· Trump backtracks on Afghanistan troops
Posted on Monday August 21, 2017
Donald Trump has laid the way for an increase in US troops in Afghanistan, vowing he would "fight to win" America's longest war.
· Trump reins in the rhetoric in Afghanistan u-turn
Posted on Tuesday August 22, 2017
After arguably one of the most difficult weeks in his young presidency, Donald Trump addressed the nation and troops in a prime time slot from Fort Myer in Arlington as Commander in Chief.
· Surviving terror suspects appear in court in Spain
Posted on Tuesday August 22, 2017
Four men arrested in connection with the deaths of 15 people in the twin vehicle terror attacks in Spain have appeared in court.
· Baby rescued from Italy earthquake rubble
Posted on Tuesday August 22, 2017
A baby has been pulled alive from the rubble of a house after an earthquake struck the Italian holiday island of Ischia.
· Torso found in hunt for submarine journalist
Posted on Monday August 21, 2017
A woman's headless torso has been found by Danish police investigating the disappearance of a Swedish journalist.
· Instant divorce system ruled illegal in India
Posted on Monday August 21, 2017
The Supreme Court of India has made instant divorce - or triple talaq - illegal and unconstitutional.
· Cosmic! Millions watch total eclipse in the US
Posted on Monday August 21, 2017
Millions of people looked on as the Moon blocked out the Sun in the first total solar eclipse in a century to cross the US.
· Barbie-bomb plot to blow up plane foiled
Posted on Monday August 21, 2017
A plot to blow up a plane with explosives hidden inside a large Barbie doll and a meat grinder was foiled by Lebanon's security services.
· N Korea warns of nuclear war over US drills
Posted on Monday August 21, 2017
North Korea has warned the US will be "pouring gasolene on the fire" by conducting a war game with its long-time southern foe.
· North Korea 'boiling with hatred' for US
Posted on Monday August 21, 2017
North Koreans are constantly told the US wants to destroy their country - but have no idea what their sworn enemy's leader looks like.