American strike in Iraq prompts anti-war protests in US cities
"No justice, no peace. US out of the Middle East," hundreds of demonstrators chant outside the White House before marching to the Trump International Hotel a few blocks away.
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Trump says 52 targets already lined up if Iran retaliates
The US has already "targeted 52 Iranian sites (representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago), some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture," the US president tweets. Body of slain arch-terrorist Qassem Soleimani, meanwhile, arrives in Iran from Iraq.
EU urges 'de-escalation' after US killing of Iranian commander
Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on "recent developments," and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says Germany will seek direct talks with Iran in an attempt to defuse tensions.
Polish school show gives horrific nod to Nazi gas chambers
During the recital, the children, some as young as seven years old, lied down on stage in prisoner uniforms while a smoke machine mimicked Cyclone B gas to represent their execution.
North Korea says will soon unveil 'new strategic weapon'
Leader Kim Jong Un declares an end to the moratorium placed on nuclear, intercontinental ballistic missile tests. Experts warn escalation by Pyongyang would probably backfire.
Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront
Residents of Mallacoota flee toward the waterside as winds push an emergency-level wildfire toward their homes.
CIA devised way to restrict missiles given to allies, researcher says
Central Intelligence Agency comes up with a "smart arms control solution" that would restrict the use of missiles "to a particular time and a particular place." The technique, referred to as "geofencing," blocks the use of a device outside a specific geographic area.
NYT edits contentious column to remove 'racist views'
Column by conservative opinion writer Bret Stephens titled "The Secrets of Jewish Genius" meets scathing criticism for "using eugenics talking points."
NY governor: Stabbing at rabbi's house was 'domestic terrorism'
"These are people who intend to create mass harm, mass violence, generate fear based on race, color, creed," says Andrew Cuomo.
Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker ends Muhammad cartoon contest within hours
Geert Wilders writes "Mission accomplished. End of contest," above a picture of the winning drawing, hailing exercise as a stance for free speech.