Iraqi troops capture largest neighborhood in western Mosul
Special forces Lt. Gen. Abdul-Wahab al-Saadi told the AP that the sprawling al-Tanek neighborhood “is fully liberated.”
Alibaba launches program to help 1 million U.S. businesses sell to China
Chairman Jack Ma wants American small businesses to ‘take advantage of the China opportunity.’
North Korea marks founding of military with live-fire drill
North Korea staged what is thought to be its largest live-fire drill Tuesday as it marked the 85th anniversary of the founding of its military, South Korean officials said.
Brrrd count: Penguin population in Antarctica is 12 million, report says
If you’ve ever wondered how many penguins there are in Antarctica, now we know: There are 12 million of the famed flightless waddling birds down there.
Even sports news in North Korea is bizarre
The authoritarian state presents itself as an authority on the games people play
Raw: Venezuela protesters block roadways
Venezuelans shut down roads and highways in protest against their government.
Venezuelans shut down roads and highways in protest against government
Protesters sprawled in lawn chairs, worked on math homework and played cards on main roads around Venezuela Monday as part of a sit-in against the government.
U.S. announces sanctions against Syria
United States Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced sanctions against Syria in response to the chemical attacks that occurred in early April.
Pug pups are heading to Pugfest
In London, Pug pups will be flooding the red carpet at the Pugfest Manchester. Alyse Barker (@IamAlyseBarker) has the story.
