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Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq

Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 05:32 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guards commander, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq housing American troops in a...

Australia commits billions of dollars to wildfire recovery

Monday, 6 January 2020, 07:39 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Australia's government on Monday said it was willing to pay “whatever it takes” to help communities recover from deadly wildfires that have ravaged the country. Prime Minister Scott...

'1917', 'Once Upon a Time ...in Hollywood' win Golden Globes

Monday, 6 January 2020, 07:37 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The 77th Golden Globes were meant to be a coronation for Netflix. Instead, a pair of big-screen epics took top honors Sunday, as Sam Mendes’ technically dazzling World War I tale...

Iraq's Parliament calls for expulsion of U.S. troops

Sunday, 5 January 2020, 17:37 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Iraq's Parliament called for the expulsion of U.S. troops from the country Sunday in reaction to the American drone attack that killed a top Iranian general, raising the prospect of a withdrawal that...

Trump says 52 targets already lined up if Iran retaliates

Sunday, 5 January 2020, 06:25 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

President Donald 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...

Church offers little outreach to minority victims of priests

Sunday, 5 January 2020, 06:21 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The Samples were a black Chicago family, with six children and few resources. The priest helped them with tuition, clothes, bills. He offered the promise of opportunities — a better...

Cameron Diaz becomes a mother for the first time at age 47

Saturday, 4 January 2020, 20:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Cameron Diaz, 47, is starting the new decade with a very important role: mommy. The actress and her musician husband, Benji Madden, on Friday announced the birth of a daughter they've named...

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