Travel ban hearing: Fiery judges put lawyers on their heels
Three federal judges grilled lawyers from the Justice Department and Washington state Tuesday night as they determine whether to lift a nationwide halt against President Donald Trump's travel ban in a lawsuit brought by two states and numerous advocacy groups.
Pakistan blocks Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan's movie 'Raees'
A new Indian blockbuster has been banned in Pakistan for allegedly misrepresenting Muslims.
White House turmoil rankles Washington more than Trump
As President Donald Trump's White House attempts to embark on a period of order and discipline, many in Washington are greeting the news with a collective eye roll.
Chinese ships sail near disputed Japanese islands
Three Chinese Coast Guard ships entered waters near a chain of islands claimed by both China and Japan in the East China Sea on Monday, according to authorities from both sides.
Former Norwegian PM held at immigration over Iranian visa
If you're the former leader of a European nation, the president of a major human rights organization and the owner of a diplomatic passport, you're not likely to encounter a long wait at airport immigration.
Israeli parliament passes West Bank outposts bill
Israel's parliament passed legislation Monday that aims to legalize about 3,000 housing units built on private Palestinian land in the West Bank.
Setback for Trump: Appeals court rejects demand to resume travel ban -- for now
A federal appeals court early Sunday morning denied the US government's emergency request to resume President Donald Trump's travel ban.
Trump defends Putin: "You think our country's so innocent?"
President Donald Trump appeared to equate US actions with the authoritarian regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview released Saturday, saying, "There are a lot of killers. You think our country's so innocent?"
French election: Le Pen declares candidacy, attacks globalization
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far right National Front party, officially launched her presidential campaign Sunday with a speech attacking globalization and the dangers of immigration.
DOJ appealing travel ban ruling
The Justice Department on Saturday moved to appeal a decision that temporarily halted enforcement of President Donald Trump's travel ban.
