World Regions - Page 56

April 20

China-linked route exposed after US seizes Iran-bound ship with suspected dual-use cargo

An Iranian-flagged cargo ship seized by U.S. forces had recently visited Chinese ports, spotlighting a supply route now under scrutiny by officials.

April 20

Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion

A Carnival Splendor passenger reportedly drowned while snorkeling near Moreton Island, Australia, during a four-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney.

April 20

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

Updating its Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, the U.S. State Department is warning of widespread kidnappings, gang violence and rampant violent crime in that nation.

April 20

Left-wing activists heckle pro-Israel Democrat Haley Stevens at Michigan convention

Rep. Haley Stevens was booed by pro-Palestinian activists during a speech at Michigan Democrats' spring convention amid a heated Senate primary battle.

April 20

Trump pushes back against pundits, says Israel did not talk him into the Iran war

President Donald Trump slapped down the notion that Israel pushed him into waging the Iran war, asserting that the outcome "in Iran will be amazing."

April 20

Massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast

A strong earthquake erupted off the coast of the nation of Japan, the Associated Press reported, noting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center indicated the tsunami threat "has now passed."

April 20

SEAL Team 6 member reveals epic details of Osama bin Laden raid

SEAL Team 6 veteran Alex West breaks down the daring 2011 raid to kill Osama bin Laden, including the helicopter crash and the intense moments inside.

April 20

Tourists could get slapped with fees as pricey getaway looks to cash in even more

Joining cities like Venice and Paris, the country of Finland is considering a tourist tax. The already expensive destination is looking to cash in on recent tourism surges.

April 20

Canada's prime minister refers to US economic ties as a weakness

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's "strengths" from its tight relationship with the United States have become "weaknesses."

April 20

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate claims Israel 'just as evil' as Hamas

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed claims Israel is "just as evil" as Hamas and calls Netanyahu a war criminal during a CNN appearance.