Congresswoman says Trump told widow of fallen soldier 'he knew what he signed up for'
(CNN)President Donald Trump told the widow of a US serviceman killed in the ambush in Niger that "he knew what he signed up for, but I guess it still hurt," according to Rep. Frederica Wilson.
'Years of effort lost in 40 minutes': Kurds who fled Kirkuk still in shock
Erbil (CNN)When Iraqi government forces seized control of the contested city of Kirkuk on Monday, hundreds of Kurdish families were sent scattering to nearby safe havens. The swift military operation came just weeks after Iraqi Kurds voted overwhelmingly for independence in a controversial referendum that was condemned by the United States and Baghdad
Post-Maria, Trump's approval rating on hurricanes down 20 points
WASHINGTON (CNN)President Donald Trump's approval rating for handling the federal government's response to recent hurricanes has dropped 20 points in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
A new life for the Rohingya
They’ve been streaming in by the thousands each day: Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar and finding refuge across the border in Bangladesh.
Airbus takes majority of embattled Canadian jetliner program
Airbus (EADSY)on Monday announced it was acquiring a majority stake in rival Bombardier's embattled C Series airliner program, reshaping the landscape in the transatlantic battle against plane maker Boeing.
Hiding in plain sight Why Hong Kong is a preferred spot for North Korea's money launderers
Hong Kong (CNN)Easey Commercial Building is an unassuming mid-rise office tower on Hennessy Road, an artery that runs through Hong Kong's busy Wan Chai district. The structure sits among scenery that's classic Hong Kong: bright lights, tall buildings, people rushing about.
First-seen neutron star collision creates light, gravitational waves and gold
(CNN)For the first time, two neutron stars in a nearby galaxy have been observed engaging in a spiral death dance around one another until they collided. What resulted from that collision is being called an "unprecedented" discovery that is ushering in a new era of astronomy, scientists announced Monday.
Mogadishu bombings kill 'unprecedented number of civilians'
Mogadishu, Somalia (CNN)At least 276 people have now been confirmed killed in Saturday's double car bombing in Mogadishu, making it the deadliest incident in Somalia's modern history.
Iran's hardliners say Trump has done them 'great favors'
Tehran (CNN)Tehran is a city that wears its political colors on its sleeve. The sprawling Iranian capital nestles between barren mountain ranges, its streets packed with high rises, leafy parks and markets.
Austria's next chancellor a 31-year-old conservative, early results show
Vienna (CNN)Sebastian Kurz, a 31-year-old conservative, is set to become the next chancellor of Austria and Europe's youngest leader, though he will likely need to form a coalition to rule, early results from Sunday's election show.
