Trump to send astronauts back to the moon -- and eventually Mars

Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump wants to send astronauts where no man has gone before.Trump authorized the acting NASA administrator Robert M. Lightfoot Jr. to "lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars" during a White House signing ceremony.

Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops in visit to Syrian base

(CNN)Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during a visit to the war-torn country on Monday.Putin was met at Russia's Hmeimim air base by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad alongside Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, according to Russian state news agency Tass.

Alabama race epitomizes the turbulence of the Trump era

(CNN)Alabama's high-stakes Senate election Tuesday perfectly encapsulates how the age of Donald Trump has turned political logic on its head: Republicans may lose by winning and Democrats can win by losing

UN chief: 'America first' is 'detrimental to American interests'

(CNN)President Trump said in his inauguration speech that the slogan "America First" would govern his administration and approach to foreign policy. But UN Secretary-General António Guterres believes that the President's pledge is "detrimental to American interests."

Heavy snow brings travel chaos to UK

(CNN)Heavy snow fell in many parts of the UK on Sunday as Storm Caroline, the biggest storm so far this year, caused widespread disruption with road and air travel severely affected.Central England and Wales were the worst hit regions witnessing up to 11 inches of snow in some places in just a few hours. Northern Ireland was also slammed.

'Time is of the essence,' UN official says after North Korea visit

(CNN)Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are the world's most dangerous security issue, and must be resolved fast and diplomatically to avoid war, a top United Nations envoy said after a rare visit to North Korea.

Turkey's Erdogan calls Israel a 'child-murderer' state

Beirut, Lebanon (CNN)Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Israel a "terrorist" and "child-murderer state" in an address Sunday as he criticized President Donald Trump over his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Inside Mar-a-Lago for 48 hours critical to the Russia investigation

Washington (CNN)The answer to one of the most critical questions at the heart of the Russia investigation may well lie in the grand hallways of Mar-a-Lago.

Israel airstrikes, Gaza rockets amid tensions over Jerusalem

Jerusalem (CNN)Two Palestinians were killed Saturday in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, as tensions rose in the region after US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Beijing forces migrant workers from their homes in 'savage' demolitions

Beijing (CNN)Modern Beijing was built on the backs of low-paid migrants like Zhao Guihua.The 50-something cook and cleaner is one of thousands of people critics say have been forced from their homes in the past two weeks as part of a drive by the municipal government to shut down what it claims is unsafe and overcrowded housing.