World Regions - Page 127

January 29

Convicted terrorist who plotted consulate, church bombings to run in UK election

A Muslim activist with terror conviction runs for Birmingham City Council, sparking controversy as local elections approach in Britain's second largest city.

January 29

China executes 11 people convicted in scam crackdown

Chinese authorities on Thursday announced they executed 11 people convicted in a massive cross-border fraud scheme worth roughly $1.4 billion.

January 29

Trump threatens to end Iraq support over al-Maliki comeback bid tied to Iran influence

U.S. opposes Iran-backed al-Maliki's bid for Iraqi PM role as Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses concerns about pro-Tehran government seizing control of Iraq.

January 28

Team Canada found to have manipulated competition that cost American shot at Milan Cortina Olympics

Team Canada has been found to have manipulated North American Cup points to deny USA's Katie Uhlaender Milan Cortina Olympics qualification for skeleton competition.

January 28

Trump Accounts are 'game-changing' for America's future, argues GOP senator

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, praises Trump Accounts as 'game-changing' for the country and criticizes Democrats' opposition to the investment on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

January 28

Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk'

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf as Iran threatens an "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

January 28

Iranian regime has wasted their wealth on 'maligned activities,' State Department official says

tate Department principal deputy spokesman Tommy Pigott unpacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Senate hearing testimony on 'The Story.'

January 28

Spain legalizes up to 500,000 undocumented migrants, sparking backlash

Spain announced plans to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants over three years, taking the opposite approach from Trump's border crackdown.

January 28

After Trump declared ISIS defeated, US faces new test as detainees move amid Syria power shift

ISIS reportedly grows to 10,000 fighters as U.S. transfers detainees from Syria to Iraq amid Kurdish security collapse and regional instability.

January 28

Filipino mayor unharmed after apparent RPG attack on car in broad daylight

Mayor Akmad Ampatuan was unharmed after attackers targeted his vehicle with an apparent rocket-propelled grenade in the southern province of Maguindanao del Sur.