World Regions - Page 217

January 17

Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'

A Brisbane woman calmly removed an 8-foot carpet python from her bedroom after waking to find the non-venomous snake on top of her chest Monday night.

January 17

Protests explode in Greenland amid Trump takeover push: 'We are not interested in being Americans'

Thousands marched in Greenland wearing "Make America Go Away" hats, rejecting Trump's purchase demands and tariff threats saying, "We are not interested in being Americans."

January 17

US strike eliminates al Qaeda operative connected to ISIS ambush that killed 3 Americans in Syria

U.S. forces killed an al Qaeda-affiliated leader allegedly linked to an ISIS attack that killed three Americans in Syria, as CENTCOM launched counterterrorism operations Jan. 16.

January 17

Anti-Trump protesters in Greenland show 'Make America Go Away' signs at demonstration

Protesters in Nuuk, Greenland, on Saturday came out in droves against President Donald Trump's push to purchase the Arctic island as part of the U.S. (Credit: Reuters)

January 17

Piers Morgan clashes with Roger Waters, accuses the rocker of propping up dictators while attacking Trump

On Friday's episode of "Uncensored," host Piers Morgan called out Pink Floyd's Roger Waters for slamming the U.S. while "trying to prop up terrorists and powerful dictatorships."

January 17

US troops pull out of major Iraq airbase amid ongoing regional consolidation effort, progress against ISIS

The U.S. withdrawal of troops from Ain al-Asad Airbase was completed by Friday as part of regional consolidation following progress on ISIS as CENTCOM calls for "teamwork."

January 17

Barefoot walker's extreme travel challenge sparks expert's warning about potential copycats

In a world record attempt, an Irish man is walking barefoot on a 3,400-mile trek from Istanbul to Ireland, and a fitness expert shares a health advisory for others.

January 17

US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland

A bipartisan, bicameral group lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.

January 17

Former Iranian prisoners reveal torture horrors as regime kills protesters on sight during crackdown

Three former political prisoners in Iran share harrowing accounts of detention abuse, warning the world about escalating violence during the current uprising.

January 17

Trump announces escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European nations to force Greenland purchase deal

President Donald Trump threatens steep tariffs on European nations unless Denmark sells Greenland to the U.S., citing national defense and security.