Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
US firefighters applauded as they arrive in Australia to battle wildfires
Video shows firefighting personnel arriving at Sydney Airport being cheered by a crowd of people as they walk through the terminal.
Video shows firefighting personnel arriving at Sydney Airport being cheered by a crowd of people as they walk through the terminal.
Calling all knitters: NC rescue group to donate homemade nests to Australia
The rescue plans to mail several-thousand homemade nests to the animals in Australia.
The rescue plans to mail several-thousand homemade nests to the animals in Australia.
Lizzo volunteers at Australian food bank to support wildfire victims while on tour
The "Good as Hell" singer took time out of her schedule to stop at a local food bank while on tour in Australia and help victims affected by wildfires in the country.
The "Good as Hell" singer took time out of her schedule to stop at a local food bank while on tour in Australia and help victims affected by wildfires in the country.
Blasts heard inside Baghdad's Green Zone, home to US embassy and seat of Iraq's government
Multiple blasts were reported from inside Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone.
Multiple blasts were reported from inside Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone.
Smoke from Australian bushfires reaches South America, UN reports
The fires have caused hazardous air quality in major cities throughout Australia and part of New Zealand, and now the smoke has drifted thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, first reaching Argentina and Chile Monday.
The fires have caused hazardous air quality in major cities throughout Australia and part of New Zealand, and now the smoke has drifted thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, first reaching Argentina and Chile Monday.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will 'step back' as senior members of Royal Family
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they will be stepping back as “senior members” of the Royal Family.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they will be stepping back as “senior members” of the Royal Family.
Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran's capital, killing all 176 on board
The plane carried 167 passengers and nine crew members from different nations.
The plane carried 167 passengers and nine crew members from different nations.
Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
US prepares for possible Iranian reprisal after airstrike
U.S. officials braced for Iran to respond to the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, noting heightened military readiness in the country and preparing for a possible “tit-for-tat” attempt on the life of an American military commander.
U.S. officials braced for Iran to respond to the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, noting heightened military readiness in the country and preparing for a possible “tit-for-tat” attempt on the life of an American military commander.
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking
A push led by pro-Iran factions to oust U.S. troops from Iraq following the U.S. airstrike that killed a top Iranian general is gaining momentum, bolstered by a Parliament vote calling on the government to remove them.
A push led by pro-Iran factions to oust U.S. troops from Iraq following the U.S. airstrike that killed a top Iranian general is gaining momentum, bolstered by a Parliament vote calling on the government to remove them.
Coup, revolution and war: Events that propped up Soleimani reveal why Iran is split on his death
In the wake of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani’s death, many in Iran have mourned the loss of a martyr while others have celebrated the end of a dangerous military leader. The duality of this response is a window into the polarization that envelops Iranian politics as well as the shadowy conflict overshadowing U.S.-Iranian relations for decades.
In the wake of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani’s death, many in Iran have mourned the loss of a martyr while others have celebrated the end of a dangerous military leader. The duality of this response is a window into the polarization that envelops Iranian politics as well as the shadowy conflict overshadowing U.S.-Iranian relations for decades.
Congress demands answers from Trump on Soleimani killing
Two top Senate Democrats are calling on President Trump to immediately declassify the administration's reasoning for the deadly strike on an Iranian official.
Two top Senate Democrats are calling on President Trump to immediately declassify the administration's reasoning for the deadly strike on an Iranian official.
Maps show Australia's massive wildfires compared to size of United States
Two maps showing Australia's deadly wildfires demonstrate just how widespread the inferno is compared to the size of the United States.
Two maps showing Australia's deadly wildfires demonstrate just how widespread the inferno is compared to the size of the United States.
Pelosi moves to limit Trump’s actions in Iran with War Powers Resolution vote
“This week, the House will introduce and vote on a War Powers Resolution to limit the President’s military actions regarding Iran,” Pelosi wrote.
“This week, the House will introduce and vote on a War Powers Resolution to limit the President’s military actions regarding Iran,” Pelosi wrote.
Trump repeats threat against Iranian cultural sites, dismisses concerns that could be a war crime
Despite concerns that targeting Iranian cultural sites could be an international war crime, President Trump repeated threats Sunday to destroy those locations.
Despite concerns that targeting Iranian cultural sites could be an international war crime, President Trump repeated threats Sunday to destroy those locations.
Trump: 52 targets already lined up if Iran retaliates
President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Saturday, threatening to hit dozens of targets in the Islamic Republic “very fast and very hard” if it retaliates for the targeted killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Saturday, threatening to hit dozens of targets in the Islamic Republic “very fast and very hard” if it retaliates for the targeted killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
Iraqi official says airstrike hits cars carrying Iran-backed militia north of Baghdad, kills 5
Iran promised to seek revenge for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad's airport that killed the mastermind of its interventions across the Middle East, and the U.S. said Friday it was sending thousands more troops to the region as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted killing.
Iran promised to seek revenge for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad's airport that killed the mastermind of its interventions across the Middle East, and the U.S. said Friday it was sending thousands more troops to the region as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted killing.
'No credible threat to Los Angeles': Local police monitor events in Iran following U.S. air strike
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the airstrike at Baghdad's international airport that killed a top Iranian military commander by tweeting their that they are monitoring the situation.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the airstrike at Baghdad's international airport that killed a top Iranian military commander by tweeting their that they are monitoring the situation.
Global powers warn of 'a more dangerous world' after US killing of top Iran general
China, Russia and France took a dim view of the U.S. airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad’s airport.
China, Russia and France took a dim view of the U.S. airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad’s airport.