Fears for more tsunamis after hundreds killed in Indonesia
More deadly tsunamis could strike the Indonesian coastline in the coming days, authorities warn, as the volcano which triggered the weekend's devastating wave continues to erupt.
Japan suffers biggest natural population decline ever in 2018
Japan suffered its biggest natural population decline ever this year, government statistics show.
Tsunami in Indonesia kills at least 168 without warning
At least 168 people have been killed and another 745 injured after a tsunami hit the coastline of west Java and Sumatra, Indonesia on Saturday.
Trump asking advisers if he can legally fire Fed chief
President Donald Trump has begun polling advisers about whether he has the legal authority to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, according to two people familiar with the matter, who described the President as newly furious at the Fed chief as markets tumble.
Government set to shut down for the third time in a year as Congress adjourns for the night
While negotiations continue in Congress to reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown, there is virtually no chance a vote will happen Friday night -- all but assuring there will be a partial government shutdown at midnight.
More flight delays at Gatwick after new drone sighting
Flights from Gatwick were briefly suspended again on Friday after another sighting of a drone that's caused chaos at one of the UK's biggest airports.
US military ordered to begin planning to withdraw about half the troops in Afghanistan
The US military has been ordered to begin planning to withdraw about half the troops in Afghanistan, a US defense official with direct knowledge of the matter told CNN on Thursday.
Mattis quits, says his views aren't 'aligned' with Trump's
Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned Thursday on the heels of President Donald Trump's plans to withdraw troops from Syria, citing irreconcilable policy differences in a move that took Washington by surprise.
Troubled waters: How Beijing won't back down over the South China Sea
The Chinese warship Lanzhou approached from behind, swiftly turning to starboard as it tried to cut across the USS Decatur's bow.
In Syria withdrawal, Trump discards advice from allies and officials
Seated at the head of his Situation Room conference table, President Donald Trump was adamant: American troops must come home from Syria. He had just announced as much to a crowd in Ohio. The assembled military and national security advisers told him the move was rash and unwise. So he gave them six months.
