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U.S. and Iran Competing Claims: Big Questions on Recent Middle East Events
As tensions between the U.S. and Iran approached the brink of military action, unanswered questions remained about recent incidents in the Middle East.
U.S. and Iran Both Claim They Saved Lives By Changing Strike Plans
While President Donald Trump claimed a general told him his aborted strikes would have killed "150 people," a senior Iranian official said he held back on a strike against a U.S. spy plane carrying 35 people.
U.K. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Ruled Unlawful
The judges accused Ministers Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt, and Liam Fox of illegally authorizing weapons sales to Saudi Arabia without assessing whether the sales would pose a risk to civilians.
Donald Trump Was Ready to Strike Iran Missile System, Then Changed His Mind
President Donald Trump had ordered a series of strikes against Iran in response to the downing of a state-of-the-art drone, but the military operation was called off while in its early stages on Thursday.
LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault is Newest Member in $100 Billion Club
Bernard Arnault joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world's most exclusive wealth club.
James Clapper Questions Trump's Capability of 'Coping With Multiple Crises'
James Clapper also urged caution and dialogue in the wake of the downing of a U.S. drone by the Iranian military.
Iran Counters U.S. Drone Claims with Drawing of What It Says Happened
Iran's top diplomat said his country has "retrieved sections of the US military drone in OUR territorial waters where it was shot down" something the Pentagon disputes.
Iran Says U.S. 'Lying' About Where Drone Shot Down; Military Releases Video
Iran's top diplomat said his country does not "seek war, but will zealously defend our skies, land & waters."
Pentagon Ends One-Year Drought of No Press Briefings to Address Iran Shooti
"At this time we're not going to take any questions, but we're hoping to come back to you guys with some more information later today," the chief Pentagon spokesman said.
Iran Missiles: Why U.S. Drone Shooting Is Important. What It May Tell Us
Iran claims to have used a natively produced surface-to-air missile system to take down a state-of-the-art U.S. drone as tensions peaked between the longtime rivals.
Retired General Blasts Trump for Getting Iran Policy Advice from Fox News
"The president is listening to the wrong people, and again he's making short-term announcements and decisions on an issue that's a long-term problem," Mark Hertling warned.
Putin Says U.S. Establishment Stops Trump From Improving Ties With Russia
Russian president talked about domestic and foreign affairs in his annual televised phone-in.
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Geneva Auto Show 2019: Ridiculously Fast and Incredibly Expensive Supercars and Hypercars, in Pictures
The high-end performance cars on show in Geneva range from the hundreds of thousands of dollars to more than $18 million.
Putin Says Trump Administration Attack on Iran Would Be a 'Catastrophe'
"This would be a catastrophe for the region," Putin said.
Nationalists Try to Ban Bilingual Students From Speaking Foreign Languages
Swedish Democrats on Skurup City Council have proposed banning bilingual students from speaking other languages during class and break to promote "faster integration."
Man Sentenced for Spiking McDonald's Sundaes With Sleeping Pills
New Zealand man admits to putting prescription medication in ice cream of girlfriend and her sister.
Anti-Semitism: American Visiting Berlin Hit in the Face
The 23-year-old suffered a black eye after telling a group that he was Jewish.
Cruise Ship Crewman Dives Into Sea to Rescue Woman Who Had Fallen Overboard
Irish woman had to be rescued after jumping into sea while MSC Seaview was docked in Genoa.
Russia Gets Two More Syria Allies as U.S. Strategy Increasingly Questioned
Moscow's special Syria envoy said Lebanon and Iraq "commend the efforts made by Russia in recent years to maintain the unity of Syria, their neighbor country" and would join in on a key meeting next month.
What Is a Concentration Camp? Experts Agree With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Many experts argue that, by definition, the ICE detention facilities are concentration camps.
Deleted U.S. Report: Using Nukes Could Bring 'Results,' Create 'Stability
This passage was called "Strangelovian" by a Federation of American Scientists expert and the report even quoted a nuclear war theorist known as an inspiration for Stanley Kubrick's 1964 black comedy.
Lindsey Graham Goes Hard Against Trump Support of Saudi Arabia
"What's happening in Saudi Arabia is not normal," the typically close Trump ally and Republican senator said.
Trump Admin: Iran 'Threats' Didn't Happen, But Its 'Still Capable' of Them
U.S. special representative for Iran argued the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" approach is "working" even if Tehran was allegedly growing more aggressive.