Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here’s what to know
By Billy Stockwell, Joseph Ataman and Daniel Olivares Gallego Authorities in France over the weekend warned tourists not to travel to the country’s…
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Oil prices plunge and markets surge on Iran war ceasefire, but ‘significant hurdles remain’
This article was originally published by CNN. (CNN) — Oil prices plummeted and stocks surged Wednesday after President Donald Trump agreed to…
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Trump says “whole civilization will die tonight,” as Iran targeted by strikes — the latest
This article was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. CNN — US President Donald Trump issued a stark threat to Iran, saying…
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White House seeks massive increase in defense spending with $1.5 trillion ask in new budget request
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — The White House is seeking roughly $1.5 trillion for defense…
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What we know on Day 31 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump threatens escalation if no deal reached
This article was originally published by CNN. (CNN) — Even as regional leaders scramble to find diplomatic off-ramps to the war, the main players…
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A new explosion — in Texas, this time — could be sending your gas prices higher
This story was originally published by CNN. London/New York (CNN) — An explosion and fire at a major refinery in Texas is sending gas and…
Continue Reading Pentagon briefing on Iran conflict developments
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan…
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff holds briefing on U.S. military operations in Middle East
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) — The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.…
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Oregon leaders denounce Trump administration’s strikes on Iran; as of Sunday 3 US service members have been killed in action
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ / CNN) — Oregon’s elected officials are voicing alarm and condemnation after the Trump Administration confirmed the United…
Continue Reading‘A real end’ better than a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Trump says
(CNN) — President Donald Trump said early Tuesday he’s seeking “a real end” to the conflict between Israel and Iran, arguing that…
Continue ReadingMassoud Barzani Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Massoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Iraq. Personal Birth…
Continue Reading1998 US Embassies in Africa Bombings Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania on August 7, 1998, which killed 224…
Continue ReadingDivisive Israeli minister visits key Jerusalem holy site, drawing condemnation
By Mick Krever and Kareem Khadder, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel’s minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Thursday joined a group…
Continue ReadingIsolated Putin tries to shore up African support as Kremlin seethes over poor summit turnout
CNN By Radina Gigova, Anna Chernova, Sophie Tanno and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — A summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and…
Continue ReadingNiger army endorses presidential coup plotters despite international condemnation
By Dalal Mawad, Sarah Dean and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Niger’s military has backed coup leaders who have claim to have seized power in the…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s counteroffensive is ramping up after months of slow progress
By Ivana Kottasová, Oren Liebermann, Vasco Cotovio and Olga Voitovich, CNN (CNN) — After two months of painstakingly slow progress on the…
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CNN By Ivana Kottasová, Oren Liebermann, Vasco Cotovio and Olga Voitovich, CNN (CNN) — After two months of painstakingly slow progress on the…
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By Radina Gigova, Anna Chernova, Sophie Tanno and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — A summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and African…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Berlin Wall, which enclosed West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, in an…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel “Leo” Messi, who plays for Argentina’s national team…
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