US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah commander, financiers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is sanctioning a Hezbollah commander and a number of other operatives and financiers linked to the Lebanon-based militant group.
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Appeals court upholds conviction of bin Laden assistant
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld the conspiracy conviction of a Guantanamo (gwahn-TAHN’-uh-moh) Bay detainee who once served as Osama bin Laden’s personal assistant.
Lebanon's Aoun set for presidency after key endorsement
Beirut (AFP) – Lebanon's former prime minister Saad Hariri on Thursday endorsed the presidential bid of political rival Michel Aoun, paving the way for the ex-army chief to take...
Iraqi Kurds battle IS shadows in Mosul push
"Around four kilometres (two and a half miles) from here, at the end of the road, there's my house and even my car," Lass says as he gazes towards...
A glimpse at what Trump TV might look like
Moments before the third and final debate of the presidential campaign Wednesday night, Republican candidate Donald Trump launched a live stream on his Facebook page that some think might have...
Israel police defend officers after video emerges of shooting
Israeli police on Thursday defended officers who shot dead a 19-year-old Palestinian accused of trying to stab them, after video emerged appearing to show them fire at her on...
The Trump Show is ending. Sad!
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EU's Tusk warns Canada trade deal 'could be our last'
European Union president Donald Tusk warned the bloc would be incapable of negotiating new trade deals if Belgium failed to approve the accord with Canada by Friday. The deal,...
US jobless claims rise but remain low
US claims for unemployment insurance rose in the second week of October compared to the prior week, but continued their record streak of low readings, the Labor Department reported...
2016 The Choice: Former Bernie Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver on the outcome of the final presidential debate
On Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, Yahoo News and Finance Anchor Bianna Golodryga talks with the former campaign manager for the Bernie Sanders camp Jeff Weaver. The two discuss the...
