Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensionsThe replica resembles the Nimitz-class carriers that the U.S. Navy routinely sails into the Persian Gulf from the Strait of Hormuz. July 27, 2020
Report: Iranian plane’s ‘strange maneuver’ may have hidden spy camerasIran claims 'criminal act,' but plane intercepted Friday by USAF jets belongs to Iran's Mahan Air, which is banned by the US, Germany and France due to its connection to terrorism. July 26, 2020
WATCH: North Korea makes dubious claim it diagnosed its first and only corona caseNorth Korea announced it diagnosed its first case of coronavirus this week, a claim that has been doubted by neighbors such as South Korea and Japan. July 26, 2020
Seattle endures riots after police chief warned businesses were on their ownEarlier, Seattle's police chief said her officers would have 'NO ability to safely intercede to preserve property in the midst of a large, violent crowd.' July 26, 2020
Portland rioters breach fence around federal courthousePolice described via Twitter the 'violent conduct of people downtown' as creating a 'grave risk of public alarm.' July 26, 2020
‘Whitening’ creams undergo a makeover but colorism persistsIt’s the latest in a series of changes as companies rethink their policies amid Black Lives Matter protests, which have spread around the world and reignited conversations about race. July 26, 2020
‘I am a Christian’: Giants pitcher stands as other players kneel'I just believe that I can’t kneel before anything besides God,' Coonrod said. July 26, 2020
‘Godfather of Grime’ investigated for anti-Semitic tweets calling Jews ‘cowards’ and ‘snakes’'The Met takes all reports of anti-Semitism extremely seriously,' police said. 'The relevant material is being assessed.' July 26, 2020
WATCH: Texas congressman wants Democratic party banned over racismGohmert calls on Congress to ban any political organization or party that has ever held a public position supporting slavery or the Confederacy, citing the history of the Democratic party. July 24, 2020
China tells US to close consulate in Chengdu in growing spatThe move was in response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston. July 24, 2020
Iran threatens ‘harsher revenge’ against US for death of SoleimaniIran leaders say they are "avengers of blood" and "will definitely deal the counterblow to the Americans" who assassinated top general. July 23, 2020
Beinart: Black Lives Matter ‘cannot be separated’ from Israel-Palestine'They're depending on the race conversation in the United States and the Israel-Palestine conversation being segmented, separated off from one another, and I don't think it can be,' said Peter Beinart. July 23, 2020
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on MarsNational security concerns led the U.S. to curb cooperation between NASA and China’s space program. July 23, 2020
WATCH: NASA rovers capture new footage from Mars in 4K resolutionA world first: This video shows new footage captured by NASA from Mars, rendered in stunning 4K resolution. July 23, 2020
MLB allows Black Lives Matter, social justice jersey patchesWashington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle says his team is considering whether to take a knee in support. July 23, 2020
‘Squad’ member Tlaib may be vulnerable in tough primaryThe only other member of the squad still facing a primary challenge is Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, whose top challenger raised millions more than the incumbent congresswoman last quarter. July 23, 2020
US orders China’s Houston consulate closed, citing espionageBeijing denounced the order Wednesday as 'outrageous' and said it would draw a firm response if not reversed. July 23, 2020
WATCH: Murdered cop’s daughter vilified on social media for saying she’ll miss himThe teenage daughter of a Texas policeman who was murdered on duty has been receiving vile comments on social media after mourning his loss. July 23, 2020
Biden claims Trump is the first ‘racist’ president'No sitting president has ever done this. Never, never, never,' said Biden. July 23, 2020
Egyptian army foils ISIS terror attack in Sinai, kills 18In videos on social media, explosions were seen at an Egyptian army base and the sound of heavy exchanges of gunfire could be heard. July 22, 2020
‘I just wish her well,’ says Trump of Epstein confidante Ghislaine MaxwellSex offender Jeffrey Epstein associated over the years with high-profile figures in politics and business, including former President Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew of Britain. July 22, 2020
Popular Michigan teacher fired for tweeting: ‘Trump is our president’He said the principal and district superintendent gave him an ultimatum: be fired or resign. July 22, 2020
Elizabeth Warren’s New Role: Key Joe Biden Policy AdviserIronically, a clash with then-Sen. Biden during a 2005 congressional hearing over a bankruptcy law was the first time many Americans laid eyes on Warren. July 22, 2020
Afghan girl kills Taliban fighters who murdered her parents'Qamar Gul, who was inside the house, took an AK-47 gun the family had and first shot dead the two Taliban fighters who killed her parents, and then injured a few others,' said the village police head. July 22, 2020
Trump says virus in US will ‘get worse before it gets better’Swaths of the country are now battling rising infections and growing deaths, and some states are once again having to close businesses and rethink school in the fall. July 22, 2020
Trump to send federal agents to Chicago, other Democrat-run cities potentiallyAround 150 Homeland Security Investigations agents will be sent to Chicago to help local law enforcement address a massive spike in crime. July 21, 2020
US says Chinese hackers stole data from corona vaccine researchersThe indictment includes charges of trade secret theft and wire fraud conspiracy against the Chinese hackers. July 21, 2020
Virginia urges slavery lessons for kindergartenersParents, educators take issue with the new curriculum. July 21, 2020
Trouble brewing for Israel? Omar, Ellison endorse Biden in ‘Million Muslim Vote’ push Omar and Ellison, whose anti-Israel views are well known, endorsed Biden. July 21, 2020
US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaintsThe companies cited Monday include clothing manufacturers and technology suppliers. July 21, 2020
St. Louis couple charged for pulling, waving guns at protestCircuit Attorney Kim Gardner said their actions risked creating a violent situation during an otherwise nonviolent protest last month. July 21, 2020
‘Everybody with a baby gets a million dollars,’ says Kanye West at campaign launch'Everybody that has a baby gets a million dollars,' said West at his campaign kick off, adding, 'Israel in Africa ... would fund a concept like this.' July 20, 2020
Nikki Haley: Biden victory will undo all good Trump did for IsraelFormer UN ambassador warns a Biden victory could see U.S. cozying back up to Iran, lose chance for Trump peace deal with Palestinians. July 20, 2020
Would Democrats’ Arab-Israel ‘solution’ destroy Jewish State?'The U.S. Democratic Party is increasingly in thrall to a fantasy 'solution' that would destroy the Jewish state,' said the New York Post Editorial Board. July 20, 2020
Iran executes man convicted of spying on US-slain SoleimaniThe country’s judiciary had said in June that Majd was “linked to the CIA and the Mossad,” the Israeli intelligence agency. July 20, 2020
UAE celebrates as Arab rocket made in Japan speeds toward MarsAt Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center in Dubai, Emirati men in their traditional white kandora robes and women in their black abayas watched the liftoff. July 20, 2020
NBA great Charles Barkley slams anti-Semitism by black celebritiesFormer basketball celebrity criticizes stars over their recent anti-Semitic outbursts: 'I don’t understand how insulting another group helps our cause.' July 19, 2020
Japan rocket carrying UAE Mars probe ready for Monday launch'Amal' (Hope) is expected to reach Mars in February 2021, the year the UAE celebrates 50 years since its formation. July 19, 2020
Bashar Assad’s uncle hired Israeli lawyers for criminal defense in FranceRifaat Assad hired the legal services of Israeli attorney Mordechai Tzivin and French-Israeli attorney Gilles-William Goldnadel. July 19, 2020
Kansas dog makes 50-mile trek to her old home in Missouri'She finds her way home, and there’s some strangers living in it. That would be scary for anybody,' he said. July 19, 2020
Sanders endorses Omar for re-election to Minnesota seat'We need Ilhan’s leadership in the Congress,' Sanders said. 'We need her voice speaking out for justice.' July 19, 2020
Justice Ginsburg’s cancer returns, but she won’t retire'I have often said I would remain a member of the Court as long as I can do the job full steam. I remain fully able to do that,' Ginsburg said in a statement issued by the court. July 19, 2020
US-sought tanker ‘hijacked’ off UAE now in IranThe International Labor Organization said that the MT Gulf Sky was hijacked July 5, citing its captain. July 19, 2020
See no evil: Iran restricts internet in province rocked by anti-regime protestsA digital rights watchdog group reported that Iranians experienced 'internet restrictions' in a region where protesters shouted anti-regime slogans like 'no Gaza, no Lebanon, I will die for Iran.' July 18, 2020
Estranged niece accuses Trump family of ‘knee-jerk anti-Semitism’Mary Trump said during an interview promoting her new tell-all book that it was 'sort of normal' to hear family members 'use anti-Semitic expressions.' July 18, 2020
Russia accused of stealing virus vaccine data from US, UKBritish Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said, 'It is completely unacceptable that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic.' July 17, 2020
Will China outdo US on Mars? Rocket moves into positionDubbed Tianwen-1, China’s first mission to Mars aims to land a rover to gather scientific data. July 17, 2020
Danger zone: Europe warns airlines against flying over IranWarning issued after reports Iran turned on its anti-aircraft systems, raising fears only months after Iran shot down a Ukrainian airliner killing all aboard. July 17, 2020
Social media blitz forces Iran to delay execution of 3 human rights protestersIslamic Republic appears to cave in to massive uproar from Iranians as Persian language hashtag #DoNotExecute tops trend list. July 16, 2020
‘Go home!’: US ambassador to Warsaw draws anti-Semitic fury from Polish far right'When I took my oath as Ambassador, I didn’t give up my ethics, values, or sense of right and wrong,' Georgette Mosbacher wrote on her Twitter feed. July 16, 2020
EU thumbs nose at Israel, funds illegal Arab building in Judea, SamariaThe EU, Denmark, and the PA launched on Tuesday a €5.8 million agreement to build 16 social and public infrastructure projects in Area C. July 16, 2020
Trump replaces campaign manager amid sinking poll numbersParscale had been increasingly sidelined as the president’s public and private poll numbers have taken a hit amid the pandemic. July 16, 2020
China firm uses workers as guinea pigs to ‘pre-test’ vaccine'Giving a helping hand in forging the sword of victory,' reads an online post from SinoPharm with pictures of workers it says helped 'pre-test' its vaccine. July 16, 2020
WATCH: Giuliani slams de Blasio amid NYC crime spikeFormer New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani reacts to the city's spike in violent crime after a one-year old was shot and killed. July 15, 2020
Statue of black protester replaces toppled UK slave traderQuinn, one of Britain’s best-known sculptors, said Reid had 'created the sculpture when she stood on the plinth and raised her arm in the air. Now we’re crystallizing it.' July 15, 2020
Ivanka Trump plugs Goya beans on Instagram, but may have violated federal lawPresident's daughter in apparent violation of federal rules after promoting product on her social media accounts. July 15, 2020
WATCH: NYC police union head blasts mayor for ‘giving the streets back to the criminals’With a 160-percent increase in crime in NYC, police union head Patrick Lynch blasts the city’s liberal leadership for making it impossible for law enforcement to do their job. July 15, 2020
Two more years? Pelosi endorses Omar for re-electionDespite Ilhan Omar's anti-Semitic tropes and demonization of the U.S.' top ally in the Mideast, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi endorsed her reelection campaign. July 14, 2020
Students demand university remove ‘broadly white supremacist’ skull collectionThe crania collection came under fire in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement. July 14, 2020
With ‘Redskins’ gone, spotlight turns on Cleveland Indians'And now that we’ve gotten what we needed on the Redskins side, we’re going to start working on the rest of them. We’re not going to let up.' July 14, 2020
