North Korea claims U.S. plotted to kill Kim Jong Un
North Korean state media accused U.S. and South Korean intelligence agencies of planning to assassinate its leader. Video provided by Newsy
Why India is going bananas over birth control for monkeys
Orange or gray rhesus macaque monkeys have become one of the most dreaded pests in India.
Senate intelligence committee subpoenas Michael Flynn
The Senate committee tasked with investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election wants documents from the former Trump adviser. Video provided by Newsy
Russian blogger Ruslan Sokolovsky convicted for playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in church
Ruslan Sokolovsky has been in detention since October.
Dozens hurt, 1 dead in Venezuela protests
Demonstrators contend President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist government has become an authoritarian regime.
The 57th Venice Biennale prepares for grand opening
Beginning this weekend, dozens of artists, many still unknown, will gather in Venice to celebrate art and its vitality in the world at the 57th Biennale. Video provided by AFP
Transgender cadets at military academies can graduate but not serve
Two transgender academy graduates will not be allowed to join the ranks of newest officers
U.N. secretary general: Syria conflict a ‘danger for us all’
The Syria conflict is a war that has become “a danger for us all” warns UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, during a speech and a Q&A session in London. Video provided by AFP
Russia downplays President Trump’s firing of FBI Director Comey
The Kremlin on Wednesday downplayed President Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Trump’s meeting with Russians closed to U.S. media, but not to TASS photographer
Associated Press, other agencies, had to get photos from the Russian state-owned agency.
