China's 'unofficial' sanctions rattle South Korea
South Korean businesses were rattled Friday by signs that the deployment of a controversial U.S. missile system in the country could spark a travel boycott by China.
EU parliament urges visas for US citizens visiting Europe
Members of the European Parliament have called for the European Commission to impose visas on US citizens visiting Europe amid an ongoing dispute over visa restrictions against five EU nations.
Suspected chemical attack in Mosul, Red Cross says
Twelve residents of the war-torn Iraqi city of Mosul were treated for injuries from a suspected chemical attack this week, an official with the International Committee of the Red Cross said.
Dow soars 300 points, closes above 21,000 for the first time
Wall Street gave President Trump's first speech to Congress a standing ovation. The Dow soared 303 points to close above 21,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday. The milestone comes barely a month after the Dow hit 20,000 for the first time.
Top Trump advisers urged Iraq to be removed from new travel ban
Three of President Donald Trump's top foreign policy advisers have advocated for Iraq to be removed from the Trump administration's list of banned countries in his new executive order, citing diplomatic reasons, sources told CNN.
General: Russian, Syrian planes hit US-backed fighters
Russian and Syrian regime pilots bombed Syrian villages that "they thought were held by ISIS" -- but were in fact occupied by US-backed coalition forces, a US general said Wednesday.
1,500 people, 2 elevators and 500 tons of luggage -- here's how the Saudi king travels
The King of Saudi Arabia certainly knows how to travel in style.
Trump strikes softer tone in outlining ambitious vision
President Donald Trump sought to shift his tone Tuesday during his first address to Congress, striking notes of inspiration and common national purpose and leaving behind the darker aspects of his speeches at the inauguration and the Republican National Convention.
North Korea executed 5 security officials, South Korea says
Five North Korean officials have been executed by anti-aircraft guns, according to South Korean lawmakers.
China considers baby bonus for couples to have second child
The Chinese government may consider giving families financial incentives to have a second child in a bid to reach higher birth rate targets.
