JIJI PRESS/AFP/Getty Images(NAGISO, Japan) — A mudslide that destroyed houses in Nagiso, Nagano Prefecture in central Japan, was caught on video by a security camera that had been installed nearby. A 12-year-old boy was killed in the mudslide, officials said. The Read More
Alex Wong/Getty Images(BERLIN) — America’s top spy in Berlin has been asked to leave the country following a growing alleged espionage scandal in the German capital. “The Federal Government has asked the representative of the U.S. intelligence services Read More
Uriel Sinai/Getty Images(JERUSALEM) — The current conflict between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continued Wednesday with more rockets attacks, more airstrikes and more fatalities. The United Nations Security Council will meet Thursday morning to discuss Read More
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(JERUSALEM) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to world leaders including U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday to discuss the Read More
Hemera/Thinkstock(KABUL, Afghanistan) — The latest data from the United Nations mission in Afghanistan contained troubling statistics about the number of civilian casualties in the past year. According to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, civilian casualties Read More
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — South Sudan celebrated the third anniversary of its independence on Wednesday, despite ongoing conflict. The United States offered “best wishes” to the nation on the occasion, with Secretary of State John Kerry Read More
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — South Sudan celebrated the third anniversary of its independence on Wednesday, despite ongoing conflict. The United States offered “best wishes” to the nation on the occasion, with Secretary of State John Kerry Read More
Official White House Photo by Pete Souza(WASHINGTON) — President Obama spoke with both Afghan presidential candidates on Tuesday to discuss the controversial election and the need for calm and political dialogue. According to the White House, Obama spoke with both Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(JERUSALEM) — Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv Wednesday morning as Israel’s anti-missile system, the Iron Dome, intercepted Palestinian rockets in the skies above the city. Militants in the Gaza Strip have launched rockets at major cities across Read More
Digital Vision/Thinkstock(LONDON) — It’s already in place for U.S.-bound flights. But now, enhanced security measures are being expanded to all flights heading in or out of the U.K. Passengers are being asked to ensure that their cellphones, tablets and other Read More
