Israel and Hamas exchange fire in sudden Gaza escalation
Jerusalem (CNN)Israel has launched air strikes on Gaza after Hamas militants fired rockets into its territory amid efforts to achieve a long-term ceasefire agreement
In the last week, two Sikh men have been viciously attacked in central California
(CNN)Within one week, two Sikh men were viciously attacked in two incidents in Central California and the Sikh community fears they may have been the victims of hate crimes. Police say that could be a possibility.
Trump-backed candidates in Ohio and Kansas locked in tight races
Washington (CNN)Two candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump are locked in tight races, with votes from Tuesday's elections still left to count.The special election in a deep-red Ohio congressional district was too close to call Tuesday night, with Republican Troy Balderson holding a narrow lead over Democrat Danny O'Connor.
Malaysia court hits former PM Najib with money laundering charges
(CNN)Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak was charged with three counts of money laundering Wednesday, in connection with a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Indonesian woman held captive in cave for 15 years, police say
(CNN)An Indonesian woman was held captive in a cave for 15 years by a local spiritual healer who regularly raped her, police say.The 28-year-old woman, identified only as "H", was found Sunday in a crevice behind large rocks near Bajugan village in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province, local police said in a statement Monday.
Scourge of superbugs killing Malawi's babies
Malawi (CNN)In a sweltering room in the corner of the Chatinkha nursery in Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi, Lilian Matchaya is expressing milk.
Boris Johnson under pressure to apologize for burqa comments
(CNN)Britain's Prime Minister has rebuked her former top diplomat -- and a potential leadership challenger -- for insulting remarks he made about Muslim women wearing burqas.
Iran's president says he'll talk to Trump "right now"
Washington (CNN)Iranian President Hassan Rouhani issued a challenge to President Donald Trump on Monday, saying the Islamic Republic would welcome talks with the US "right now."
In Yemen, UAE tries to manage optics as well as its military offensive
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (CNN)Aysha al-Daheri is standing on an airport runway a little after midnight. Behind her, a C-17 military aircraft is being loaded up with 15 tons' worth of aid bundles.
President urged to stop tweeting on Trump Tower meeting
(CNN)President Donald Trump has been urged to stop tweeting about the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between Trump's top advisers and several Russians, a source familiar with discussions tells CNN.
