US options on North Korea: It's a choice between bad and worse
(CNN)So, it has finally happened.Two subsequent launches of long-range Hwasong-14 missiles in July demonstrated that North Korea has joined the small club of countries capable of hitting not only Alaska and Hawaii, but also the Lower 48 with a nuclear warhead.
US detects 'highly unusual' North Korean submarine activity
Washington (CNN)The US military has detected "highly unusual and unprecedented levels" of North Korean submarine activity and evidence of an "ejection test" in the days following Pyongyang's second intercontinental ballistic missile launch this month, a defense official told CNN on Monday.
White House officials tricked by email prankster
(CNN)A self-described "email prankster" in the UK fooled a number of White House officials into thinking he was other officials, including an episode where he convinced the White House official tasked with cyber security that he was Jared Kushner and received that official's private email address unsolicited.
More than 3,000 pounds of heroin seized in India drug bust
(CNN)More than 3,000 pounds (1,500kg) of heroin was seized by the Indian Coast Guard Sunday, in what authorities claim is among the largest drug busts in recent Indian history.
Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director
(CNN)Anthony Scaramucci is out as White House communications director, the latest sign of chaos inside the Trump administration.
Putin confirms US diplomatic missions in Russia will be cut
Moscow (CNN)Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Sunday the staff at US diplomatic missions in Russia will be cut in response to a sanctions bill the US Congress passed last week
Japan is building the fastest supercomputer ever made
(CNN)Japan is building the world's fastest supercomputer, which it hopes will make the country the new global hub for artificial intelligence research.
Australian authorities arrest 4 in alleged airplane terrorist plot
Sydney (CNN)Australian authorities arrested four men Saturday over a foiled a terror plot to bring down an airplane, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said.
China shows off newest weapons in huge military parade
Beijing (CNN)Chinese leader Xi Jinping presided over a major military parade Sunday, hours after US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism over Beijing's failure to rein in North Korea.
Pence pressures China on North Korea, talks Russia sanctions, election meddling
Washington (CNN)Vice President Mike Pence spoke forcefully about reining in North Korea's nuclear program during his trip to Estonia on Sunday, saying that "all options are on the table" in countering the threat.
