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.
Iraqi commander: ISIS leaders 'running away' from Mosul
The commander of Iraq's Federal Police has said ISIS militants in western Mosul are looking to cut and run from their defense of the group's last remaining stronghold in the country.
Deputy al Qaeda leader killed In Syria
Abu al Khayr al-Masri, the No. 2 man for al Qaeda behind leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, has been killed by a missile strike in Idlib, Syria, according to multiple sources.
Kim Jong Un 'ordered' half brother's killing, South Korean intelligence says
Two North Korean ministries orchestrated the plot to kill Kim Jong Nam on the orders of his half-brother, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea's spy agency has said.
South Korea's THAAD missile defense system gets land swap approval
South Korea's controversial THAAD missile defense system is one step closer to reality after Lotte International approved a land swap deal with the government Monday, an official with the country's defense ministry said.
German hostage beheaded by Abu Sayyaf militants in Philippines
A German man has been beheaded by Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines after a deadline to pay his ransom passed.
