Turkish jets hammer Syrian town to oust US-backed Kurdish militia
(CNN)Turkish airstrikes pounded the Kurdish-held region of Afrin in northern Syria on Saturday, killing at least eight people, according to a statement released by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) General Command
India tests-fires Agni-V, a nuclear-capable ICBM
New Delhi (CNN)India has successfully test-fired a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the country's Defense Ministry said Thursday
Trump says 'Russia is not helping' with North Korea
Washington (CNN)US President Donald Trump may have found another whipping boy when it comes to reining in North Korea.On Wednesday, Trump accused the Kremlin of helping North Korea skirt international sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Bitcoin falls below $10,000
The price of the volatile digital currency briefly dipped below $10,000 around 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday, its lowest level since late November, according to data from CoinDesk.com.
Axios: Bannon had a 'slip-up' in House Intelligence answer
Washington (CNN)Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon refused to tell the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday about his time at the White House, with the exception of one major "slip-up," the website Axios reported
UN Palestinian aid agency says US cuts spark worst-ever financial crisis
(CNN)The UN agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees says the Trump administration's decision to cut funds to the organization has sparked its largest-ever financial crisis.
Aunts of 13 captive children reveal years of secrecy and concerns
(CNN)For decades, Elizabeth Flores begged to see her nieces and nephews. Even Skype would do.But her sister and brother-in-law, Louise and David Turpin, kept such a secret life that they wouldn't let her in.
US, Japan warn North Korea playing for time as talks press on
(CNN)South Korea pressed ahead with talks to include its northern neighbor in next month's Winter Olympics Wednesday, but Seoul's allies are voicing concern Pyongyang may be using the talks to buy time to pursue its weapons program.
Fox News shelved story on Trump and porn actress Stormy Daniels before election
Fox News had a story at the height of the presidential election that detailed an alleged sexual relationship between porn actress Stephanie Clifford -- whose stage name is "Stormy Daniels" -- and Donald Trump, but opted not to publish it, four people familiar with the matter told CNN.
Former CIA officer is arrested, accused of stashing top secret info
Washington (CNN)A former CIA officer who allegedly kept small notebooks with handwritten lists of the real names of covert agency employees was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday night, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
