Why evangelicals are 'ecstatic' about Trump's Jerusalem move
(CNN)American evangelicals, especially those close to President Donald Trump, hailed his announcement on Wednesday that the United States now recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. But other religious leaders, including Pope Francis and Christians living in Israel, expressed dire concerns that the move would incite unrest in the volatile region.
White House officials: Jerusalem decision hurts peace process
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump's decision Wednesday to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital has temporarily derailed the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, two senior White House officials acknowledged after Trump's speech.
Haley: 'Open question' if US athletes can attend Olympics in South Korea
Washington (CNN)Whether US athletes will be able to attend the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea remains an "open question," US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Wednesday night
Lindsey Vonn: I won't be representing US President at Winter Olympics
St Moritz, Switzerland (CNN)A number of US athletes have spoken out against Donald Trump during his presidency -- and skier Lindsey Vonn has become the latest to have her say.
Singapore Airlines changed U.S. route because of North Korean missiles
Singapore Airlines changed a flight route between Asia and the U.S. earlier this year because of fears over North Korean missile launches.
White House: Jerusalem embassy move a 'recognition of reality'
(CNN)President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on Wednesday and direct the State Department to begin the process to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, senior administration officials said.
The Republican rationalization of Roy Moore is now complete
Washington (CNN)Over the last 48 hours, the Republican Party has come to grips with a stark reality: Roy Moore may well win the Alabama special election next Tuesday. That realization has triggered a series of events. President Donald Trump, always interested in associating himself with winning
Deal or no deal: How the past 24 hours have changed Brexit
London (CNN)Former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson once famously opined that a week was a long time in politics. For today's incumbent, Theresa May, the past 24 hours must have felt even longer
Russia banned from Winter Olympics but 'clean' athletes can compete
(CNN)Russia has been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea over the country's "systemic manipulation" of anti-doping rules.However, Russian athletes who can prove that they are clean will be "invited" to compete in Pyeongchang, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
Russia probe tests Pence in-the-dark defense
Washington (CNN)New revelations about Michael Flynn's lies to the FBI are laying bare Vice President Mike Pence's in-the-dark strategy when it comes to Russia's election meddling, raising new questions about whether he could have been left in the dark as he has argued for nearly a year.
