forces were set to pull out of a second base in the country.

Military Imposes 60-Day Coronavirus Ban on Troops Coming Home From Overseas

Military Imposes 60-Day Coronavirus Ban on Troops Coming Home From Overseas

Military Imposes 60-Day Coronavirus Ban on Troops Coming Home From the Mideast

Military Imposes 60-Day Coronavirus Ban on Troops Coming Home From the Mideast

Trump Rejected Strikes on Iran-Backed Militias Due to Iran’s Coronavirus Epidemic: Report

President Trump last week rejected an aggressive response to attacks by Iran-backed militias on U.

Mask diplomacy: China tries to rewrite virus narrative

With millions of face masks, low interest loans and teams of medical experts, China is trying to paint itself as a Good Samaritan while deflecting criticism over its initial missteps in handling the coronavirus.

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran amid Coronavirus Damage, Seeks Release of Americans

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran amid Coronavirus Damage, Seeks Release of Americans

Pentagon Takes Cautious Stance on Active Role in Virus Treatment

(Bloomberg) -- The Pentagon expressed caution about its ability to provide swift medical assistance in the U.

Iraq's PM-designate Adnan Zurfi, Shiite moderate with US ties

Adnan Zurfi, Iraq's second premier-designate this year, is respected for focussing on public services and security but faces resistance from factions wary of his close ties with the United States.

CNBC analyst says Trump's stock market autograph was his 'mission accomplished' moment

CNBC analyst says Trump's stock market autograph was his 'mission accomplished' moment

US warns Iraq it 'will not tolerate' attacks on Americans

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Iraq Monday the US would retaliate "as necessary" against any new assaults on Americans after a slew of rocket attacks.

A Virus Is Infecting America and These Dems Fought About 20-Year-Old Votes

The debate between the two final contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination began on Sunday night with a focus on the unprecedented public health crisis that has upended nearly every facet of American life.

US sees new pressure point as coronavirus hits Iran

After months of piling pressure on Tehran, the United States is seeing an unexpected new variable -- the novel coronavirus, which has taken a substantial toll not just on Iran but inside its government.

New rockets target Iraq base where US, UK troops killed

It was the 23rd such attack since late October on installations across Iraq where American troops and diplomats are based, with the latest rounds growing deadlier.

Joe Biden Is Poised to Deliver the Biggest Surprise of 2020: A Short, Orderly Primary

Joe Biden Is Poised to Deliver the Biggest Surprise of 2020: A Short, Orderly Primary

Trump authorizes U.S. military to respond after Iran-backed militia kills troops

Trump authorizes U.S. military to respond after Iran-backed militia kills troops

Two Marines Killed in Iraq During Counter-ISIS Operation

Two members of a Marine Special Operations team were killed Sunday in northern Iraq while conducting an operation with Iraqi forces against Islamic State fighters hiding in a cave complex.

Gulf states report new rise in coronavirus cases

The number of coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates has risen to 45 from 30, the Health Ministry said on Saturday, as other countries in the Gulf region also reported new infections.

Texas Oil Regulator Loses to GOP Primary Challenger in Big Upset

(Bloomberg) -- A member of the top energy regulator in Texas lost his place on November’s ballot to a Republican challenger, a major upset for an incumbent supported by some of the oil industry’s biggest names.

'They're the virus': Iraq outbreak refuels anti-govt protests

Iraqi protesters had been rallying against government incompetence, poor public services and foreign political meddling for months.

Iran Can’t Hide Its Coronavirus Explosion, But It’s Trying Hard—and Putting the World in Danger

Iran’s deputy health minister was drenched in sweat at the press conference on Monday where he vehemently denied Tehran was covering up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak.

Just how risky is it to nominate Bernie Sanders?

Just how risky is it to nominate Bernie Sanders?

Iran’s Incompetent Response to Coronavirus Threatens the Middle East and the World

The Iranian government has covered up an outbreak of coronavirus that now threatens the Middle East and has led to border closures and hospitalizations in five countries.

Bernie Sanders says he regrets vote protecting gun manufacturers from liability

Bernie Sanders says he regrets vote protecting gun manufacturers from liability

Bloomberg Killed the Best Chance at Justice for the 9/11 Attacks

If it wasn’t for Mike Bloomberg, the alleged perpetrators of the worst terrorist attack in American history would likely have been convicted of mass murder by now.

Now Is The Time To Defend Julian Assange. Even If You Don't Like Him

Most people reading this will not be fans of Julian Assange. I’m not a fan, and I had plenty of opportunity to form a thorough opinion of him: I worked at WikiLeaks for a few months, and even shared a house with him for a portion of that time.

Grave of slain Iraq commander, a new anti-US magnet

Clad in black, they joined wailing women and men beating their chests in grief at Wadi al-Salam (valley of peace), an ever expanding cemetery.

Can Joe Biden Step Out From Obama’s Shadow?

The former vice president who found social media notoriety through his “bromance” with Barack Obama, Joe Biden is the most well-known politician in the race to become the Democrats’ presidential candidate for 2020.

Execution for a Facebook post? Why blasphemy is a capital offense in some Muslim countries

Junaid Hafeez, a university lecturer in Pakistan, had been imprisoned for six years when he was sentenced to death in December 2019.

Who Could Be The Next Shadow Chancellor?

Rishi Sunak, the chancellor of the exchequer, has arguably the most important job in British politics after the prime minister.

Turkey reveals new plan to buy drones, helicopters and air defense systems

Turkey’s defense procurement agency has unveiled an ambitious procurement plan for 2020, even as its economy seeks to recover from a recession and the government spends money fighting wars in multiple theaters, including Iraq and Syria.

'We're an Afterthought': The Push to Get Asian-Americans to Complete the Census

AUSTIN, Texas -- She thrust a flyer into the hand of a tall young man who looked annoyed.

US embassy in Baghdad attacked with rockets

Rockets have dropped near the US embassy in Iraq and a military base hosting American troops, according to officials.

Rocket attack hits near US embassy in Iraq capital: US military source

Multiple rockets hit near the US embassy in Iraq's capital early Sunday, an American military source said, the latest in a flurry of attacks against US assets in the country.

Rocket hits Iraq base hosting US troops: military

A rocket slammed into an Iraqi base where American troops are stationed in the remote province of Kirkuk, Iraq's military and a US security source told AFP on Thursday night.

Trump’s Iran Man Met With a Former Terror Group’s Rep After Soleimani Strike

The Trump administration’s top official overseeing Iran policy met with a representative of a controversial Iranian dissident group weeks after a U.

Officials say more than 100 U.S. troops diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran attack

Officials say more than 100 U.S. troops diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran attack

Slain commander Soleimani sought stability: Iranian president

Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian military commander killed in a U.S. drone strike on Jan. 3 in Baghdad, had sought to bring stability to the Middle East, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday.

Will Bernie Sanders Be President?

Bernie Sanders, a long-standing senator from Vermont, is the only “democratic socialist” in the race to become US president.

Richard Burgon's Plan To Let Labour Members Block Military Action Branded 'Fantasy Government'

Richard Burgon’s plan to let Labour members decide whether the UK goes to war has been branded “fantasy government” by a rival for the party’s deputy leadership.

US general slips into Iraq for talks to salvage relations

The top U.S. commander for the Middle East slipped quietly into Iraq Tuesday, as the Trump administration works to salvage relations with Iraqi leaders and shut down the government's push for an American troop withdrawal.

President Zelensky Claims Leaked Audio Shows Iran Knew Immediately It Shot Down Ukrainian Flight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview that a leaked audio recording proved that Iran knew it had shot down a Ukrainian airliner almost immediately, despite authorities in Tehran initially denying the allegation.

At Iraq protests, a cleric's tweets split his followers

Sporting their signature blue caps, the men marched triumphantly through Baghdad's protest camp.

Press freedom is at risk if we allow Julian Assange's extradition | Roy Greenslade

The aim of the charges is to halt whistleblowers and stop journalists giving them a platform

Kurdistan's Erbil airport denies entry to three Chinese over coronavirus

Erbil International Airport in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq denied entry to three Chinese citizens over fears about the coronavirus outbreak in China, authorities said on Saturday.

Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded

Iraq's most powerful religious figure, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, reiterated Friday his condemnation of the use of force against anti-government protesters as the mass movement enters a critical juncture and political blocs tussle over naming a new premier.

U.S. seeks Iraqi nod to bring in air defenses after Iran attack

The United States is trying to secure permission from Iraq to take Patriot missile defenses into the country to better defend U.S. forces after Iran's Jan. 8 missile attack, which wounded 50 American troops, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday.

Iraqi president says will pick new PM if deadlock drags on

Iraqi President Barham Salih said on Wednesday he would choose an interim prime minister if political parties failed to name a replacement for Adel Abdul Mahdi by Feb. 1.

Iranian factory makes U.S. and Israeli flags to burn

Business is booming at Iran's largest flag factory which makes U.S., British and Israeli flags for Iranian protesters to burn.

U.S. hopes to discuss 'entire strategic framework' with Iraq soon

The United States hopes to discuss the entire strategic framework of its relationship with Iraq soon, a U.S. envoy said on Tuesday, as the fate of a U.S. military mission there remains in doubt after a drone strike that killed an Iranian general.

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Oil rockets as Trump signals end to price war

Oil prices rocketed Thursday, posting the largeset percent increase ever, after US President Donald Trump said Russia and Saudi Arabia planned to end their price war by slashing output.

Wuhan residents told to stay inside and stay vigilant as China begins to lift virus lockdown

The top official in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic in China, warned residents to stay vigilant and avoid going out, even as the latest data showed a decline in new cases in the mainland and zero new infections in the city.

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The late singer-songwriter laid pain and paranoia under his deceptively gentle songs, and retired early having conquered gospel, funk, blues, disco and moreNews: Bill Withers, influential soul singer behind Ain’t No Sunshine, dies aged 81Plenty of rock and pop artists have unexpectedly announced their retirement, but hardly any of them have stuck to the decision.

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‘Artemis Fowl’ Will Skip Theatrical Release and Debut on Disney Plus

Disney’s “Artemis Fowl” will forgo a theatrical release and will instead launch on Disney Plus.

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From “Black Widow” and “The Eternals” to “Indiana Jones 5,” Disney has overhauled the release calendar for most of its upcoming films as movie theaters remain closed for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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