Trump orders attack that kills Iranian Gen. Soleimani, other officials in Baghdad, Pentagon says

President Trump ordered a game-changing U.S. military attack that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force, among other military officials at Baghdad International Airport early Friday, the Pentagon confirmed.

China convicts 3 researchers involved in gene-edited babies

The lead researcher shocked the scientific world when he announced in 2018 that he had altered the embryos of twin girls who had been born the same month.

Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines

A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.

Trump says North Korea may be planning nice 'Christmas gift'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to give him “a nice present" such as a “beautiful vase” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.

Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria

Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.

Own a portion of a French castle for just $55

If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.

Dream job alert: Queen Elizabeth II looking for Head of Digital Engagement

Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.

Dutch police: 3 people wounded in Hague stabbing

Police in The Hague say multiple people have been hurt in a stabbing incident in the Dutch city’s main shopping street.

Trump signs bills in support of Hong Kong; China furious

China reacted furiously to President Donald Trump’s signing of two bills on Hong Kong human rights and said the U.S. will bear the unspecified consequences.

US citizen from California killed in Afghanistan attack

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says a civilian aid worker from San Francisco was killed in a weekend attack on a U.N. vehicle in Afghanistan. He identified the worker as Anil Raj, an American citizen.