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Philippines orders evacuation of Filipinos from Iraq
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine government said Wednesday that it has ordered the mandatory evacuation of Filipino workers from Iraq and the coast guard said it is sending a vessel to the Middle ...
Jan 07, 2020
Trump campaign seizes on Soleimani killing
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump once warned Barack Obama not to "play the Iran card" to boost his political prospects by starting a war. Eight years later, Trump is showing no reluctance to capitalize polit...
Jan 07, 2020
US braces for Iranian response: a 'tit for tat' assault?
WASHINGTON - U.S. officials on Monday braced for Iran to respond to the killing of its most powerful general, noting heightened military readiness in the country and preparing for a possible "tit-for-...
Jan 07, 2020
Killing of Iran general risks US gains against Islamic State
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's national security team knew that killing Iran's most powerful general could hurt efforts to mop up and head off any revival of the Islamic State militant group - ...
Jan 07, 2020
On impeachment, pressure on Colorado senator is from right
DENVER - If Democrats were to have any hope of shaping the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump to their liking, they'd need help from Republicans like Sen. Cory Gardner. Gardner, a youn...
Jan 07, 2020
High-stakes decision looms for Trump in showdown with Iran
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump faces one of the greatest tests of his presidency after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. It was Iran's most brazen direct assaul...
Jan 07, 2020
Malaysian graft buster: Voice clips show coverup by ex-PM
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has released a series of audio recordings allegedly showing how former Prime Minister Najib Razak abused his power to conceal wrongdoings li...
Jan 07, 2020
2020 hopeful Bloomberg unveils rough sketch of economic plan
NEW YORK - Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is unveiling a rough sketch of his plans to create millions of new jobs focused largely in communities "left behind" by President Donald ...
Jan 07, 2020
Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century
GUANICA, Puerto Rico - Cars, cots and plastic chairs became temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes struck the island, one of t...
Jan 07, 2020
Ukrainian airplane crashes in Iran, killing at least 170
TEHRAN, Iran - A Ukrainian airplane carrying at least 170 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing all onboard, state TV reported. The plane had taken off ...
Jan 07, 2020